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.

National Kids to Park Day

Location of Occoneechee State Park in Virginia

Where

Occoneechee State Park, 1192 Occoneechee Park Rd., Clarksville, VA 23927.
Visitor Center

When

May 18, 2024. 9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Kids to Parks Day is a nationally coordinated day designed to connect kids and families with their local, state, and national parks. Join us at Occoneechee State Park for a day full of fun and adventure. Kids are invited to pick and choose the activities that most interest them or spend the day with a ranger participating in all the events.

Museum Scavenger Hunt (9:00-9:45 a.m.) - Meet in the Visitor Center.
Animal Tracks (10:00-11:00 a.m.) - Meet at the Visitor Center.
Campfire Fun (11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m.) - Learn to build a fire and cook hotdogs for lunch. Meet at the Posseclay Interpretive Shelter.
Canoeing (1:30-3:30 p.m.) - This program is limited to 10 participants, please register with the visitor center by calling 434-374-2210, or stopping by the next time you are in the area. Meet at the Posseclay Interpretive Shelter.

Other details

Standard parking or admission fee applies: Yes.
Extra fee: No.
Children welcome: Yes.
Phone: 434-374-2210
Email Address: Occoneechee@dcr.virginia.gov