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.

Maizey Tales

Location of Chippokes State Park in Virginia

Where

Chippokes State Park, 695 Chippokes Park Rd., Surry, VA 23883.
Quayle Classroom

When

Dec. 15, 2022. 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Friends, come one, come all and meet one of our ambassador animals, Maizey, the corn snake! This program is designed to introduce visitors to corn snakes and snakes of the area.  An interpreter will be present to handle Maizey so that you can see her patterns, colors, and size.  What do you know about corn snakes? 

Meet at the Quayle Classroom.

Photo of Maizey the corn snake in her bedding inside her comfy terrarium

Other details

Standard parking or admission fee applies: Yes.
Extra fee: No.
Children welcome: Yes.
Phone: 757-294-3728
Email Address: Chippokes@dcr.virginia.gov

Event types

Kids/Family | Outdoor/Nature/Natural History

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