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Parks in Virginia

Explore 114 parks and public lands with richer details on amenities, trail access, and park types.

Appomattox Court House National Historical Park

Virginia

On April 9, 1865, the surrender of the Army of Northern Virginia in the McLean House in the village of Appomat…

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Appomattox Court House National Historical Park

Appomattox Court House National Historical Park

Virginia

On April 9, 1865, the surrender of the Army of Northern Virginia in the McLean House in the village of Appomat…

ParkNat'l Recreation Area

Arlington House, The Robert E. Lee Memorial

Virginia

Arlington House is the nation’s memorial to Robert E. Lee. It honors him for specific reasons, including his r…

ParkNational Memorial

Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge

Virginia

Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge is a unit of the National Wildlife Refuge System managed by the U.S. Fish an…

14 sq mi5trails
Parkwildlife refuge
Bear Creek Lake State Park

Bear Creek Lake State Park

Virginia

Lake park next to Cumberland State Forest with a boat launch, fishing pier, swimming beach and hiking trails. …

ParkState Park
Belle Isle State Park

Belle Isle State Park

Virginia

A park on the Rappahannock River with tidal wetlands, farmland and forest. Hike, bike, ride horses, launch a b…

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Bluestone Lake — Town Park - Glen Lyn, Virginia

Virginia

Town Park - Glen Lyn, Virginia is a US Army Corps of Engineers recreation area within Bluestone Lake. The Corp…

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Booker T Washington National Monument

Virginia

Booker T. Washington was born a slave in April 1856 on the 207-acre farm of James Burroughs. After the Civil W…

ParkNational Monument
Booker T. Washington National Monument

Booker T. Washington National Monument

Virginia

Booker T. Washington was born a slave in April 1856 on the 207-acre farm of James Burroughs. After the Civil W…

ParkNat'l Recreation Area
Caledon State Park

Caledon State Park

Virginia

A National Natural Landmark on the Potomac River known for old-growth forest and bald eagles. Hike and bike mu…

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ParkState Park

Cape Henry Memorial Part of Colonial National Historical Park

Virginia

English colonists first landed here in April 1607, erected a wooden cross and gave thanks for a successful cro…

ParkNational Monument

Captain John Smith Chesapeake National Historic Trail

Virginia

People first arrived in the Chesapeake Bay during the last ice age. As glaciers melted, diverse societies lear…

ParkNational Historic Trail

Cedar Creek & Belle Grove National Historical Park

Virginia

The Shenandoah Valley invites you to learn about its rich heritage, from Native Americans who first shaped the…

ParkNational Historical Park

Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge

Virginia

Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge is a unit of the National Wildlife Refuge System managed by the U.S. Fis…

20 sq mi6trails
Parkwildlife refuge
Chippokes State Park

Chippokes State Park

Virginia

Historic working farm on the James River with an antebellum mansion, formal gardens and a farm and forestry mu…

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Clara Barton National Historic Site

Virginia

Clara Barton dedicated her life and energies to help others in times of need - both home and abroad, in peacet…

ParkNational Historic Site
Claytor Lake State Park

Claytor Lake State Park

Virginia

A lakeside park on Claytor Lake in Southwest Virginia. Fish, boat, swim, hike, bike, and camp or stay in a cab…

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Clinch River State Park

Clinch River State Park

Virginia

A river park still being developed along the Clinch River. The Sugar Hill Unit offers hiking, a picnic shelter…

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Colonial National Historical Park

Virginia

On May 13, 1607, Jamestown was established as the first permanent English settlement in North America. Three c…

ParkNational Historical Park

Culpeper Battlefields Historical State Park

Virginia

A day-use park preserving Civil War battlefield land in Culpeper County. Walk interpretive trails, ride equest…

ParkState Park
Douthat State Park

Douthat State Park

Virginia

A historic mountain park in the Allegheny Mountains built around a lake. Boat, swim, fish for trout, hike mult…

ParkState Park

Eastern Shore Of Virginia National Wildlife Refuge

Virginia

Eastern Shore Of Virginia National Wildlife Refuge is a unit of the National Wildlife Refuge System managed by…

2 sq mi2trails
Parkwildlife refuge
Fairy Stone State Park

Fairy Stone State Park

Virginia

Lake park with a swimming beach, boat rentals, fishing and multi-use trails. Look for the legendary fairy ston…

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ParkState Park
False Cape State Park

False Cape State Park

Virginia

Undeveloped coastal park between Back Bay and the Atlantic Ocean. Reach it on foot, by bike or by paddle, then…

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