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.

Wildlfower Wander

Location of Powhatan State Park in Virginia

Where

Powhatan State Park, 4616 Powhatan State Park Rd., Powhatan, VA 23139.
Equestrian Parking

When

Feb. 22, 2025. 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

As winter comes to an end, Virginia's earliest and most delicate woodland wildflowers begin to appear! Come enjoy these ephemeral blooms during their brief but brilliant display. You'll learn how to identify each unique species and understand the important role these tiny flowers play in the forest ecosystem.

The walk is about 1.5 miles long and at an easy pace. If you'd like to participate in identifying the flowers using an app, we recommend downloading the Seek app by iNaturalist.

close up image of a white and purple wildflower

Other details

Standard parking or admission fee applies: Yes.
Extra fee: No.
Registration required: No.
Children welcome: Yes.
Phone: 804-598-7148
Email Address: powhatan@dcr.virginia.gov