James River State Park
Virginia State Park
James River State Park entrance fee
$5 per vehicle
James River State Park hours
The park is open daily from dawn to dusk. The Visitor Center/Gift Shop is open 9:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. daily.
Hours as published by Virginia State Parks. Check the official page before a long drive.
About James River State Park
Three miles of James River shoreline in the Blue Ridge foothills, with rolling grassland, quiet forest and water-and-electric, primitive and equestrian campgrounds. An International Dark Sky Park since 2019, so stay out past dusk.
Things to do
- 🥾 Hiking
- 🚲 Biking
- 🛶 Paddling
- 🎣 Fishing
- ⛵ Boating
- 🐎 Equestrian
- 🐦 Birding
- 🔭 Stargazing
- 🏹 Hunting
Amenities & facilities
- 🏕️ Campsites
- 🚿 Showers
- 🚻 Restrooms
- 🛖 Cabins
- 🏨 Lodge
- 👥 Group Sites
- 🛝 Playground
- 🚤 Boat Ramp
- 🚐 RV Dump Station
- 🌿 Nature Center
- ♿ Accessible Facilities
RV / campsite hookups
- ⚡ Electric & Water
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Camping options
- Standard campsites
- Water & electric sites
- Equestrian campsites
- Group camping
- Camping lodges
- Cabins
- Lodges
Contact
Phone434-933-4355
Address104 Green Hill Dr., Gladstone, VA 24553
Upcoming events at James River State Park
- Habitat Hike
- Nature Journaling
- Whose Track is That?
- Feeding Frenzy
- GPS Treasure Hunt
- Pine Needle Basketry
Event details and registration are on the Virginia State Parks calendar.
🎒 Gear up for James River State Park
Popular gear for what this park offers:
- Tents
- Kayaks
- Fishing rods
- Telescopes
- Binoculars
- Hiking boots
- Trail cameras
- Bike helmets
- Life jackets
- Riding helmets
- RV surge protector
- Bug spray
- Coolers
- Sleeping bags
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