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.

Skulls and Skins

Location of Widewater State Park in Virginia

Where

Widewater State Park, 101 Widewater State Park Road, Stafford, VA 22554.
Next to the Visitor Center

When

July 17, 2022. 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Can you tell an animal by its skull or pelt? Did you know you can tell what kind of diet an animal eats just from their teeth? Get an up-close look at some of the native residents of the park and learn facts about these bird and mammal species from a ranger. 

Deer Skull

Other details

Standard parking or admission fee applies: Yes.
Extra fee: No.
Children welcome: Yes.
Phone: 540-288-1400
Email Address: widewater@dcr.virginia.gov

Event types

Kids/Family | Outdoor/Nature/Natural History

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