4616 Powhatan State Park Rd.Powhatan, VA 23139
Latitude: 37.659728
Longitude: -77.922978
The park has about 2.5 miles of James River waterfront accessible by a canoe slide launch at the end of River Launch Rd. within the park. Boats launched from boat trailers are not permitted on the slide. (A Department of Game and Inland Fisheries boat launch at Maidens off route 522 just north of the park allows such access.) Fishing access to the river bank is limited because of high bluffs, but easier access is being worked on Fishing licenses are required, they are available for purchase online through the Department of Game and Inland Fisheries.
Nearby Attractions
Other State Parks located in central Virginia: Bear Creek Lake State Park, Holliday Lake State Park, Sailors Creek Battlefield State Park, Twin Lakes State Park.
Powhatan and nearby Goochland Counties offer a variety of different experiences. Visit our local restaurants, shopping, farmers markets, historical sites, wineries, breweries, and other family friendly activities.