Description
This is a very small and somewhat out of the way site surrounded by houses, some of which have historic importance. The launch provides boat access to the York River where, during summer, quiet paddling is likely to produce close encounters with common estuarine birds such as herons, terns, spotted sandpipers, great black-backed gulls, and bald eagles. In winter, the site is more likely to be visited by a variety of puddle and diving ducks.
Wildlife Sightings
Birds Recently Seen at Cappahosic Beach Boat Landing:
- Mallard
- Bufflehead
- Common Goldeneye
- Ruddy Duck
- Double-crested Cormorant
- Fish Crow
- Carolina Chickadee
- Ruby-crowned Kinglet
- Marsh Wren
- Carolina Wren
105 species have been reported at this site to date.
Recent Checklists:
| Date | # of Species | Submitted By |
|---|---|---|
| 3 Feb 2026 | 22 | Harry Colestock |
| 20 Jan 2026 | 7 | David Yeager |
| 19 Jan 2026 | 1 | Harry Colestock |
| 17 Jan 2026 | 3 | Sherry Rollins |
| 5 Jan 2026 | 18 | Harry Colestock |
Amenities & Accessibility Considerations
Site Amenities
- On-site Parking
- Restrooms
- No Fee or Permit/Pass Requirement
Maps & Directions
Location Coordinates: 37.380275, -76.635501
From US-17 turn south onto Rt. 606/Ark Road. Travel 2.8 miles and turn left onto Rt. 614/Hickory Fork Road. Proceed 0.5 miles and turn right on Rt. 618/Cappahosic Road. Drive 2.3 miles to the end of the road, which is a public boat landing.
Site Information
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