Open fires are prohibited throughout the park from midnight to 4 p.m. 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.

Volunteer for the Summer Park Cleanup!

Location of Widewater State Park in Virginia

Where

Widewater State Park, 101 Widewater State Park Road, Stafford, VA 22554.
Throughout the Park

When

June 2, 2024. 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Come and join us for our seasonal Summer Park Cleanup! Volunteers will work alongside rangers to pick up trash and refuse at the Boat Launch, Potomac Recreation Area, and in various woodland parcels.

Each day has two cleanup periods:

Morning: 9am - 12pm

Afternoon: 1pm - 4pm

Groups will meet next to the Visitor's Center to debrief before heading out to the designated location.

The park has a limited number of trash grabbers available for use, so if you have your own you are welcome to bring them! The park will be supplying nitrile gloves (while supplies last) and trash bags; you can use your own gloves as well. Don't forget to bring water to stay hydrated and wear footwear with good ankle support! This event will happen rain or shine, though if there is inclement weather predicted the event will be moved/cancelled for that day.

To register for this event, click here.

You must check in at the Visitor's Center to get a volunteer mirror tag before attending this event.

Per Virginia State Park policy, volunteers must be registered to participate in volunteer events at the park. If you are not a registered volunteer, you can sign up here. Don't forget to select Widewater as your park!

Other details

Standard parking or admission fee applies: No.
Extra fee: No.
Children welcome: Yes.
Phone: 540-288-1400
Email Address: widewater@dcr.virginia.gov