Fishing & Boating
Fishing and crabbing are popular from the Narrows located between Broad Bay and Linkhorn Bay. A valid Virginia saltwater fishing license is required. Annual parking-launching passports are available by calling (800) 933-PARK.
Motorboats and other small craft may be launched from the Narrows boat ramp located at the 64th Street extension in the park southern area. Facilities include the use of launching ramps, parking for cars and boat trailers and restrooms. No swimming in the Narrows or at boat launch. No motorboat rentals available, however, kayak rentals are available on in-season weekends.
Camping & Cabins
Rental rates for cabins and camping vary by season, offering and park. Rates are subject to verification by DCR's state parks reservations staff (800) 933-PARK. First, determine the appropriate season, which can vary by park, then the relevant rate.
Concessions
The Bay Store has a variety of groceries, snacks, camping supplies, firewood and outdoor recreation supplies. Concessions operate daily with the following schedule: Mid-April to Memorial Day, 9 a.m. - 9 p.m.; Memorial Day to Labor Day, 10 a.m. - 11 p.m.; hours vary from Labor Day to Mid-October. The store also rents bikes, fishing equipment, and crabbing gear, and sells bait, souvenirs, cold sandwiches, hot dogs, nachos, and T-shirts.Laundry: A laundry facility with washing machines and large capacity dryers is available in the park. Soap, other laundry products, and change are available at the Bay Store.
Nature & History Programs
The park offers many various self-guided and guided programs that cover crabbing, junior rangers, beach walks, nature hikes and structured environmental education programs. Large clubs, school groups, and community organizations can request specific historical, cultural and environmental programming related to their educational goals. The park participates in Virginia's State Parks: Your Backyard Classrooms, a 40-activity curriculum guide used by K- 12 teachers and home-school coordinators. Call the park for more details.
Trails
Hiking, bicycle, and self-guided trails. Nine walking trails total approximately 19 miles. The most popular, the first section of the Bald Cypress Trail, is one-mile, crosses dunes and ponds and is handicapped accessible. A brochure for the self-guided tour is available at the Trail Center. Trail walks are conducted by interpreters throughout the year, and trail guidebooks are available in the Trail Center. Bicycles allowed on Cape Henry trail only. The park's Bay Store rents bikes.
Picnicking
The picnic area is equipped with drinking water, fire grills, refuse disposal, tables and restroom facilities. A large picnic shelter is available for rent on a first-come, first-served basis by calling the Reservation Center at (800) 933-PARK
