(804) 796-4255
10301 State Park RdChesterfield, VA 23832
Latitude: 37.373973
Longitude: -77.571782
Guided nature hikes, campfire programs, slide presentations, childrens programs, night hikes, environmental education and special programs by request. Pocahontas State Park is a perfect outdoor classroom for all school kids. Outreach and onsite programs are available on request. Please call the park, (804) 796-4255, for details.The CCC Museum is accessible just off of the main park road and is located near the nature/heritage center. Visitors here can learn all about the Civilian Conservation Corps and the unit that built Pocahontas State Park and many of the other early Virginia Parks.
Heritage Amphitheater
This outdoor venue holds up to 4,000; it’s perfect for concerts, stage performances and other large gatherings. The amphitheater has bench seating for up to 350, and additional spectators take seats on a gentle, grassy slope. The area has an elevated stage with backdrop, restrooms, walkways, a concession stand and a ticket booth. Vendors can set up booths, displays or have activities in an adjacent wooded area that has electrical outlets.
- Season/Hours: All Year/Call Park
- Fee: Park Fees
- Location:37° 23.3233 -77° 34.8783
CCC Museum
The CCC Museum is accessible just off of the main park road and is located near the Heritage center. Visitors here can learn all about the Civilian Conservation Corps and the unit that built Pocahontas State Park and many of the other early Virginia Parks. Here people can learn what life in the CCC was like, what kind of men joined it, how it benefited them, and what they accomplished. Some artifacts are on display as well as a short film about the CCC. People wishing to get in touch with the CCC alumni organization can also find out how to do so here.
- Season/Hours: Call Park/Call Park
- Fee: Park Fees
- Location:37° 23.2783 -77° 34.9367
Heritage Center
The Heritage Center is accessible just off of the main park road near the CCC Museum. The left half of the building has several displays on the wildlife found in the park as well as several aquariums and terrariums with live turtles, frogs, toads, snakes, and fish. The parks interpreters lead many programs from here, teaching children and adults alike about the local wildlife. The right half of the building houses a meeting and conference facility is great for banquets, receptions and meetings. It accommodates groups as small as two and as great as 100, depending on the room setup. The building has restrooms, a large outdoor deck, and a small kitchen with household appliances. Audiovisual equipment is available as well.
- Season/Hours: All Year/Call Park
- Fee: Park Fees
- Location:37° 23.2783 -77° 34.9367