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.

 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?

Did you know you can make paper from paper?

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 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.

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

Who pooped in the park?

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?

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

Originally from Asheboro, NC, singer/songwriter Brooke McBride made the move to Nashville, TN in 2013.

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

Get your feet wet and explore life in the creek.

Kayak through the sunset on Swift Creek Lake.

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

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

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

It starts with an "s" and ends with a "t." It comes out of you, it comes out of me.

Join our instructors who will teach the basics of archery safety and technique on recurve and compound bows.

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.

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

Stand in the shade of one of the most 'poplar' trees in the park as you learn about Swift Creek, native wildlife, and more about the park's history.

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

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