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Just 20 miles from downtown Richmond, Pocahontas offers boating, picnicking, camping, hiking and a wide range of interpretive and environmental education programs. Rowboat, paddleboat, kayak and canoe rentals also are available at the 200-acre Swift Creek Lake during the summer.
Plenty of stuff to do...bike and hiking trails, HUGE pool area with water park-style features, tons of picnic facilities and covered pavilions available for rent. The restrooms were clean and provided great water pressure and hot showers.
Pocahontas State Park is a state park located in Chesterfield, Virginia, United States, not far from the state capitol of Richmond. The park was laid out by the Civilian Conservation Corps along the Swift Creek, and at 7,919 acres (32.05 km 2) is Virginia's largest state park. In 2015, the park welcomed 1,142,601 visitors.
Want to find the best trails in Pocahontas State Park for an adventurous hike or a family trip? AllTrails has 26 great trails for hiking, walking, and birding and more. Enjoy hand-curated trail maps, along with reviews and photos from nature lovers like you.
Don’t Move Firewood. Just 20 miles from downtown Richmond, the capital of Virginia, Pocahontas State Park has been one of the more popular parks in the state park system.
Just over 20-minutes south of Richmond in Chesterfield County, Pocahontas State Park is the ultimate experience for residents of Central Virginia looking to explore nature without a long drive. This visitors guide will walk you through everything you need to know to plan a trip to Pochahontas State Park, whether you’re a local to the area or ...
These 9.5 miles of trails are a combination of rake and ride as well as hand-built sections. With long lines and rolling terrain, users who want a rough tread and moderately tight turns find that this system fits the bill. True to its name, the trail affords excellent views of the lake.
