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.

Junior Ranger: Discovery Digs

This event has been canceled.
Canceled because of predicted adverse weather.
We are sorry for any inconvenience.

Location of Machicomoco State Park in Virginia

Where

Machicomoco State Park, 3601 Timberneck Farm Road, Hayes, VA 23072.
Interpretive Area: Demonstration Circle

When

May 27, 2022. 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Are you a prospective park ranger or historian? Come dig around and participate in our archeology inspired Junior Ranger track to learn how artifacts can help teach us about those who traveled and used the land before us. This program will include a mock artifact discovery dig where participants will find, clean, and identify different objects to learn what they tell us about the historic Powhatan peoples. Upon completion, each participant will earn their own Junior Ranger patch and become a historic and cultural steward of the park. This program will take place at the demonstration circle which is located at the head of the Forestry Trail in the Interpretive Area.

Flint knapped replica arrow points.

Other details

Standard parking or admission fee applies: Yes.
Extra fee: No.
Children welcome: Yes.
Phone: 804-642-2419
Email Address: machicomoco@dcr.virginia.gov