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.

Junior Anglers: Fishing and Maritime Crafts

Location of Machicomoco State Park in Virginia

Where

Machicomoco State Park, 3601 Timberneck Farm Road, Hayes, VA 23072.
Boat Slips

When

Sept. 17, 2022. 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Join the Captain John Smith Chesapeake National Historic Trail and the Watermen's Museum to earn your Junior Ranger Angler patch and collectible trading card by learning fishing basics, what traditional fishing tools were made and used by American Indians, and how to make a fish print! No pre-registration is required and all fishing gear will be provided on site.

Bone fishing hook with marsh in background

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