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Lake Charles
Lake Charles Powhatan is a reservoir located in Powhatan County, Virginia. It is the largest lake in the county and is a popular destination for fishing, boating, and other recreational activities. The lake was created in the 1950s when the Army Corps of Engineers dammed the Appomattox River to create a flood control reservoir. The lake is surrounded by a variety of wildlife, including bald eagles, ospreys, and beavers. The lake is also home to a variety of fish species, including largemouth bass, crappie, catfish, and sunfish. The lake is open to the public for fishing, boating, and other recreational activities.
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- Recreational Facilities
- Policies
- Other Amenities & Services
- Recreation Nearby (within 10 miles)
- Facility
- Hunting Nearby (within 20 miles)
- On-Site Rentals
- Sites
User Reviews
Jackie Dotson
I visited this state park to go fishing and I was very impressed with it. It is well maintained, they have many areas where you can fish from shore, they have fishing docks/piers, and they have boat access as well. They have a store onsite that sells bait, fishing gear, snacks, drinks, and more. There is plenty of parking available. There is part of the lake that is available for swimming. They have restrooms and campgrounds and nice walking trails too. There were several people walking there dogs there and they had a playground and picnic areas too. I would have like more bait being available at the store. They just had worms and catfish bait but some minnows would have been nice. Overall, great park and I look forward to visiting it again.
Hershel Thompson
Stumbled upon this state park by accident. While passing through. Very clean and well maintained. Clean restroom facilities. Beautiful lake . Small swimming area. Play ground available for small kids.
Elizabeth Richey
Hiked 3.22 miles done today on 3 trails, for a total of 4.67 miles including just on the road and back to my truck. I first did the White Oak trail and took probably 100 spider webs to the face, lol! This loop trail was maintained well and marked well, very user friendly and I think 1-2 benched throughout for the 1.7 mile hike. After the wooded hike I did the paved trail around the lake, which I realized later is the Cedar trail and it's gorgeous! Short, easy, lovely nature views, highly recommend!
Lindsay Varga
We fully enjoyed our last minute stay here! The bathrooms were exceptionally maintained and the staff we did run into was extremely friendly and polite. The sites were dispersed around the circle for viewing the lake in a nice fashion. We liked it enough to stay an extra night. We also liked the nicer picnic tables and lantern hooks. The trees made it easy to hang the hammocks.
Linda Morrison
Park store is well stocked & staff friendly & knowledgeable. Came for the 2024 Eclipse & they had a nice packet prepared for the day & learning more about the state. Enjoyed a Ranger led program about the eclipse as well as park preparations for same. Everything seems well planned & running as planned. Almost time for the dark to begin.