State: Virginia
Address 1: 1192 Occoneechee Park Road
City: Clarksville
Zip: 23927
Phone: 434-374-2210
Open all Year: Yes
Number of Sites: 88
Camp URL: http://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state_parks/occ.shtml#camping
Full Hook: Yes
On the peaceful shore of beautiful John H. Kerr Reservoir, more commonly known as Buggs Island Lake, Occoneechee State Park is great for outdoor fun and relaxation. The park has more than 18 miles of trails that meander through the forest and along the lakes shore. The trails enable hikers, bicyclists and horseback riders to take in the beauty of Virginias Piedmont. Nature lovers can enjoy the wildlife attracted to habitat enhancement plots along the parks main road. The plots attract various birds, deer and woodland creatures.
Guests can visit the park’s visitor center to learn about the Native Americans who once lived in the area. The park takes its name from those natives. And a stroll on land that was once part of Occonneechee Plantation, complete with terrace gardens, helps visitors experience the park land as it was in the 19th century.
Providing 24-hour access Virginias largest lake, three boat ramps open the door to 48,000 acres of fishing, boating and aquatic recreation. Eighty eight campsites are available for tent and RV campers. Some sites are right on the shoreline, providing easy fishing and boating access. The park also has 13 cabins that allow guests to enjoy the comforts of home as well as beautiful views of the lake. An equestrian campground with 11 sites and 11 covered horse stalls offers easy access to the parks trail system. Occoneechee also has picnic areas near the lake, a playground, boat rentals and a lakefront amphitheater.
From I-85, take Route 58 West Exit at South Hill. Park is located on Route 58 one mile east of Clarksville.