OCCONEECHEE STATE PARK 434-374-2210
Fax: 434-374-9243
www.dcr.virginia.gov/state_parks/occ.shtml. 1192 Occoneechee Park Road, Clarksville, VA 23927
DIRECTIONS: Near Clarksville, 1.5 miles east on U.S. 58 east near the U.S. 15 intersection.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Facilities include campsites, picnic areas with shelters, an amphitheater, a playground, a Wildlife Management Area and boat launching ramps. Visitor center with displays designed by the Virginia Museum of Natural History introduces visitors to Native American culture and the indigenous Occoneechee people.
PARKING: 6 designated accessible parking spaces. Located Visitor Center, boat ramp picnic area. Parking space is 12 ft. wide. Ramp nearby. Ramps are well marked.
ENTRANCE TO CONCESSION/GIFT SHOP: Located Visitor Center/Office. Handrails on left/right. Ramps are provided. Doors easily opened. 1 entry door, 36 in. wide, open out with pull handle located 30 in. above floor.
BATH HOUSE/REST ROOMS: Located picnic area and visitor center. Available without steps. Doors are 36 in. wide, and open in. No turns must be made to enter. Accessible stall doors open in. Pipes are wrapped. Accessible stall checked regularly for obstructions. Rest rooms identified by raised figures with pants or skirt on the door to designate men or women.
PUBLIC TELEPHONE: Removed in the fall of 2000 - will be reinstalled in April of 2001.
SPECIAL SERVICES:
For guests with visual disabilities: Signs in large print, with contrasting background color, printed on a non-glossy surface.
STAFF TRAINING: Type of staff trained are salaried employees.
The diversity of training provided to park staff includes Visitor Services, customer service, cash management reservation procedures, resources protection, maintenance/repair procedures etc.
PICNIC AREAS: Located end of Main Park Road - East 100 yards from Visitor Center. Picnic areas have 10 tables for guests in wheelchairs. The aisles between the tables are 60 in. The paths to and within the picnic areas are concrete.
GIFT SHOP: Height of counters varies. Aisles clear of temporary displays.
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