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Occoneechee State Park
From 1250-1670, Occoneechee Indians lived on an island on the Roanoke near what is now this park.
This 2,698-acre state park is found on Virginia's largest lake, Buggs Island Lake. Also known as John H. Kerr Reservoir, its 48,000 acres are ideal for boating and fishing. The park does not offer designated swimming areas.
Experience the history of the Occoneechee Indians and plantation life in the 1800s via trails. Stroll along 3.1 miles of walking trails that wind through the park's woodlands. An additional 20 miles of trails welcome hikers, bikers and horseback riders.
Buggs Island Lake and connecting Lake Gaston are brimming with big fish. Striped and largemouth bass, bluegill, crappie, and perch are plentiful. Three ramps provide motorized and non-motorized boat access. Rent pontoons, kayaks, and paddle boards at the main boat ramp.
Occoneechee offers 11 cabins, two lodges, and three yurts. There are also
This 2,698-acre state park is found on Virginia's largest lake, Buggs Island Lake. Also known as John H. Kerr Reservoir, its 48,000 acres are ideal for boating and fishing. The park does not offer designated swimming areas.
Experience the history of the Occoneechee Indians and plantation life in the 1800s via trails. Stroll along 3.1 miles of walking trails that wind through the park's woodlands. An additional 20 miles of trails welcome hikers, bikers and horseback riders.
Buggs Island Lake and connecting Lake Gaston are brimming with big fish. Striped and largemouth bass, bluegill, crappie, and perch are plentiful. Three ramps provide motorized and non-motorized boat access. Rent pontoons, kayaks, and paddle boards at the main boat ramp.
Occoneechee offers 11 cabins, two lodges, and three yurts. There are also 48 campsites for tents and RVs and 11 equestrian campsites. Make time to explore the history of the Occoneechee people at the visitor center and museum.
Activities in the park
1 campground in Occoneechee State Park
Occoneechee Campground is far from the lake, but that just means less bug spray, right? They don’t call it Buggs Island Lake for nothing! Work up a sweat hiking or biking through Occoneechee State Park’s long and winding trails, or take some indigenous knowledge home with a trip to the visitor’s museum of Native American history. Buggs Island Lake Read more...
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