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.

National Kids to Parks Day

Location of Widewater State Park in Virginia

Where

Widewater State Park, 101 Widewater State Park Road, Stafford, VA 22554.
Next to the Visitor Center

When

May 21, 2022. 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Celebrate the 12th anniversary of National Kids to Parks Day at Widewater! Held every third Saturday in May, this event strives to encourage more children and their families to visit their local parks. This year at Widewater join rangers for multiple activities throughout the day!

9 am to 11 am - Fishing along Long Pond
Try your hand at fishing at our Kids Fishing Area along Long Pond. A ranger will be there to show you how to tie and bait a hook, cast out a line, and reel in a big catch! Rods, reels, and bait will be provided by the park. Loaned equipment is first come, first serve.

12 pm - 1 pm - Tree ID Hike
Have you ever wanted to learn how to identify the trees you see everywhere? Using the different characteristics of trees along Long Pond Trail, rangers will show you what makes each tree unique and how you can identify them. This hike will be approximately 1 mile long.

2 pm - 4 pm - Traditional Native Crafting
Learn from rangers some of the traditional crafts of tribes found along the rivers and creeks in Virginia and be sure to visit the recreated Patawomeck yehakin at Widewater. Crafts will include making cordage from natural materials and making fishing nets.

Other details

Standard parking or admission fee applies: Yes.
Extra fee: No.
Children welcome: Yes.
Phone: 540-288-1400
Email Address: widewater@dcr.virginia.gov