Longwood Park Picnic Shelter
This is a day-use picnic shelter only. Overnight camping is prohibited. Reservations cover shelter use; all vehicles must pay a separate $7 day-use fee at entry. Parking is first-come, first-served.
Flood Watch issued July 21 at 10:02PM EDT until July 23 at 12:00AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, eastern, south central, and southeast Virginia, including the following areas, in central Virginia, Amelia, Cumberland, Eastern Chesterfield (Including Col. Heights), Eastern Hanover, Eastern Henrico, Eastern Louisa, Fluvanna, Goochland, Powhatan, Prince Edward, Western Chesterfield, Western Hanover, Western Henrico (Including the City of Richmond) and Western Louisa. In east central Virginia, Charles City, Eastern Essex, Eastern King William, Eastern King and Queen, New Kent, Richmond, Western King William and Western King and Queen. In eastern Virginia, Gloucester, Lancaster, Mathews, Middlesex, Northampton and Northumberland. In south central Virginia, Brunswick, Dinwiddie, Lunenburg, Mecklenburg, Nottoway and Prince George (including Hopewell and Petersburg). In southeast Virginia, Accomack, Greensville, Hampton/Poquoson, Isle of Wight, James City, Newport News, Southampton, Surry, Sussex and York. * WHEN...Through Wednesday evening. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Showers and thunderstorms are expected to become more widespread late tonight and early Wednesday morning ahead of a slow moving cold front. This front is expected to stall across the region Wednesday into Wednesday night with additional rounds of showers and thunderstorms expected Wednesday afternoon and evening. Total rainfall amounts are expected to range from 2 to 4 inches, with localized amounts of 4 to 6 inches. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
About
Longwood Park Picnic Shelter is a day-use facility located on John H. Kerr Reservoir, a 50,000-acre lake extending 39 miles along the Roanoke River in Virginia and North Carolina. The reservoir, also known as Buggs Island Lake, was created with the construction of John H. Kerr Dam in 1952. Longwood Park is situated on the Grassy Creek portion of the reservoir and is forested with ample shade. The shelter itself is a covered structure with picnic tables and grills on both ends. The park includes a designated swimming area with a sandy beach and a life jacket loaner station. Trash receptacles are provided throughout the park. Note that the shelter does not have electricity. This facility is for daytime use only. Overnight camping and alcoholic beverages are explicitly prohibited in all recreation areas. Reservations cover the shelter only; vehicle parking is first-come, first-served, and all vehicles entering the day-use area must pay a $7 fee (Golden Age/Access and America the Beautiful passes provide free entrance). The park is located approximately 10 minutes from Clarksville, Virginia, where shopping, gas, and groceries are available.
Directions
Longwood Park is located at 13500 Hwy 15, Clarksville, VA 23927, approximately 7 miles south of Clarksville, VA.
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Amenities
| Water | — |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | — |
| Dump Station | — |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | — |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $50 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| jhkerr@usace.army.mil | |
| Phone | +1 (434) 374-2711 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
Useful Links
| View on Recreation.gov |
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