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Facilities and Activities:
| Day-Use | Fishing | yes | | | Hiking Trail, miles | yes | | | Picnicking | yes |
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Nearby Parks:
Eisbermans Island National Wildlife Refuge
Fishermans Island National Wildlife Refuge
Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge
Plum Tree Island National Wildlife Refuge
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| State Park Overview: |
 | This park serves as a Virginia Beach Tourism satellite location and has new displays, three indoor aquariums, restrooms, showers and offers water sports rentals. It's Virginia's most popular state park attracting more than a million visitors annually. |
| Reviews By Park Visitors: |
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A BEAUTIFUL PARK
CLEAN BEACHES,SHADE EVERYWHERE,BEAUTIFUL TRAILS.
FULL OF WILDLIFE, AND WONDERFUL VIEWS.
THIS PARK HAS A LOT OF HISTORY/I LIVED IN THE AREA 25 YEARS AND NEVER GOT TIRED OF THIS PARK.I WORKED AT THE CAMP STORE FOR 3 SEASONS, AND LOVED IT .
AND THE STAFF THERE IS, SO NICE AND HELPFUL . I NOW LIVE IN SANANTONIO TX. AND LOVE IT.
BUT I SURE MISS THE PARK.AND MY FRIENDS AND FELLOW CAMPERS . HELLO TO THE STAFF.
ENJOY THE PARK AND HAVE A GREAT SUMMER.
HELLO TO JOHN,BOB ,CINDY, BRENT, AND JUDY AT THE CAMP STORE.HOPE TO SEE YOU SOON!
Written by JANET HOSCHAR
28-May-2008
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| Trails: |
| Hiking, bicycle trails (and bike rentals), self-guided trails. Nine walking trails total approximately 19 miles. The most popular, the first section of the Bald Cypress Trail, is one-mile, crosses dunes and ponds and is handicapped accessible. A brochure for the self-guided tour is available at the Trail Center. Trail walks are conducted by interpreters throughout the year, and trail guidebooks are available in the Trail Center. Bicycles allowed on Cape Henry trail only. |
| Picnicking: |
| The picnic area is equipped with drinking water, fire grills, refuse disposal, tables and restroom facilities. A large picnic shelter is available for rent on a first-come, first-served basis by calling the Reservation Center at 1-800-933-PARK.
First Landing State Park Picnic Shelter
One shelter is available for rent. It can be rented from 8 a.m. to dusk (all day), or 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. or 3 p.m. to dusk (half days). Parking fees are not included in shelter rental.
Cancellation policy: No refund within 14 days before reserved date. Before then, there's a cancellation fee.
Amenities: The shelter has six charcoal grills, electricity, picnic tables and access to restroom (restroom closed November 1 to April 1).
The shelter is in the main picnic area, which is not on the beach side of the park (on same side of Shore Drive as the Trail Center). The shelter can accommodate about 80 people under the shelter. Seating for larger groups is available around the shelter in the main picnic area. The picnic area as a whole is not reserved and the general public will be permitted to use the other tables around the shelter.
Other facilities can be rented at the Chesapeake Bay Center. |
| Boating: |
| Boating: Motorboats and other small craft may be launched from the Narrows boat ramp located at the 64th Street extension in the park?s southern area. Facilities include the use of launching ramps, parking for cars and boat trailers and restrooms. No swimming in the Narrows or at boat launch. No motorboat rentals available, however kayak rentals are available on in-season weekends. From Memorial Day through Labor Day, a snack bar with bait, ice and fishing supplies is open. |
| Swimming: |
| Swim at your risk in Chesapeake Bay; no lifeguards. For overnight guests only; pets on leash no longer than six feet are allowed on beach. No swimming in the Narrows or at boat launch.
In the summer, swimming is free for overnight guests in campsites, cabins and the lodge, however it cannot be guaranteed should circumstances beyond the park's control require that swimming be closed. We do not give refunds for swimming to overnight guests under any circumstances. |
| Fishing and Hunting: |
| Fishing and crabbing are popular from the Narrows located between Broad Bay and Linkhorn Bay. A valid Virginia saltwater fishing license is required. Annual parking-launching passports are available by calling 1-800-933-PARK, in Richmond 225-3867. |
| History of the Area: |
| In 1933, the Commonwealth of Virginia bought the park's more than 2,000 acres from the Cape Henry Syndicate Inc. for $157,000. The park was built in the early 1930s by mainly African-American CCC workers. It was dedicated June 15, 1936. In 1965 the park?s natural area was included in the National Register of Natural Landmarks because of its distinction as the northernmost location on the East Coast where subtropical and temperate plants grow and thrive together. In 1977, the park's trail system was designated as part of the U. S. Department of Interior's National Recreational Trail System. |
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| Related Links: |
| First Landing State Park - General Info Location Overnight Facilities Size Parking/Admission Park Map Fishing/Boating Swimming Concessions Laundry Restaurant Interpretive Programs Accessibility Hunting Horses Trails ... | | Area Campgrounds | | Chesapeake Campground
693 George Washington HW
Chesapeake, VA
(757) 485-0149
| Smitty's Mobile Home Park
6659 E Virginia Beach Blvd
Norfolk, VA
(757) 461-4407
| R & H Mobile Court
1976 S Military Hwy
Chesapeake, VA
(757) 545-3095
| Holiday Trav-L Park
1075 General Booth Blvd
Virginia Beach, VA
(757) 425-0249
| KOA Campgrounds
1240 General Booth Blvd
Virginia Beach, VA
(757) 428-1444
| First Landing State Park
2500 Shore Dr
Virginia Beach, VA
(757) 412-2300
| North Bay Shore Campground
3257 Colechester Rd
Virginia Beach, VA
(757) 426-7911
| United States Government: Sea Mist Campground
Virginia Beach, VA
(757) 492-7545
| Chesapeake Campground
693 George Washington Hwy S
Chesapeake, VA
(757) 485-0149
| Northwest River Park Cmpgrnd
1733 Indian Creek Rd
Chesapeake, VA
(757) 421-3145
| North Landing Beach Campground
161 Princess Anne Road
Virginia Beach, VA
(757) 426-6241
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| | Area Fishing Related Businesses | | Bait Shack
2560 Airline Blvd
Portsmouth, VA
(757) 465-9020
| Shorty's Bait & Tackle
944 Canal Dr
Chesapeake, VA
(757) 487-6579
| Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World
1972 Power Plant Pkwy
Hampton, VA
(757) 262-5200
| Hampton Roads Charters
756 Settlers Landing Rd
Hampton, VA
(757) 868-3474
| Hampton River Bait & Tackle
800 S Armistead Ave
Hampton, VA
(757) 728-1600
| Captain Hogg's Chartes
800 S Armistead Ave
Hampton, VA
(757) 876-1590
| Vanasse Bait & Tackle
28 Dandy Point Rd
Hampton, VA
(757) 851-9732
| I Cooper's Marine Supplies
100 S King St
Hampton, VA
(757) 722-4011
| Wallace Bait & Tackle
356 Dandy Point Rd
Hampton, VA
(757) 851-5451
| Portsmouth Sports Fishermen Inc
3423 Portsmouth Blvd
Portsmouth, VA
(757) 393-2431
| Sandy Point Tackle & Marine
5015 Colley Ave
Norfolk, VA
(757) 440-7696
| Gun Shop-Ron Hess
7434 Tidewater Dr
Norfolk, VA
(757) 480-2004
| Fishin Stuff
7434 Tidewater Dr
Norfolk, VA
(757) 480-2004
| Virginia Beach Fishing Ctr Ltd
200 Winston Salem Ave
Virginia Beach, VA
(757) 491-8000
| Long Bay Point Bait & Tackle
2109 W Great Neck Rd # 100
Virginia Beach, VA
(757) 481-7517
| Virginia Beach Fishing Pier
1506 Atlantic Ave
Virginia Beach, VA
(757) 428-2333
| Oceans East 2 Tackle Shop
5785 Northampton Blvd # 104
Virginia Beach, VA
(757) 464-6544
| Lighthouse Tackle
4461 Shore Dr
Virginia Beach, VA
(757) 318-3818
| Lynnhaven Inlet Fishing Pier
2350 Starfish Rd
Virginia Beach, VA
(757) 481-7071
| Long Point Bay Bait & Tackle
3761 Shore Dr
Virginia Beach, VA
(757) 318-7470
| Chesapeake Bait & Tackle
344 Battlefield Blvd N
Chesapeake, VA
(757) 547-3456
| Gail's Bait & Tackle
800 Battlefield Blvd S # 104
Chesapeake, VA
(757) 546-9770
| Harrison Boat House Inc
9605 Granby St
Norfolk, VA
(757) 587-9630
| Taylor's Landing Tackle Shop
8180 Shore Dr
Norfolk, VA
(757) 587-5595
| Grand Slam Sport Fishing
7913 Ardmore Rd
Norfolk, VA
(757) 588-3042
| Little Creek Auto Sales & Service
7913 Ardmore Rd
Norfolk, VA
(757) 588-3042
| Fish Safari
2029 Lynnhaven Pkwy # 550
Virginia Beach, VA
(757) 416-1600
| Tidewater Lures Inc
5180 Cleveland St
Virginia Beach, VA
(757) 499-1007
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| | Area Resorts and Lodging | | Radisson Hotel Hampton
700 Settlers Landing Rd
Hampton, VA
(757) 727-9700
| VSA Resorts: Ocean Sands Resort
580 Lynnhaven Pkwy
Virginia Beach, VA
(757) 631-0744
| Renaissance Portsmouth Hotel
425 Water St
Portsmouth, VA
(757) 673-3000
| Norfolk Waterside Marriott
235 E Main St
Norfolk, VA
(757) 627-4200
| Courtyard by Marriott
520 E Plume St
Norfolk, VA
(757) 963-6000
| Hilton Resorts & Conference Center
313 Laskin Rd
Virginia Beach, VA
(757) 213-9000
| Gold Keys Resorts
205 25th St
Virginia Beach, VA
(757) 417-0232
| Ocean Beach Club Resort
3401 Atlantic Ave
Virginia Beach, VA
(757) 213-0601
| Residence Inn
1500 Crossways Blvd
Chesapeake, VA
(757) 502-7300
| Residence Inn by Marriott
2000 Old Greenbrier Rd
Chesapeake, VA
(757) 523-5004
| Fairfield Inn by Marriott
1560 Crossways Blvd
Chesapeake, VA
(757) 420-1300
| Springhill Suites by Marriott
2424 Gum Rd
Chesapeake, VA
(757) 405-3100
| Springhill Suites
6350 Newtown Rd
Norfolk, VA
(757) 333-3100
| Residence Inn
1590 N Military Hwy
Norfolk, VA
(757) 333-3000
| Sheraton Norfolk Waterside Hotel
777 Waterside Drive
Norfolk, VA
(757) 640-2764
| Pioneer Lodge
1428 Southern Blvd
Virginia Beach, VA
(757) 313-0330
| William T Lodge
960 Poughkeepsie Ct
Virginia Beach, VA
(757) 425-3307
| Outdoor Resorts RV Resorts
3665 Sandpiper Rd
Virginia Beach, VA
(757) 721-2020
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| Directions: |
| From I-64, take Northampton Blvd./U.S. 13 North (Exit 282). Go through eight lights, then turn right at the Shore Drive/U.S. 60 exit (last exit before the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel). Take a right on Shore Drive and go four and a half miles to the park entrance. To reach the Chesapeake Bay Center, park office, camping or cabins, turn left off U.S. Rt. 60 at the stoplight and check in at the contact station. For the Trail Center, picnic area and trails, turn right instead. |
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