Description
This is a very small and somewhat out of the way site surrounded by houses, some of which have historic importance. The launch provides boat access to the York River where, during summer, quiet paddling is likely to produce close encounters with common estuarine birds such as herons, terns, spotted sandpipers, great black-backed gulls, and bald eagles. In winter, the site is more likely to be visited by a variety of puddle and diving ducks.
Wildlife Sightings
106 species have been reported at this site to date.
Birds Recently Seen at Cappahosic Beach Boat Landing:
- Bufflehead
- Bonaparte's Gull
- Ring-billed Gull
- Royal Tern
- Double-crested Cormorant
- Turkey Vulture
- Osprey
- Blue Jay
- American Crow
- Fish Crow
Recent Checklists:
| Date | # of Species | Submitted By |
|---|---|---|
| 26 Mar 2026 | 20 | Harry Colestock |
| 9 Mar 2026 | 5 | Harry Colestock |
| 8 Feb 2026 | 2 | Sherry Rollins |
| 4 Feb 2026 | 4 | David Yeager |
| 3 Feb 2026 | 22 | Harry Colestock |
Amenities & Accessibility
Amenities
- On-site Parking
- Restrooms
Accessibility Considerations
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Maps & Directions
Location Coordinates: 37.380275, -76.635501
From US-17 turn south onto Rt. 606/Ark Road. Travel 2.8 miles and turn left onto Rt. 614/Hickory Fork Road. Proceed 0.5 miles and turn right on Rt. 618/Cappahosic Road. Drive 2.3 miles to the end of the road, which is a public boat landing.
Site Information
Access Requirements:
- Free, Daily
Contact Information:
- County of Gloucester Parks, Recreation, & Tourism: 804-693-2355, prt@gloucesterva.info
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