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.

Feeding Frenzy

Location of James River State Park in Virginia

Where

James River State Park, 104 Green Hill Dr., Gladstone, VA 24553.
Visitor Center

When

April 28, 2024. 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

We all enjoy a yummy meal and that’s the same for our resident snake that lives here in our Visitor Center. He is hungry and waiting for us to bring him a snack. Come join us during feeding time and see what his favorite foods are and discover the different feeding habits of other wildlife you may find in the park.

photo of a cornsnake

Other details

Standard parking or admission fee applies: Yes.
Extra fee: No.
Children welcome: Yes.
Phone: 434-933-4355
Email Address: JamesRiver@dcr.virginia.gov

Event types

Kids/Family | Outdoor/Nature/Natural History

Additional dates

Memorial Day Weekend - Feeding Frenzy - May 27, 2024. 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Feeding Frenzy - May 29, 2024. 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

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