Description
Pohick Bay Regional Park is a multi-use recreational park that offers wildlife viewing opportunities in addition to picnic areas, a campground, disc golf course, mini golf course, boat rental facility and a golf course. Five miles of trails wind through the forest that blankets this 1,000-acre complex. The deciduous forest is home to several species of breeding birds and significant numbers of migrants during spring and fall. Visitors can view the protected Pohick-Accotink estuary from trails and the boat ramp. The park also offers guided canoe, kayak and stand-up paddle boarding tours. Volunteers maintain eastern bluebird nest box trails, offering spectacular views of these stunning birds. Canoes, kayaks, and stand-up paddle boards are available for rent on weekends to view the wildlife from a different perspective. A trail map is available in the camp store.
Wildlife Sightings
Birds Recently Seen at Pohick Bay Regional Park:
- Canada Goose
- Gadwall
- American Wigeon
- Mallard
- American Black Duck
- Canvasback
- Redhead
- Ring-necked Duck
- Hooded Merganser
- Common Merganser
212 species have been reported at this site to date.
Recent Checklists:
| Date | # of Species | Submitted By |
|---|---|---|
| 3 Feb 2026 | 26 | Elizabeth Lyons |
| 2 Feb 2026 | 23 | Mimi Mango |
| 2 Feb 2026 | 45 | Kurt Gaskill |
| 2 Feb 2026 | 41 | Thomas Showalter |
| 31 Jan 2026 | 15 | Mimi Mango |
Amenities & Accessibility Considerations
Site Amenities
- On-site Parking
- Restrooms
- No Fee or Permit/Pass Requirement
Other Site Amenities: Camping/Lodging, Hiking Trails
Maps & Directions
Physical Address: 6501 Pohick Bay Drive, Lorton, VA 22079
From Previous Site on the Mason Neck Loop of VBWT:
From Accotink Bay Refuge at Ft. Belvoir, return to the intersection of Pohick Rd and US 1, turn left, continue 3.7 miles and turn left on SR 242/Gunston Rd. Travel 3.1 miles and turn left into Pohick Bay Regional Park.
Site Information
Managed By:
- Nova Parks
Access Requirements:
Contact Information:
- Visit Website
Sites, or portions of sites, can be closed periodically for management activities. Please always check the site’s website for additional information prior to visiting.