Looking for awesome outdoor recreation areas in Virginia? View Virginia parks and recreation areas below, listed in alphabetical order. Each listing has images, full description, map, directions, activities, phone number, and links to campgrounds and hiking trails within the recreation area.
Directions Appomattox Court House NHP is located 3 miles east of U.S. Highway 460, and 3 miles east of the modern town of Appomattox, Virginia along Rt. 24. Phone (434) 352-8987 Activities AUTO TOURING, HISTORIC & CULTURAL SITE, HIKING, PICNICKING, WILDLIFE VIEWING Campground Reservations Virginia Campgrounds Hiking Trails Virginia Hiking
Directions Public Transportation: The Memorial is accessible by the Blue Line of the Metro subway system. The Arlington Cemetery subway station is near the Visitor Center for the cemetery. Car: Arlington House is located inside Arlington National Cemetery. Parking: Handicapped parking is available at the Old Administration Building, located behind
Directions From I-64, exit on I-264 East. Exit onto Birdneck Road (Exit 22). Turn right onto Birdneck Road. Proceed 3-4 miles and turn right onto General Booth Boulevard. Proceed 5 miles and turn left onto Princess Anne Road. Proceed south about a mile until you reach Sandbridge Road. Follow Sandbridge
Directions The park is about 4.5 miles northwest of the town of Cumberland. From U.S. Route 60, go west on Route 622 and south on Route 629 to the park entrance. Note: Those coming from the west and using GPS may be directed through a gravel-covered section of Oak Hill
Directions The monument is located on AV 122 (Booker T. Washington Highway), 22 miles southeast of Roanoke, VA. From I-81 take I-581, then U.S. 220 south from Roanoke to VA 122. From the Blule Ridge Parkway take VA 43 south to VA 122. From Lynchburg take U.S. 460 west to
Directions Located on the south side of the Chesapeake Bay, Cape Henry Memorial sits within the Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story. From Interstate 64 E take exit 282 to merge onto US-13N/Northhampton Boulevard towards the Chesapeake Bay Bridge. Then take US-60 E/Shore Drive exit toward Beaches, this is the
Directions The National Park Service Visitor Contact Station is located at 7712 Main Street, Middletown, Virginia 22645 in the Middletown Courts plaza. The park is located near the intersection of Interstates 81 and 66 in the northern Shenandoah Valley. Phone (540) 869-3051 Activities HISTORIC & CULTURAL SITE Campground Reservations Virginia
Directions The reserve is located within the York River Basin, approximately one hour north of Norfolk. Phone 804-684-7135 Activities BIKING, HISTORIC & CULTURAL SITE, FISHING, HIKING, HORSEBACK RIDING, HUNTING, PICNICKING, VISITOR CENTER, WATER SPORTS, DAY USE AREA, PLAYGROUND PARK SPECIALIZED SPORT SITE, OBSERVATION SITE, PHOTOGRAPHY, PADDLING, SWIMMING Campground Reservations Virginia
Directions Dover, DE Take Route 13 South to Route 175 (about 5 miles past Pocomoke City, MD). Travel east on 175 to Chincoteague Island, go straight at the light at the foot of the drawbridge onto Maddox Blvd.and follow the signs to Assateague Island National Seashore and Chincoteague National Wildlife
Directions For an internet map search or GPS, use the following: Yorktown Battlefield Visitor Center, 1000 Colonial Parkway, Yorktown, Virginia 23690. Historic Jamestowne Visitor Center, 1368 Colonial Parkway, Jamestown, Virginia 23081. Phone (757) 898-3400 Campground Reservations Virginia Campgrounds Hiking Trails Virginia Hiking Trails Related Link(s) More Virginia Recreation Areas |
Directions The Dismal Swamp Canal is located along Route 17 in Chesapeake, Virginia. A city boat launch is available at the intersection of Ballahack Road, and picnic areas are located along Route 17. The Albemarle and Chesapeake Canal cuts through Chesapeake and VI. Phone (757) 441-7024 Activities WILDLIFE VIEWING Campground
Directions From the Hampton Roads area, take US 13 North across the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel and take the first right onto Seaside Road (Route 600). The next two roads to the right are refuge entrances. From points north, take US 13 South to the bottom of the Delmarva Peninsula
Directions Mason Neck NWR is located about 18 miles south of Washington D.C. From the north: take I-95 south to exit 163 (Lorton). Turn left on Lorton, right on Armistead Rd, and then right (south) on RT 1. Go to light at top of the hill and turn left on
Directions The refuge is closed to the public. Phone 703-490-4979 Activities BOATING, HIKING, WILDLIFE VIEWING, PHOTOGRAPHY, PADDLING Campground Reservations Virginia Campgrounds Hiking Trails Virginia Hiking Trails Related Link(s) More Virginia Recreation Areas | Featherstone National Wildlife Refuge Featherstone NWR is located about 22 miles south of Washington D.C. at the
Directions Because of the critical nature of its habitats for wildlife, Fisherman Island is closed to the public. Guided tours are offered on Saturdays from October through mid-March and during special events. To schedule a tour, contact the Eastern Shore of Virginia refuge. Phone 757-331-2760 Activities INTERPRETIVE PROGRAMS, WILDLIFE VIEWING
Directions From I-64 East or West take Exit 268 (169 East Mallory St/Ft. Monroe) (Going East: Last Exit prior to Hampton Roads Bridge Tunnel, going West: first Exit after it.) Top of Exit Left at light onto S Mallory St (0.1 mile). Right at 2nd light onto E Mellen St.
Directions Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Park manages 4 battlefields and multiple historical sites across multiple counties. The park is located approximately 50 miles south of Washington DC. Different battlefields and historical sites are accessible via I-95 and VA Route 3. For directions and physical addresses for each of our
Directions George Washington Birthplace is located off two miles from Virginia state route 3 on Virginia state route 204. The park is located 38 miles east of Fredericksburg and 10 miles from Colonial Beach. Phone (804) 224-1732 Activities HISTORIC & CULTURAL SITE, FISHING Campground Reservations Virginia Campgrounds | George Washington
Directions Directions to Parkway Headquarters From the south, take the George Washington Memorial Parkway north. Just past the CIA exit turn right into the parking lot for the US Park Police and parkway headquarters. Go through the chain link fence and take an immediate right. Follow the road down to
Directions The refuge’s trailheads are located along White Marsh Road- Route 642, in Suffolk, Virginia. From Interstate-664, take exit-13A toward Suffolk. Follow Route 58 West to the Downtown Suffolk exit. Follow Business 58 West to the first traffic light. Turn left onto Route 337- East Washington Street. Follow East Washington
Directions From I-495, take exit 44 for route 193 west; continue 4 miles. Turn right on Old Dominion Drive. Phone (703) 757-3101 Activities HIKING, PADDLING Campground Reservations Virginia Campgrounds Hiking Trails Virginia Hiking Trails Related Link(s) More Virginia Recreation Areas | Great Falls Park Official Website | Great Falls Park
Directions Green Springs National Historic Landmark District is privately owned, includes no public facilities, but is visible from public highways. It sits astride Route 15 in Louisa County, Virginia. Phone (540) 693-3200 Activities AUTO TOURING, BIKING Campground Reservations Virginia Campgrounds Hiking Trails Virginia Hiking Trails Related Link(s) More Virginia Recreation
Directions Situated on the banks of the James River, Jamestown is a short distance from many major roadways and highways. For a google map search or GPS, use the following address: 1368 Colonial Parkway, Jamestown, Virginia 23081. Phone (757) 856-1200 Activities HISTORIC & CULTURAL SITE Campground Reservations Virginia Campgrounds Hiking
Directions Public access is only available for pre-registered visitors and participants of refuge sponsored events. 4550 Flowerdew Hundred Road Hopewell, VA 23860 Take Route 10 south/east toward Hopewell. After passing through Hopewell, proceed another 8 miles to Route 639. Take a left and look for the Refuge entrance sign. Phone
Directions From Raleigh, north on US 1 to I-85; west on NC 1224, exit 223; north on NC 1200, which turns into VA 4 at State line. From Richmond, south on I-95; south on I-85 toward South Hill; West on US 58, exit 12; South on VA 4. Phone (434)
Directions From Haysi, take VA 63, 614 and 739 (total 7 mi). Phone (276) 835-9544 Activities BOATING, CAMPING, FISHING, HIKING, PICNICKING, WATER SPORTS, WILDLIFE VIEWING, PLAYGROUND PARK SPECIALIZED SPORT SITE, OTHER RECREATION CONCESSION SITE Campground Reservations Virginia Campgrounds | JOHN W. FLANNAGAN DAY USE | CRANESNEST CAMPGROUND (VA) | POUND
Directions From the southbound lanes of the George Washington Memorial Parkway, follow the sign to turn right to enter the parking lot. This entrance to the park can only be reached from the southbound lanes of the parkway. Phone (703) 235-1530 Activities BIKING, HIKING, WILDLIFE VIEWING, PADDLING Campground Reservations Virginia
Directions Traveling north on I-95 take exit 76A, Chamberlayne Avenue, turn left at the light, go to the first light and turn left onto West Leigh Street. Go 3 blocks to 2nd Street; the site is located on the left. Traveling south on I-95, take exit 76B at Belvidere and
Directions Located right off Interstate 66, just 30 miles west of Washington D.C. Phone (703) 361-1339 Activities HISTORIC & CULTURAL SITE, FISHING, HIKING, HORSEBACK RIDING Campground Reservations Virginia Campgrounds Hiking Trails Virginia Hiking Trails Related Link(s) More Virginia Recreation Areas | Manassas National Battlefield Park Official Website | Manassas National
Directions From Interstate 95 South: Exit 163 to Lorton. Turn left onto Lorton Rd, continue under second overpass and turn right onto Lorton Market St. Continue approximately 1.5 mile U.S. Route 1. Proceed straight through intersection with Route 1, when the road name changes to Gunston Rd. Continue for 1
Directions 16 miles southeast of Cape Hatteras, North Carolina Phone (757) 599-3122 Activities HISTORIC & CULTURAL SITE, INTERPRETIVE PROGRAMS, VISITOR CENTER Campground Reservations Virginia Campgrounds Hiking Trails Virginia Hiking Trails Related Link(s) More Virginia Recreation Areas | Monitor National Marine Sanctuary Facebook page | Monitor National Marine Sanctuary Map |
Directions From Covington, US 220 north to VA 687, follow project signs to dam site. Phone (540) 962-1138 Activities WILDLIFE VIEWING Campground Reservations Virginia Campgrounds Hiking Trails Virginia Hiking Trails Related Link(s) More Virginia Recreation Areas | WALK-UP Washington MonumentOfficial Web Site | Moomaw Lake Website Situated within the George
Directions From Pound, 1 mile southwest on VA 630. Phone (276) 796-5775 Activities HIKING, PICNICKING, WILDLIFE VIEWING Campground Reservations Virginia Campgrounds Hiking Trails Virginia Hiking Trails Related Link(s) More Virginia Recreation Areas | North Fork of Pound River Lake Website A hikers’ paradise, lying adjacent to the wooded hills of
Directions Located in Woodbridge, Virginia, 20 miles south of Washington D.C. From the north: take I-95 south to exit 161 (Woodbridge), follow Rt 1 south, cross the Occoquan River, turn left at light onto Dawson Beach Rd. Follow road to end. From the south: take I-95 north to exit 156
Directions The Eastern Front (Main) Visitor Center is located approximately 2.5 miles east of Rt. 95 off of Route 36 in Petersburg. If travelling north on Rt. 95, take exit 50D and follow signs to Wythe Street. Once on Wythe Street, travel 2.5 miles east to entrance of Battlefield. If
Directions From Roanoke, south on US 220, west on VA 57, north on VA 904. Phone (276) 629-2703 Activities BOATING, CAMPING, FISHING, HIKING, PICNICKING, WATER SPORTS, WILDLIFE VIEWING, PLAYGROUND PARK SPECIALIZED SPORT SITE, OTHER RECREATION CONCESSION SITE, ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION Campground Reservations Virginia Campgrounds | HORSESHOE POINT | PHILPOTT PARK |
Directions The island is closed to the public and has no motor vehicle access. Phone 804-829-9020 Activities HUNTING Campground Reservations Virginia Campgrounds Hiking Trails Virginia Hiking Trails Related Link(s) More Virginia Recreation Areas Plum Tree Island National Wildlife Refuge is one of four refuges that comprise the Eastern Virginia Rivers
Directions From Richmond, take Interstate 295 south to Route 10. Take Route 10 south/east toward Hopewell. Take a left on Route 827. Stay on 827, toward Bermuda Hundred, until you see the Refuge entrance. The gate will be locked unless prior arrangements have been made with the Refuge Complex headquarters.
Directions From Washington, D.C. and points north: Take I-95 south to exit 150-B (VA Route 619/Joplin Road). The park entrance is the second right. From Fredericksburg and points south: Take I-95 north to exit 150 (VA Route 619/Joplin Road). Turn left at the bottom of the exit ramp and continue
Directions From Tappahannock, Virginia, take US-360 E (across the Rappahannock River, toward Warsaw). Follow US-360 E for 4.1 miles, then turn LEFT onto Rt. 624/Newland Rd. Follow Newland Rd. for 4.2 miles, then turn LEFT onto Strangeway/Rt 636. Follow Strangeway for 1/4 mile, then turn RIGHT onto Sandy Lane/Rt 640.
Directions From I-95, please use exit 74C (if traveling north) or exit 75 (if traveling south.) Follow the link for more details. Phone (804) 226-1981 Activities HISTORIC & CULTURAL SITE, HIKING Campground Reservations Virginia Campgrounds Hiking Trails Virginia Hiking Trails Related Link(s) More Virginia Recreation Areas | Richmond National Battlefield
Directions Shenandoah National Park is located in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia, west of Washington, D.C. It stretches 105 miles and has four entrances: Front Royal (northern entrance), Thornton Gap, Swift Run Gap, and Rockfish Gap (southern entrance to Shenandoah and the northern entrance to the Blue Ridge Parkway).
Directions By Car: accessible from the northbound lanes of the George Washington Memorial Parkway, after Roosevelt Bridge, exit sign, turn right into the parking lot. Please note: park in a designated parking space, US Park Police regularly tickets drivers who park on the grass. By Metro: exit Rosslyn Metro station,
Directions Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts is located in Vienna, Virginia. The park can be accessed by traveling from Route 7, the Dulles Toll Road (Route 267), Beulah Road or Old Courthouse Road. For more detailed information visit the park’s directions page. Phone (703) 255-1800 Activities HISTORIC
Directions Take the I-95, Take the VA-642 exit towards LORTON, Turn Left on LORTON RD, Turn Right on GUNSTON COVE RD, Continue on GUNSTON RD, Turn Right on BELMONT BLVD, Continue on Belmont until you see a BLM sign on the right side of the road. Phone 703.339.0410 Activities INTERPRETIVE
Directions For an internet map search or GPS, use the following: Yorktown Battlefield Visitor Center, 1000 Colonial Parkway, Yorktown, Virginia 23690. Eastbound from the Richmond area via I-64, exit 242B for Yorktown, to the Colonial Parkway. Follow the parkway to its end. West bound Interstate 64 from the Virginia Beach/Norfolk/Hampton
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