Description
This campground and 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. 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. The open fields are popular with eastern bluebirds and eastern phoebes.
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.
Wildlife Sightings
Birds Recently Seen at Chickahominy Riverfront Park:
- Laughing Gull
- Ring-billed Gull
- Double-crested Cormorant
- Cooper's Hawk
- Blue Jay
- American Crow
- Eastern Bluebird
- Red-winged Blackbird
- Black Vulture
- Turkey Vulture
186 species have been reported at this site to date.
Recent Checklists:
| Date | # of Species | Submitted By |
|---|---|---|
| 6 Nov 2026 | 8 | Kathy Hixson |
| 6 Nov 2026 | 8 | Chad Stachowiak |
| 31 Oct 2026 | 20 | Michael Kendrick |
| 29 Sep 2026 | 24 | Bill Williams |
| 23 Aug 2026 | 13 | James Shelton |
Amenities & Accessibility Considerations
Site Amenities
- On-site Parking
- Restrooms
- Kayak/Canoe Launch
- Boat Ramp
Other Site Amenities: Bike Trails, Camping/Lodging, Hiking Trails, Interpretive Program/Events
Maps & Directions
Physical Address: 1350 John Tyler Highway, Williamsburg, VA 23185
From Williamsburg, take VA-199 W/VA-5 W/Humelsine Pkwy W, turn left to stay on VA-5 W/John Tyler Highway, and the park entrance is on the right in approximately 8 miles.
Site Information
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