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Picnicking at Holliday Lake State Park

(434) 248-6308

2759 State Park Road
Appomattox, VA 24522

Latitude: 37.395945

Longitude: -78.640327

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There are 2 reservable picnic shelters in the park located in the day use area. Both are wooden and accommodate about 50 people and shelter 2 is handicap accessible. Outdoor grills are located nearby as is the general picnic area. This area has many tables and outdoor grills all close to the lake with restrooms and vending nearby.

Picnicking Amenities At Holliday Lake State Park

Picnic Area

The park offers lakeside picnicking near the swimming beach. Picnic facilities include tables, drinking water, grills and restrooms.

Season/Hours: All Year/Call Park (434) 248-6308
Fee: Park Fees
Location:N/A

Picnic Shelter 1

Shelter 1: Located adjacent to the edge of the lake, near restroom. Shelter can accommodate 25 people under the shelter. Seating for an additional 25 people is available around shelter.Picnic shelters are available by reservation by calling the Reservation Center (1-800-933-PARK). Small shelters only.

Season/Hours: All Year/Full Day
Fee: Park Fees
Location:37° 23.7116 -78° 38.3283

Picnic Shelter 2

Shelter 2: Near swimming beach. Shelter can accommodate 36 people under the shelter. Seating for an additional 25+ people is available around the shelter. Wooden ramp for wheelchair access into shelter.Picnic shelters are available by reservation by calling the Reservation Center (1-800-933-PARK). Small shelters only.

Season/Hours: All Year/Full Day
Fee: Park Fees
Location:37° 23.7049 -78° 38.3916

Beach Area

Open during the summer season, the swimming beach is complete with a bathhouse and concession operation featuring a range of sandwiches, snacks and drinks. Camping, fishing and beach supplies are available at the park store. In the summer, swimming is free for overnight guests in campsites, 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. During the last two weeks of the season, the beach is open on weekends only and closed Monday through Friday.

Season/Hours: Summer/Call Park (434) 248-6308
Fee: Park Fees
Location:37° 23.6522 -78° 38.3780

Other Activities At Holliday Lake State Park: Hiking, Biking, Boating and Water Sports, Camping, Educational Activities, Fishing, Gifts and Shopping, Horseback Riding, Hunting, Swimming, Wildlife Activities, Winter Activities and Canoeing And Kayaking

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