Pocahontas State Park

Just 20 miles from Richmond, Pocahontas is one of Virginia's largest state parks, with more than 90 miles of hiking and mountain biking trails, an aquatic center, and several small lakes including Swift Creek Lake. The large campground offers electric-and-water sites plus grouped sites for bigger parties, and cabins, a lodge, yurts, and camping cabins add more overnight choices (not counted in the total above). Two historic group camps built by the Civilian Conservation Corps host retreats and events.

Virginia DCR statewide camping fee schedule (dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/camping-fees.php), per night, shown as VA Resident / Non-Resident, effective May 2025: Primitive/no-hookup sites $16-27/$19-27; Standard sites with water but no electric $27-32/$32-37; Electric & water sites $37-43/$43-49; Electric, water & sewer sites $41-43/$48-50; Group camping $75-134/$88-163. A $5 non-refundable transaction fee plus Virginia sales tax applies to every booking. Dump station use is free for overnight campers ($10/visit for day visitors); non-camper shower access is $5/person. Pets are allowed at this campground at no additional charge, on a leash no longer than 6 feet and kept under control at all times, per Virginia State Parks' statewide camping pet policy; current rabies vaccination is strongly recommended.