Located on the eastern shore of Virginia near Cape Charles, Kiptopeke offers access to the Chesapeake. Explore a unique coastal habitat featuring a major flyway for migratory birds.
The park's waterfront offers some of Virginia’s best fishing. Hit the large fishing pier (no license needed) with picnic tables and fish-attracting lights.
The park has more than 5 miles of hiking and biking trails. Rent a bike at the camp store. Hikers travel boardwalks connecting the upland Baywoods Trail and southern beach to explore dune formations.
Kiptopeke’s northern swim-only beach is nearly 1/2-mile long. The south beach is open to swimming, fishing, crabbing, boating, and leashed pets.
Numerous overnight options include a camping lodge (bunkhouse) and two and three-bedroom cabins. There's a yurt that sleeps five, an
Located on the eastern shore of Virginia near Cape Charles, Kiptopeke offers access to the Chesapeake. Explore a unique coastal habitat featuring a major flyway for migratory birds.
The park's waterfront offers some of Virginia’s best fishing. Hit the large fishing pier (no license needed) with picnic tables and fish-attracting lights.
The park has more than 5 miles of hiking and biking trails. Rent a bike at the camp store. Hikers travel boardwalks connecting the upland Baywoods Trail and southern beach to explore dune formations.
Kiptopeke’s northern swim-only beach is nearly 1/2-mile long. The south beach is open to swimming, fishing, crabbing, boating, and leashed pets.
Numerous overnight options include a camping lodge (bunkhouse) and two and three-bedroom cabins. There's a yurt that sleeps five, and 138 campsites for tents, RVs and groups. Six-bedroom lodges with covered porches, kitchen, dining and living rooms are ideal for families.
Paint with all the colors of the wind next weekend in Kiptopeke State Park! This spot was once the stomping grounds of Captain John Smith in 1602, meaning, you can experience America’s genesis and run into the ghost of Meeko. Lay your head on a pillow in a lodge, yurt, bunkhouse or get really down to the earth and stay in your tent or trailer on t Read more...
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Kiptopeke State Park
Check out the Kiptopeke yurt boasting a spectacular view of Chesapeake Bay and a large wooden deck.
Located on the eastern shore of Virginia near Cape Charles, Kiptopeke offers access to the Chesapeake. Explore a unique coastal habitat featuring a major flyway for migratory birds.
The park's waterfront offers some of Virginia’s best fishing. Hit the large fishing pier (no license needed) with picnic tables and fish-attracting lights.
The park has more than 5 miles of hiking and biking trails. Rent a bike at the camp store. Hikers travel boardwalks connecting the upland Baywoods Trail and southern beach to explore dune formations.
Kiptopeke’s northern swim-only beach is nearly 1/2-mile long. The south beach is open to swimming, fishing, crabbing, boating, and leashed pets.
Numerous overnight options include a camping lodge (bunkhouse) and two and three-bedroom cabins. There's a yurt that sleeps five, an
Located on the eastern shore of Virginia near Cape Charles, Kiptopeke offers access to the Chesapeake. Explore a unique coastal habitat featuring a major flyway for migratory birds.
The park's waterfront offers some of Virginia’s best fishing. Hit the large fishing pier (no license needed) with picnic tables and fish-attracting lights.
The park has more than 5 miles of hiking and biking trails. Rent a bike at the camp store. Hikers travel boardwalks connecting the upland Baywoods Trail and southern beach to explore dune formations.
Kiptopeke’s northern swim-only beach is nearly 1/2-mile long. The south beach is open to swimming, fishing, crabbing, boating, and leashed pets.
Numerous overnight options include a camping lodge (bunkhouse) and two and three-bedroom cabins. There's a yurt that sleeps five, and 138 campsites for tents, RVs and groups. Six-bedroom lodges with covered porches, kitchen, dining and living rooms are ideal for families.
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Paint with all the colors of the wind next weekend in Kiptopeke State Park! This spot was once the stomping grounds of Captain John Smith in 1602, meaning, you can experience America’s genesis and run into the ghost of Meeko. Lay your head on a pillow in a lodge, yurt, bunkhouse or get really down to the earth and stay in your tent or trailer on t Read more...
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