Pocahontas State Park

Just 20 miles from downtown Richmond, the capital of Virginia, Pocahontas State Park has been one of the more popular parks in the state park system. Swift Creek forms the nucleus of the park, which is centered in a wildlife management area.

Driving Directions

In Chesterfield County, about 20 miles from Richmond. From I-95, take Exit 61 and go west on Route 10 to Route 655 which is Beach Road; or take Exit 67, go north on Route 150 to Route 10; go east to Beach Road. The park is four miles on right; or take Route 288 from I-95 to Route 10 East and go one mile to Beach Road. Follow park signs from there.

For Visitors...

The things to do at Pocahontas State Park are bike riding, boating, fishing, hiking and horseback riding. Visitors taking a east Virginia vacation can find camping spots here. There's a picnic area and eating places.

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