Open fires are prohibited throughout the park from midnight to 4 p.m., Feb. 15 through April 30. Learn more.

Get Ready: Partial Solar Eclipse Coming Soon!

This event has been canceled.
Canceled due to circumstances beyond our control.
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Location of Chippokes State Park in Virginia

Where

Program Location: Quayle Classroom
Main Park Address: Chippokes State Park, 695 Chippokes Park Rd., Surry, VA 23883.

When

April 5, 2024. 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Come on out to Chippokes and prepare for Eclipse Day 2024!

If you haven't yet prepared, don't fret, join a ranger for a fun craft to create your very own pinhole projector for viewing the eclipse. All materials will be provided.

The Eclipse will begin April 8th, 2024 at 2:03 p.m. Maximum viewing will be around 3:19 p.m. The Eclipse will conclude at approximately 4:32 p.m.

Enjoy the partial Solar Eclipse at a Virginia State Park.

Eclipse viewing glasses

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