Rockin' Around the Campfire

Location of Powhatan State Park in Virginia

Where

Powhatan State Park, 4616 Powhatan State Park Rd., Powhatan, VA 23139.
Overflow Parking (River Bend Campground)

When

July 1, 2023. 7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Gather around the fire with your fellow campers for s'mores and discovery...we will learn all about the amazing and ancient world of rocks.

This is a hands-on rocking experience. You'll learn how to recognize rocks commonly found in Virginia, how to determine the hardness of different rocks, and discover the difference between a rock, a mineral, a gem, an ore, and a metal.

close up of multi-colored rocks and pebbles

Other details

Standard parking or admission fee applies: Yes.
Extra fee: No.
Registration required: No.
Children welcome: Yes.
Phone: 804-598-7148
Email Address: powhatan@dcr.virginia.gov