Open fires are prohibited throughout the park from midnight to 4 p.m., Feb. 15 through April 30. Learn more.

Animal Tracks and Where to Find Them

Location of Occoneechee State Park in Virginia

Where

Program Location: Visitor Center
Main Park Address: Occoneechee State Park, 1192 Occoneechee Park Rd., Clarksville, VA 23927.

When

Sept. 25, 2022. 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

You may not truly realize the many different animals that are roaming around your backyard; however, there is a way to detect their presence after they are long gone. Each animal leaves behind a unique footprint that is specific to their species. Can you Identify the tracks in your backyard? With a park ranger's help you will learn how to identify animal tracks, and how to make a cast of a track that you can take with you. Please pre-register for this event at the visitor center in order to ensure we have enough materials for all participants.

tracks

Other details

Standard parking or admission fee applies: Yes.
Extra fee: No.
Registration required: No.
Children welcome: Yes.
Phone: 434-374-2210
Email Address: Occoneechee@dcr.virginia.gov