Powhatan State Park

GENERAL INFO:

Park Type: State Park

Overall Size: Larger than a football field

Special Features/Comments: You'll find Powhatan State Park in the northwest corner of Powhatan County on the historic James River. The park has three car-top boat slides accessing the river as well as diverse wildlife habitat, from open fields to upland hardwood forests. Other amenities include a full-service campground, a primitive canoe-in campground, a group campground, multi-use trails, wildlife observation areas, picnic shelters and a playground.

GETTING THERE:

Parking

pDriving Directions: From Interstate 95 north of Richmond: Take Interstate 64 west to Route 288 south to Route 711 west (Huguenot Trail). Stay on 711 for about 13 miles until reaching Rt. 522 (Maidens Rd.). Turn right and drive about 4 miles to Route 617 west (Old River Trail). Turn left and go about 1.5 miles to the park entrance on the right.
From 64 west of Richmond: From I-64 take exit 159 to Gum Springs-Goochland and follow Route 522-S to the where it joins Route 6. Turn left at the stoplight onto Route 522-S and Route 6-E, then turn right onto Maidens Road (Route 522-S) and go about 1.9 miles. Next, turn right onto Route 617 (Old River Trail) and go about 1.5 miles. The park entrance is on the right.
From 64 east of Richmond: Take Interstate 64 west through Richmond to Route 288 south and exit onto Route 711 west (Huguenot Trail). Stay on 711 for about 13 miles until reaching Rt. 522 (Maidens Rd.). Turn right and drive about 4 miles to Route 617 west (Old River Trail). Turn left and go about 1.5 miles to the park entrance on the right.
From Interstate 95 south of Richmond: Take Interstate Route 288 north to Route 60 west. At Route 522 north, turn (Maidens Road) and go about 7 miles to Route 617 west (Old River Trail). Turn left on Old River Trail and drive about 1.5 miles to the park entrance on the right.

ACTIVITIES/RECREATION OPPORTUNITIES:

Trails, Birdwatching, Fishing

AMENITIES:

General Park Amenities: Playground, Restrooms, Picnic Tables, Grills

Playground Surface Type: Mulch

Pets: Allowed On-Leash

Additional Features: Gift Shop

Trash Cans: Yes

Camping: Tent, RV, Groups, Primitive

Camping Amenities: Running Water, Fires Allowed, Fire Rings, Firewood Available, RV Hookups

TRAILS:

Trail Description: The park has about 12 miles of multi-use trails through various habitats including field edge, upland pine forest and mature hardwoods. The trails provide excellent opportunities for viewing wildlife.

Trail Activities: Walking, Hiking, Running/Jogging, Bicycling, Mountain Biking, Horseback Riding, Dog Walking, Birdwatching

Trail Difficulty: Easy, Moderate

Trail Layout: Loop & Linear (network)

Trail Length: Over 10 miles

Trail Shade: Some

Trail Width: 4-8 ft

OTHER:

Programming Available: Education/Ranger Programs, Junior Ranger Programs

Park Information: Maps, Brochures

Staffing & Safety: Employee/Ranger Present, Ranger Patrol

Open Space Activities: Go for a walk or jog, Have a picnic

Open Space Size: Larger than one football field in size

Natural Water Feature: River/Channel