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.

Event Impacts Calendar

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Total: 34

12/01/2026

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.

12/02/2026

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.

12/03/2026

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.

12/04/2026

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.

12/05/2026

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.

12/06/2026

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.

12/07/2026

Other

Managed whitetail deer hunt

12:01 a.m. - 11:59 p.m.
Location impacted: Other
  • The entire park will be closed for a resource management hunt. This is a reservation hunt only, not open to general public. There will be no public access to the park on these dates, only hunters with reservations. The closure includes all trails.

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.

12/08/2026

Other

Managed whitetail deer hunt

12:01 a.m. - 11:59 p.m.
Location impacted: Other
  • The entire park will be closed for a resource management hunt. This is a reservation hunt only, not open to general public. There will be no public access to the park on these dates, only hunters with reservations. The closure includes all trails.

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.

12/09/2026

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.

12/10/2026

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.

12/11/2026

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.

12/12/2026

Foot Race

Pocahontas 5k/10k/Half

7:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Location impacted: Forest Trails / Fire Roads
  • This is a medium sized running event that uses the Bright Hope Equestrian Area as the event area. This event utilizes hiking trails and forest roads on the south side of the park.

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.

12/13/2026

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.

12/14/2026

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.

12/15/2026

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.

12/16/2026

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.

12/17/2026

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.

12/18/2026

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.

12/19/2026

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.

12/20/2026

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.

12/21/2026

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.

12/22/2026

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.

12/23/2026

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.

12/24/2026

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.

12/25/2026

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.

12/26/2026

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.

12/27/2026

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.

12/28/2026

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.

12/29/2026

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.

12/30/2026

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.

12/31/2026

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.