About Five Forks Visitor Contact Station
Contact station includes small exhibit area and 12-minute video.
FacilityVisitor CenterRecreation.gov
Five Forks Visitor Contact Station
Church Road, Virginia · Dinwiddie County · Visitor Center
Contact station includes small exhibit area and 12-minute video.
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37.13830, -77.62235
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Weather at Five Forks Visitor Contact Station
Live forecast for the park. Plan your visit accordingly.
Today
Overcast
76°/53°
🌬 5mph
↑ 5:52 AM ↓ 8:24 PM
Mon
Overcast
81°/57°
💧 3%🌬 9mph
↑ 5:51 AM ↓ 8:24 PM
Tue
Overcast
74°/52°
💧 5%🌬 13mph
↑ 5:51 AM ↓ 8:25 PM
Wed
Partly Cloudy
77°/48°
💧 14%🌬 13mph
↑ 5:51 AM ↓ 8:26 PM
Thu
Overcast
81°/51°
💧 7%🌬 10mph
↑ 5:51 AM ↓ 8:26 PM
Forecast data © Open-Meteo. Refreshed every 6 hours. Always check the most recent forecast before heading out.
How to Get There
From I-95: Exit #51 onto I-85 south, then exit #61 to 460 West. In seven (7) miles turn left onto Rt. 627 - Courthouse Road. Visitor Center in 3 miles on right. From I-85 north: Exit #53, then left to Rt. 703. Turn left onto Rt. 1, then right to Rt. 627 - Courthouse Rd. Visitor Center in 5 miles on left.
Driving directions (Google Maps) →Plan Your Visit to Five Forks Visitor Contact Station
Heading to Five Forks Visitor Contact Station? A few things to know before you go:
- Reservations: popular sites fill up fast — check Recreation.gov 6 months in advance
- Fees: day-use and camping fees vary; check current rates on the official park page
- Trash & pack-out: follow Leave No Trace principles
- Wildlife: store food in bear boxes where provided; never feed wildlife
- Weather: the 5-day forecast above is updated every 6 hours; verify just before you go
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