Description
The 2,000 acres of Fountainhead Regional Park skirt the shore of the Occoquan Reservoir. From the marina you can view a broad expanse of the reservoir and search for bald eagles, osprey, and a variety of waterfowl. More importantly, Fountainhead Regional Park is the southernmost trailhead for the 19.7 mile Bull Run-Occoquan Trail. This marvelous park offers an extensive trail network through deciduous forest. These woods are home to many breeding woodpeckers, warblers, thrushes, and owls. Expect the diversity to explode during migration. You may also want to look for interesting shade butterflies during the summer.
Wildlife Sightings
152 species have been reported at this site to date.
Birds Recently Seen at Bull Run-Occoquan Trail, Fountainhead Regional Park Entrance:
- Mourning Dove
- Osprey
- Pileated Woodpecker
- American Crow
- Carolina Chickadee
- Tree Swallow
- Barn Swallow
- Blue-gray Gnatcatcher
- Carolina Wren
- Ovenbird
Recent Checklists:
| Date | # of Species | Submitted By |
|---|---|---|
| 25 Apr 2026 | 32 | Matt Felperin |
| 25 Apr 2026 | 32 | Susannah Parker |
| 24 Apr 2026 | 16 | Heidi Aboutaj |
| 24 Apr 2026 | 18 | George Huttar |
| 18 Apr 2026 | 19 | Brett Gleitsmann |
Amenities & Accessibility
Amenities
- On-site Parking
- Restrooms
- Boat Ramp
Other Amenities: Bike Trails, Hiking Trails, Paddlecraft Rentals
Accessibility Considerations
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Maps & Directions
Physical Address: 10875 Hampton Road, Fairfax Station, VA, 22039
From the Previous Site on the Bull Run Loop of the VBWT:
From Occoquan Regional Park, return to SR 123/Ox Road, and travel north 2.3 miles to Rt. 647/Hampton Road. Travel west on Hampton Road and proceed 3.0 miles to the entrance of the park on Rt. 727.
Site Information
Access Requirements:
- Free, Daily, (mid-March to mid November)
Contact Information:
- 703-250-9124, fountainhead@nvrpa.org
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