Occoneechee State Park Shelters
The shelters are open for reservations from the first weekend in March through the first weekend in December. Available 8 a.m. until dusk for day-use only. Reservations recommended for weekends.
Extreme Heat Watch issued July 2 at 2:31AM EDT until July 3 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
* WHAT...For the Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 107 expected. For the Extreme Heat Watch, dangerously hot conditions with heat index values 110 or greater possible. * WHERE...Northampton, Brunswick, Lunenburg, Mecklenburg, Accomack, and Greensville Counties. * WHEN...For the Heat Advisory, from 10 AM this morning to 8 PM EDT this evening. For the Extreme Heat Watch, from Friday morning through Friday evening. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events. Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
Heat Advisory issued July 2 at 2:31AM EDT until July 2 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
* WHAT...For the Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 107 expected. For the Extreme Heat Watch, dangerously hot conditions with heat index values 110 or greater possible. * WHERE...Northampton, Brunswick, Lunenburg, Mecklenburg, Accomack, and Greensville Counties. * WHEN...For the Heat Advisory, from 10 AM this morning to 8 PM EDT this evening. For the Extreme Heat Watch, from Friday morning through Friday evening. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events. Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
About
Occoneechee State Park's picnic shelters provide group gathering spaces on Virginia's largest lake, John H. Kerr Reservoir (locally known as Buggs Island Lake). The park sits in Mecklenburg County near Clarksville and offers scenic lake views along with access to the park's trails and amenities. Two shelters are available for reservation. Shelter 1 is a smaller facility near the playground that comfortably accommodates up to 35 people, with a trail leading to lakefront views. Shelter 2 is the larger option, holding up to 100 guests and meeting universal accessibility standards. Both shelters feature electrical outlets, lights, and access to nearby modern restroom facilities. These are day-use facilities operating from 8 a.m. until dusk. They are not available for overnight use. Guests seeking overnight accommodations at Occoneechee should consider the park's campsites, cabins, yurts, or lodges instead.
Directions
From Clarksville, VA, take US-58 Business east. Turn right onto VA-364 (Occoneechee Park Road) and continue to the park entrance at 1192 Occoneechee Park Road, Clarksville, VA 23927.
Nearby Campgrounds
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | No |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $60 - $90 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Occoneechee@dcr.virginia.gov | |
| Phone | +1 (434) 374-2210 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
Availability
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