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.

Spring Habitat Detectives

Location of Sky Meadows State Park in Virginia

Where

Sky Meadows State Park, 11012 Edmonds Ln., Delaplane, VA 20144.
Picnic Area

When

April 20, 2024. 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Take a spring walk of exploration with two Virginia Master Naturalists in this first of a series of seasonal walks planned for children. Use your five senses to find clues to how various organisms – plants, animals, and more – work together to survive in this forest community. Recommended age 7 - 11, with parents, of course. This guided three-tenths of a mile gentle walk will meet at the Sensory Explorers’ Trail in the picnic area and will last approximately one hour.

For more information on the Virginia Master Naturalist Shenandoah Chapter please visit their website.

The Sensory Explorers' Trail is open for self guided walks daily. To learn more about this accessible feature please visit our website.

Two small children (a girl with curly hair and a toddler boy) balance themselves on a log

Other details

Standard parking or admission fee applies: Yes.
Extra fee: No.
Children welcome: Yes.
Phone: 540-592-3556
Email Address: SkyMeadows@dcr.virginia.gov