Deep in the Appomattox-Buckingham State Forest, Holliday Lake is a paradise for the outdoor enthusiast. Fishing for largemouth bass, crappie and bluegill are popular. Swimming at the park's beach and the "Critter Hole" play area are visitor favorites.
The park has several hiking trails, including a 6.7-mile loop around the entire lake. Visitors enjoy its campgrounds, picnic shelters, playgrounds, snack bar, gift shop and boat ramp. The park rents canoes, kayaks, jon boats, stand-up paddleboards and pedal boats (click "Recreation" at left for details). Holliday Lake is just minutes from the famous Appomattox Court House National Historical Park, where Gen. Robert E. Lee surrendered to Gen. Ulysses S. Grant in 1865 ending the American Civil War in Virginia.
Directions From Camp Parsons: 42 min (29.3 miles)
- Camp Parsons - 214 Wood Haven Trail, Cumberland, VA 23040
- Head north on Wood Haven Trail - 1.1 mi
- Turn left onto VA-45 S - 8.7 mi
- Turn right onto Raines Tavern Rd - 3.7 mi
- Continue onto State Rte 636 - 12.1 mi
- Turn left onto State Rte 614 - 2.4 mi
- Turn left onto State Rte 692
- Destination will be on the left - 1.3 mi
Website: https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/holliday-lake
Phone: 434-248-6308
Address: 2759 State Park Rd., Appomattox, VA 24522
