State Park
False Cape State Park
Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge · Virginia Beach, VA
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- Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge — official page
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- Address:Virginia Beach, VA
About
Primitive camping year-round. No cabins. The park does not offer same-day reservations. For information on the availability of overnight accommodations and particular amenities or to make a reservation, call (800) 933-PARK.
All campers must receive their confirmation letter and information packet before camping at this park. Carefully and thoroughly read the information you receive. False Cape is unusual and can be unpleasant for those who are unprepared. The packet is generally sent via email, but if you need it sent by postal mail, be sure to allow enough time to receive it. No exceptions. All overnight guests must bring two copies of their confirmation letter. One must be placed on the dashboard of their vehicle; the other clipped to the site marker.
Because False Cape is very primitive and has unusually restrictive access, reservations are not available online. For safety's sake, please take the time to carefully read and follow the information below.
Parking is never available at Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge for overnight guests. Campers must instead park at the Little Island City Park, leave a copy of their confirmation letter on the dashboard, and walk from five to nine miles through Back Bay Refuge to the park’s campsites.
Pets are not allowed access to the park through the Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge. See below for more information.
Beach camping is subject to tides. During significant high tide events, the park may close the campsites.
All park guests are subject to Back Bay Refuge and Little Island City Park's rules and regulations.
Campers must be out of the refuge before sunset when arriving and departing False Cape State Park.
Be prepared for biting insects during summer. They are very common.
m. sharp to let current campers depart and incoming campers enter with enough time to hike, bike and set up camp before nightfall (about 5 p.m.)
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Amenities
Flush Toilets
Potable Water
Camp Store
Accessible
Picnic Tables
Cell Service
Pet Policy
Pets allowed on leash
Campground Rules
- No campfires allowed
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