Twin Lakes State Park is abundant with natural beauty!

I recently visited Twin Lakes State Park near Farmville, Virginia and as I drove to the park entrance, I noticed a baby red fox cross the road! It was the first time in my life that I had experienced such an encounter. When I finally arrived inside the park, I asked the Contact Ranger about the encounter. She said they had several fox dens in the area. How cool!

Twin Lakes State Park is bursting with natural beauty and several forests.

When I walked around the lake another peculiar encounter occurred, I noticed several butterflies drinking water!

Butterflies Drinking Water

As I ventured around the lake, I noticed something: pure and utter quiet. There were of course a few people talking here and there, but something was missing. What could that be, road noise? There was no pitter-patter of cars or a far off road to be heard. To me this was amazing; I cannot remember a time when I experienced such silence, communing only with the music of nature. I grew up in the Powell Valley of Virginia, surrounded by nature; however, I never had the luxury of such an explicit quiet.

If I could recommend one park to visit for a person with a spirit in need of serenity and peace, I would recommend Twin Lakes State Park. Not only can one experience the peace of quiet silence, but nature is always in grasp and there is always something to do!

There is a swimming area by the lake and visitors can rent canoes and paddle boats, which is perfect for a lazy day on the lake or to fit in one’s daily exercise.

Have kids you want to be entertained? There are lakeside playgrounds with nearby shelters. Family reunions can enjoy picnics by the lake while allowing the children to play.

Need a place for a wedding, family reunion, or a business retreat? Twin Lakes is perfect.

The Cedar Crest Conference Center is lakefront with a beautiful gazebo, the center is spacious and has rooms available for either a conference or reception. In front of the gazebo is an arrangement of pews, perfect for a wedding or presentation! The nearby cabins are perfect for guest or business lodging, indeed perfect to create a community getaway. The cabins are lakefront, with a wonderful view of the lake and easy access to it as well. The peace of the lake could certainly create a beautiful location for families and business partners to contemplate both life and business. 

Cedar Crest Conference Center

The cabins are cozy and lakefront!

If you are looking for a place to relax and contemplate in the quiet stillness of nature with family, friends, or colleagues, Twin Lakes State Park has something for you.

Reservations for camping, cabins and picnic shelters can be made by calling the Virginia State Parks Information and Reservation line at 800-933-7275 Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. You can reserve of check availability for cabins and campsites on line 24 hours a day by clicking here. Farmville is considered the geographic center of Virginia so plan your visit using the Google Map below. For information, reservations, and complimentary meeting planning for the meeting facility at Cedar Crest Conference Center, call 434-767-2398.