Open fires are prohibited throughout the park from midnight to 4 p.m., beginning Feb. 15 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

Location of Lake Anna State Park in Virginia

Where

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

When

April 1, 2023. 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Get ready to catch gold fever and 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 water's edge and see what washes up.

Space is limited, please pre-register. Free.

Please leave a message on the Visitor Center answering machine (540) 854-6245 with your name; number in group; name, date, and time of program; and your contact phone number so we can confirm.

Please Note: The Visitor Center operates from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend. This program will meet outside of the Visitor Center.

Other details

Standard parking or admission fee applies: Yes.
Extra fee: No.
Registration required: No.
Children welcome: Yes.
Phone: 540-854-5503
Email Address: LakeAnna@dcr.virginia.gov