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Fairy Stone Fire Building

Location of Fairy Stone State Park in Virginia

Where

Fairy Stone State Park, 967 Fairystone Lake Dr., Stuart, VA 24171.
Amphitheater Fire Ring

When

May 16, 2025. 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Humans have lived with fire for a very long time. It can be a very useful tool for cooking, purifying water, staying warm and much more. If you were to start a fire right now, what would you use? Most people would probably say matches or lighters, but what if you didn’t have either and needed a fire?

Discover how to safely build a fire with a ranger!

photo of a ranger starting a fire

Other details

Standard parking or admission fee applies: Yes.
Extra fee: No.
Registration required: No.
Children welcome: Yes.
Phone: 276-930-2424
Email Address: FairyStone@dcr.virginia.gov