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Educational Activities at Douthat State Park

(540) 862-8100

14239 Douthat State Park Road
Millboro, VA 24460

Latitude: 37.896054

Longitude: -79.809300

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Programs are offered seven days a week from mid-June through Labor Day and on weekends only in April, May, September and October. Offerings include guided hikes, canoe tours, children's programs, crafts, lectures and much more.During the school year, park staff members host environmental education programs in the park. They also visit schools in the six counties surrounding the park. Call (540) 862-8100 if you'd like to schedule such a school visit. Outreach opportunities are also available to scout groups, 4-H groups, civic organizations, church groups, senior groups and others.

Educational Activities Amenities At Douthat State Park

Conference Center

A conference room is available for reservation in the beachhouse facility. This heated/airconditioned room can accmodate around 60 people. It has audio visual equipment including a brand new flat screen TV. Food service can be arranged from the park restaurant. Contact the park for more details.

Season/Hours: April 1 - November 30/Reservation required
Fee: Contact park for details.
Location:37° 54.3033 -79° 47.9166

Beach House

Located by the beach, the beach house offers a snack bar, swimming and beach equipment, a reservable conference room, Nature's Outpost and pay phone. Nature's Outpost is a room in the beachhouse that is open in the summer. It has several live animal displays as well as taxidermied animals and pelts for visitors to learn about. There are activities for smaller children as well as many reference books for older children and adults to look up plants and wildlife that they may have seen on the parks many trails.

Season/Hours: Memorial Day to Labor Day/Call Park (540) 862-8100
Fee: Contact Park
Location:37° 54.3033 -79° 47.9166

Other Activities At Douthat State Park: Hiking, Biking, Boating and Water Sports, Camping, Fishing, Gifts and Shopping, Hunting, Picnicking, Swimming, Canoeing And Kayaking and Cabins and Lodges

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Educational Activities at Douthat State Park

(540) 862-8100

14239 Douthat State Park RoadMillboro, VA 24460

Latitude: 37.896054

Longitude: -79.809300

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14239 Douthat State Park Road
Millboro, VA 24460