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Camping at James River State Park

(434) 933-4355

751 Park Road
Gladstone, VA 24553

Latitude: 37.623271

Longitude: -78.809896

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The park has 18 cabins and a new Equestrian Campground. There are 10 water and electric sites located in the Horseshoe Campground and 20 covered horse stalls. One horse per stall allowed. In addition the park already offers a group camp area, individual primitive camping areas around the branch pond area, campsites for tents, RVs, and horse campers near the livery. The park is planning to build individual horse camping facilities in the future that will feature two horse stalls for each site. These will be in addition to the larger stables near the current designated horse camping areas. Campsites feature picnic tables and outdoor fire ring/grill facilities. Drinkable water may be found near the picnic shelters.

Camping Amenities At James River State Park

Branch Pond Campground

Located in a wooded area by Branch Pond, 7 secluded primitive campsites with tables and grills. A vault toilet is in the campground but there is no water. Drinking water can be found at different locations around the park. Reservations are highly recommended. Reservation Center 1-800-933-Park (7275).

Season/Hours: March 1 through the 1st Monday in December/Check In 4:00 P.M. - Check Out: 3:00 P.M.
Fee: Park Fees
Location:37° 37.9633 -78° 47.8233

Canoe Landing Campground

Canoe Landing is the only campground on the river, with 13 sites along the edge of the river. A vault toilet is located in the campground and a water hydrant is at the entrance to the campground.There are also 5 individual horse campsites located in Canoe Landing Campground. The shaded sites are near Running Creek Trail. Tents and units up to 30 feet allowed, or one rig per site. Four covered and two open stalls are available for reservation through the Reservation Center only. Horses must be in a stall or on tether located near the campsite. One horse per stall. Please be sure to place manure in the provided manure bins.Each site has a picnic table and flip grill.There is one group site for up to 42 people - no hookups, tents only. The campsite is near a restroom and features a fire-ring with a flip grill, five picnic tables and a pedestal grill.Reservations are highly recommended. Reservation Center 1-800-933-Park (7275).

Season/Hours: Open Year Round/Check In: 4 P.M. Check Out: 3 P.M.
Fee: Park Fees
Location:37° 36.9216 -78° 48.9916

Red Oak Campground

The campground has 30 regular sites with water and electric hookups. A bathhouse with showers and laundry is located on the backside of the campground. The large sites will fit up to 40' RV's. The campground is located approximately 1 mile from the river Reservations are not site specific. Firewood is available for sale in the campground.A camp lodge is located on the backside of the campground. The lodge holds a maximum of 14 people and parking for five vehicles. A two night minimum stay is required. Restroom facilities are available in Red Oak Campground, about 75 yards from the camp lodge. Reservations are highly recommended. Reservation Center 1-800-933-Park (7275).

Season/Hours: March 1 through the 1st Monday in December/Check In: 4 P.M. Check Out: 3 P.M.
Fee: Park Fees
Location:37° 37.5633 -78° 48.7283

Cabins and Lodges

14 two bedroom cabins, two 3 bedroom cabins, and two 6 bedroom lodges with all the modern conveniences, linens, appliances, dishes and cookware. Televisions and phones are not provided. Weekly rentals are required for these facilities during prime season and start on Saturday or Sunday. There are no extra bed rentals. A two-night minimum stay is required the rest of the year, however in prime season guests who wish to stay less than a week may call 30 days prior to the desired arrival date to see if there is vacancy for two-night minimum stay. Cabins and lodges are open year-round and can be reserved 11 months in advance. Reservations are highly recommended. Reservation Center 1-800-933-Park (7275).

Season/Hours: All Year/Check In: 3 P.M. - Check Out: 10 A.M.
Fee: Park Fees
Location:37° 37.308 -78° 48.872

Group Camping Area

There's one group site for up to 42 people - no hookups, tents only. It's near a restroom and features a fire-ring with a flip grill, five picnic tables and a pedestal grill.

Season/Hours: Year Round/Call Park (434) 933-4355
Fee: Park Fees
Location:37° 37.0233 -78° 48.8650

Horseshoe Campground

The newest campground for horse campers will open Spring 2011. The campground features 10 pull-through sites with water and electric hookups, twenty covered stalls, and easy access to the trail system. A bathhouse is located at the entrance to the campground for all James River State Park campers to use. Large group use of Horseshoe campground can be arranged through a Special Use Permit by calling the park office. Please be sure to place manure in the provided manure bins.

Season/Hours: March 1st through 1st Monday in December/Check In 4:00 P.M. - Check Out: 3:00 P.M.
Fee: Park Fees
Location:37° 37.306 -78° 48.350

Other Activities At James River State Park: Hiking, Biking, Boating and Water Sports, Educational Activities, Fishing, Gifts and Shopping, Horseback Riding, Hunting, Picnicking and Canoeing And Kayaking

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