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Swimming at Staunton River State Park

1170 Staunton Trail
Scottsburg, VA 24589

Latitude: 36.696066

Longitude: -78.685254

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The park provides both a wading pool and large pool for swimming during the summer. There is a 70 foot water slide and a small log slide in the Olympic size pool. The Pollywog Pond includes a large frog slide and assorted water toys. There is a size limit on the Pollywog Pond. The pool complex includes a bathhouse and concessions area. 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 Staunton River State Park

Pool Complex

The Swimming Pool at Staunton River offers guests of all ages a cool solution to hot summer days. A concession stand offers pizza, hot dogs, cold drinks, ice cream, and other convenience foods and those often forgotten swimming necessities. Admission is sold through the concession stand and group and private rental rates are available. The pool facility includes a shallow wading pool for the little kids, complete with a frog slide, water snake, and other water toys. The Olympic sized pool features a 70-foot water slide that offers countless thrills to all ages and a small log slide for those who are not big enough or brave enough for the large slide. Located right outside of the pool complex are newly remodeled tennis courts and volleyball courts. The Visitor's Center is also located near the pool complex.

Season/Hours: Memorial Day to Labor Day only/10 am - 6 pm daily unless otherwise posted
Fee: Park Fees
Location:36° 41.9216 -78° 39.6716

Pool Complex After Hours Rental

After hours rental of the pool complex is available by application only. This application is available at the Visitor's Center and reservations must be made at least two weeks in advance. All parking fees still apply and must be paid the day of your event either at the Visitor's Center by arrangement or through the contact station or honor parking.For more information on reserving the pool complex after hours, please call the Visitor's Center at 434-572-4623.

Season/Hours: Memorial Day to Labor Day only/Call Park (434) 572-4623
Fee: Park Fees
Location:36° 41.9216 -78° 39.6716

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

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