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

Location of Widewater State Park in Virginia

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

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