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Picnicking at James River State Park

(434) 933-4355

751 Park Road
Gladstone, VA 24553

Latitude: 37.623271

Longitude: -78.809896

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There are seven picnic areas located throughout the park. The Green Hill Picnic areas and the Canoe Landing Picnic area offer scenic views of the James River. There are 6 picnic shelters throughout the park that can be reserved. All are ADA accessible and seat approximately 75 people. Each shelter has a large and small charcoal pedestal grill. Shelters 1 & 4 are located next to restrooms. Shelters 1, 2, 3, 4, & 5 have a water hydrant and shelters 1, 4, & 5 have a light and electric receptacle. In addition there is a smaller picnic shelter in the Branch Pond area that has a fireplace.

Picnicking Amenities At James River State Park

Picnic Area

There are picnic tables throughout the park and camping areas but the main picnic area is off of Green Hill Pond road and features many tables and grills on a hillside that overlooks the James River and many surrounding farms.

Season/Hours: All Year/Call Park (434) 933-4355
Fee: Park Fees
Location:37° 37.8600 -78° 48.7999

Picnic Shelters

There are 6 reservable picnic shelters throughout the park. They are all ADA accessible, seat approximately 50 people and are open air with a wooden roof and concrete floor. Grills, restrooms, and drinkable water are located nearby most of them. In addition there is a slightly smaller picnic shelter in the Branch Pond area that has a chimney and outdoor fireplace.

Season/Hours: All Year/Full Day
Fee: Park Fees
Location:N/A

James River Outdoor Adventures Canoe Livery

On the beautiful James River in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, James River State Park Outdoor Adventures offers complete canoe livery services. Spend a day on the river, or bring your camping gear and enjoy several fun filled days. (Camping reservations are highly recommended - call 1-800-933-PARK.). The livery rents canoes, kayaks, tubes and mountain bikes and they organize float trips along the river. The livery campstore also sells last minute supplies and snacks.

Season/Hours: Spring Summer/Call Livery: (434) 933-8682
Fee: Park Fees
Location:37° 36.9216 -78° 48.9916

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

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Picnicking at James River State Park

(434) 933-4355

751 Park RoadGladstone, VA 24553

Latitude: 37.623271

Longitude: -78.809896

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751 Park Road
Gladstone, VA 24553