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.
Crabbing 101
Where
Belle Isle State Park, 1632 Belle Isle Rd., Lancaster, VA 22503.
Car Top Launch
When
June 17, 2023. 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Splash a hand line in the water and see if you pull up a jimmy or a sook. Not sure what all that means? Then this is the program for you. This is a great intro to crabbing but be careful - these crustaceans can pinch. $2 per participant. Meet at the Car Top Launch parking lot.
At the end of the program, you'll walk away with the skills you need to hand line crabs on your own, plus a discount coupon to help you stock up on supplies.
Other details
Standard parking or admission fee applies: Yes.
Extra fee: $2.
Children welcome: Yes.
Phone: 804-462-5030
Email Address: BelleIsle@dcr.virginia.gov
Event types
Fishing | Kids/Family | Outdoor/Nature/Natural History