Pocahontas State Park - Chesterfield, VA
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bluesnote
N 37° 21.935 W 077° 34.347
18S E 272193 N 4138533
Pocahontas State Park is located right off of Beach Rd in Chesterfield and offers over 7,000 acres for the public to enjoy.
Waymark Code: WM13WH5
Location: Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 03/01/2021
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There are many things to do in the park. Visit the musems, go geocaching, go waymarking, go canoeing, pool, camping, hiking, and many more! The plaques say, "This park of 7604 acres was originally known as the Swift Creek Recreational Area. It's purchase in 1934 and subsequent development by the Federal Government were with the understanding that eventually the state would accept and maintain the property. Incorporating it into its park system. On June 16, 1946 The Virginia Conservation Commission dedicated the park. Naming it for the Indian princess, Pocahontas." "Located north of this marker is the site of the amp of CCC Company 2386, Beach, Virginia. The camp was organized in 1935 and to 3 military officers, a civilian technical service staff, and aprroximately 200 enrollees. During it's existence, the company built Swift Creek Recreational Area, the forerunner of Pocahontas State Park, and the reforested 7,604 acres of land now known as Pocahontas State Forest."
The "Official Tourism" URL link to the attraction: [Web Link]
Hours of Operation:
24/7
Admission Prices:
Varies
Approximate amount of time needed to fully experience the attraction: Full day
Transportation options to the attraction: Personal Vehicle Only
The attraction’s own URL: Not listed
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