Staunton River Battlefield State Park

General Information

This park is a 300-acre Civil War historic site where a ragtag group of 700 Confederate old men and young boys beat the odds and held off an assault by 5,000 Union cavalry on a bridge of strategic importance to Gen. Lee's army, then under siege in Petersburg. Visit the Confederate earthworks and walk the historic bridge trail. Two visitor centers feature 2,300 square feet of exhibits on the area's rich Civil War heritage, Native American archaeological investigations, and wildlife and ecology of the park. The park includes a 1.2-mile self-guided trail through the battlefield and a .75-mile nature trail with two wildlife observation towers overlooking wetlands.

Hours

The park is open from 8 a.m. to dusk. The Clover Visitor Center is open Saturday- Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Roanoke Station Visitor Center is closed for renovation.

Location

The Clover Visitor Center is at 1035 Fort Hill Trail, Randolph, VA 23962. The Roanoke Station Visitor Center is at 6000 Roanoke Station Road, Randolph, VA 23962, but it's closed for renovation.

From west: Take state Route 92 east to Clover. After 5 miles, turn left on Route 600. Go 3 miles and turn right on Route 855.

From east: Take Route 716 for about 1 mile then turn right onto VA 92 east. After 5 miles, turn left on Route 600. Go 3 miles and turn right on Route 855.

From north: Take state Route 47 south and turn right onto Germantown Road. After about 4 miles, turn right onto Route 40. Continue 1.5 miles then turn left onto Scuffleton Road on which you’ll drive for 14 miles. Then turn left onto Route 600, go about 2 miles and turn left into Route 855.

Drive Time: Northern Virginia, three and two thirds hours; Richmond, one and two thirds hours; Tidewater/ Norfolk/Virginia Beach, three and a half hours; Roanoke, two hours

Park Size

300 acres.

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Cabins, camping

OVERNIGHT FACILITIES

No overnight accommodations, however, the park is 20 minutes from Staunton River State Park (camping and cabins). For information on the availability of other parks' overnight accommodations, particular park amenities or to make a reservation, you can reserve online or call 1-800-933-PARK. Click here for park fees.

Rental rates for cabins and camping vary by season, offering and park. Rates are subject to verification by DCR's state parks reservations staff (1-800-933-PARK). First determine the season, which varies by park, then the rate. Click here for park fees. (This park has no overnight accommodations.)

Recreation

TRAILS

Hiking, bicycle trails and self-guided historical and nature trails available. Staunton River State Park is 20 minutes away with hiking trails as well as cabins and campsites.

SWIMMING

None at this park.

FISHING, BOATING

The beautiful Staunton River flows by the park and makes for a good float trip. The river has numerous freshwater species and is a great spot for walleye and smallmouth bass anglers. Buggs Island Lake, known for great fishing, is a few miles downstream.

HORSES

None at this park.

Park Trail Guide

Click here for the park's trail guide.

Download (external link for use with Avenza App) the geo-referenced map

Download the geo-referenced map for this park

Nearby Attractions

• Staunton River State Park 
• Patrick Henry’s Red Hill
• South Boston-Halifax County Museum of Fine Arts and History
• South Boston Speedway
• Visit www.gohalifaxva.com for current local offerings.

Picnic Shelters

One shelter can be rented from 9 a.m. to dusk (all day). The only restroom available is located inside the Visitor Center, which is open daily from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. This large shelter accommodates up to 90 people and may be rented daily from April 1 to Nov. 1. Click here for park fees.

Shelter Amenities: Grills, picnic tables and access to restrooms when the visitor center is open.

Cancellation policy: No refund within 14 days before reserved date. Before then, there's a cancellation fee.

Meeting Space and Facilities

MEETING FACILITIES

This park has a small meeting room. If your group or organization is interested in using our meeting room, please call the park office at 434-454-4312

VISITOR CENTER, GIFT SHOP

The 3,800 square-foot Clover Visitor Center opened in 1995 thanks to a partnership between Virginia State Parks, Virginia Power, Old Dominion Electric Cooperative and the Historic Staunton River Foundation. Displays highlight Antebellum Virginia, the American Civil War, forest and wetland ecosystems, and the park's Native American archaeological site. The Clover Visitor Center is open Saturday - Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The Roanoke Station Visitor Center is currently closed for renovation.

RESTAURANT

None at this park.

LAUNDRY

None at this park.

ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION CENTER

None at this park.

SPECIAL FEATURES

None at this park.

Other Info

ACCESSIBILITY:

• Picnic shelter with sidewalk
• Visitor center with sidewalk
• Although motorized vehicles are not permitted on park trails, electric wheelchairs and electric scooters that meet the federal definition for wheelchairs are allowed to enable people with disabilities to use the trails.

NATURE, HISTORY PROGRAMS

Civil War re-enactments, living history, nature features.
Download the Ranger Quest Activity Book for activities you can complete at the park, another nearby park, or your own backyard and earn a Park Ranger patch.

View all parks' events, festivals, workshops and interpretive programs.

CONCESSIONS

None at this park.

HISTORY

This park is a 300-acre Civil War historic site where a ragtag group of 700 Confederate old men and young boys beat the odds and held off an assault by 5,000 Union cavalry on a bridge of strategic importance to Gen. Lee's army, then under siege in Petersburg. Visit the Confederate earthworks and walk the historic bridge trail.

FRIENDS GROUP

Learn about or join the Historic Staunton River Foundation, a nonprofit volunteer group dedicated to supporting the park's mission. Those interested in learning more about the group or lending a hand should email info@stauntonriverbattlefield.org or send mail to P.O. Box 1, Randolph, VA 23962.

MASTER PLAN

Master plans must be written for parks before they're built. The plans are updated at least once every 10 years thereafter. The plans cover the size, types, infrastructure and locations of facilities as well as the site's special features and resources. Three public meetings are held during the initial development of each plan. Click here for this park's master plan.