(434) 392-3435
788 Twin Lakes Rd.Green Bay, VA 23942
Latitude: 37.171903
Longitude: -78.275575
Twin Lakes State Park, centrally located in Virginia’s Piedmont region, provides visitors from all over the Commonwealth with a variety of lakefront activities in a secluded setting. Swimming, camping, fishing, canoeing and hiking are popular activities. The park is home to Cedar Crest Conference Center, a perfect facility for group meetings, family reunions, wedding receptions and company picnics. Call (434) 767-2398 for details.
The land for Twin Lakes State Park was initially bought from struggling farmers by the federal government during the Great Depression. Two parks, Goodwin Lake and Prince Edward Lake, were founded in 1939 and until the early 1960s were run as two racially segregated parks. The parks merged in 1976 and became Twin Lakes State Park in 1986.
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Beaver Point Trail
The Beaver Point Trail is a 1 mile, moderate difficulty trail that runs along the east bank of one of the narrow extensions of Prince Edward Lake. This trail is accessible only from the Otter’s Path Trail. The trail dead-ends at the tip of the peninsula, so a full hike will be two miles long. Hikers will encounter thickets of mountain laurel and areas of fresh water marsh on their journey to the point. Use caution as portions of this trail are very steep for short distances. The narrow path and overhanging plants are a haven to ticks so users should use bug repellent with DEET and check for ticks after completing this hike.
Blaze Color: Green
- Length: 1
- Difficulty: Moderate
- Surface: Earth
Between The Lakes Trail
The Between the Lakes Trail, also known as the connector trail, is .25 mile, moderate difficulty trail that runs between Goodwin Lake and Prince Edward lake. The trail passes through the 18 acre Between the Lakes Nature Area that lies astride the isthmus between the lakes. The trail is accessed from the beach area of Goodwin Lake and the Otter’s Path Nature Trail that encircles Prince Edward Lake.
Blaze Color: Yellow
- Length: 0.25
- Difficulty: Moderate
- Surface: Earth, Gravel
Dogwood Hollow Trail
The Dogwood Hollow Trail is 1 mile, moderate difficulty loop that takes users through a heavily wooded ravine or hollow. The trail may be accessed from near the park office. In addition to a variety of trees including Virginia’s state tree, the dogwood, hikers may also see some interesting mushrooms and animal life such as the white-tailed deer.
Blaze Color: Blue
- Length: 1
- Difficulty: Moderate
- Surface: Earth
Goodwin Lake Nature Trail
The Goodwin Lake Nature Trail is a 1.5 mile moderate difficulty interpretive trail that encircles Goodwin Lake, taking users through the wooded environment of the west end and then passing through the recreational area along the east end. This trail has several stops with signs identifying and describing plants and animals that users might encounter along the trail.
Blaze Color: Blue
- Length: 1.5
- Difficulty: Moderate
- Surface: Earth
Otter’s Path Nature Trail
The Otter’s Path Nature Trail is a 4 mile, moderate difficulty loop that primarily follows the shore of Prince Edward Lake and is accessible from the Connector Trail, the Conference Center, Cedar Crest Road, and from the prince Edward Lake boat ramp area. The trail provides access to the Beaver Point Trail. This trail includes some significant changes in elevation and is the longest, as well as the most challenging, trail in the park. Among some of the plants seen on this and other trails in the park are the sassafras, sweet gum, oak, loblolly pine, cedar and seasonal wildflowers. Animals such as the elusive otter, the white-tailed deer, beaver, blue and green heron, and a variety of reptiles may often be seen along the lake shore.
Blaze Color: Orange
- Length: 4
- Difficulty: Moderate
- Surface: Earth
Prince Edward-Gallion Multiuse Trail
Prince Edward-Gallion Multiuse Trail is an 8 mile moderate trail that goes through the state forest available for hiking, biking, and horseback riding. Users are likely to see a variety of trees in this oldest Virginia state forest and will also see a variety of typical woodland wildlife. Users should be warned, this trail does not loop. Those who access it off of Hwy 613 should be prepared to travel 8 miles each way for a total of 16 miles. Users should be cautious of rough terrain and overgrown vegetation, plus the ticks that can be hiding around it. A State Forest Use Permit is required to bicycle or horseback ride on the trail. The trail is closed except on Sundays from early November through mid-January due to hunting.
- Length: 8
- Difficulty: Moderate
- Surface: Gravel, Earth
Goodwin Lake Boat Ramp
Boating is allowed on both lakes and only paddles, oars and electric motors may be used. A public boat launch is available for each lake.
- Season/Hours: All Year/Call Park (434) 392-3435
- Fee: Park Fees
- Location:37° 10.3399 -78° 16.6883
Prince Edward Lake Boat Ramp
Boating is allowed on both lakes and only paddles, oars and electric motors may be used. A public boat launch is available for each lake.
- Season/Hours: All Year/Call Park (434) 392-3435
- Fee: Park Fees
- Location:37° 10.3300 -78° 16.5049