Due to the expected impact of the winter storm, all Virginia State Park overnight facilities will be closed from Friday, Jan. 23 through Sunday, Jan. 25. This decision is based on the forecast for unsafe conditions and potential power outages. For updates click here.
Boating
Virginia’s waters offer a diversity of environments to explore by boat. Regardless of watercraft - a one-man kayak, a 16-foot canoe or a powerboat - boaters find plenty to do at Virginia State Parks.
There are 30 parks with boating access, 27 have ramps (car-top, slide, standard concrete), 19 parks rent boats and some with marina services. Parks access Virginia's most popular waterways, including Buggs Island Lake, Claytor Lake, Clinch River, the Chesapeake Bay, the James River, Lake Anna, the Potomac River, the Rappahannock River, Shenandoah River, Smith Mountain Lake and the York River.
Check out our fishing page for insights on where you can find the catch you are looking for.
Parks with boating access
Protect against the spread of invasives with boats:
- Five Ways to Protect Our Waters | U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (fws.gov)
- Invasive Species : BoatUS Foundation
Learn more about boating at the Department of Wildlife Resources.
