Occoneechee State Park

Thursday, March 4, 2010 by Tom Cervenak
I recently visited Occonneechee State Park in Clarksville, VA and was "wowed" at the changes that have taken place since I last visited.  The park has a beautiful new equestrian campground that includes some nice stables.  From the campground riders can go on an enjoyable ride that takes them out to the point of a peninsula on the lake. 

If you haven't seen the new cabins at the park, you are in for a treat.  They are spectacular with plenty of water views as you rock on the front porch.  The park also made several improvements to their amphitheater and is a great place to watch the Jazz Festival, interpretive programs, or even get married with the lake as a backdrop.  The staff out there is great, led by WVU alumni Scott Shanklin.  Go give Occoneechee a try, whether for an extended vacation or for their annual Native American Festival in May.  When you see Scott tell him Tom sent you and you want a Welcome Kit from him.  Enjoy your visit! 

Family lodge at Occoneechee State Park 

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