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Friday by the Fire

Location of Staunton River State Park in Virginia

Where

Staunton River State Park, 1170 Staunton Trail, Scottsburg, VA 24589.
Visitor Center

When

July 11, 2025. 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Welcome to Staunton River State Park! Every Friday during the summer we will gather around the campfire. You’ll get to meet park staff and other campers as we tell campfire stories, sing songs, eat s’mores, and learn how to build the perfect campfire. Do you have a delicious recipe to make the perfect s’more? Bring it over with you and show off your amazing s’more construction skills.

Also, don’t forget to look up and enjoy the beautiful night sky. With Staunton River being an international dark sky park you can see stars and constellations here that you may not see anywhere else.

All materials for s’mores will be provided by the park. There is no fee for this program.

photo of a campfire at night

Other details

Standard parking or admission fee applies: Yes.
Extra fee: No.
Registration required: No.
Children welcome: Yes.
Phone: 434-572-4623
Email Address: StauntonRiver@dcr.virginia.gov