- Increased construction traffic and noise due to the Cabin Renovation Project and the Shoreline Stabilization Project. - Construction equipment and fencing will obstruct some beach views and access. - Park capacity is reduced; gate closures may occur on busy and holiday weekends. - Big Meadow Trail, Fossil Beach, and the Day Use Beach remain open and accessible to visitors. Current Construction Closures: - Paddle-In Campsite - Picnic Shelter 2 - Cabins
Potomac shoreline on the Northern Neck where fossil hunters comb for ancient shark teeth and Horse Head Cliffs give the long view. A bathhouse, camp store, boat ramp, cabins and 6 miles of trail back excellent bald-eagle watching.
Things to do
🥾 Hiking
🚲 Biking
🛶 Paddling
🎣 Fishing
⛵ Boating
🐦 Birding
Amenities & facilities
🏕️ Campsites
🚿 Restrooms & Showers
🛖 Cabins
👥 Group Sites
🛝 Playground
🚤 Boat Ramp
🚐 RV Dump Station
🌿 Nature Center
♿ Accessible Facilities
RV / campsite hookups
⚡ Electric & Water
Camping options
Standard campsites
Water & electric sites
Group camping
Camping cabins
Cabins
Entrance fee
$7–$10 per vehicle — The higher rate applies on weekends and holidays, April through October.
Hours
Dawn - dusk.
Hours as published by Virginia State Parks. Check the official page before a long drive.