Open fires are prohibited throughout the park from midnight to 4 p.m., Feb. 15 through April 30. Learn more.
Fire Starters
Where
Program Location: Visitor Center
Main Park Address: Pocahontas State Park, 10301 State Park Rd., Chesterfield, VA 23832.
When
May 16, 2026. 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Learn basic campfire safety and make easy, customizable fire starters. This program is suitable for all ages; we've got all the materials you will need.
Please call (804) 796-4472 or email Rebecca.Whalen@dcr.virginia.gov for more information.
Know Before You Go: Before your visit, find the most up to date health and safety information at HERE.
About National Kids to Parks Day
Virginia State Parks celebrates National Kids to Parks Day on the third Saturday in May by offering a variety of fun, family-friendly activities, from nature scavenger hunts and ranger-led hikes to fishing clinics and flora and fauna wagon rides. This annual event encourages kids to explore the outdoors while learning about wildlife and engaging in hands-on environmental education.
Other details
Standard parking or admission fee applies: Yes.
Extra fee: No.
Registration required: No.
Children welcome: Yes.
Phone: 804-796-4255
Email Address: Pocahontas@dcr.virginia.gov
Event types
Kids/Family | National Events | Outdoor/Nature/Natural History
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