Pocahontas State Park Campground Description

Just 20 miles from downtown Richmond, the capital of Virginia, Pocahontas State Park has been one of the more popular parks in the state park system. Swift Creek forms the nucleus of the park, which is centered in a wildlife management area. Hiking, biking and horseback riding are popular activities in the Park. The Park's Olympic size swimming pool is a welcome relief from the summer heat. New facilities at the park include a Civil Conservation Corps Museum, Amphitheater featuring events from the Richmond Symphony to a Civil War Day, and the Heritage Center conference facility. Size: 7,625 acres. Swift Creek Lake: 150 acres. Beaver Lake: 24 acres.

Pocahontas State Park Campground Services

Within Facility, Amphitheater, Boat Launch, Boat Rental, Camp Store, Camping, Camping Cabin, Concession, Dump Station, Fishing, Freshwater, Gift/Souvenir Shop, Group Camping, Hiking Trail, Hunting, Laundromat, Museum, Nature Center, Picnic Shelters, Picnicking, Playground, Restrooms, Showers - Hot, Swimming - Pool, Trails - Bridle, Trails, Bicycle

Pocahontas State Park Campground Alerts

Notice for CampersLEAVE YOUR FIREWOOD AT HOME!!A firewood quarantine has been established for the following localities: counties of Arlington, Fairfax, Fauquier, Louden, and Prince William; and the entire cities of Alexandria, Fairfax City, Falls Church, Manassas, and Manassas Park. It is unlawful to transport firewood from these localities. In general, firewood can harbor insect pests under the bark and in the wood. The transport of infested firewood has been identified as a leading cause in the introduction of harmful forest insects into un-infested forest areas. Help us keep our state parks pest free by leaving your firewood at home.

Pocahontas State Park Campground Directions

Pocahontas State Park 10301 STATE PARK ROAD Chesterfield VA 23832-6355 In Chesterfield County, about 20 miles from Richmond. From I-95, take Exit 61 and go west on Route 10 to Route 655 which is Beach Road; or take Exit 67, go north on Route 150 to Route 10; go east to Beach Road. The park is four miles on right; or take Route 288 from I-95 to Route 10 East and go one mile to Beach Road. Follow park signs from there.