Daily: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. This hunt is Mondays through Thursdays only. Camping Cabin 6 and Yurt 3 are ADA-accessible. Fees are based on the particular program, the number of students and the time involved. Office HoursMonday - Friday8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Freedom of Information Act Requests (FOIA), Explain that organizations will comply with all state and local orders/mandates, Contain the Return to Play Protocol - General Guidelines for all Leagues and Sports, Encourage all event attendees to practice social distancing, Explain that any person who is experiencing symptoms of sickness should not enter the venue of play, Make clear that all posted and published state and local guidelines shall be followed. The Nature Center and Discovery Center are in the visitor center, about 2.5 miles from the main park entrance, and has live animal exhibits, park information and interactive displays. Drive Time: Northern Virginia, two hours; Richmond, half an hour; Tidewater/Norfolk/Virginia Beach, two hours; Roanoke, three hours. Guests can also preview the parks mountain bike trails via a stationary bike virtual reality display. For more information or to make a reservation, call the Customer Service Center at 800-933-7275. Reservations may be made up to 11 months in advance. All rights reserved. Site types:Three-Three bedrooms, maximum capacity eight: two bathrooms; one bedroom with a queen-size bed; one bedroom with two twin beds; one bedroom with two sets of bunk beds (room sleeps four); no bed rentals. Those who also wish to register for the group rate at the aquatic center must give the park a full week's notice so that park staff can adjust lifeguard staffing and ensure that too many groups are not registered for the same time. Powhatan and Swift Creek dining halls - These buildings are part of each group camp and may be rented individually for meetings, weddings and receptions, and other gatherings. Please visit our mountain biking page for more detailed information about Pocahontas' mountain bike trails. Those interested in volunteering should complete our volunteer application. Ruff House Dog Park with off-leash dog runs. Click here to view all parks' events, festivals, workshops and interpretive programs. Saturday: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. There are many cultural and recreational attractions nearby. Shelter 2 (large): This shelter accommodates 70-80. Learn how you can help out. Each campsite has a steel fire ring that can be used for cooking and campfires. The park is open daily from 7:30 a.m. to dusk. It's in a moderately shaded area; a small stream well suited for novice or young anglers is only a short walk away. Friday - Monday: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Camp Store This trail goes down a hill to the Beaver Lake dam where guests may view wildlife. Arlington has 96 athletic fields available for use to community groups, sports organizations and individuals. From 1938 through 1942, the park was operated by the National Park Service (NPS) as the Swift Creek Recreational Demonstration Area, and from 1942 through 1945, it was a recreation area for soldiers during World War II. Vendors can set up booths and displays and have activities in an exhibit area at the top of the amphitheater hill. There are no outside trash cans or pick-up service. This shelter is moderately shaded. A parking fee is charged for additional cars. Firewood is available for sale in the campground or park office.
No smoking is allowed. Owners must fill any holes their dog digs.The following are not allowed in the fenced area: For Animal Control, call Police Dispatch at 804-748-1251. Those who wish to register for the group rate (minimum 20 people) for using the aquatic center must call the park office at least seven days in advance of arrival. Details on these hunts are typically posted in mid-September. Trails and fishing: The Spillway Trail behind the CCC Museum is paved for accessibility. -Photos of the sites, Total sites of each type: E/W, 111; Buddy, 5. It's in a heavily wooded area, and there are many additional tables nearby under the trees. Today the entire area is operated by DCR as Pocahontas State Park. This shelter is in a moderately wooded area; a small stream well suited for novice or young anglers is only a short walk away. Groups needing to register for the weekday group rate should call the park office. Reservation cancellation and transfer policies. Guests will find a limited overflow parking area by the main office. Directions for lodge guests to registration office: Register at the Contact Station near the Main Office at the entrance off of Route 655 (Beach Rd). Pets may not be left unattended at any time. Last Update: April 25, 2022. Bring food, dishwasher detergent, dish towels, coffee filters, coffee, salt and pepper, nonstick cooking spray, body wash/soap, bath towels, books, board games or cards. Groups and/or renters are asked to respond and acknowledge that you agree to terms of Protocol. They also have a handy smartphone app. The Civilian Conservation Corps Museum, dedicated to Depression-era workers who helped build the state park system, is one of a handful in the nation. Permit Takes Priority fields can be used for passive activities as well. One covered porch on the front; a second covered porch on the back of the lodge with rocking chairs and a view of the water. Maximum six cars; additional parking is very limited and may not be available. The shelter is 40 feet from parking and 160 feet from the restroom. The park's seven shelters are available for rent through the Reservations Center at 1-800-933-PARK. Between Memorial Day weekend and Labor Day, all cabins are rented for a six-night minimum beginning on Saturday. The six-night requirement is reduced to a required four-night stay three months out and dropped to two nights in the last month before arrival. Each hall has a commercial-grade kitchen with stainless steel sinks and countertops, a commercial-grade refrigerator, a freezer, an ice machine and an oven.
The Discovery Center lets visitors explore an interactive camp-scape including a model yurt. Longitude, -77.571782, Reservation cancellation and transfer policies, interactive maps of all the park's bike trails, this brochure details group camping facilities, 11 inspiring women at Virginia State Parks, Count Birds for Science: The Great Backyard Bird Count, CCC Group Cabin Restoration Project at Pocahontas State Park, What Lies Beneath - Skull Identification Part II, Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation.
Between Memorial Day weekend and Labor Day, the lodge is rented for a six-night minimum beginning on Sunday. 1998 - 2022 Nexstar Media Inc. | All Rights Reserved. Before mid-June and after mid-August, the aquatic center may operate with some features closed. No bathroom, kitchen, fireplace, air conditioning or heat (no insulation in walls). Alerts are sent out in the afternoons and evenings during the week and periodically throughout the weekend. These facilities, along with convenient location at Courthouse and Hull Street Roads, make Rockwood Park a popular choice for numerous recreational uses. The 5 foot, 3 foot, kiddie pool and mini water park are open. What safety measures are in place at Va. schools? Horseshoe pits and volleyball nets are just downhill of the shelter. The area is open from 8 a.m. until dark and has a horse trailer parking area that accommodates about 30 trailers as well as a separate parking area for about 30 vehicles without trailers. Biking - Pocahontas has more than 44 miles of directional mountain biketrails, including traditional single-track, machine-built flowand hand-cycle friendly trails. A fee is charged per pet per night for cabin stays. It's adjacent to the playground and near a restroom. Those arriving late will find check-in information posted outside the contact station. The park's Aquatic Recreation Center is open from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on weekdays and 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on weekends and holidays from the Saturday of Memorial Day weekend. A two-night minimum stay is required for the rest of the year. As part of President Franklin Roosevelt's New Deal, 500,000 unemployed young men were put to work in forests, parks and rangelands across the country. The six-night requirement is reduced to a required four-night stay three months out and dropped to two nights in the last month before arrival. Guests needing 50-amp service should consider site-specific sites in the 66-129 loop. During the summer months, enjoy a day of free swimming for each night of overnight camping for registered guests. Selected areas of the park are open to archery hunting, and you must firstobtain a permit through the park office. See the current trail status here.
Picnic shelters 2, 3, 4, 6 and 7 are ground level and universally accessible. Swimming pool: The pool concession, pool and bathhouses are ground-level and accessible. The cancellation fee for buddy sites is higher; the park's five buddy sites are apart from each other. Pocahontas has more than 90 miles of trail for users of all skill levels. Two dining halls may be rented for meetings, weddings and special events. Although motorized vehicles are not permitted on park trails, electric wheelchairs and electric scooters that meet the federal definition for wheelchairs are allowed to enable people with disabilities to use the trails. Three bedrooms with nightstands, lamps, closet with hangers, clock radio, and pillows: One bedroom has a queen-size bed and a dresser, One bedroom has two sets of bunk beds (each room sleeps four). Copyright 2020 WWBT. Starting on Jan. 1, 2019, payment in full will be required at the time of reservation. The shelter has a large grill and is available for rent year-round. The Swift Creek hall has a gas-log fireplace. Camp 7 lake: 7 acres. To obtain a permit call 703-228-4747 orgo here. -Map of all campsites There is a daily ring-use fee when not reserved. Visitor Center Beginning March 27, rims of basketball goals and nets from tennis, pickleball and volleyball courts throughout the park system will be removed to prevent organized play where the courts cannot be secured by gate and lock. Parking on grass or on the side of the road is prohibited. The park rents paddle boats, stand-up paddleboards, canoes, and kayaks. These hunts are by reservation only. Cabin 2 is universally accessible. There is a large grill for cooking, but no water spigot or electrical outlets are provided. CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) A normal trip to the park probably looks a lot different as a result of coronavirus pandemic. It's well-suited for concerts, stage performances and other large gatherings. Swift Creek Lake: 225 acres. The area around this shelter is moderately shaded and grassy, and this shelter is available for rent year-round. Each has two sets of bunk-beds with thin mattresses, a table, four chairs, a porch, windows with screens, a door that locks, four electrical outlets, one USB plugin, one lighted ceiling fan, an outside picnic table, a fire ring and a lantern post, Use campground bathhouse for bathroom and showers, Camp Cabin 06 is ADA-accessible and has ramp entry from the parking lot. Monday-Friday: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. A valid Virginia fishing license is required and may be purchasedonline. There is no vehicle access (for unloading) directly adjacent to this shelter. For more information, email rebecca.whalen@dcr.virginia.gov or call 804-796-4472. No smoking is allowed in any of the facilities. The park features one six-bedroom lodge for rental. The lodge has a fireplace, a large charcoal grill, a covered outdoor pit grill, electricity, electric baseboard heat and a water spigot. Group rates are unavailable on weekends and holidays. Go about four miles to State Park Road, which is on the right. All vehicles must be parked in the paved parking lot across from dog park; vehicles not parked in paved lot will be towed at owners expense.Dog owners are legally responsible for their dogs and any injuries or damages caused by them. There are no electrical outlets.
This communication should: This information is subject to change. NPS donated the facility to Virginia State Parks on June 6, 1946, making it the largest Virginia state park with more than 7,925 acres, 300 buildings, 20 miles of road, 20 miles of trailsand three lakes. The restroom is 120 feet away. Also, the park is the perfect outdoor classroom for students of all ages. The shelter has no water or electricity and no vehicle access for unloading. Nancy Roberts, a senior at Thomas Dale High School, submitted the winning entry, Pocahontas Memorial State Park. Dining Area: one table seats ten and there are six additional seats at the counter. Visitors to overnight guests must leave the park by 10 p.m. and are required to pay the daily parking fee. Reservations are required. From 64 east of Richmond: Take Interstate 295 south to Route 10 west to Route 655 (Beach Road) to State Park Road. Sunday - Thursday: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. It has universally accessible picnic tables, a large grill and a water spigot. Master plans must be written for parks before they're built. Guests will be asked to take their trash and recycling to the dumpsters at the end of their stay. From Interstate 95 north of Richmond: Take Interstate 295 south to Route 10 west (Iron Bridge Road) to Route 655 (Beach Road) to State Park Road. Those with additional vehicles must pay a daily parking fee and park in the overflow lot by the park office. Shelter 1 (small): This shelter accommodates 30-40. They support the park by joining the nonprofit Friends of Pocahontas State Park, chopping firewood, helping at concerts, building trails, greeting visitors, gardening, monitoring wildlife and more. There is a fireplace with gas logs. The shelter has a water spigot, universally accessible tables and large grill.
Shelter 5 (large): This shelter accommodates 70-80. Pocahontas later married John Rolfe, a tobacco planter, and wasknown at the time of her death as Lady Rebecca Rolfe. See below for detailed directions. For additional information emailRonnie Hobson. Download (external link for use with Avenza App) the geo-referenced map, Download the geo-referenced map for this park. Saturday & Sunday: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Boat rentals Dump stations are available for disposal. RVA restaurants struggle with inflation despite help, Buchanan residents unable to reach loved ones, Blind dog gets stuck in pipe, saved by animal shelter, Virginia falls in best state for business ranking, Toy resembling grenade causes evacuation in Williamsburg, 2 more teens charged in Chesterfield party killing, Buckingham community mourns 6-year-old boy, Mother of double hit-and-run victim seeks justice, Alleged Richmond July 4 planned mass shooting suspects, Former Reynolds director sentenced for money scheme, Va. girls suicide brings arrest of Co. school coach, Chester woman loses $11,000 in construction fraud, State employees may leave jobs over telework policy, Richmond inmate bloodies deputy with broomstick, Henrico man survives heart attack, is now warning, Severe thunderstorm watch, heat advisory in effect. Shelter 6 (small): This shelter accommodates 30-40 and there are no additional tables around the shelter. The area has an elevated stage with a backdrop, restrooms, walkways, and a ticket booth. The amphitheater has bench seating for up to 350, and additional spectators take seats on a gentle, grassy slope. The area was renamed Pocahontas State Park and Pocahontas State Forest and was jointly operated by DCR and the Virginia Department of Forestry. Please check back often for updates to this page. Organizations must distribute information to all teams, team managers, coaches, players/parents, and officials/referees prior to the resumption of activities. Cabins and the lodge are open year-round and may be reserved up to 11 months in advance. At no time may the owner exit the fenced area without their dog. Out of respect to other cabin guests, large gatherings and camping are not allowed in the cabin area. The park's 2,000-seat amphitheater hoststhe Pocahontas Premieres series of concerts and family-friendly entertainment.