York River State Park

James City County, Virginia

Eleven miles west of Williamsburg, York River State Park offers visitors an opportunity to experience the environment of a coastal estuary. This park is known for its rare and delicate environment, where freshwater and saltwater meet to create a habitat rich in marine and plant life. The main focus of the park is to preserve a portion of York River frontage and its related marshes while providing an area for passive day-use recreation for visitors. York River State Park served as a role model for all of Virginia’s state parks in developing resource management plans. The park’s natural resources make it a significant place for environmental education at all levels.

York River State Park is a day use park that has no overnight accommodations. The park is 2,550 acres is size.

You'll find great fishing in three areas of the park. Freshwater anglers will find bluegill and largemouth bass in Woodstock Pond. A Virginia fishing license is required. Boats are available seasonally for rent on pond. Only rental boats are allowed on the pond.


Enjoy a lazy canoe trip around the bend of Taskinas Creek.	York River State Park is only 12 miles from Colonial Williamsburg	The York River State Park is well-suited for avid anglers.
Photos courtesy of the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation. http://www.dcr.virginia.gov/

Hiking, bicycle and bridle trails. More than 25 miles of hiking, biking and equestrian trails provide access to the park’s beautiful and diverse natural areas. There are six bicycle trails, some of which share use with equestrians and hikers. Two are exclusively mountain bike - a six mile single track mountain bike trail (Marl Ravine Trail), which is for advanced riders. Laurel Glen Trail is a 2-mile beginner/intermediate mountain bike trail. The half-mile Black Bear Run Trail connects the other two mountain bike trails.

Consider joining the Friends of York River State Park http://www.friendsofyorkriverstatepark.org/.
This nonprofit, citizen group's mission is to provide voluntary assistance to DCR for continued preservation and conservation of the park. The group tells the community about park offerings and supplies funds, materials and labor for special projects. The group's success depends on people like you who treasure the outdoors and wish to preserve this special place for the future. Members enjoy special friends-only events throughout the year.

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LOCATION: From I-64, take the Croaker Exit 231B. Go north on Route 607 (Croaker Rd.) for one mile, then right on Route 606 (Riverview Rd.) about one and a half miles to the park entrance. Take a left turn into the park.

Contact Information: York River State Park, 5526 Riverview Road, Williamsburg, Va. 23188-6732.
Phone: (757) 566-3036.

To learn about park offerings and overnight accommodations, email resvs@dcr.virginia.gov or call 1-800-933-PARK.

Website: http://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state_parks/yor.shtml

Last Revision - 17 June 2010 - jat
York River State Park - James City County, Virginia