Open fires are prohibited throughout the park from midnight to 4 p.m. through April 30 per the 4 p.m. Burning Law. This includes wood and charcoal. Gas is permissible. Campground fires are allowed during the restricted time if a camp host is on duty and signage to that effect is posted in the campground. Failure to observe the 4 p.m. Burning Law can result in a fine. Contact the Park Office for additional information.

Concrete Fleet 75th Anniversary

Location of Kiptopeke State Park in Virginia

Where

Kiptopeke State Park, 3540 Kiptopeke Dr., Cape Charles, VA 23310.
Fishing Pier

When

April 6, 2024. 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Have you ever seen a WWII Concrete Ship? Why were they built? What are they doing in the waters of the Chesapeake Bay? Join Kiptopeke State Park as we travel through history and celebrate 75 years of the Concrete Fleet. Learn about the history of the Concrete Fleet and why Kiptopeke State Park is home to 9 of them. There will be history exhibits along with exhibits and demonstrations from our maritime partners.

Special Partners for this event will include: the U.S Fleet Forces Stewards of the Sea, the Marmc Stem Team, U.S Coast Guard Cape Charles, Virginia Marine Resources Commission, Dr. Richard Snyder from Virginia Institute of Marine Science and Cape Charles Community Sailing.

This event will be Saturday April 6th from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. Special Partners will be set up around the Fishing Pier, Boat Ramp and Parking Lot. A Ranger led history talk will begin at 11:30 am on the Fishing Pier.

Historical Photo Concrete Ships

Other details

Standard parking or admission fee applies: Yes.
Extra fee: No.
Children welcome: Yes.
Phone: 757-331-2267
Email Address: kiptopeke@dcr.virginia.gov