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Access is via State Route 24 between Appomattox and U.S. 60 and from Routes 626, 640 and 692. The park is approximately 12 miles from the Appomattox National Historical Park.
I love visiting here. Beware of the trail around the lake. A lot of spots are hard to pass over without getting wet, so make sure to either bring a change of shoes or water proof boots for the hike around the lake. I think full circle for us was about 6.5 miles. Quite a few hills too. I'm overweight, but young, so for me it was difficult. I wouldn't recommend it for older folks or out of shape folks. Great for weightloss training though!
Nostalgia for me. Beautiful clear water, nice electric motor only lake with great fishing, with a beautiful shoreline around the entire lake. Hiking trails are easy enough. Loved every minute. The caretakers and park rangers were all top knotch and 100% the best staff I've ever talked to. Always helpful and lively, not grumpy and overbearing. The added to the fun, and made me feel very comfortable with the environment...
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Great state park, we really enjoyed ourselves here. This park is really tucked away down some back roads and we felt like we were let in on a little secret. We brought our own kayaks and you can back right up to a boat ramp to launch. You can also rent them there. While kayaking you can see and hear multiple little brooks feeding into the lake. There was plenty of parking, most of it was in a grassy area. They also have a small swimming area that is roped off and some toys for the kids. The bathrooms were clean and have a changing area. There is also an outdoor shower to rinse off and a snack bar with picnic tables available.
We love coming to swim at the beach area! They have floating toys that my kids absolutely love and they dig around in the sand for hours. The water doesn't get very deep in the swimming area and it can be a little murky. But we've been at least 20 times so that doesn't slow us down. Parking is $5, the concession stand is reasonable (for being in the middle of no where), no life guard so it's swim at your own risk. There's a playground near the water and paddle boats, canoes, and kayaks for rent. We've camped here a few times and it's always a blast. We highly recommend! Especially for young families!
The First Day Hike at Holliday Lake State Park in Virginia was great! Everyone at the park was great at their job and made the whole experience really fun. And the park itself is amazing. Can't wait to go back during the summer when it's warm enough to use the beach and swim in the lake!
