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.

Stargazing

Location of York River State Park in Virginia

Where

York River State Park, 9801 York River Park Rd., Williamsburg, VA 23188.
Visitor Center

When

March 18, 2023. 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Join the Virginia Peninsula Stargazers as they point out the different items of our solar system in the night sky.  They will have the equipment.  Just bring your curiosity.   

This is a sky forecast dependent event.  If the sky is predicted to be overcast, the event will be cancelled by 3pm on day of.

Cancellation will be posted on the website virginiastateparks.gov/york-river 

moon and stars on the water

Other details

Standard parking or admission fee applies: Yes.
Extra fee: No.
Children welcome: Yes.
Phone: 757-566-3036
Email Address: YorkRiver@dcr.virginia.gov

Event types

Astronomy/Stargazing

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