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.

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Love has its Perfect Way at this Pocahontas State Park Wedding Venue

By Shellie AnnePosted January 16, 2018

The celebration can be as fancy or rustic chic as you wish, but it is all going down in style at Pocahontas State Park in central Virginia.

We've got wedding fever, and know how to get your hearts to boogie on your special day. We've thought of everything so you can have the time of your life, as you celebrate the love you share.

Swift Creek Hall is decked out in splendor as family and friends

Celebrate the love between husband and wife at Pocahontas State Park

Say your vows amongst the tall trees at Pocahontas State Park

WELCOME TO POCAHONTAS STATE PARK

A CHARMING OASIS IN THE HEART OF CENTRAL VIRGINIA

FACILITIES

Wedding Ceremonies

Only 30 minutes from downtown Richmond, Pocahontas State Park is the perfect setting for that magical day when two become one. The park offers woodsy outdoor locations ideal for a beautiful ceremony. The Beaver Lake Overlook and the Swift Creek Overlook provide serene backgrounds of lily pad covered lakes. The Civilian Conservation Corps Memorial Garden offers a charming wooded setting with nearby and accessible parking.

Receptions

Deep in the woods are the Swift Creek and Powhatan dining halls. Each may accommodate up 150 people, which is perfect for large weddings and receptions. The main hall of each has hardwood floors (great for that first dance as husband and wife), open wood ceiling beams, a gas fireplace and plenty of windows. The climate-controlled buildings include tables and chairs. You can decorate in your own style to celebrate the big day.

These buildings are part of each group camp and may be rented individually for weddings and receptions, and other gatherings. 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. Tables and chairs for up to 125 people are included; each building has central heat and air-conditioning. The Swift Creek hall has a gas-log fireplace.

Please call the park, (804) 796-4255, for details or to reserve. Reservations may be made up to 11 months in advance. Here's the rental hall agreement, and this brochure details group camping facilities. Call 800-933-7275 to reserve.

ABOUT

Just 20 miles from Richmond, Pocahontas offers boating, picnicking, camping, camping cabins, 64-plus miles of trails, and nature and history programs. The Aquatic Center, which has a toddler pool, fountain wet deck, three-foot and five-foot-deep leisure pools, an activity pool and two tubular water slides, affords seasonal water-based activities for all. Three lakes offer plenty of fishing. Boat rentals are available seasonally by the 225-acre Swift Creek Lake. 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. Two dining halls may be rented for meetings, weddings and special events. Rustic group facilities with primitive overnight cabins (bunkhouses) are available seasonally for larger groups.

The park's 2,000-seat amphitheater hosts the Pocahontas Premieres series of concerts and family-friendly entertainment.

Pocahontas State Park's location and 64 miles of trails make it particularly popular among bicyclists.

LOCATION

In Chesterfield County, about 20 miles from Richmond. It's easily accessible from Interstate 95, Route 288 and Route 360. See below for detailed directions. Its address is 10301 State Park Road, Chesterfield, Virginia (Google map here).

Drive Time: Northern Virginia, two hours; Richmond, half an hour; Tidewater/Norfolk/Virginia Beach, two hours; Roanoke, three hours.

See a compilation of photos from this picture perfect Pocahontas wedding below:

All Photos Courtesy of Caiti Garter Photography

See more of her beautiful photography here.

Editor's note: In this series we share various wedding and engagement venues at Virginia State Parks from amazing photographers. Click the links throughout the article to learn more about the venue, we would love to help make your dreams come true. Here is our Pinterest board for park weddings. Previously in this series:

Reservations can be made up to 11 months in advance for venues are also available weekdays (some with discounts in place). Just call the Reservation Center to help pick the perfect park and venue for your magical day, 800-933-7275.

Lodges, halls, picnic shelters and cabins host guests, and are frequently occupied, so you won't be able to have a walk-through at any state park venue without an appointment, call the park to make arrangements at 804-796-4255.

PARKS

Pocahontas State Park