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The Best Rated Virginia State Parks

Virginia's motto is "Virginia is for Lovers." The state parks in Virginia are certainly are for those in love with each other and the state. Virginia offers the visitor the best of both mountain ranges and beach areas in its state parks. Many parks have hiking, biking, fishing and camping available as well as other outdoor activities. Choose the Virginia state park that has what you want and enjoy your stay.

Pocahontas State Park
- Pocahontas State Park is located in central Virginia in the town of Chesterfield. The park covers almost 8,000 acres. This park offers 58 miles of trails suitable for biking, hiking and horseback riding. The park also has camping and picnic areas that make it family friendly for a day trip or a longer vacation. Visitors can fish in either Beaver Lake or Swift Creek Reservoir. Pocahontas State Park is also pet friendly. Call for current rates and to make reservations for overnight stays at the campgrounds.
  
  Pocahontas State Park
  10301 State Park Road
  Chesterfield, VA 23838
  800-933-PARK
  [email protected]
  dcr.virginia.gov/state_parks/poc.shtml
Douthat State Park
- Find Douthat State Park near Clifton Forge, Va. It ranks as one of the 10 best state parks in America by "Outside Family Vacation Guide." Douthat State Park was one of the first six state parks opened in Virginia in 1936. It is also on the National Register of Historic Places. The park offers swimming, boating and fishing. The campgrounds have overnight accommodations for campers, tents and also rental cabins. The cabins have weekly rates and offer fireplaces, grills, heat/air conditioning, kitchens with large and small appliances and many more amenities. Call the park for current rates and to make reservations.
  
  Douthat State Park
  14239 Douthat State Park Road
  Millboro, VA 24460
  800-933-PARK
  [email protected]
  dcr.virginia.gov/state_parks/dou.shtml
Claytor Lake State Park
- Claytor Lake State Park spans 4,500 acres in Dublin in southwestern Virginia. The park shares its name with Claytor Lake, which is approximately 21 miles long. The park includes camping areas for both tents and RVs, as well as 13 cabins available for rent. It has a beach area for swimming, as well as a snack bar, gift shop and Wi-Fi near the beach area. Claytor Lake State Park also has a conference facility for larger gatherings such as weddings, reunions or retreats. The camping area is open between Memorial Day and Labor Day, while the four miles of hiking trails are open all year-round. The park also has an Environmental Education Center that offers guided tours and programs.
  
  Claytor Lake State Park
  6620 Ben Bolen Drive
  1-800-933-PARK
  dcr.virginia.gov/state_parks/cla.shtml#location