Powhatan Wildlife Management AreaPowhatan State ParkMid-lothian Mines ParkPowhatan Courthouse Historic DistrictRansons DamSouthern Service Corporation Dam
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Powhatan

Powhatan is a town in Powhatan district, Virginia, United States. Within 50 km by road there are 178 places to visit: 122 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 12 forts & heritage and 14 parks. The must-see places are Powhatan Wildlife Management Area, Powhatan State Park and Mid-lothian Mines Park.

37.5421° N, 77.9189° W

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Within 30 km74 places
Within 50 km178
Must-see88
Notable158
Best timeAugust to December

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The 3 places worth the trip

Must-see

Powhatan Wildlife Management Area

Park · 8 km · Pendleton

Powhatan State Park, nature spot near Powhatan
Must-see

Powhatan State Park

Nature spot · 19 km

Mid-lothian Mines Park, park near Powhatan
Must-see

Mid-lothian Mines Park

Park · 31 km · Chesterfield

Places near Powhatan by type

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One day from Powhatan

5 stops, one loop, back by 2:36 pm

64 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Powhatan
  2. Southern Service Corporation Damdam · 45 min
  3. Ransons Damdam · 45 min
  4. Powhatan State Parknature spot · 2 hrs
  5. Powhatan Wildlife Management Areapark · 45 min
  6. Mill Quarter Damdam · 45 min
  7. Back in Powhatan
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Powhatan?

Powhatan Wildlife Management Area (park, about 8 km), Powhatan State Park (nature spot, about 19 km), Powhatan Courthouse Historic District (heritage site, about 1 km), John L Lewis Dam (dam, about 1 km), Ransons Dam (dam, about 5 km), Southern Service Corporation Dam (dam, about 5 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Powhatan?

178 places on Spotwander: 122 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 12 forts & heritage, 14 parks, 11 churches, 6 wildlife, forests & gardens.

Which is the nearest lake to Powhatan?

John L Lewis Dam, about 1 km by road; Ransons Dam (5 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Powhatan?

Powhatan Courthouse Historic District, about 1 km by road; Cartersville Historic District (26 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Powhatan?

Start in Powhatan, visit Southern Service Corporation Dam, then Ransons Dam, then Powhatan State Park, then Powhatan Wildlife Management Area, then Mill Quarter Dam, and drive back — about 64 km by road in all.