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.

Prints in the Park

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

Aug. 14, 2022. 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Find beauty in the nature that surrounds you, while learning to identify the animal tracks you may find along the way. There are many different species of native animals that can be found within the park, but often all you find are the footprints they have left behind. Keeping a nature journal can help you to document those tracks and build a long-lasting creative connection with the environment, including wildlife.

Join rangers to learn about each of these animals and their tracks, stamp their tracks into your journal, then venture out onto Long Pond Trail to find them. Rangers will be able to provide tools for writing and drawing, but journals are not provided. This program is held outside, so please dress for the weather.

Peeking Fox

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