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.
Turtle Time
Where
Lake Anna State Park, 6800 Lawyers Rd., Spotsylvania, VA 22551.
Visitor Center
When
March 16, 2025. 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Ready, set, crawl, to join General Raphael, our non-releasable rescue eastern box turtle, as we explore more about her and the animal friends she shares her habitat with. You will have an opportunity to stay and help the rangers during the feeding.
Other details
Standard parking or admission fee applies: Yes.
Extra fee: No.
Registration required: Yes.
Children welcome: Yes.
Phone: 540-854-5503
Email Address: LakeAnna@dcr.virginia.gov
Event types
Kids/Family | Outdoor/Nature/Natural History
Additional dates
Turtle Time - Feb. 23, 2025. 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Turtle Time - March 2, 2025. 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Turtle Time - March 9, 2025. 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Turtle Time - March 23, 2025. 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Turtle Time - March 30, 2025. 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
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