Merchandise sales locations will be closed for the required annual inventory beginning Tuesday, April 15 and will reopen when completed on April 16.

Open fires are prohibited throughout the park from midnight to 4 p.m., now through April 30. Learn more.

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Location of Chippokes State Park in Virginia

Where

Chippokes State Park, 695 Chippokes Park Rd., Surry, VA 23883.
Farm and Forestry Museum

When

April 14, 2024. 10:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Are you interested in learning about the most common and rare fossils that can be found along the James River? Why is it that we are able to find so many fossils here?

This program is a special introduction to the variety of fossils that adorn the Chippokes shoreline and allows guests a chance to familiarize themselves with the possibilities before hunting for shark teeth. Meet at the Quayle Classroom.

Stick around after this program if you're interested in our Excursion: Fossils of the James program where an interpretive guide will lead you down to the river and Fossil Beds of Chippokes in hopes of finding shark teeth!

Shark teeth found along the shoreline in the palm of an adult hand for measure.

Other details

Standard parking or admission fee applies: Yes.
Extra fee: No.
Registration required: No.
Children welcome: Yes.
Phone: 757-294-3728
Email Address: Chippokes@dcr.virginia.gov