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Picnicking at Natural Tunnel State Park

(276) 940-2674

1420 Natural Tunnel Parkway
Duffield, VA 24244

Latitude: 36.696984

Longitude: -82.738577

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Picnicking there are five picnic shelters in the picnic area, accessible just north of 646 on 795 not far from the campgrounds, pool, or cove ridge center.Concessions at the park operate seven days a week from Memorial Day weekend to August 22, then on the following weekend. The snack bar within the pool complex serves short orders, operates during normal pool hours and offers several tables. There is also a snack bar at the chair lift.

Picnicking Amenities At Natural Tunnel State Park

Pool Complex

Complex includes a 5,400-square-foot pool, a large bathhouse, and a snack bar in the concession building. The pool opens daily Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day from 10 A.M. - 6 P.M. 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.

Season/Hours: 10 A.M. to 6 P.M./See Summary
Fee: Park Fees
Location:36° 42.6433 -82° 44.4983

Picnic Shelters

There are five picnic shelters in the picnic area, accessible just north of 646 on 795 not far from the campgrounds, pool, or cove ridge center. All shelters have electricity and hold about 50 people with the exceptions of shelters 3 and 5 which are larger and can hold closer to 80 people. Shelters 4 and 5 are ADA accessible while shelter 3 offers potential access in that it can be driven up to for unloading if the gravel access road is unchained. Restrooms with vending and a phone are located between shelters 1 and 2 while restrooms with vending and a nearby playground is located between shelters 4 and 5. Portajohns are located close to shelter 3 and picnic tables and fire pits are located throughout this entire area.

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

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

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Picnicking at Natural Tunnel State Park

(276) 940-2674

1420 Natural Tunnel ParkwayDuffield, VA 24244

Latitude: 36.696984

Longitude: -82.738577

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1420 Natural Tunnel Parkway
Duffield, VA 24244