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Bull Run-Occoquan Trail, Fountainhead Regional Park Entrance

Description

The 2,000 acres of Fountainhead Regional Park skirt the shore of the Occoquan Reservoir. From the marina you can view a broad expanse of the reservoir and search for bald eagles, osprey, and a variety of waterfowl. More importantly, Fountainhead Regional Park is the southernmost trailhead for the 19.7 mile Bull Run-Occoquan Trail. This marvelous park offers an extensive trail network through deciduous forest. These woods are home to many breeding woodpeckers, warblers, thrushes, and owls. Expect the diversity to explode during migration. You may also want to look for interesting shade butterflies during the summer.

Wildlife Sightings

Birds Recently Seen at Bull Run-Occoquan Trail, Fountainhead Regional Park Entrance:

    150 species have been reported at this site to date.

    Recent Checklists:

    Date# of SpeciesSubmitted By
    20 Jan 202629Thomas Showalter
    28 Dec 202511Connor Docherty
    7 Dec 202511Chris French
    22 Nov 202511David Ledwith
    18 Nov 202525Scott Baron

    See more recent checklists…

    Amenities & Accessibility Considerations

    Site Amenities

    • On-site Parking
    • Restrooms
    • Boat Ramp
    • No Fee or Permit/Pass Requirement

    Other Site Amenities: Bike Trails, Hiking Trails, Paddlecraft Rentals

    Maps & Directions

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    Physical Address: 10875 Hampton Road, Fairfax Station, VA, 22039

    From the Previous Site on the Bull Run Loop of the VBWT:

    From Occoquan Regional Park, return to SR 123/Ox Road, and travel north 2.3 miles to Rt. 647/Hampton Road. Travel west on Hampton Road and proceed 3.0 miles to the entrance of the park on Rt. 727.

    Site Information

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    About the VBWT

    The Virginia Bird and Wildlife Trail is a network of over 600 greenspaces and blueways throughout the Commonwealth selected for their wildlife viewing potential. Walk a nature trail, paddle a river, or enjoy a scenic overlook and you’ll soon see why Virginia is a premier destination for birding and wildlife viewing.

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