York River State Park, as its name suggests, is located along the York River and it opens up to the Chesapeake Bay. It is a great place to hike, mountain bike, horseback ride, fish, sail, or just have a picnic with your friends and family. Be on the lookout for marine wildlife! Location: 9801 York River Park Rd., Williamsburg, VA 23188Continue reading “York River State Park–Williamsburg”
Tag Archives: kayaking
Machicomoco State Park
Virginia’s 40th State Park Machicomoco is Algonquian for “special meeting place.” The name was chosen to reflect the park’s purpose of education on the native tribes of Virginia. Machicomoco is Virginia’s first state park focused on honoring and interpreting the history of Virginia’s Indian tribes. It opened to the public on April 16, 2021. Located inContinue reading “Machicomoco State Park”
Motts Run Reservoir
This 80-acre park was opened in 1974, three years after the completion of the reservoir, and since that time it has seen many changes. In 2000, a water treatment facility was completed near the dam to serve the City of Fredericksburg and parts of Spotsylvania County. In 2004, the log cabin nature center was finished.Continue reading “Motts Run Reservoir”
Lake Mooney
This 520-acre reservoir opened in 2014. Three years later in 2017, it opened to public fishing. The lake name (originally Rocky Pen Reservoir for its impounded stream) was changed to honor the late Stafford Sheriff’s Office Deputy Jason Mooney. The reservoir is steep sided and deep with moderate residential development along shorelines and features abundantContinue reading “Lake Mooney”
Crow’s Nest
Crow’s Nest Natural Area Preserve is a large wilderness area (approximately 3,000 acres) located on the southern border of Stafford County, Virginia, between Potomac Creek and Accokeek Creek. The preserve is named after a black sailing ship called The Crow that once docked in the Potomac Creek during the 1800’s. Crow’s Nest was also occupiedContinue reading “Crow’s Nest”
Widewater State Park
Widewater State Park has fabulous river views. It officially opened up in 2019. It’s on a peninsula where Aquia Creek and the Potomac River meet. At Widewater, you are able to access both bodies of water. (Updated May 2022) Once you leave the main highway, you will drive for what seems like an eternity. You’llContinue reading “Widewater State Park”
Lake Pelham
Lake Pelham Adventures Park (culpeperva.gov) Address: 18019 Country Store Drive, Culpeper, VA 22701 If you’re looking for an inexpensive place to kayak or canoe, Lake Pelham is your spot. Watercraft hourly rates start at $5.00 per hour. Daily rates are only $20.00 per day. Rental hours of operation are May-October and usually run from 7Continue reading “Lake Pelham”
Family Adventures VA 