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Trail Guide for Powhatan State Park (SP) in Virginia. Published by Virginia State Parks.
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WELCOME TO POWHATAN STATE PARK.
To make your visit safe and more pleasant, we ask
that you observe the following:
Take only pictures, leave only footprints. Park in
designated areas only. Please note there is a parking
fee charged year-round at all Virginia State Parks.
Honor parking information is found at the park
entrance.
PRESERVE - Help preserve your park. Please don’t cut
or mar any plants or trees. Collecting animal or plant
life is allowed only for scientific purposes by permit
from the Richmond headquarters. Don’t feed any wild
animals.
ALCOHOL - State law permits alcohol use only in
private areas (inside your cabin or camping unit) or
in areas designated on permits issued by the Virginia
Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control.
PETS - Pets are permitted in enclosed areas or on a
leash no longer than 6 feet. Please clean up after your
pet. Pets must be attended at all times.
DRONES AND OTHER AIRCRAFT - Drones, other
unmanned aerial vehicles, including remote control
aircraft, and aircraft in general may not be flown in
state parks pursuant to 4VAC5-30-400.
LITTER - Please help us keep the park clean by placing
litter and recyclables in the proper receptacles and
recycle centers or carrying out your trash. The
releasing of balloons is not allowed. Decorative
balloons must be deflated and disposed of as trash.
FIRE - Help prevent wildfires. Fires must be confined to
grills, camp stoves or designated fire rings. Fires must
be attended at all times and extinguished when left.
Firewood is generally available for purchase at the
park. Campers and guests may collect only down and
dead firewood. We enforce all seasonal and emergency
bans on open fires.
POLLUTION - Help reduce pollution. Dump stations,
laundry sinks and slop sinks, where available, are for
the proper disposal of wastewater. Please, no boat, RV
or car washing.
QUIET HOURS - Quiet hours are between 10 p.m. and 6
a.m. The use of generators is prohibited at all times.
CHECK-IN AND CHECK-OUT POLICY
Camping: Check-in 4 p.m.
Check-out 1 p.m.
In many cases, campers may be accommodated
prior to the official check-in. Please remember that
only those 18 or older may register. The registrant is
responsible for all occupants of the campsite or cabin.
Feel free to arrive early and enjoy park amenities prior
to check-in.
Overnight guests are encouraged to be familiar with
the early departure policy since it impacts any refund
due. The policy and frequently asked questions are
here:
www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/faq.
CAMPING - Camping is allowed only in designated
campgrounds and only after following the proper
check-in procedure described in the Reservation and
Fees Guide available at the park office.
Campsite occupancy is a maximum of six people or
the number of people in a single household. Two
camping units are allowed per campsite; only one
axled camper is allowed per site. All camping units,
equipment and vehicles must be placed within
the perimeter of the designated campsite without
infringing on adjoining campsites or vegetation.
Where high-impact areas are designated, all camping
units, equipment and vehicles must be within the
area’s defined borders.
Park in designated areas only.
PARKING - Only two motor vehicles, as well as the
SWIMMING - There are no designated swimming areas.
FISHING - A Virginia freshwater fishing license is
PARK ACCESSIBILITY - We strive to make each park as
GUESTS - Your guests are our guests. For everyone’s
safety and security, please register all visitors with the
park office. Visitors will not be admitted to camping
areas unless so identified. Visitors are permitted only
between 6 a.m. and 10 p.m.
Parks or to make a cabin or campsite reservation,
call 800-933-PARK or visit www.virginiastateparks.
gov. The Customer Service Center is open Monday
through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. It is closed on all
state holidays.
Virginia State Parks
Powhatan
State Park
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VIRGINIA STATE PARKS ARE A TONIC
FOR THE MIND, BODY AND SPIRIT.
Museums, visitor centers and
nearby historic sites make state
parks cultural treasures.
The recreational opportunities in
state parks are endless and easy to
see – from swimming and boating
to horseshoes and hiking, there’s
always something to do in a
Virginia State Park.
camping unit, are permitted on a campsite without
incurring additional fees. All vehicles must be parked
in designated areas. Primitive and hike-in sites may
have specific parking restrictions.
The maximum overnight stay per park is 14 days in
any 30-day period.
required.
INFORMATION - For more information on Virginia State
barrier-free as possible. Universally accessible facilities
are available throughout Virginia State Parks.
EMERGENCY - Emergency phone numbers are posted
at contact stations and other places in the park. For
more information, visit www.virginiastateparks.gov or
contact the park office.
4616 Powhatan State Park Road
Powhatan, Virginia 23139
804-598-7148
powhatan@dcr.virginia.gov
WWW.VIRGINIASTATEPARKS.GOV
800-933-PARK
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