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Fairy Stone Hunt

Location of Fairy Stone State Park in Virginia

Where

Program Location: Shelter #4
Main Park Address: Fairy Stone State Park, 967 Fairystone Lake Dr., Stuart, VA 24171.

When

March 20, 2026. 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Learn the legend behind the naturally occurring stone cross formations and travel to the special location in the park to search for your own "fairy stone." After a short presentation on what you will be looking for, we will head to the site. Guests will need to drive their own vehicles to the hunt site. Fairy stones found on the surface may be taken home; digging with tools for them is not allowed.

photo of a person finding a fairy stone on the ground

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