Blooming flowers is one of the best signs on Spring.

Be sure to stop by the Visitor Center, which houses both the Nature Center and the Discovery Center, where you can grab a map and fill up on water, snacks, and souvenirs before you hit the trails.

How healthy is our soil?

Don't miss the eclipse!

Be sure to stop by the Visitor Center, which houses both the Nature Center and the Discovery Center, where you can grab a map and fill up on water, snacks, and souvenirs before you hit the trails.

Just how powerful is the sun?

April 7th is International Beaver Day, so join us to learn more about the beaver's adaptations and take a short hike to (hopefully) see these engineers of the animal world at work.

Read a tale as you walk the trail. Begin at the visitor center to find out which trail will have the story and then begin your exploration and storytime at your own pace.

Be sure to stop by the Visitor Center, which houses both the Nature Center and the Discovery Center, where you can grab a map and fill up on water, snacks, and souvenirs before you hit the trails.

Be sure to stop by the Visitor Center, which houses both the Nature Center and the Discovery Center, where you can grab a map and fill up on water, snacks, and souvenirs before you hit the trails.

Just as caterpillars grow and change, our Caterpillar Club programs are designed to help your little one grow and change.

Come honor and celebrate the work of the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) in Virginia State Parks. Create your own pennant flag, then wonder on over to the CCC Museum to see how yours compares to the pennants of the 1930s.

Discover the timeless art of pine needle basket weaving and unlock your creativity with this hands-on workshop.

This ranger-led hike, designed for friends, families, and well-behaved pets on leashes, will bring you on all or portions of Big Poplar, Ground Pine Path, Beaver Lake, and Old Mill Trails.

Read a tale as you walk the trail. Begin at the visitor center to find out which trail will have the story and then begin your exploration and storytime at your own pace.

Just as caterpillars grow and change, our Caterpillar Club programs are designed to help your little one grow and change.

Join us in celebrating Earth Day by stopping by our Leave No Trace demonstration camp.

Refresh, renew, rejuvenate at Pocahontas State Park by expressing your poetic prowess on a ranger-led hike.

Get your feet wet and explore life in the creek.

Read a tale as you walk the trail. Begin at the visitor center to find out which trail will have the story and then begin your exploration and storytime at your own pace.

Join a ranger-led hike to catch glimpses of the full moon.

Just as caterpillars grow and change, our Caterpillar Club programs are designed to help your little one grow and change.

Check out our Nature Journaling station to begin connecting with your surroundings in a mindful way.

Have you ever built a lean to or an A-frame?

Ever wonder what owls eat?

Read a tale as you walk the trail. Begin at the visitor center to find out which trail will have the story and then begin your exploration and storytime at your own pace.

Just as caterpillars grow and change, our Caterpillar Club programs are designed to help your little one grow and change.

How healthy is our soil?

Who goes there?

Get your feet wet and explore life in the creek.

Looking for that perfect selfie spot?

Just as caterpillars grow and change, our Caterpillar Club programs are designed to help your little one grow and change.

It’s Mothers Day, and our trails are full of mother animals taking care of young.

Who says you have to get up at the crack of dawn to go bird watching?

Step back in time to 1939, when Pocahontas State Park was known as the Swift Creek Recreational Demonstration Area and learn more about the history of the park.

It’s Mothers Day, and our trails are full of mother animals taking care of young.

Just as caterpillars grow and change, our Caterpillar Club programs are designed to help your little one grow and change.

The Embers, featuring Craig Woolard, return to open the 2024 season of Pocahontas Premieres! The Embers are widely considered a musical marvel and have laid the groundwork for what has become known as ‘Beach Music’ in the Carolinas, Virginias, the gulf coast region of North America, and every beach in between.

Celebrate National Kids to Parks Day by discovering more about Pocahontas State Park.

The Civilian Conservation Corps (1933-1942) developed patches that were used by the enrollees as a means to identify others of their duties.

Calling all homeschoolers to join the rangers at Pocahontas State Park for monthly programs on the third Monday of the month.

Calling all homeschoolers to join the rangers at Pocahontas State Park for monthly programs on the third Monday of the month.

Just as caterpillars grow and change, our Caterpillar Club programs are designed to help your little one grow and change.

Why does Pocahontas have a pollinator hotel?

They're round and they're full of fiber but unless you're a termite, you can't eat these tree cookies.

Have you ever wondered how snakes can swallow something as big as their own heads?

Turtles have a complex shield covered in a mosaic protein. Join us to look closer at these reptile shells as we recreate natures masterpiece.

Join a ranger for an interactive evening by the campfire as we discuss the unique stories and critters of Pocahontas State Park and the Virginia State Park system.

Stop by the ranger's tent on the way to the pool for fun games, crafts, and prizes.

Let us teach you all the basics you'll need to know to get yourself started with one of our most popular outdoor activities, from tying on your hook and tackle to casting your line.

Co-Op Trail offers stunning views of Swift Creek Lake.

Take a look at the fascinating lives of insects and let your creative juices flow.

Just as caterpillars grow and change, our Caterpillar Club programs are designed to help your little one grow and change.

Join Pocahontas State Park staff and volunteers in helping keep Swift Creek Lake and the area watershed clean.

Join the Pocahontas State Park team for National Trails Day as we work to keep our park trails clear of litter.

 Join park staff, volunteers and  community partners for a series of events celebrating African-American culture, resilience, and joy.

Have you ever wondered how snakes can swallow something as big as their own heads?

June 1st is National Black Bear Day.

Come create your own fire starter for your next camping adventure.

Join a ranger for an interactive evening by the campfire as we discuss the unique stories and critters of Pocahontas State Park and the Virginia State Park system.

Stop by the ranger's tent on the way to the pool for fun games, crafts, and prizes.

Yes, you too can canoe! Canoes are stable and easy to control, despite what you might have heard.

Get your feet wet and explore life in the creek.

Just as caterpillars grow and change, our Caterpillar Club programs are designed to help your little one grow and change.

There’s duck calls and elk calls, but have you ever heard a squirrel call?

Did you know you can make paper from paper?

Let us teach you all the basics you'll need to know to get yourself started with one of our most popular outdoor activities, from tying on your hook and tackle to casting your line.

Forest Trails are not just for bikers.

End your week with a relaxing paddle along Swift Creek Lake.

 Join park staff, volunteers and  community partners for a series of events celebrating African-American culture, resilience, and joy.

Have you ever wondered how snakes can swallow something as big as their own heads?

Take a look at the fascinating lives of insects and let your creative juices flow.

The 7 Cities Brass Band performs music from America’s newest popular music genre.

Stop by the ranger's tent on the way to the pool for fun a peek at some critters and a cute craft.

Yes, you too can canoe! Canoes are stable and easy to control, despite what you might have heard.

Get your feet wet and explore life in the creek.

Just as caterpillars grow and change, our Caterpillar Club programs are designed to help your little one grow and change.

There’s duck calls and elk calls, but have you ever heard a squirrel call?

Join us for an opportunity to get "a-head" on wildlife knowledge and learn to identify skulls based upon their characteristics.

Let us teach you all the basics you'll need to know to get yourself started with one of our most popular outdoor activities, from tying on your hook and tackle to casting your line.

Forest Trails are not just for bikers.

End your week with a relaxing paddle along Swift Creek Lake.

How did Pocahontas State Park come to be? What are the "Original 6" State Parks?

 Join park staff, volunteers and  community partners for a series of events celebrating African-American culture, resilience, and joy.

Discover the timeless art of pine needle basket weaving and unlock your creativity with this hands-on workshop.

Who pooped in the park?

Have you ever wondered how snakes can swallow something as big as their own heads?

Join us for a short hike full of puns and other nature related dad jokes.

Turtles have a complex shield covered in a mosaic protein. Join us to look closer at these reptile shells as we recreate natures masterpiece.

Join a ranger for an interactive evening by the campfire as we discuss the unique stories and critters of Pocahontas State Park and the Virginia State Park system.

Stop by the ranger's tent on the way to the pool for fun a peek at some critters and a cute craft.

Yes, you too can canoe! Canoes are stable and easy to control, despite what you might have heard.

Get your feet wet and explore life in the creek.

Just as caterpillars grow and change, our Caterpillar Club programs are designed to help your little one grow and change.

There's no work without play.

Paddling a kayak gives you a new perspective of the world and lifetime of adventures.

Try your hand at net making and learn more about the Indigenous people that once used the park as seasonal fishing grounds.

Let us teach you all the basics you'll need to know to get yourself started with one of our most popular outdoor activities, from tying on your hook and tackle to casting your line.

Forest Trails are not just for bikers.

End your week with a relaxing paddle along Swift Creek Lake.