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Pocahontas State Park

Source check recorded in supplied data: · Not a firsthand visit

Leash rules
VSP: leash ≤6 ft or confined; attended; clean up. Pets not in public buildings, food service, designated swimming areas, yurts. Cabin overnight pet fee $20/night if lodging.
Seasonal / access limits
Aquatic Recreation Center seasonal (closed for season until May 29, 2027 per park page at check). Lake swimming prohibited. Day-use trails year-round within hours.
Fees
Parking: Pocahontas $7 weekdays / $10 weekends (Apr–Oct weekend rate rule; Memorial Day/4th/Labor Day weekend rates). Boat/equestrian add-ons $3. Day-use parking required.
Parking
Main entrance contact station / self-pay. Address: 10301 State Park Rd., Chesterfield, VA 23832. Overflow/extra vehicle fees may apply for overnight guests.
Hours
Park open daily 7:30 a.m. to dusk (banner); general use also stated 7 a.m. to dusk—confirm current line on DCR page before trip. Office 9 a.m.–6 p.m.; visitor center 10 a.m.–4 p.m. (as of page check).

What the supplied sources establish

The details above reproduce this place’s supplied research record. “No fee stated” does not mean a fee has been confirmed as zero.

Policy sources

  1. https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/pocahontas
  2. https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/parking-fees
  3. https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/pets

Research-based, not a firsthand visit. Re-check linked policies before leaving. UNKNOWN means the supplied sources do not establish a detail.