Pocahontas State Park

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Pocahontas State Park

Just 20 miles from Richmond, we offer 90-plus miles of trails and three lakes for fishing and boating (rentals available).
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We also offer picnicking, camping, cabins and an Aquatic Center. Ask about our special event facilities for your next event! Pocahontas State Park is one of our 37 Virginia State Parks. Please visit our official page at http://www.facebook.com/virginiastateparks

Deep in the heart of a thick forest in Chesterfield County, Pocahontas State Park is only about 20 miles from downtown Richmond, Virgini

a's capital. The park on one of Virginia's more popular state parks. It offers a variety of outdoor activities, including biking, hiking, picnicking, swimming, camping and family-friendly nature programs. Swift Creek Lake and Beaver Lake give visitors a chance for excellent wildlife viewing and fishing. Use Pocahontas as your base camp to visit nearby Civil War Battlefields, amusement parks, Colonial Williamsburg, Jamestown and historic James River plantations.

11/06/2024

Thank you volunteers!

11/01/2024

This is your sign to come enjoy the fall foliage! 🍁 Photos taken on 10-31-24. See more from the central Virginia State Parks on the Fall Foliage Report: https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/foliage-report-central

10/29/2024

We are very proud of our local trail runner Jessica Hairfield! 👟 Running at Pocahontas State Park inspired her to take on the goal of trail running at every Virginia State Park, and she did just that just 12 months! 👏 Read the Virginia State Parks blog where Jessica details her experience on becoming a Master Hiker. ➡️ https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/blog/trail-running-through-trail-quest

10/24/2024

We're hosting a Bewitching Bats program on Saturday at 2 p.m. Come learn about bats! Details: https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/event?id=2024-09-25-12-20-11-534827-a27

Happy Bat Appreciation Week 🦇 If you hate mosquitoes, you should love bats. An average bat eats up to 3,000 insects a night—nearly their body weight each day! 🗓️ Learn more reasons to appreciate bats at a ranger-led program: https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/events?park=all&start=10/22/2024&end=11/06/2024&search=bats&phrase=yes&type=all

Pictured: Eastern small-footed bat (Myotis leibii) at Grayson Highlands State Park. Photo by Amelia Hulth.

10/23/2024

Happy to host Master Hiker ceremonies!

Congrats to new Master Hikers Kirby and Laura Smith for completing Trail Quest! 🥾 Their journey spans over a decade, having start in September 2014 at Grayson Highlands State Park and completing this summer at Shenandoah River State Park. Here they are accepting their certificates at Pocahontas State Park.

Are you logging your first-time park visits? Learn how you can earn rewards and become a Master Hiker: https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/trail-quest

10/09/2024

Park pup to provide PAWsitivity to your feed. 🐾 Looking ahead to carefree crisp autumn days at Pocahontas State Park! 🍂

10/08/2024

Congrats new Master Hikers Susan & John Lipps for completing Trail Quest this summer. 👏 They began in August of 2021 at Smith Mountain Lake State Park and finished this June at Occoneechee State Park, choosing to receive their certificates close to home at Pocahontas State Park.

🥾 Learn about Trail Quest here: https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/trail-quest

10/07/2024

Whether it's a day of exploration or relaxation, Pocahontas offers the perfect fall escape. 💛 Partake in a self-guided or ranger-led hiking, biking or paddling. Plan your adventure at https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/pocahontas?utm_source=socialmediaads&utm_medium=socialmedia&utm_campaign=FY25Fall&utm_content=pocahontas_socialmediaad.

This large park near Richmond offers visitors biking, hiking, picnicking, wildlife, fishing, swimming, camping and family-friendly nature programs.

09/22/2024

Help us rock out at the closing show of our Pocahontas Premieres concert series, next Saturday with Zoso - The Ultimate Led Zeppelin Experience and local opener Hold The Line RVA. 🎶🎸🎤

📅 Saturday, Sept. 28 at Pocahontas State Park at 6:30 p.m. More details: https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/event?id=2024-04-18-08-29-23-424217-etl
🎫 Buy tickets: https://reservevaparks.com/Web/Activities/Details.aspx?session_id=23894&back_url=fi9BY3Rpdml0aWVzL1NlYXJjaC5hc3B4
🙌 RSVP and invite your friends: https://www.facebook.com/share/Hiu4PBFdZ11EQDEC/

09/05/2024

If you are interested in seeing the Richmond Symphony here, please refer to our official event: Pocahontas Premieres: The Richmond Symphony.

There have been misleading events posted, but this a public concert, free admission for all. You only have to cover your parking fee ($10/per car on Saturdays).

FYI this is a very popular event that has had to turn people away in the past, so please show up early if you want a spot.

When it comes to our events and programs, please refer to us or Virginia State Parks as the official source. Thank you.

09/05/2024

See you tomorrow night at Pocahontas Premieres: The English Channel!

09/03/2024

Girl Scouts L❤️VE State Parks weekend is coming up on Sept. 13-15, 2024. Be sure to download the booklet for free parking at all Virginia State Parks during that weekend. Your booklet will include activities pages and education to set you up for a great experience. Learn more at https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/blog/smore-fun-for-girl-scouts-at-virginia-state-parks.

08/15/2024

Save the dates for Girl Scouts L❤️VE State Parks weekend (Sept. 13-15, 2024). ✏️ Participants get free parking at all Virginia State Parks during that weekend, can take part in special programs or enjoy self-guided activities. More details at https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/blog/smore-fun-for-girl-scouts-at-virginia-state-parks.

Girl Scouts and Virginia State Parks go together like chocolate, marshmallows, and graham crackers! Celebrating, exploring, and discovering nature has been part of Girl Scouting since its beginning.

08/13/2024

Staying here with your RV is s'more fun! 🍫 Did you know we have RV campsites? Maximum equipment length: up to 45', 12 sites up to 65'.

Find more information here: https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/pocahontas or call us at 804-796-4255.

08/06/2024

This Trail Quest Tuesday we congratulate the Olsen family! 👏 Todd, Dakota, Crosby and Shelley Olsen recently earned Master Hiker status by visiting all Virginia State Parks in Trail Quest. Here they accept their certificates from our Lead Interpreter Caoilinn Turner. We're always honored to have Master Hiker ceremonies here, inside or out!

Complete Trail Quest with your family too, or as a personal challenge! 🥾 Information at https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/trail-quest.

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10301 State Park Road
Chesterfield, VA
23832

Telephone

(804) 796-4255

Website

http://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/pocahontas.shtml

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We have returning to close out our Pocahontas Premieres season, ZOSO The Ultimate Led Zeppelin Experience! 🎸 It's a must-see for Led Zeppelin fans! The Chicago Sun-Times said: “[ZOSO is] the closest to the original of any Led Zeppelin tribute.” Returning to open for ZOSO is local favorite, Hold The Line RVA, a Richmond-based high-energy Southern Rock, Country, Alternative, and Dance music cover band. ⏰ Gates open at 5:30 p.m. Show 6:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. Admission is $20 per person, and children ages 5 and under are free. 🎫 Advanced tickets are available online: https://reservevaparks.com/Web/Activities/Details.aspx?session_id=23894&back_url=fi9BY3Rpdml0aWVzL1NlYXJjaC5hc3B4 OR at the park office. 🚗 Parking fee ($10) required at all times. An annual pass covers your parking. This event is sponsored by Friends of Pocahontas State Park and Stone Brewing Company. #PocahontasStatePark #Virginiaisformusiclovers #ChesterfieldVA

Get ready for some foot-stomping-fun next Sat., Aug. 17, 2024 at the Mini Bluegrass Festival at Pocahontas State Park! 🪕 Details at https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/event?id=2024-04-17-15-56-43-735059-mxv.

⚠️ NEW DATE ⚠️ On Friday, Sept. 6, join us at our open-air amphitheater to enjoy British hits from the 60s & 70s by The English Channel. Original date was July 20, postponed due to weather. If you bought tickets for the original date, your tickets will still be honored. Thank you for understanding!

🎶⭐🎉THE FULL LINEUP IS HERE🎉⭐🎶 Take a look at the 2024 Pocahontas Premieres season! Sponsored by Friends of Pocahontas State Park! Join us this summer for lots of great music from various genres. Tickets are for sale online up until 5pm the day before the event. Get your tickets here: https://vasp.fun/3wrhQVP Two shows will be FREE this year: June 8 - The TRADOC 7 Cities Brass Band September 21 - The Richmond Symphony. For more information, please visit https://vasp.fun/POP24

We hope you had a Happy Volunteer Appreciation month. Thank you! Interested in volunteering, visit https://vasp.fun/volunteer

Make the outdoors your new office in 2024. Now hiring the following positions: - Sign Shop Graphic Designer - Interpretive Assistant - Maintenance Ranger Supervisor - Maintenance Ranger Find details and more opportunities across Virginia State Parks at http://virginiastateparks.gov/jobs.

Wishing you all a happy and healthy holiday season!

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We are so thankful for all our volunteers and their hard work and dedication. Thank you from all of us here at the park. If you are interested in joining volunteer efforts, please visit https://vasp.fun/volunteer

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Happy Earth Day from Virginia State Parks! 🌎 We hope you'll slow down today and appreciate nature. Making last minute plans? Find events to attend at: https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/earthday

Help us congratulate and thank the Virginia State Parks 2022 Volunteer of the Year Award winners! Learn why they each won in our blog: https://vasp.fun/22volunteerawards Shout out to our very own Owen Waltman for his Lifetime Achievement Award. Join the Friends of Pocahontas State Park to volunteer here!

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Wishing the happiest of holidays to your family from Virginia State Parks!

You won't see this at the mall ... #OptOutside with us. There's something about the light, sky and colors this time of year. Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation Enjoy these pics from the 2020 #OptOutside Photo Contest.