(276) 781-7401
2854 Park Blvd.Marion, VA 24354
Latitude: 36.882561
Longitude: -81.533867
This park has a Discovery Center with gift shop. A beach facility is located on the lake close to the Discovery Center and is accessible off of the main park road. It offers a snack bar, showers and restrooms, and a place to buy wristbands that grant access to the beach.
Beach Facility
Beach Facility is located on the lake close to the discovery center and is accessible off of the main park road. It offers a snack bar, showers and restrooms, and a place to buy wristbands that grant access to the beach. The beach is guarded and for safety reasons visitors are not allowed to swim anywhere else. Nearby are picnic tables, outdoor grills, a playground, and a small dock for fishing. From Memorial Day through Labor Day only, the beach and snack bar are open from 11 A.M. to 6 P.M. weekdays and from 10 A.M.. to 7 p.m. on weekends and holidays.
- Season/Hours: Summer/See Summary
- Fee: Park Fees
- Location:36° 53.0744 -81° 31.5334
Discovery Center
The Discovery Center is situated on route 16 right next to the park office. It teachers visitors about the local wildlife with many displays of both live and stuffed animals. Here people can also learn about forestry, the local history, and about the CCC that built this park as one of Virginias original six. This facility also offers a small gift shop where visitors may purchase souvenirs.
- Season/Hours: All Year/Call Park (276) 781-7400
- Fee: Park Fees
- Location:36° 52.9616 -81° 31.5550