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.

Nature Scavenger Hunt

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

Nov. 4, 2023. 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Come as a family, with friends, or as a team of one to compete in a quest for all ages. A ranger will provide you with a list of items to look for...many are hidden in plain sight. You’ll get points for each item your team finds, and you have one hour to find as many items on the list as you can. After the completion of your quest, you can monitor your score on the Ultimate Nature Quest leader board to see how other teams stack up against you. Let’s see what your team can do!

The walk will be about one mile at an easy pace and will last up to an hour.

a boy crouches on a log above a stream and points to a frog

Other details

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