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.
Flood Watch issued July 22 at 2:37AM 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 this 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 continue through this evening ahead of a slow moving cold front. This front is expected to stall across the region later today with additional rounds of showers and thunderstorms expected. Total rainfall amounts are expected to range from 1 to 3 inches, with localized amounts in excess of 3 inches. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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 |
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