Start the year off on the right foot, and what better place to do it then James River State Park.

What better way to start the day than with a hot cup of coffee.

We all enjoy a yummy meal and that’s the same for our resident snake that lives here in our Visitor Center.

Explore the park's expansive wetlands with us as we search for and identify the plants and animals that call this unique habitat their home.

Need a break from your long trip and have a little fun? Do you like being creative? We have many things to see at our Visitor Center.

We all enjoy a yummy meal and that’s the same for our resident snake that lives here in our Visitor Center.

Explore the park's expansive wetlands with us as we search for and identify the plants and animals that call this unique habitat their home.

We would like to introduce you to “Boxer” the box turtle.

We all enjoy a yummy meal and that’s the same for our resident snake that lives here in our Visitor Center.

Explore the park's expansive wetlands with us as we search for and identify the plants and animals that call this unique habitat their home.

We would like to introduce you to “Boxer” the box turtle.

We all enjoy a yummy meal and that’s the same for our resident snake that lives here in our Visitor Center.

Explore the park's expansive wetlands with us as we search for and identify the plants and animals that call this unique habitat their home.

We would like to introduce you to “Boxer” the box turtle.

We all enjoy a yummy meal and that’s the same for our resident snake that lives here in our Visitor Center.

Explore the park's expansive wetlands with us as we search for and identify the plants and animals that call this unique habitat their home.

We would like to introduce you to “Boxer” the box turtle.

We all enjoy a yummy meal and that’s the same for our resident snake that lives here in our Visitor Center.

Explore the park's expansive wetlands with us as we search for and identify the plants and animals that call this unique habitat their home.

We would like to introduce you to “Boxer” the box turtle.

Explore the park's expansive wetlands with us as we search for and identify the plants and animals that call this unique habitat their home.

We would like to introduce you to “Boxer” the box turtle.

Need a break from your long trip and have a little fun? Do you like being creative? We have many things to see at our Visitor Center.

We all enjoy a yummy meal and that’s the same for our resident snake that lives here in our Visitor Center.

Of all the mammals, opossums are the most misunderstood. They are fascinating creatures with very unique characteristics.

We can tell a great deal about an animal’s adaptations by looking at their skins and skulls.

Explore the park's expansive wetlands with us as we search for and identify the plants and animals that call this unique habitat their home.

We would like to introduce you to “Boxer” the box turtle.

Need a break from your long trip and have a little fun? Do you like being creative? We have many things to see at our Visitor Center.

We all enjoy a yummy meal and that’s the same for our resident snake that lives here in our Visitor Center.

Of all the mammals, opossums are the most misunderstood. They are fascinating creatures with very unique characteristics.

We can tell a great deal about an animal’s adaptations by looking at their skins and skulls.

We will be celebrating Earth Day with a fair behind our Visitor Center. See what you can do to make this world a better place for everyone.

We all enjoy a yummy meal and that’s the same for our resident snake that lives here in our Visitor Center.

Of all the mammals, opossums are the most misunderstood. They are fascinating creatures with very unique characteristics.

We can tell a great deal about an animal’s adaptations by looking at their skins and skulls.

Explore the park's expansive wetlands with us as we search for and identify the plants and animals that call this unique habitat their home.

We would like to introduce you to “Boxer” the box turtle.

Need a break from your long trip and have a little fun? Do you like being creative? We have many things to see at our Visitor Center.

We all enjoy a yummy meal and that’s the same for our resident snake that lives here in our Visitor Center.

Of all the mammals, opossums are the most misunderstood. They are fascinating creatures with very unique characteristics.

We can tell a great deal about an animal’s adaptations by looking at their skins and skulls.

We can tell a great deal about an animal’s adaptations by looking at their skins and skulls.

Geocaching combines Global Positioning System (GPS) technology with nature to provide adventure for treasure hunters all over the world.

Explore the park's expansive wetlands with us as we search for and identify the plants and animals that call this unique habitat their home.

We would like to introduce you to “Boxer” the box turtle.

Just because we don’t always spot them, we know the animals are around by the tracks and traces they leave behind.

We all enjoy a yummy meal and that’s the same for our resident snake that lives here in our Visitor Center.

Yes, this is an honest-to-goodness game show with buzzers, lights, excitement, and prizes (without the TV cameras). We will put your knowledge to the test about everything from history, animals, plants, and more.

Of all the mammals, opossums are the most misunderstood. They are fascinating creatures with very unique characteristics.

We can tell a great deal about an animal’s adaptations by looking at their skins and skulls.

Geocaching combines Global Positioning System (GPS) technology with nature to provide adventure for treasure hunters all over the world.

Explore the park's expansive wetlands with us as we search for and identify the plants and animals that call this unique habitat their home.

We would like to introduce you to “Boxer” the box turtle.

Just because we don’t always spot them, we know the animals are around by the tracks and traces they leave behind.

We all enjoy a yummy meal and that’s the same for our resident snake that lives here in our Visitor Center.

Yes, this is an honest-to-goodness game show with buzzers, lights, excitement, and prizes (without the TV cameras). We will put your knowledge to the test about everything from history, animals, plants, and more.

Of all the mammals, opossums are the most misunderstood. They are fascinating creatures with very unique characteristics.

We can tell a great deal about an animal’s adaptations by looking at their skins and skulls.

Geocaching combines Global Positioning System (GPS) technology with nature to provide adventure for treasure hunters all over the world.

What better way to celebrate National Kids to Parks Day than an all-day fair!

We all enjoy a yummy meal and that’s the same for our resident snake that lives here in our Visitor Center.

Yes, this is an honest-to-goodness game show with buzzers, lights, excitement, and prizes (without the TV cameras). We will put your knowledge to the test about everything from history, animals, plants, and more.

Of all the mammals, opossums are the most misunderstood. They are fascinating creatures with very unique characteristics.

We can tell a great deal about an animal’s adaptations by looking at their skins and skulls.

Discover how fire affects our world and how we attempt to harness its power.

Come join the party!

Explore the park's expansive wetlands with us as we search for and identify the plants and animals that call this unique habitat their home.

We would like to introduce you to “Boxer” the box turtle.

Pan for gold in the James River while learning about Virginia’s unique geology, the rocks and minerals of the park, and the magnetic sand on the banks of the river.

Take a wagon ride to the scenic Tye Overlook and enjoy the prettiest view for miles around.

Did you know that James River State Park is a member of the International Dark Sky Association?

Did you know that James River State Park is a member of the International Dark Sky Association?

We all enjoy a yummy meal and that’s the same for our resident snake that lives here in our Visitor Center.

Yes, this is an honest-to-goodness game show with buzzers, lights, excitement, and prizes (without the TV cameras). We will put your knowledge to the test about everything from history, animals, plants, and more.

Of all the mammals, opossums are the most misunderstood. They are fascinating creatures with very unique characteristics.

We can tell a great deal about an animal’s adaptations by looking at their skins and skulls.

Discover how fire affects our world and how we attempt to harness its power.

Come join the party!

Explore the park's expansive wetlands with us as we search for and identify the plants and animals that call this unique habitat their home.

We would like to introduce you to “Boxer” the box turtle.

Pan for gold in the James River while learning about Virginia’s unique geology, the rocks and minerals of the park, and the magnetic sand on the banks of the river.

Take a wagon ride to the scenic Tye Overlook and enjoy the prettiest view for miles around.

Have you ever seen or heard an actual owl call in the night?

Clean the Bay Day is one of the nation's largest single-day volunteer activity.

If you would like to hear what music sounded like in the 1840s before the Civil War, then we have a very unique experience for you. We will have a historically accurate live music program with reproduction banjos, fiddles, and more with some great history about the songs they are playing. This only happens once a year! Please bring some chairs or blankets and enjoy a wonderful evening with us.  BBQ food vendor on Saturday.

Did you know that James River State Park is a member of the International Dark Sky Association?

Did you know that James River State Park is a member of the International Dark Sky Association?

Did you know that James River State Park is a member of the International Dark Sky Association?

This is a special event that comes once a year, so don’t miss out. This unique program is presented by the Yapatoko. They will be sharing their culture, stories, drums, and dancing. Be prepared to join in and celebrate Native American history.

Did you know that James River State Park is a member of the International Dark Sky Association?

This is a unique opportunity to experience a different perspective on camping.

James River State Park is teeming with hidden gems, from plants and animals to minerals and historic artifacts.

Are you curious about that songbird flitting through the bushes outside your cabin?

Geocaching combines GPS technology with nature to provide adventure for treasure hunters like you all over the world!