Open fires are prohibited throughout the park from midnight to 4 p.m. through April 30 per the 4 p.m. Burning Law. This includes wood and charcoal. Gas is permissible. Campground fires are allowed during the restricted time if a camp host is on duty and signage to that effect is posted in the campground. Failure to observe the 4 p.m. Burning Law can result in a fine. Contact the Park Office for additional information.
Self Guided River & Trail Cleanup - Clean the Bay Day
Where
Powhatan State Park, 4616 Powhatan State Park Rd., Powhatan, VA 23139.
Park Office
When
June 1, 2024. 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Come out for a hike or a paddle and help clean the watershed by removing trash from trails or the river bank. This is a self-guided effort -- no registration is required. Stop by the park office on 6/1 after 9am to to pick up your trash bags, and bring the filled trash bags back to the office by 4pm for easy collection by park staff.
Please remember to be safe and pay close attention to river conditions leading up to and on the day of the event. For questions, please call the park office at (804) 598-7148.
Thank you for your service, and happy (trash) hunting!
Other details
Standard parking or admission fee applies: Yes.
Extra fee: No.
Children welcome: Yes.
Phone: 804-598-7148
Email Address: powhatan@dcr.virginia.gov
Event types
National Events | Self-Guided Programs | Volunteer Events