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.

History and Culture Day - Gold Fever

Location of Lake Anna State Park in Virginia

Where

Lake Anna State Park, 6800 Lawyers Rd., Spotsylvania, VA 22551.
Visitor Center

When

June 15, 2024. 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Two chances to catch gold fever.

Stampmill Sam's Gold Adventure: 10 a.m. to Noon $2 per person
Gold Panning: 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Free

Mosey on over and join our ranger on a quest for this elusive mineral. You'll discover the history of gold in Virginia and learn the finer points of placer mining and how to work a pan.
Then we'll dip our pans in the water and see what washes up.

Plan to arrive early. Lake Anna State Park experiences capacity crowds on weekends often causing the park to close early. Call the Visitor Center 540-854-6245 to check on the closure status of the park.
Space is limited, please pre-register.

Advance registration required for all programs. Please call (540) 854-6245 and leave a message on the Visitor Center answering machine with your name, how many in group, name of the program, date and time of program and your contact information.

Female ranger shows children what she has in her gold pan. Gold pan in right hand and rock in left hand.

Other details

Standard parking or admission fee applies: Yes.
Extra fee: $2 per person for Stampmill Sam's Gold Adventure.
Children welcome: Yes.
Phone: 540-854-5503
Email Address: LakeAnna@dcr.virginia.gov