While there isn't much left to the 2016 camping season, we have something special to convince you to come out for an overnight stay at Pocahontas State Park at least one last time. Pocahontas State Park is renting four Yurts for stays beginning November 1.

You may have seen one at this year's State Fair, or you may have seen the one other yurt we have at Kiptopeke State Park. Up through December 4, you can try this unique overnight experience. Otherwise you will have to wait until camping reopens March 4, 2017.

What is the Yurt experience? 

• Maximum occupancy 4. Sleeps 3 - One queen-sized bed with a twin-sized trundle pull-out. Guests must bring sleeping bags or linens.
• No smoking, cooking or pets allowed in the yurt.
• No electricity or water of its own but there's a common-use water spigot and electric pedestal for battery charging near the parking area by yurts 3 and 4.
• Dining table seats four.
• No heat or air-conditioning.
• Guests use campground bathhouse 4, about 500 feet away.
• Large wooden deck with patio tables, a picnic table and a fire ring with cooking grate.
• Parking for two cars.

Fees:

There is a two night minimum for rentals. Check in is 4 p.m. or later, check out is 10 a.m.

If you can't make it before the 2016 camping season is over, you can book for 2017 now. Like our other overnight facilities, you can book for stays starting up to 11 months in advance.

More yurts are coming next year in 12 Virginia State Parks. Fairy Stone and Hungry Mother have yurts under construction now. 

Click here to view a map of all Virginia State Parks. More information about reservations and policies for overnight accommodations in a Yurt here. Call 800-933-PARKS to reserve your Yurt today.

Editor's Note: Click here to see another article about yurts at Virginia State Parks.