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Fossil Find

Location of Caledon State Park in Virginia

Where

Caledon State Park, 11617 Caledon Rd., King George, VA 22485.
Visitor Center

When

Jan. 21, 2023. 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Did you know that Caledon was once an ocean floor? Find out how fossils are made and what types can be found here. We will take the hay wagon down to search the Potomac shoreline for these clues to the past. Dress for the weather. Contact the park office to make the required reservations.

A young boy in a colorful vest sifts sand while looking for fossils.

Other details

Standard parking or admission fee applies: Yes.
Extra fee: $8/family or $3/person.
Registration required: No.
Children welcome: Yes.
Phone: 540-663-3861
Email Address: Caledon@dcr.virginia.gov

Event types

Kids/Family | Outdoor/Nature/Natural History

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