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Ten Reasons to Visit Powhatan State Park this Fall
You'll find Powhatan State Park in the northwest corner of Powhatan County on the historic James River. The park has three car-top boat slides accessing the river as well as diverse wildlife habitat, from open fields to upland hardwood forests.
Other amenities includes a full-service campground, yurts, a canoe-in campground, multi-use trails, wildlife observation areas, picnic shelters and a playground.
Leaf Peepin' is ideal at this park, especially if viewed from the river or one of the park's trails.
Fall is an incredible time to visit Powhatan State Park
Click here to search the events database for special fall events and programs at this park. We hope you will visit soon, click here to learn more about Powhatan State Park.
For camping reservations at one of the 29 campsites or yurts, you can check availability and reserve up to 11 months in advance online here, or call 800-933-7275. There is also a primitive canoe-in campground, accessible by the James River, has eight primitive sites (no electricity or water) and is open year-round.
Add this park to your must see list this fall
It's worth a visit
If you have read the article and have a question, please email nancy.heltman@dcr.virginia.gov.
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