Caledon Natural Area |

Caledon History

Caledon Natural Area has a rich history that dates back to the 1600's. Caledon is part of the Virgina State Parks system and was established in 1974 after the generous donation of the acreage and home from Mrs. Anne Hopewell Hewitt Smoot. The park consists of 2579 acres, there are 5 forest trails that are open year round. The Boyd's Hole Trail is the 6th trail and leads to the Potomac River. The Boyd's Hole trail is open from October 1 through March 31 and is closed the remainder of the year to insure that the eagles that nest along the river are given a greater chance of survival. Those of us at Caledon strive to make Caledon a place that you can come to learn about our natural world. Therefore, we offer numerous programs throughout the year and invite you to take advantage of these programs. Take some time away from the hustle and bustle of your busy life and enjoy a hike or a picnic or even an educational program. Breathe in some fresh air and just relax the day away at Caledon.

Click on the link below to open up the 2009 Caledon Fall Program:

http://www.freewebs.com/caledonnaturalareafriends/Fall Program Guide 2009.pdf

On Sunday, December 6th from 1:30 to 4 PM come to the realease party of the new book "Disaster on the Potomac: The Sinking of the Wawaset", by Alvin Oickle. The book will be on sale for $20 as well as a chance to win the artwork for the cover, a painting by Anne Doyle. Refreshments will be served by the King George Historical Society. Mr. Oickle will not be able to make it to the signing do to health issues. John Villforth, a photographer who's work is in the book and who helped Mr. Oickle in some of the local research will stand in his place.

http://caledonnaturalareafriends.webs.com/WAWASET DISASTER 1.doc

A series of Victorian style Tea tastings and classes will be held starting October 25th from 2 to 4. November 22th and December 20th finish out the 2009 season. The 2010 season starts on Sunday January 17th. Proceeds support the Park's activities and trail improvements. Click on the link below for more infomation:

http://caledonnaturalareafriends.webs.com/Tea tasting flier.jpg

Here is a link to a video of the Oct 2009 tasting:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cL0LDTLihYE

Hours of Operation:

The park opens at 8am daily and closes at sunset

The Visitor's Center and Gift Shop hours are:

April and May Saturdays and Sundays 10 noon- 3 pm

Memorial Day- Labor Day Wednesday- Sunday 9 am- 3 pm

September and October Saturdays and Sundays 12 noon- 5pm

*The park is closed to all visitors on the following days:

November 6 and 13

December 6

Caledon Natural Area

11617 Caledon Rd

King George, Va 22485

540-663-3861

You can also contact us via e-mail at caledon@dcr.virginia.gov

(Please CALL for program reservations. Do Not e-mail program reservations as e-mails are not always checked on a daily basis and specific information is needed when securing a reservation)

Check Back

Please check back to this website often for updated events and information. We will add other special features as time permits and plan to have some very exciting things here for your enjoyment in the future.