Powhatan State Park

Category: Park in Powhatan, Virginia

Address: 4616 Powhatan State Park Rd, Powhatan, VA 23139, USA

Phone: +18045987148

Reviews

Christine Roberson Phipps

Nov 3, 2022

Perfect place for an evening getaway.

Neil

Oct 26, 2022

Beautiful Zen ambience to hike, walk, cabins, kayak and other activities around the Park 😊

Patrick Mehfoud

Oct 25, 2022

Beautiful park along the James River located in Powhatan County VA. Went for a night nature hike with the kids and they absolutely loved it. Good walking trails along the river and camping sites are available. Playground and restrooms are available.

Irene Koplinka-Loehr

Oct 12, 2022

Fabulous. RV camped at this state park for a few days and it was a wonderful experience. Flat sites, easy hook ups, great well-maintained trails, pristine bathroom facilities. This is a high value state park.

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Questions & Answers

Is mountain biking allowed?

Victor Nguyen | Nov 7, 2018
Michael Jones | Nov 7, 2018

They have multi-use trails for hiking, biking, and horseback riding.

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Is fishing allowed in the park?

Tyler East | Nov 7, 2018
Drewseph1976 | Nov 7, 2018

You can get a licenses at Walmart. It you are on disability you can get a lifetim license from the fishories web site

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What's the latest I can get into the park for camping ? I won't be able to get there until after dark. I want to solo camp primitive to just get some space to myself.

Radio | Oct 30, 2022
Powhatan State Park | Oct 30, 2022

We don't lock the gate. You need a reservation and we enforce quiet time after 10 p.m.

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are there any ORV trails here or nearby?

Mark Ringold | Nov 6, 2020
Powhatan State Park | Nov 6, 2020

At the park, no (at none of the Virginia State Parks). You might try the National Forests in Virginia.

Are RVs allowed here?

Valentina Hernandez | Nov 7, 2019
Powhatan State Park | Nov 7, 2019

Yes we rent campsites that RVs will fit on.

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Can dogs be walked on the trails?

Michelle Short | Nov 7, 2018
Powhatan State Park | Nov 7, 2018

Yes! Dogs must be kept on a leash no longer than 6 feet and under the owner's control at all times. Guests are also expected to pick up dog waste and dispose in trash containers.

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We want to float the river on inner tubes. I notice that you can put in at point A and end at point C. Is there shuttle service available to retrieve your car?

Cindy Merchant | Nov 7, 2018
Michael Goddard | Nov 7, 2018

No shuttle. However I have done this solo on a kayak. I left my bike locked to a tree at the maidens landing site. I paddled down river and biked back. It's about five miles down river and also five miles back on bike. Very doable and makes for a good paddle peddle mix. Tubes would work just fine too.

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Has the put in been made or corrected to be less treacherous when trying to take a canoe or kayak down to the water.

Debbie Talman | Nov 7, 2017
Rhonda Hodge Fletcher | Nov 7, 2017

No change

Are there any paved trails available that can accommodate electric wheelchairs?

Sandy Howells | Oct 7, 2022
Ross Braun | Oct 7, 2022

Probably no Paved trails. River trail, starting at Picnic Shelter 3 - canoe launch C, is probably power chair accessible for maybe one mile. Cabin trail and big woods trails are bare soil and probably accessible. Definitely worth checking them out.

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How is the fishing here?

Chris Cosby | Jun 9, 2022
Tim Hartman | Jun 9, 2022

It is on the James River. Not a lot of access unless you have a boat

Is there a waterfront tent area

Derrick Carabine | Nov 6, 2021
Buck Page | Nov 6, 2021

There's remote camping that is close to the river, but not actual water front

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Is there a fee for a weekend say at the campgrounds?

MAD CAT | Nov 6, 2021
Meghan White | Nov 6, 2021

Yes. Reservations can be made at reserve America. Its $35/night. Electric and water only, no sewer hookup, but there is a dump station at the park.

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Does this park have sites with electric?

Larson Productions | Nov 6, 2021
frank orris | Nov 6, 2021

Yes

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If I want tubing around this area please tell me where should I drop off and pick up!

Chau Trat | Nov 6, 2021
Powhatan State Park | Nov 6, 2021

This company works out of the park: https://www.maidenvoyageoutfitters.com/

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Is there more than one boat launch ???

Robert Walters | Nov 6, 2021
Powhatan State Park | Nov 6, 2021

Yes, we have 3. Check our website and the trail guide there for locations. They are all slide launches.

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Can you bank fish or pier fish

Jacqueline Sanders | Nov 6, 2021
Powhatan State Park | Nov 6, 2021

The topography is difficult - the River is mostly not at ground level with bluffs common.

Is the bike trail oaved?

Shirley Davis | Nov 6, 2021
Powhatan State Park | Nov 6, 2021

No.

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Is there a free place to park at night just to stargaze for an hour or so without trespassing?

Florcita Quinteros | Nov 6, 2021
Joseph James | Nov 6, 2021

You can stargaze at nearby Tucker Park in Goochland

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Is it handicap accessible

Chris Exline | Nov 6, 2020
Donald Monitor | Nov 6, 2020

Yes, the bathroom with plumbing is handicap accessible and the parking has marked parking

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Are there any first come first serve sites

Janey Nye | Nov 6, 2020
Powhatan State Park | Nov 6, 2020

Not positive what you mean. If you mean we leave sites open for walk-ins the answer is No. Of course if sites are not reserved we will let folks rent them when they arrive. There has been very little availability that way because of the popularity of camping even during the week. We accept same day reservations until 2 p.m. so I highly recommend taking advantage of that. If you mean can you choose which site you get when you arrive with a reservation the answer is no there as well. This park is all site specific reservations.

Is the campground paved and a place kids can ride their bikes?

Amber Tomasch | Nov 6, 2020
ML Smith | Nov 6, 2020

Yes

Is there a tent camping And is there fishing

mickey kinzer | Nov 6, 2020
Powhatan State Park | Nov 6, 2020

Yes we have both a full service campground and primitive camping. We have 2.5 miles of James River waterfront but fishing access to the riverbank is limited because of high bluffs.

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What type of adapter do I need for the 50 amp service at the campground? My camper uses regular 15 amp house current plug. Will I need multiple adapters or are there choices for plugging in?

Deborah Freed | Nov 7, 2019
Powhatan State Park | Nov 7, 2019

Outlets accept 20, 30 and 50-amp current. I do know you can plug in a normal household appliances because folks without RVs can use the pedestal for fans and other electrical items. To be sure call the park and they may be able to help you with what adapter you might need. 804-598-7148

What is the name of the state before pawhatan

Afolabi Omomummy | Nov 7, 2019
Robert Martin | Nov 7, 2019

Yes, or if you are asking which state is Powhatan State Park in, that would be Virginia.

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Do I need a freshwater or saltwater fishing license to fish here?

Carl Cooper | Nov 7, 2019
Nancy Heltman | Nov 7, 2019

Fresh

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Is there electricity near the put in site for tubing (to inflate the tubes)?

Heather Dietz | Nov 7, 2019
Dane Whitehead | Nov 7, 2019

No there is not. Hand pump recomended

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What do the cabins rent for?

Christie Goodman | Nov 7, 2019
Powhatan State Park | Nov 7, 2019

We don't have cabins at this park. We do have yurts (no electricity and you use the campground bathhouse - we are working on adding the electricity). We have cabins at nearby Bear Creek Lake State Park (Cumberland). The fees are here: https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/document/feescabins.pdf

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Do they allow overnight parking or camping?

Nancy Guth | Nov 7, 2019
David Gill | Nov 7, 2019

Yes, they have a campground with water and electric hookups. They also have yurts available.

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Is there any type of prospecting allowed in the park?

frederick ferguson | Nov 7, 2019
Powhatan State Park | Nov 7, 2019

No, not in any of our State Parks. We fall under the protection of the Virginia Antiquities Act.

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Is camping allowed year round or does it close during the winter?

Amy Hunter | Nov 7, 2019
Powhatan State Park | Nov 7, 2019

We close the first Monday in December and open the first Friday in March. There are some exceptions like our primitive campsites - Powhatan has some of those. The developed campground at Pocahontas is also open year round along with those at Shenandoah River, Douthat and Hungry Mother.

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Is longboarding allowed?

Ceci Black | Nov 7, 2019
Powhatan State Park | Nov 7, 2019

The roads in the park are considered state routes but skateboarding (and by extension, long boarding), would be allowed on roads with a speed limit of 25 or less which is what our roads are.

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How far away

JaQuan Miller | Nov 7, 2019
Powhatan State Park | Nov 7, 2019

Depends on where you are. There is a link to the Google map right where you posted this question. Click on that and you can do driving directions that will tell you how far away it is.

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Do they have horse back trails

donald lyons. jr. | Nov 7, 2019
Judy Bower | Nov 7, 2019

Yes

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Can you use this park as a wedding venue for under 100 guests with restroom access and pavilion?

Alicia Reynolds | Nov 7, 2018
Powhatan State Park | Nov 7, 2018

You should be able to. Call the park and discuss with them what your plans are so they can determine whether the event will require a special use permit.

Is there a fee involved

Glenn Adams | Nov 7, 2018
Powhatan State Park | Nov 7, 2018

We have a per car parking fee of $4

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Do you offer tubing?

Sandi Munari | Nov 7, 2018
Joell Driver | Nov 7, 2018

However there is a long stretch that begins and end in the parks parameters that you could bring your own float device.

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Are there wading or swimming areas available/

Pam Bingler | Nov 7, 2018
Trevor J. Collazo | Nov 7, 2018

There are no designated swim areas. If you canoe you could certainly jump out, but the current varies greatly. Be very careful!

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Does anyone know if you have to pay to get in and to park if you are renting a Yurt? Also, is there a lake in the park?

Dawn Reynolds | Nov 7, 2018
Kit Forrest | Nov 7, 2018

I know that entry to VA State Parks is included for camping and cabins. I'm sure that applies to yurts as well. There is no lake but one side of the Park is along the James River - probably not useful for swimming but fishing is fine.

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Does anybody know if smoking is allowed in the primitive camping area

Arlen Seibold | Nov 7, 2018
Powhatan State Park | Nov 7, 2018

We can only enforce state law which prohibits smoking in public buildings and state offices and withnin 25 feet of the access to those. Smoking is allowed in open areas but debris should be disposed of properly.

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