Pocahontas State Park Event Impacts Calendar
The Event Impacts Calendar is a helpful tool for planning your next visit to the park. Throughout the year, the park hosts several races that can affect trail access. Checking the calendar before you arrive helps you avoid busy areas and discover new trails and quieter parts of the park.
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10/03/2026
Location impacted: Bike Trails and Forest Trails / Fire Roads
Bike Race
PocaGo
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.Location impacted: Bike Trails and Forest Trails / Fire Roads
- This is a large bike race that will be using the day use parking lot and most all bike trails and forest roads north of the lake.
10/04/2026
Location impacted: Hiking Trails
Foot Race
Trail Fest
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.Location impacted: Hiking Trails
- This is a moderate size running race that will use hiking trails and forest roads in the central area of the park.
10/05/2026
Location impacted: Other
Other
Permit archery hunt
12:01 a.m. - 11:57 p.m.Location impacted: Other
- From October 5 until January 1, Monday through Friday only, there is a permitted archery whitetail deer hunt that is allowed in various areas of the park. This is a permitted hunt only, not open to general public hunters. Hunting is permitted only Monday through Friday, no weekends, and not on Thanksgiving or Christmas day. The hunt areas are open to other access and use and hunters are required to adhere to enhanced safety regulations. If interested in obtaining a hunt permit or for more information about the hunt contact the park office at 804-796-4255.
10/06/2026
Location impacted: Other
Other
Permit archery hunt
12:01 a.m. - 11:57 p.m.Location impacted: Other
- From October 5 until January 1, Monday through Friday only, there is a permitted archery whitetail deer hunt that is allowed in various areas of the park. This is a permitted hunt only, not open to general public hunters. Hunting is permitted only Monday through Friday, no weekends, and not on Thanksgiving or Christmas day. The hunt areas are open to other access and use and hunters are required to adhere to enhanced safety regulations. If interested in obtaining a hunt permit or for more information about the hunt contact the park office at 804-796-4255.
10/07/2026
Location impacted: Other
Other
Permit archery hunt
12:01 a.m. - 11:57 p.m.Location impacted: Other
- From October 5 until January 1, Monday through Friday only, there is a permitted archery whitetail deer hunt that is allowed in various areas of the park. This is a permitted hunt only, not open to general public hunters. Hunting is permitted only Monday through Friday, no weekends, and not on Thanksgiving or Christmas day. The hunt areas are open to other access and use and hunters are required to adhere to enhanced safety regulations. If interested in obtaining a hunt permit or for more information about the hunt contact the park office at 804-796-4255.
10/08/2026
Location impacted: Other
Other
Permit archery hunt
12:01 a.m. - 11:57 p.m.Location impacted: Other
- From October 5 until January 1, Monday through Friday only, there is a permitted archery whitetail deer hunt that is allowed in various areas of the park. This is a permitted hunt only, not open to general public hunters. Hunting is permitted only Monday through Friday, no weekends, and not on Thanksgiving or Christmas day. The hunt areas are open to other access and use and hunters are required to adhere to enhanced safety regulations. If interested in obtaining a hunt permit or for more information about the hunt contact the park office at 804-796-4255.
10/09/2026
Location impacted: Other
Other
Permit archery hunt
12:01 a.m. - 11:57 p.m.Location impacted: Other
- From October 5 until January 1, Monday through Friday only, there is a permitted archery whitetail deer hunt that is allowed in various areas of the park. This is a permitted hunt only, not open to general public hunters. Hunting is permitted only Monday through Friday, no weekends, and not on Thanksgiving or Christmas day. The hunt areas are open to other access and use and hunters are required to adhere to enhanced safety regulations. If interested in obtaining a hunt permit or for more information about the hunt contact the park office at 804-796-4255.
10/10/2026
Location impacted: Other
Other
Permit archery hunt
12:01 a.m. - 11:57 p.m.Location impacted: Other
- From October 5 until January 1, Monday through Friday only, there is a permitted archery whitetail deer hunt that is allowed in various areas of the park. This is a permitted hunt only, not open to general public hunters. Hunting is permitted only Monday through Friday, no weekends, and not on Thanksgiving or Christmas day. The hunt areas are open to other access and use and hunters are required to adhere to enhanced safety regulations. If interested in obtaining a hunt permit or for more information about the hunt contact the park office at 804-796-4255.
10/11/2026
Location impacted: Other
Other
Permit archery hunt
12:01 a.m. - 11:57 p.m.Location impacted: Other
- From October 5 until January 1, Monday through Friday only, there is a permitted archery whitetail deer hunt that is allowed in various areas of the park. This is a permitted hunt only, not open to general public hunters. Hunting is permitted only Monday through Friday, no weekends, and not on Thanksgiving or Christmas day. The hunt areas are open to other access and use and hunters are required to adhere to enhanced safety regulations. If interested in obtaining a hunt permit or for more information about the hunt contact the park office at 804-796-4255.
10/12/2026
Location impacted: Other
Other
Permit archery hunt
12:01 a.m. - 11:57 p.m.Location impacted: Other
- From October 5 until January 1, Monday through Friday only, there is a permitted archery whitetail deer hunt that is allowed in various areas of the park. This is a permitted hunt only, not open to general public hunters. Hunting is permitted only Monday through Friday, no weekends, and not on Thanksgiving or Christmas day. The hunt areas are open to other access and use and hunters are required to adhere to enhanced safety regulations. If interested in obtaining a hunt permit or for more information about the hunt contact the park office at 804-796-4255.
10/13/2026
Location impacted: Other
Other
Permit archery hunt
12:01 a.m. - 11:57 p.m.Location impacted: Other
- From October 5 until January 1, Monday through Friday only, there is a permitted archery whitetail deer hunt that is allowed in various areas of the park. This is a permitted hunt only, not open to general public hunters. Hunting is permitted only Monday through Friday, no weekends, and not on Thanksgiving or Christmas day. The hunt areas are open to other access and use and hunters are required to adhere to enhanced safety regulations. If interested in obtaining a hunt permit or for more information about the hunt contact the park office at 804-796-4255.
10/14/2026
Location impacted: Other
Other
Permit archery hunt
12:01 a.m. - 11:57 p.m.Location impacted: Other
- From October 5 until January 1, Monday through Friday only, there is a permitted archery whitetail deer hunt that is allowed in various areas of the park. This is a permitted hunt only, not open to general public hunters. Hunting is permitted only Monday through Friday, no weekends, and not on Thanksgiving or Christmas day. The hunt areas are open to other access and use and hunters are required to adhere to enhanced safety regulations. If interested in obtaining a hunt permit or for more information about the hunt contact the park office at 804-796-4255.
10/15/2026
Location impacted: Other
Other
Permit archery hunt
12:01 a.m. - 11:57 p.m.Location impacted: Other
- From October 5 until January 1, Monday through Friday only, there is a permitted archery whitetail deer hunt that is allowed in various areas of the park. This is a permitted hunt only, not open to general public hunters. Hunting is permitted only Monday through Friday, no weekends, and not on Thanksgiving or Christmas day. The hunt areas are open to other access and use and hunters are required to adhere to enhanced safety regulations. If interested in obtaining a hunt permit or for more information about the hunt contact the park office at 804-796-4255.
10/16/2026
Location impacted: Other
Other
Permit archery hunt
12:01 a.m. - 11:57 p.m.Location impacted: Other
- From October 5 until January 1, Monday through Friday only, there is a permitted archery whitetail deer hunt that is allowed in various areas of the park. This is a permitted hunt only, not open to general public hunters. Hunting is permitted only Monday through Friday, no weekends, and not on Thanksgiving or Christmas day. The hunt areas are open to other access and use and hunters are required to adhere to enhanced safety regulations. If interested in obtaining a hunt permit or for more information about the hunt contact the park office at 804-796-4255.
10/17/2026
Location impacted: Other
Location impacted: Amphitheater
Other
Permit archery hunt
12:01 a.m. - 11:57 p.m.Location impacted: Other
- From October 5 until January 1, Monday through Friday only, there is a permitted archery whitetail deer hunt that is allowed in various areas of the park. This is a permitted hunt only, not open to general public hunters. Hunting is permitted only Monday through Friday, no weekends, and not on Thanksgiving or Christmas day. The hunt areas are open to other access and use and hunters are required to adhere to enhanced safety regulations. If interested in obtaining a hunt permit or for more information about the hunt contact the park office at 804-796-4255.
Pocahontas Premieres Concert
Zoso w/ Hold The Line RVA
6:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.Location impacted: Amphitheater
- The park's day use area and parking lots will likely see some additional traffic and congestion starting around 5:30pm for this event.
- https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/pocahontas-premieres
10/18/2026
Location impacted: Other
Other
Permit archery hunt
12:01 a.m. - 11:57 p.m.Location impacted: Other
- From October 5 until January 1, Monday through Friday only, there is a permitted archery whitetail deer hunt that is allowed in various areas of the park. This is a permitted hunt only, not open to general public hunters. Hunting is permitted only Monday through Friday, no weekends, and not on Thanksgiving or Christmas day. The hunt areas are open to other access and use and hunters are required to adhere to enhanced safety regulations. If interested in obtaining a hunt permit or for more information about the hunt contact the park office at 804-796-4255.
10/19/2026
Location impacted: Other
Other
Permit archery hunt
12:01 a.m. - 11:57 p.m.Location impacted: Other
- From October 5 until January 1, Monday through Friday only, there is a permitted archery whitetail deer hunt that is allowed in various areas of the park. This is a permitted hunt only, not open to general public hunters. Hunting is permitted only Monday through Friday, no weekends, and not on Thanksgiving or Christmas day. The hunt areas are open to other access and use and hunters are required to adhere to enhanced safety regulations. If interested in obtaining a hunt permit or for more information about the hunt contact the park office at 804-796-4255.
10/20/2026
Location impacted: Other
Other
Permit archery hunt
12:01 a.m. - 11:57 p.m.Location impacted: Other
- From October 5 until January 1, Monday through Friday only, there is a permitted archery whitetail deer hunt that is allowed in various areas of the park. This is a permitted hunt only, not open to general public hunters. Hunting is permitted only Monday through Friday, no weekends, and not on Thanksgiving or Christmas day. The hunt areas are open to other access and use and hunters are required to adhere to enhanced safety regulations. If interested in obtaining a hunt permit or for more information about the hunt contact the park office at 804-796-4255.
10/21/2026
Location impacted: Other
Other
Permit archery hunt
12:01 a.m. - 11:57 p.m.Location impacted: Other
- From October 5 until January 1, Monday through Friday only, there is a permitted archery whitetail deer hunt that is allowed in various areas of the park. This is a permitted hunt only, not open to general public hunters. Hunting is permitted only Monday through Friday, no weekends, and not on Thanksgiving or Christmas day. The hunt areas are open to other access and use and hunters are required to adhere to enhanced safety regulations. If interested in obtaining a hunt permit or for more information about the hunt contact the park office at 804-796-4255.
10/22/2026
Location impacted: Other
Other
Permit archery hunt
12:01 a.m. - 11:57 p.m.Location impacted: Other
- From October 5 until January 1, Monday through Friday only, there is a permitted archery whitetail deer hunt that is allowed in various areas of the park. This is a permitted hunt only, not open to general public hunters. Hunting is permitted only Monday through Friday, no weekends, and not on Thanksgiving or Christmas day. The hunt areas are open to other access and use and hunters are required to adhere to enhanced safety regulations. If interested in obtaining a hunt permit or for more information about the hunt contact the park office at 804-796-4255.
10/23/2026
Location impacted: Other
Other
Permit archery hunt
12:01 a.m. - 11:57 p.m.Location impacted: Other
- From October 5 until January 1, Monday through Friday only, there is a permitted archery whitetail deer hunt that is allowed in various areas of the park. This is a permitted hunt only, not open to general public hunters. Hunting is permitted only Monday through Friday, no weekends, and not on Thanksgiving or Christmas day. The hunt areas are open to other access and use and hunters are required to adhere to enhanced safety regulations. If interested in obtaining a hunt permit or for more information about the hunt contact the park office at 804-796-4255.
10/24/2026
Location impacted: Other
Location impacted: Other
Other
Permit archery hunt
12:01 a.m. - 11:57 p.m.Location impacted: Other
- From October 5 until January 1, Monday through Friday only, there is a permitted archery whitetail deer hunt that is allowed in various areas of the park. This is a permitted hunt only, not open to general public hunters. Hunting is permitted only Monday through Friday, no weekends, and not on Thanksgiving or Christmas day. The hunt areas are open to other access and use and hunters are required to adhere to enhanced safety regulations. If interested in obtaining a hunt permit or for more information about the hunt contact the park office at 804-796-4255.
Rebellion Car Show
7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.Location impacted: Other
- This is a car show that will be using all of the day use parking lot and will have a moderate impact to the park.
10/25/2026
Location impacted: Other
Other
Permit archery hunt
12:01 a.m. - 11:57 p.m.Location impacted: Other
- From October 5 until January 1, Monday through Friday only, there is a permitted archery whitetail deer hunt that is allowed in various areas of the park. This is a permitted hunt only, not open to general public hunters. Hunting is permitted only Monday through Friday, no weekends, and not on Thanksgiving or Christmas day. The hunt areas are open to other access and use and hunters are required to adhere to enhanced safety regulations. If interested in obtaining a hunt permit or for more information about the hunt contact the park office at 804-796-4255.
10/26/2026
Location impacted: Other
Other
Permit archery hunt
12:01 a.m. - 11:57 p.m.Location impacted: Other
- From October 5 until January 1, Monday through Friday only, there is a permitted archery whitetail deer hunt that is allowed in various areas of the park. This is a permitted hunt only, not open to general public hunters. Hunting is permitted only Monday through Friday, no weekends, and not on Thanksgiving or Christmas day. The hunt areas are open to other access and use and hunters are required to adhere to enhanced safety regulations. If interested in obtaining a hunt permit or for more information about the hunt contact the park office at 804-796-4255.
10/27/2026
Location impacted: Other
Other
Permit archery hunt
12:01 a.m. - 11:57 p.m.Location impacted: Other
- From October 5 until January 1, Monday through Friday only, there is a permitted archery whitetail deer hunt that is allowed in various areas of the park. This is a permitted hunt only, not open to general public hunters. Hunting is permitted only Monday through Friday, no weekends, and not on Thanksgiving or Christmas day. The hunt areas are open to other access and use and hunters are required to adhere to enhanced safety regulations. If interested in obtaining a hunt permit or for more information about the hunt contact the park office at 804-796-4255.
10/28/2026
Location impacted: Other
Other
Permit archery hunt
12:01 a.m. - 11:57 p.m.Location impacted: Other
- From October 5 until January 1, Monday through Friday only, there is a permitted archery whitetail deer hunt that is allowed in various areas of the park. This is a permitted hunt only, not open to general public hunters. Hunting is permitted only Monday through Friday, no weekends, and not on Thanksgiving or Christmas day. The hunt areas are open to other access and use and hunters are required to adhere to enhanced safety regulations. If interested in obtaining a hunt permit or for more information about the hunt contact the park office at 804-796-4255.
10/29/2026
Location impacted: Other
Other
Permit archery hunt
12:01 a.m. - 11:57 p.m.Location impacted: Other
- From October 5 until January 1, Monday through Friday only, there is a permitted archery whitetail deer hunt that is allowed in various areas of the park. This is a permitted hunt only, not open to general public hunters. Hunting is permitted only Monday through Friday, no weekends, and not on Thanksgiving or Christmas day. The hunt areas are open to other access and use and hunters are required to adhere to enhanced safety regulations. If interested in obtaining a hunt permit or for more information about the hunt contact the park office at 804-796-4255.
10/30/2026
Location impacted: Other
Other
Permit archery hunt
12:01 a.m. - 11:57 p.m.Location impacted: Other
- From October 5 until January 1, Monday through Friday only, there is a permitted archery whitetail deer hunt that is allowed in various areas of the park. This is a permitted hunt only, not open to general public hunters. Hunting is permitted only Monday through Friday, no weekends, and not on Thanksgiving or Christmas day. The hunt areas are open to other access and use and hunters are required to adhere to enhanced safety regulations. If interested in obtaining a hunt permit or for more information about the hunt contact the park office at 804-796-4255.
10/31/2026
Location impacted: Other
Other
Permit archery hunt
12:01 a.m. - 11:57 p.m.Location impacted: Other
- From October 5 until January 1, Monday through Friday only, there is a permitted archery whitetail deer hunt that is allowed in various areas of the park. This is a permitted hunt only, not open to general public hunters. Hunting is permitted only Monday through Friday, no weekends, and not on Thanksgiving or Christmas day. The hunt areas are open to other access and use and hunters are required to adhere to enhanced safety regulations. If interested in obtaining a hunt permit or for more information about the hunt contact the park office at 804-796-4255.
