One of the state's newest parks, visitors can canoe, fish or camp along the banks of the historic James River or around scenic Branch pond. The park features 1,442 acres of rolling farm meadows, quiet forest and beautiful mountain vistas, as well as three miles along the banks of the James River. Facilities include three picnic areas with six large shelters, two boat launches, two primitive campgrounds, equestrian camping and universally accessible fishing pier.
Location:
Route 1, Box 787, Gladstone Virginia 24523
Telephone
434-933-4355
Other Virginia State Parks nearby:
(Cumberland) Bear Creek Lake State Park
(Millboro) Douthat State Park
(Appomattox) Holliday Lake State Park
(Huddleston) Smith Mountain Lake State Park
(Burkeville) Twin Lakes State Park
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02/21 Coming to The Gladstone area
National Cherry Blossom Festival Washington DC March20-April14 The nation’s greatest springtime celebration unites for four spectacular weekends including the Cherry Blossom Parade.
Bethesda Fine Arts Festival Bethesda MD May11-12 Delight in fine art created by 130 of nation's best artists, live entertainment and Bethesda restaurants.
West Virginia Strawberry Festival Buckhannon WV May15-19 The Festival is a unique, traditional celebration to promote the strawberry harvest. Enthusiastic volunteers provide good, family style entertainment that offers exciting educational and cultural events for everyone.
Virginia Pork Festival Emporia VA June12 The Virginia Pork Festival is one of the East Coast's largest food festivals, combines outstanding pork dishes with continuous live music from multiple stages.
Shenandoah Valley Bach Festival Harrisonburg VA June9-16 The Shenandoah Valley Bach Festival is a week-long summer music festival devoted to promoting an appreciation and understanding of the music of Bach and a featured composer, country, era or people.
Maryland Crab and Seafood Festival National Harbor MD August17 A celebration of the bounty of Chesapeake Bay complete with thousands of crabs, delicious beers and wines and other mouth-watering seafood.
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