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.
Stargazing
Where
York River State Park, 9801 York River Park Rd., Williamsburg, VA 23188.
Visitor Center
When
March 1, 2025. 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Join the Virginia Peninsula Stargazers as they point out the different items of our solar system in the night sky. They will have the equipment. Just bring your curiosity. This program is dependent on the clarity of the viewing sky on the night it occurs. Before attending, please check out the park alerts section of our website after 2pm on the day of the program to see if it was cancelled or not.
Other details
Standard parking or admission fee applies: Yes.
Extra fee: No.
Registration required: No.
Children welcome: Yes.
Phone: 757-566-3036
Email Address: YorkRiver@dcr.virginia.gov
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