Pocahontas Shelter
This is a day-use picnic shelter, not an overnight camping facility. Available for rental from 6 a.m. to park closing. Reservations accepted online or by phone through Virginia State Parks. The park is open daily from 7:30 a.m. to dusk.
About
Pocahontas Shelter is one of seven rental picnic shelters at Pocahontas State Park in Chesterfield County, Virginia. These are day-use facilities only, available from 6 a.m. until dusk. Large shelters (2, 3, 4, 5) accommodate 70-80 people while small shelters (1, 6, 7) hold 30-40 people. Amenities include picnic tables, outdoor grills, and varying access to water spigots and restroom facilities. The park itself spans over 7,900 acres and offers 90-plus miles of trails, three lakes for fishing and boating, and a seasonal Aquatic Center. Reservations for shelters are made through the Virginia State Parks reservation system online or by calling 1-800-933-PARK. Parking is not included in shelter rental fees. For overnight stays at Pocahontas State Park, visitors should consider the campgrounds, cabins, yurts, camping cabins, or lodge accommodations available separately. The picnic shelters do not permit overnight camping.
Directions
Located at 10301 State Park Road, Chesterfield, VA 23832, approximately 20 miles south of downtown Richmond.
Nearby Campgrounds
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | — |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | — |
| 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
| resvs@dcr.virginia.gov | |
| Phone | +1 (800) 933-7275 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
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