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Kiptopeke Paving Project: Camping will be unavailable until spring 2010 due to construction. The lodges remain open except during hunts on Nov. 6, Nov. 7, Dec. 11 and Dec. 12 2009. The park is open for day use year-round.

KIPTOPEKE STATE PARK, VA

Status: Open year round.
Max reservation window: Wed Oct 20 2010

Description

Located on the eastern shore of Virginia, this park offers recreational access to the Chesapeake Bay and the chance to explore a unique coastal habitat featuring a major flyway for migratory birds.

Kiptopeke Birding Areas: Since 1963, Kiptopeke has been the site of bird population studies. Sponsored by the Coastal Virginia Wildlife Observatory, formerly known as Kestrel, and licensed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, volunteers capture, examine, weigh, band and release resident and migratory birds in Aug. 15 to Nov. 20 of each year. In the raptor research area, hawks, kestrels, osprey and other birds of prey are observed and banded from September through November. Kiptopeke's hawk observatory is among the top 15 nationwide.

Size: 536 acres.

Services & Amenities:

Within Facility
  • 20 Amp Service
  • 30 Amp Service
  • 50 Amp Service
  • Beach Area
  • Boat Launch
  • Camp Store
  • Camping
  • Dump Station
  • Fishing
  • Fishing - Saltwater
  • Fishing Pier
  • Gift/Souvenir Shop
  • Group Camping
  • Hiking Trail
  • Information Center
  • Laundry
  • Motorboats Permitted
  • Picnic Shelters
  • Picnicking
  • Pier Fishing Pass
  • Playground
  • Programs
  • Restrooms
  • Showers - Hot
  • Swimming - Lake
  • Swimming - Unguarded
  • Trails, Bicycle

Alerts and Important Information

Notice for Campers

LEAVE YOUR FIREWOOD AT HOME!!
A firewood quarantine has been established for the following localities: counties of Arlington, Fairfax, Fauquier, Louden, and Prince William; and the entire cities of Alexandria, Fairfax City, Falls Church, Manassas, and Manassas Park. It is unlawful to transport firewood from these localities. In general, firewood can harbor insect pests under the bark and in the wood. The transport of infested firewood has been identified as a leading cause in the introduction of harmful forest insects into un-infested forest areas. Help us keep our state parks pest free by leaving your firewood at home.

Getting There:

Kiptopeke State Park
3540 KIPTOPEKE DRIVE
Cape Charles VA 23310

GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude):
37.17361, -75.97472

Kiptopeke is three miles from the northern terminus of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel, which has a substantial eachway toll charge, on Route 13. Turn west on Route 704; the park entrance is within a half mile.
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Phone Park for More Information:

Information: (757)331-2267

Special Events:

    The events listed here are not intended to be an all inclusive list. Please contact the park for further details.

  • Pursuant to Code of Virginia, no fire of any sort is permitted, including charcoal, between February 15 and April 30, except between the hours of 4PM to midnight. This includes campgrounds and picnic area / cabin grills. Camping stoves that are self-contained are permitted (ex. Coleman Stove). from Feb 15 2009 to Apr 30 2009