Staunton River Battlefield State Park

GENERAL INFO:

Park Type: Historic Site, State Park

Overall Size: Larger than a football field

Special Features/Comments: This park is a 300-acre Civil War historic site where a ragtag group of 700 Confederate old men and young boys beat the odds and held off an assault by 5,000 Union cavalry on a bridge of strategic importance to Gen. Lee's army, then under siege in Petersburg. Visit the Confederate earthworks and walk the historic bridge trail. Two visitor centers feature 2,300 square feet of exhibits on the area's rich Civil War heritage, Native American archaeological investigations and electric energy production. The park includes a 1.2-mile self-guided trail through the battlefield and a .75-mile nature trail with two wildlife observation towers overlooking wetlands.

GETTING THERE:

Parking

pDriving Directions: Eighteen miles east of South Boston. Take Route 92 to Clover. Go approximately five miles to Route 600 and turn left. Go about another three miles and turn right on Route 855.

The Clover Visitor Center is at 1035 Fort Hill Trail, Randolph, VA 23962. The Roanoke Station Visitor Center is at 6000 Roanoke Station Road, Randolph, VA 23962.

Drive Time: Northern Virginia, three and two thirds hours; Richmond, one and two thirds hours; Tidewater/ Norfolk/Virginia Beach, three and a half hours; Roanoke, two hours

ACTIVITIES/RECREATION OPPORTUNITIES:

Trails, Birdwatching, Fishing

AMENITIES:

General Park Amenities: Restrooms, Picnic Tables

Pets: Allowed On-Leash

Additional Features: Visitor Center, Historic Site, Museum, Picnic Shelter

Trash Cans: Yes

Food for Sale Type: Gift Shop

TRAILS:

Trail Description: Hiking, bicycle trails and self-guided historical and nature trails available.

Trail Activities: Walking, Hiking, Running/Jogging, Bicycling, Dog Walking, Birdwatching

Trail Difficulty: Easy

Trail Layout: Loop & Linear (network)

Trail Length: 0.5 to 1 mile

Trail Shade: Some

Trail Width: 4-8 ft

Trail Extras: Historic Sites

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

Natural Water Feature: River/Channel, Wetlands