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.

Eclipse Where Sun, Moon and Wonder Align

Location of Sweet Run State Park in Virginia

Where

Sweet Run State Park, 11661 Harpers Ferry Road, Hillsboro, VA 20132.
Grass area behind the Interpretive Center

When

April 8, 2024. 1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

We are hosting a Solar Eclipse viewing event. Bring your approved 2024 solar viewing glasses. We may have a few for sale, please call ahead to see. We will have some educational information and hands on activities. The eclipse begins around 2:04 pm by 3:20 we will see as much of the sun in shadow for this eclipse about 85%, then the shadow begins to recede. By 4:30 the event will be over. We will be in the grassy area near the Interpretive Center.

solar eclipse with the disk of the moon partially covering the sun, some clouds make the sun appear like suede leather feels.

Other details

Standard parking or admission fee applies: Yes.
Extra fee: No.
Children welcome: Yes.
Phone: 540-668-6230
Email Address: sweetrun@dcr.virginia.gov