Watercraft Riding Areas - Virginia

	Claytor Lake State Park
	Address: 4400 State Park Rd. Dublin, Virginia 24084 Phone: (540) 643-2500	Fees: $3 day use fee per vehicle Directions: From I-81, take Exit 101 (Claytor Lake) to State Route 660. Route 660 ends at the park entrance. Misc.: Located on the 4,500 acre, 21-mile long Claytor Lake (from which the park was named) in the New River Valley of southwestern Virginia, Claytor Lake State Park offers a wide variety of activities for water and land enthusiasts. Easily accessible from Interstate 81, the park features the only full service marina in the state park system.
	Web:    www.dcr.state.va.us/parks/claytor.htm

	Lake Anna State Park
	Address: 6800 Lawyers Road Spotsylvania, Virginia 22553 Phone: (540) 854-5503	Fees: $2 launch fee per vehicle, $1 parking fee Directions: The park lies adjacent to Route 601 off Route 208, 25 miles southwest of Fredericksburg and 60 miles northwest of Richmond. Misc.: Lake Anna State Park has more than 13 miles of hiking trails, lakeshore picnicking, a guarded swimming beach, a children’s play area, a boat ramp, a food concession stand, a bathhouse and a children’s and handicapped fishing pond.
	Web:    www.dcr.state.va.us/parks/lakeanna.htm

	First Landing State Park
	Address: 2500 Shore Drive Virginia Beach, Virginia 23451 Phone: (757) 412-2300	Fees: $3 day use fee/vehicle 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. For camping, turn left off U.S. 60; for cabins and visitor center, turn right (west) off U.S. 60 at the stop light and check in at contact station. Misc.: 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.
	Web:    www.dcr.state.va.us/parks/1stland.htm#http://www.dcr.state.va.us/parks/1stland.htm

	Kiptopeke State Park
	Address: 3540 Kiptopeke Drive Cape Charles, Virginia 23310 Phone: (757) 331-2267	Fees: $2 launch fee and $4 parking fee Directions: Located on the eastern shore of Virginia, this park offers recreational access to the Chesapeake Bay and the chance to explore a unique coastal habitat featuring a major flyway for migratory birds. Kiptopeke is three miles from the northern terminus of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel, which has a substantial each-way toll charge, on Route 13. Turn west on Route 704; the park entrance is within a half mile. The park features a beach and lifeguarded swimming area during the summer, Memorial Day to Labor Day. Misc.: Motorboats are allowed. The new ramp has been completed and has 4.5-ft mean low water. Parking limited to 70 boat trailers.
	Web:    www.dcr.state.va.us/parks/kiptopek.htm

	Westmoreland State Park
	Address: 1650 State Park Road Montross, Virginia 22520 Phone: (804) 493-8821	Fees: $2 per person Directions: Facing the Potomac River, the park is six miles northwest of Montross and just off Route 3. Misc.: Power boats are permitted on the Potomac River, and a boat ramp is available along with a boathouse that sells gas, ice, bait and other fishing supplies. Make sure to follow all Maryland boating regulations.
	Web:    www.dcr.state.va.us/parks/westmore.htm

	Staunton River State Park
	Address: 1170 Staunton Trail Scottsburg, Virginia 24589 Phone: (804) 572-4623	Fees: $2 daily parking fee Directions: Staunton River State Park is 18 miles east of South Boston. Take U.S. 360 West to Route 344. Follow Route 344 for 10 miles to the park, located southeast of Scottsburg, Va. Misc.: Boat launching ramp is available. These facilities may not be accessible if the water level is too high or low. If your visit depends on the ability to launch your boat, please call the park in advance. Both motorized and non-motorized boats are permitted on Buggs Island Lake.
	Web:    www.dcr.state.va.us/parks/staunton.htm

	Smith Mountain Lake State Park
	Address: 1235 State Park Road Huddleston, Virginia 24104 Phone: (540) 297-6066	Fees: $3 daily fee/vehicle Directions: The park is on the north shore of Smith Mountain Lake in Bedford County, approximately 40 miles from both Lynchburg and Roanoke and 140 miles from Richmond. To get there, take U.S. 460 to Route 122 South to Moneta, then go east on Route 608 to White House. Next go south on Route 626 for two miles to park entrance. Misc.: Boat launching fee required for day-use public; overnight guests launch for free. There are no overnight mooring areas except in the cabin area for cabin guests only. The campers must return their boats to the campsite or overflow parking area.
	Web:    www.dcr.state.va.us/parks/smithmtn.htm

	Occoneechee State Park
	Address: 1192 Occoneechee Park Road Clarksville, Virginia 23927 Phone: (804) 374-2210	Fees: $2 entrance fee Directions: From I-85, take Route 58 Exit at South Hill. Park is located on Route 58 one mile east of Clarksville. Misc.: Occoneechee State Park is on Virginia’s largest lake, Buggs Island Lake, also known as John H. Kerr Reservoir. Boating is available during the summer. Motorboats are allowed. Two boat launching ramps are available for access to Buggs Island Lake for both motorized and non-motorized boats.
	Web:    www.dcr.state.va.us/parks/occoneec.htm

	Leesylvania State Park
	Address: 16236 Neabsco Road Woodbridge, Virginia 22191 Phone: (703) 670-0372	Fees: $8 launch fee, $3 entrance fee Directions: Leesylvania State Park is in the southeast area of Prince William County, approximately 25 miles from Washington, D.C. and Fredericksburg. From I-95, take Rippon Landing Exit 156; then go east on Route 784 to U.S. 1. From U.S. 1, Route 610 (Neabsco Road) east two miles. Misc.: This area features launching ramps, sailboat hoists and parking for 200 cars/trailers. A park store and gas dock are also located here. Follow state regulations and all posted signs.
	Web:    www.dcr.state.va.us/parks/leesylva.htm

The inclusion of a riding area is not an endorsement of or recommendation for a particular riding area and exclusion of a riding area is not a criticism of that area. The information is provided as a general guide and is current as of March 2001, but may change. Please contact the riding area for current information.