Open fires are prohibited throughout the park from midnight to 4 p.m., Feb. 15 through April 30. Learn more.

Magnificent Maps

Location of Pocahontas State Park in Virginia

Where

Program Location: Visitor Center
Main Park Address: Pocahontas State Park, 10301 State Park Rd., Chesterfield, VA 23832.

When

March 21, 2026. 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Unfold a map and unlock a whole new way to explore. Kids and grown-ups will learn how to read maps together, through hands-on activities and simple challenges. We'll cover basics like symbols, scale, and direction, and learn how these tools help us find our way in the park and beyond.

Whether you’re a first-time map reader or a seasoned explorer, we'll turn navigation into an adventure and show that a simple piece of paper can lead to magnificent discoveries.

Please call (804) 796-4472 or email Rebecca.Whalen@dcr.virginia.gov for more information.

Know Before You Go: Before your visit, find the most up to date health and safety information at HERE.

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Other details

Standard parking or admission fee applies: Yes.
Extra fee: No.
Registration required: No.
Children welcome: Yes.
Phone: 804-796-4255
Email Address: Pocahontas@dcr.virginia.gov