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.

2024 Solar Eclipse Viewing

Location of Holliday Lake State Park in Virginia

Where

Holliday Lake State Park, 2759 State Park Rd., Appomattox, VA 24522.
Beach Area

When

April 8, 2024. 1:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Join us at Holliday Lake State Park on April 8th for an unforgettable Solar Eclipse Viewing Experience. As the celestial spectacle unfolds, immerse yourself in the awe-inspiring sight starting at 1:59 p.m., with the peak of the eclipse at 3:17 p.m., reaching an impressive 84% totality before concluding at 4:30 p.m. Arrive by 1:30 p.m. to secure your spot and take advantage of our inclusive offerings. We'll have eclipse glasses available for purchase at just $1, ensuring everyone can safely witness the marvel above. Additionally, for our guests with visual impairment, we'll provide a light sound machine, enabling a multi-sensory experience of the eclipse. Don't miss this opportunity to gather with fellow enthusiasts and share in the wonder of nature's grand spectacle at Holliday Lake State Park.

What is the LIGHTSOUND?

The LightSound device was designed and developed by the Harvard Astro Lab as a tool for the Blind and Low Vision (BLV) community to experience a solar eclipse with sound. The device uses a technique called sonification which is the process of converting data (or light intensity in this case) to sound. As the Moon eclipses the Sun during a Solar Eclipse the sunlight begins to dim and the LightSound device will output a change in musical tone. Holliday Lake State Park is one of only a few places in Virginia you can experience the eclipse in a whole new way!

Learn More about the LIGHTSOUND machine project.

photo of kids watching a solar eclipse

Other details

Standard parking or admission fee applies: Yes.
Extra fee: No.
Children welcome: Yes.
Phone: 434-248-6308
Email Address: hollidaylake@dcr.virginia.gov