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Fossil Find

Location of Caledon State Park in Virginia

Where

Caledon State Park, 11617 Caledon Rd., King George, VA 22485.
Front Lawn

When

May 7, 2022. 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Did you know that the Caledon land was once the ocean floor?

Find out how fossils are formed and what types can be found at the park before we take a ride down to the Potomac River to scour the shoreline for these clues to the past. Please dress appropriately for the weather and wear close-toed shoes that can get wet.

Reservations are required as space is limited. To reserve your spot, call (540)663-3861. Parking fee is $5.

sand with four sharks teeth. Teeth are long, narrow triangles, black at their widest end and gray along their length.

Other details

Standard parking or admission fee applies: Yes.
Extra fee: $3/person, $8/family.
Registration required: No.
Children welcome: Yes.
Phone: 540-663-3861
Email Address: Caledon@dcr.virginia.gov