Fossil Find with Dad

Location of Caledon State Park in Virginia

Where

Caledon State Park, 11617 Caledon Rd., King George, VA 22485.
Front Lawn

When

June 17, 2023. 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Did you know that Caledon was once the ocean floor? Millions of years ago, Virginia was covered in a shallow sea that was teeming with life, leaving behind prolific fossil beds. Celebrate Dad this Father's Day weekend with a wagon ride down to the Potomac River to find out how these fossils are formed and what types can be found at the park. [Insert your own Dad Joke here.] Enjoy an easy hike on the beach as we scour the shoreline for these clues to the past. Please dress appropriately for the weather and wear close-toed shoes that can get wet.

Reservations are required as space is limited. Call (540)663-3861 or stop by the Visitor Center to reserve your spot. Parking fee is $5.

A large driftwood log sprawls across a fossil beach.

Other details

Standard parking or admission fee applies: Yes.
Extra fee: $3/person, $8/family.
Registration required: No.
Children welcome: Yes.
Phone: 540-663-3861
Email Address: Caledon@dcr.virginia.gov