If you are an outdoor enthusiast, you’ll love Holliday Lake State Park.
The Setting
The park is nestled in the heart of Appomattox-Buckingham State Forest. The scenic 150-acre Holliday Lake is complete with boat launch, fishing pier, boat rentals and swimming beach. A 12-mile loop in the Appomattox-Buckingham State Forest offers exploration for hikers, bicyclers, horseback riders and nature observer.
The Facility
Thirty campsites are equipped with water and electric hookups. Each site has a grill, lantern post and picnic table. The park has a camping lodge with bunk beds, a refrigerator, a deck, fire ring with cooking grate and a small picnic shelter with two tables. The park offers a large shaded picnic area, two playgrounds, two picnic shelters, a seasonal full-service concession stand and camp store.
Park Features
The beach at Holliday Lake offers a life guarded beach where the “Critter Hole” play area is a favorite. Beach goers can enjoy a hot shower at the bathhouse and sandwiches, snacks and drinks at the concession operation. Fishermen will find largemouth bass, crappie and bluegill in the lake along with brown and rainbow trout from a delayed-harvest trout stream nearby. No gas motors, electric only. Along with five hiking trails, Holliday Lake offers a self-guided water adventure on the Sunfish Aquatic Trail. Canoe tours, conducted hikes, campfire programs and specialty workshops are just a few nature programs offered on the weekends. The park is just minutes from the famous Appomattox Court House National Historical Park.
Camping Tips
A campground host is available at most times in campground. Swimming and boat launching are free for overnight campers. Firewood is for sale. Bring kindling and starter logs. Camping, fishing and beach supplies are available at the park store.
Address
2759 State Park Road
Appomattox, VA 24522
(434)248-6308
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