Frequently Asked Questions:
Where can I swim?
Where can I get boat access?
Is there an airport nearby?
Where can I swim?
With all this water around, you might be surprised to discover that swimming isn’t available in all areas.
Swimming is not permitted in either of the Virginia State Parks: Occoneechee or Staunton River.
Public swim beaches are available at all Corps of Engineers campgrounds in the area:
http://www.recreation.gov/recAreaDetails.do?contractCode=NRSO&recAreaId=458&agencyCode=70902
Buffalo Park
Address:
5199 Carters Point Rd.
Buffalo Junction VA 24529
Longwood Park
Address:
13500 Highway 15
Clarksville VA 23927
Phone:
(434) 374-2711
North Bend Park
Address:
64 North Bend Drive
Boydton VA 23917
Phone:
(434) 738-0059
Rudds Creek Campground
Address:
16064 Highway 58
Boydton VA 23917
Phone:
(434) 738-6827
You can also swim from these Corps of Engineers sites designed for day use:
Ivy Hill Park
Address:
3197 Ivy Hill Rd
Clarksville VA 23927
Phone:
(434) 738-6143
Palmer Point
Address:
899 Palmer Point Rd
Boydton VA 23917
Phone:
(434) 738-6143
Where can I get boat access?
Boat access is available at both Virginia State Parks: Occoneechee and Staunton River.
http://www.dgif.virginia.gov/boating/
Occoneechee State Park
Address:
1192 Occoneechee Park Road
Clarksville, VA 23927
Phone:
(434) 374-2210
Hours:
Open year-round
Staunton River State Park
Address:
1170 Staunton Trail
Scottsburg, VA 24589
Phone:
(434) 572-4623
Hours:
Open year-round
Additional Information:
- These parks managed by the US Army Corps of Engineers also have boat access.
http://www.recreation.gov/recAreaDetails.do?contractCode=NRSO&recAreaId=458&agencyCode=70902
Buffalo Park
Longwood Park
North Bend Park
Rudds Creek Campground
Bluestone Boat Ramp
Eagle Point Landing
Eastland Creek Landing
Island Creek Park
Staunton View Park
Tailrace Park
Lake Country Regional Airport
is just 3 miles from Clarksville’s historic downtown on Highway 15. This airport is open to the public, and offers aviation fuel and courtesy transportation.
Lake Country Regional Airport Commission – operates the former Marks Municipal Airport on Highway 15 South of Clarksville. The Commission is responsible for, and committed to, providing and promoting a safe, efficient, convenient and economically self-sustaining air transportation facility consistent with State and Federal Guidelines.
Lake Country Regional Airport
http://lakecountryregionalairport.org/
Address:
P.O. Box 1047
Clarksville, VA 23927
Phone:
(434) 374-8028