(434) 933-4355
751 Park RoadGladstone, VA 24553
Latitude: 37.623271
Longitude: -78.809896
There is a small gift shop located at the visitor center. The parks livery is operated by James River Outfitters and is accessible by a separate road accessible from the main park road. At the livery they rent canoes, kayaks, and mountain bikes and they organize float trips along the river. The livery also sells last minute supplies and snacks.
Outdoor Adventures Canoe Livery
On the beautiful James River in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, James River State Park now offers complete canoe livery services. Spend a day on the river, or bring your camping gear and enjoy several fun filled days. (Camping reservations are highly recommended – call 1-800-933-PARK.)Forget something? Not a problem. The Livery Store sells a wide variety of camping and paddling supplies. Merchandise includes fishing tackle, night crawlers, camp fuel and lantern mantles, even river shoes for the whole family. Food, snacks, ice cream, slush puppies, soda, t-shirts, hats, souvenirs and much more are available.
- Season/Hours: Spring Summer/Call Livery: (434) 933-8682
- Fee: Park Fees
- Location:37° 36.9216 -78° 48.9916
Visitor Center
While a new visitor center is under construction in what will soon be the expanded contact station, the visitor station is currently located in a small trailer near the horse group camping area and Nature Center. It and its friendly, helpful staff offers information about the trails, and park. It also doubles as a small gift shop.
- Season/Hours: All Year/Call Park (434) 933-4355
- Fee: Park Fees
- Location:37° 37.3849 -78° 48.6150