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.
Snakes Alive
Where
Widewater State Park, 101 Widewater State Park Road, Stafford, VA 22554.
Visitor Center
When
May 27, 2023. 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Slither on down to the Visitor Center and join the Park Ranger for an in-depth look into the fascinating lives of our local reptiles. Learn which snakes save lives every day from our local reptilian ambassador, corn snake - "Maverick"!
No pre-registration required. FREE. All programs will start at the Visitor Center.
Other details
Standard parking or admission fee applies: Yes.
Extra fee: No.
Children welcome: Yes.
Phone: 540-288-1400
Email Address: widewater@dcr.virginia.gov
Event types
Kids/Family | Outdoor/Nature/Natural History