State Park · Virginia, United States
Chippokes State Park
Chippokes State Park is a state park in Virginia, United States, covering 1,947 acres (788 ha), established in 1967.
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Park facts
| Park type | State Park |
|---|---|
| Location | Surry, Virginia, United States |
| Area | 1,947 acres (788 ha) |
| Established | 1967 |
| Coordinates | 37.1367° N, 76.7275° W |
| Managed by | Virginia state park system |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Chippokes State Park
Chippokes State Park (previously known as Chippokes Plantation State Park) is a Virginia state park on the south side of the James River on the Captain John Smith Chesapeake National Historic Trail. In addition to forests and fossil hunting on the beach, it includes three historic houses (plus outbuildings to each) as well as an open-air agricultural and forestry museum with seasonally appropriate events. Other recreational facilities include a visitor center, swimming pool, hiking trails, cabins, yurts and campgrounds. As of 2020, the yearly visitation was 173,110.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Planning your visit
What to do
Where to stay
| Campgrounds | Yes |
|---|---|
| Lodges | Other recreational facilities include a visitor center, swimming pool, hiking trails, cabins, yurts and campgrounds |
Airports near this park
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- Norfolk International Airport (ORF) · Norfolk, United States · 33.5 miles away
- Richmond International Airport (RIC) · Richmond, United States · 41.3 miles away
- Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) · Washington, United States · 119.7 miles away
Parks nearby
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Bear Creek Lake State Park
Breaks Interstate Park
Caledon State Park
Cedar Creek and Belle Grove National Historical Park
Frequently asked questions
Where is Chippokes State Park?
Chippokes State Park is in Virginia, United States (37.1367° N, 76.7275° W).
When was Chippokes State Park established?
Chippokes State Park was established in 1967, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Chippokes State Park?
Chippokes State Park covers 1,947 acres (788 ha).
Does Chippokes State Park have campgrounds?
Yes — Chippokes State Park has campgrounds.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Virginia_state_parks — Wikipedia list of Virginia state parks — park name, county/location, size, year where the table states them.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chippokes_State_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).