Description

This park, owned by James City County, possesses amazing habitat along the Chickahominy River and Gordon’s Creek. Canoe and kayak rentals make this habitat among the most accessible of any on the trail! (See park website for rental seasons and fees.) The park offers a many areas to view tidal streams and rivers. During low tide, mudflats may reveal a variety of marsh birds. Belted kingfisher and varied woodpeckers can also be observed. During winter, look for a diversity of waterfowl.

An additional option for exploration from this location is the Virginia Capital Trail, a 52-mile multi-use trail which runs adjacent to the park. The park offers a trailhead for parking.

Directions

Physical Address: 1350 John Tyler Highway, Williamsburg, VA 23185

From Previous Site on the Plantation Loop of VBWT:

From Chickahominy Wildlife Management Area, return to SR 5 on Rt. 623 and turn left (east). Follow SR 5 for approximately 4.0 miles. The Park is on your left immediately after you cross the Chickahominy River.

To return to I-64 return to SR 5 and turn left (east). Continue for 9 miles to SR 199. Follow SR 199 north and west to return to Richmond via I-64 West or south and east to continue onto the Lower Peninsula Loop via I-64 East.