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 (as reported to eBird)
- Bufflehead
- American Herring Gull
- Forster's Tern
- Double-crested Cormorant
- Red-bellied Woodpecker
- Northern Flicker
- Blue Jay
- American Crow
- Carolina Chickadee
- Tufted Titmouse
Amenities & Access Considerations
Amenities
- Parking
- Picnic
- Restrooms
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.
What to Know Before Visiting
The Virginia Bird and Wildlife Trail is a network of more than 500 premier wildlife viewing sites across the state. Walk a nature trail, paddle a river, or enjoy a scenic overlook and you’ll soon understand what makes Virginia a premier destination for birding and wildlife viewing.