Description
This campground and park, owned by James City County, possesses amazing habitat along the Chickahominy River and Gordon’s Creek. Canoe and kayak rentals make this habitat among the most accessible of any on the trail. The park offers a many areas to view tidal streams and rivers. During low tide, mudflats may reveal a variety of marsh birds. Belted Kingfisher and varied woodpeckers can also be observed. During winter, look for a diversity of waterfowl. The open fields are popular with Eastern Bluebirds and Eastern Phoebes.
An additional option for exploration from this location is the Virginia Capital Trail, a 52-mile multi-use trail which runs adjacent to the park. The park offers a trailhead for parking.
Wildlife Sightings
186 species have been reported at this site to date.
Birds Recently Seen at Chickahominy Riverfront Park:
- Canada Goose
- Bufflehead
- Hooded Merganser
- Ring-billed Gull
- American Herring Gull
- Double-crested Cormorant
- Great Blue Heron
- Bald Eagle
- Belted Kingfisher
- Red-bellied Woodpecker
Recent Checklists:
| Date | # of Species | Submitted By |
|---|---|---|
| 28 Feb 2026 | 23 | Eli Kenyon |
| 27 Feb 2026 | 39 | Nancy Barnhart |
| 25 Feb 2026 | 22 | Bill Williams |
| 18 Feb 2026 | 7 | Casey Manera |
| 15 Feb 2026 | 28 | Eli Kenyon |
Amenities & Accessibility
Amenities
- On-site Parking
- Restrooms
- Kayak/Canoe Launch
- Boat Ramp
Other Amenities: Bike Trails, Camping/Lodging, Hiking Trails
Accessibility Considerations
This location does not have a Birdability Site Review available at this time
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Maps & Directions
Physical Address: 1350 John Tyler Highway, Williamsburg, VA 23185
From Williamsburg, take VA-199 W/VA-5 W/Humelsine Pkwy W, turn left to stay on VA-5 W/John Tyler Highway, and the park entrance is on the right in approximately 8 miles.
Site Information
Access Requirements:
- Grounds are Free, Fee for Rentals and Boat Ramp Launch, Open Daily
Contact Information:
- James City County: 757-258-5020, parks.rec@jamescitycountyva.gov
- Visit Website
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