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.

Twilight Paddle Adventures

Location of Mason Neck State Park in Virginia

Where

Mason Neck State Park, 7301 High Point Rd., Lorton, VA 22079.
Kayak Launch Shoreline

When

Aug. 16, 2024. 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Twilight Paddle Adventures are a great way to spend an evening away from the hustle and bustle of work, traffic and the cares of life. Follow the expert guides as they lead you along Belmont Bay in the evening and into Kane's Creek, a pristine preserve for waterfowl, animals and a retreat for humans. As the light begins to fade so do the sounds of the daytime animals and nocturnal animals start to make their voices heard.

Twilight paddles are 18 and over.

Please arrive on time at the car-top boat launch to get fitted with PFDs and receive basic paddling instructions. Boats will be launched once the safety briefing is complete, 30 minutes after the start of the program. Water, sunscreen, appropriate clothing, and closed toed shoes are required.

Reservations are required and can be made here. Or by visiting MNSP.eventbrite.com.

Sunset paddle

Other details

Standard parking or admission fee applies: No.
Extra fee: $20 per person.
Children welcome: No.
Phone: 703-339-2385
Email Address: MasonNeck@dcr.virginia.gov