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.

Gold Panning

Where

Lake Anna State Park, 6800 Lawyers Rd., Spotsylvania, VA 22551. Visitor Center.

When

September 4, 2021. 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Get ready to catch gold fever. Mosey on over and join our interpretive rangers on a quest for this elusive mineral. You'll discover the history of gold in Virginia and learn the finer points of placer mining and how to work a pan.

Then we'll head down to the edge of Old Pond and see what washes up.

Space is limited, please pre-register. Free.

Advance registration required for all programs. Please leave a message on the Visitor Center answering machine (540) 854-6245 with your name, how many in group, name of the program, date and time of program and your contact information.