Machicomoco State Park is Virginia's 40th state park and is truly a special place to visit. The park has a unique history and is surrounded by diverse wildlife habitats that provide a perfect place to anyone to enjoy.

Chippokes State Park is a beautiful location and contains the oldest continually farmed land in the country. The rich history and lovely views of the James River make for a perfect day visit or an overnight getaway.

Two parks just a short drive from the Williamsburg area, offering hours of family fun, outside.

As if you need more reasons to visit Chippokes State Park, here are five of our favorites.

Spring time is your invitation to get outside, and Virginia State Parks offers some of the most diverse landscapes to hike and walk and take it all in from the Cumberland Gap to the Atlantic seashore.