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Swimming 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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Memorial Day to Labor Day - The beach area, complete with bathhouse and concession, is open Memorial Day through Labor Day, 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday and from 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. Monday through Thursday. In the summer, swimming is free for overnight guests in campsites, cabins and the lodge, however it cannot be guaranteed should circumstances beyond the park's control require that swimming be closed. We do not give refunds for swimming to overnight guests under any circumstances.

Swimming Amenities At Douthat State Park

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

Swimming Area

Memorial Day to Labor Day - The beach area, complete with bathhouse and concession, is open Memorial Day through Labor Day, 11 A.M. - 7 P.M. Friday, Saturday and Sunday and from 11 A.M.. - 6 p.m. Monday through Thursday. In the summer, swimming is free for overnight guests in campsites, cabins and the lodge, however it cannot be guaranteed should circumstances beyond the park's control require that swimming be closed. We do not give refunds for swimming to overnight guests under any circumstances.

Season/Hours: Summer/See Summary
Fee: Weekday/Weekend ages under 3: Free, 3-12: $2/$3, 13 and over: $3/$4
Location:37° 54.3166 -79° 47.8116

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

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Swimming 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