We love our locals - Day Use Available. Summer on-property activities.  Two pavilions, one with theatre sound system, projector and movie screen. Perfect for family reunions, groups or rallies. Waterfront Full Hook Up RV & tent sites and Cabin rentals. Enjoy our private beach, boat launch or lounge at our newly renovated swimming pool while the kids play in the water balloon launching stations. New full service Deli. Enjoy a beautiful picnic overlooking the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway

 Opens: Open
 Closes: Close

 

Established in 1938, this 8,000-acre fresh water refuge borders the Atlantic Ocean on the east and Back Bay on the west. The barrier islands feature large sand dunes, maritime forests, fresh water marshes, ponds, ocean beach, and large impoundments for wintering wildfowl. These tranquil habitats can be accessed by marsh trails, bikes, a boardwalk overlook, and the beach itself. Back Bay is located approximately 18 miles south of the resort area. Back Bay Tram Tours run from April 1st and continue through October 31st. Please contact us for further information.


 

During spring, summer and fall, the tram departs at 9:00 A.M. and takes roughly one hour to reach the contact station in False Cape. While passing through the refuge, passengers are likely to see a variety of wildlife, which many BBRF tram drivers can help identify, including: ducks, geese, swans, white-tailed deer, rabbits, foxes, turtles, ospreys, egrets and great blue herons. Once in False Cape, passengers have two hours to hike west to Back Bay, east to the beach and Atlantic Ocean, or south to Wash Woods. Anywhere is great for a picnic. In False Cape State Park, the passengers will be greeted by a ranger or volunteer who will mention the assets of the park, including: historical sites, and wildlife such as those seen in the refuge, feral horses and feral pigs. The tram returns to Little Island City Park at approximately 12:45 P.M.


 

Day Use Available. On property Summer activities.  Enjoy our private beach, boat launch or lounge at our newly renovated pool while the kids play in the water balloon launching stations. Enjoy a beautiful picnic overlooking the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway.

 Opens: Open
 Closes: Close

 

Carolanne Farms Park kayak launch is a purpose built kayak and canoe launch facility, that provides access to the Northern Branch of the Elizabeth River.

LAUNCH SITE ONLY...No outfitter.


 

Get back to nature at this environmentally-focused, interactive visitor information center in First Landing State Park. The Center showcases a historical exhibition of the first landing of settlers in 1607, resident wood carvers demonstrations of fine art, aquariums, environmental exhibits, classroom space, a wet lab and touch tank developed by the Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center. It also has information, supplies, and equipment rentals so visitors can participate in programs such as sea kayaking in the Chesapeake Bay.
Open 7 days a week



 Opens: 9:00 AM
 Closes: 5:00 PM

 

This 4,321-acre area is a mile-wide barrier spit between Back Bay and the Atlantic Ocean, in the extreme southeast corner of Virginia Beach. It has 6 miles of unspoiled beaches, 12 primative campsites, and 9 miles of hiking/biking trails. Access is through Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge and is limited to hiking, biking, or boating. The park also features an extensive environmental educational program in one of the last undistributed coastal environments on the East Coast. Thousands of passengers enjoy a tram tour which leaves Little Island City Park in Sandbridge and follows the west dike trail through Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge to False Cape State Park. For more information on the tram tours call 757-426-3643.


 

First Landing State Park offers opportunities to explore a unique habitat featuring lagoons, large cypress trees and rare plants. More than 19 miles of hiking trails wind through the natural area, guided kayak ecological tours allow exploration of the marshes and bays, and the visitor center exhibits explain much about this coastal environment. Climate-controlled cabins, campsites, picnic areas, a swimming beach, boat ramps, kayak rentals and tours, and a bicycle trail are offered in the park. Location: U.S. 60 at Cape Henry in Virginia Beach.