Staunton River Battlefield State Park Picnic Shelter

Open — The park is open daily from 8 a.m. to dusk. The picnic shelter is available for rental from April 1 through November 1. The Clover Visitor Center is open Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. No overnight accommodations are available at this location.

About

Staunton River Battlefield State Park preserves the site of a pivotal Civil War engagement where 700 Confederate defenders successfully repelled 5,000 Union cavalry in June 1864. The park's 300 acres feature Confederate earthworks, a 1.2-mile self-guided battlefield trail, and a 0.75-mile nature trail with wildlife observation towers overlooking wetlands. The park offers one large picnic shelter located near the Clover Visitor Center, which can accommodate up to 90 guests for family reunions, corporate outings, and group gatherings. The shelter includes grills and picnic tables with access to restrooms during visitor center hours. The shelter is available for daily rental from April 1 through November 1. This is a day-use only facility with no overnight accommodations. The park is open daily from 8 a.m. to dusk, with the Clover Visitor Center open Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The beautiful Staunton River flows by the park and offers excellent fishing opportunities for walleye and smallmouth bass. Nearby Staunton River State Park, located 20 minutes away, provides camping and cabin accommodations for those seeking overnight stays.

Directions

Clover Visitor Center is at 1035 Fort Hill Trail, Randolph, VA 23962. From west: Take VA Route 92 east to Clover. After 5 miles, turn left on Route 600, go 3 miles, then turn right on Route 855. From east: Take Route 716 for about 1 mile, turn right onto VA 92 east. After 5 miles, turn left on Route 600, go 3 miles, then turn right on Route 855.

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