First Landing State Park

Virginia State Park

Entrance fee$7–$10 / vehicle
CampingYes
RV hookupsElectric & water
Cabins / lodgeYes

First Landing State Park entrance fee

$7–$10 per vehicle — The higher rate applies on weekends and holidays, April through October.

First Landing State Park hours

Day-use areas open 7 a.m.-dusk. When open, overnight areas are accessible 24 hours a day.

Hours as published by Virginia State Parks. Check the official page before a long drive.

About First Landing State Park

Where English colonists came ashore in 1607, now Virginia's most-visited state park, with 20 miles of trails through cypress swamp and 1.5 miles of Chesapeake Bay beach. It was built in part by an all-African-American Civilian Conservation Corps between 1933 and 1940.

Things to do

  • 🥾 Hiking
  • 🚲 Biking
  • 🛶 Paddling
  • 🏊 Swimming
  • 🎣 Fishing
  • ⛵ Boating
  • 🐦 Birding

Amenities & facilities

  • 🏕️ Campsites
  • 🚿 Showers
  • 🚻 Restrooms
  • 🛖 Cabins
  • 👥 Group Sites
  • 🛝 Playground
  • 🚤 Boat Ramp
  • 🚐 RV Dump Station
  • 🌿 Nature Center
  • ♿ Accessible Facilities

RV / campsite hookups

  • ⚡ Electric & Water

Camping options

  • Standard campsites
  • Water & electric sites
  • Group camping
  • Cabins
  • Yurts

Contact

Phone757-412-2300

Address2500 Shore Dr., Virginia Beach, VA 23451

Upcoming events at First Landing State Park

Event details and registration are on the Virginia State Parks calendar.

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