Pocahontas is just 20 miles from Richmond and offers boating, picnicking, camping, camping cabins, more than 90 miles of trails, and nature and history programs. The Aquatic Center has a toddler pool, fountain wet deck, leisure pools, an activity pool and two tubular water slides for seasonal water activities. Three lakes offer fishing, and boat rentals are available seasonally on the 225-acre Swift Creek Lake.