4616 Powhatan State Park Rd.Powhatan, VA 23139
Latitude: 37.659728
Longitude: -77.922978
The park has three large picnic shelters. Two are surrounded by grass and woods in the upland section of the park, and one is next to the historic James River. Each shelter includes the use of picnic tables and a large charcoal grill. No shelter has electricity or water. Parking fees are not included with the shelter rental fees and must be paid upon entering the park.
Picnic Shelter 1
Shelter 1 is in the upland area of the park, more than a mile from the river. It is about 100 feet from a restroom and an accessible playground, and 40 feet from a parking lot. The land around the shelter is flat, and a gravel path leads from the parking lot sidewalk. Picnic shelters are available by reservation by calling the Reservation Center at 1-800-933-PARK. Click here for park fees. Shelters can be rented from 8 a.m. to dusk (all day).
- Season/Hours: All Year/Daylight
- Location:37° 40.2497 -77° 55.5020
Picnic Shelter 2
Shelter 2 is in the upland area of the park, more than a mile from the river. It is about 75 feet from a restroom and an accessible playground, and 40 feet from a parking lot. The land around the shelter is flat, and a gravel path leads from the parking lot sidewalk. Picnic shelters are available by reservation by calling the Reservation Center at 1-800-933-PARK. Shelters can be rented from 8 a.m. to dusk (all day).
- Season/Hours: All Year/Daylight
- Location:37° 40.2784 -77° 55.5470
Picnic Shelter 3
Shelter 3 is adjacent to the river near the boat slide launch. The shelter is within 300 feet of a restroom (no water) and small parking area. There is additional parking 500 feet away. The area around the shelter is flat and wooded. A gravel path leads from the parking area to the shelter.Picnic shelters are available by reservation by calling the Reservation Center at 1-800-933-PARK. Shelters can be rented from 8 a.m. to dusk (all day).
- Season/Hours: All Year/Daylight
- Location:37° 40.6124 -77° 56.8649
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.
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