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.

Soil Sleuth

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Location of Machicomoco State Park in Virginia

Where

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

When

Aug. 20, 2022. 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

The keys to the Timberneck House have been stolen by a sly little fox, but which one? Using the dirt left behind by their paw prints, get to the bottom of this mystery by learning different ways to identify soil when you stop by the Interpretive Area.

Timberneck House with sunrising

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