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Description

No vehicular access. Located in southern Virginia Beach, False Cape State Park is a mile-wide barrier spit between Back Bay and the Atlantic Ocean. Access is through the Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge and is limited to hiking, bicycling or boating. The park features primitive camping and an extensive environmental education program in one of the last undisturbed coastal environments on the East Coast.
Vehicular access to False Cape State Park is prohibited because the park is land-locked on the southern end of the Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge. Those wishing to visit the park for the day must either bike or hike through the refuge (via beach or interior trails, and the interior trail is closed from November 1 through March 31), or boat or canoe in down Back Bay. You can also take the Terra Gator, a specially designed vehicle that minimizes impact to this special environment, during this period.

The Back Bay Restoration Foundation operates a tram (PDF) that leaves from the Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge (4005 S. Sandpiper Rd. in Virginia Beach) and travels through the wildlife refuge. The trek allows visitors to explore the park for two hours in the Barbour Hill contact station area or ride farther to False Cape's Wash Woods area. This area has a church site and cemetery. The tram provides a round trip ride and is not available for overnight guests. Overnight guests must either hike or bike through the refuge, or canoe or boat in. Both day use and overnight visitors are advised to read all warnings regarding visiting the park to learn what is expected and about preparation. All visitors must follow refuge regulations while on refuge property.

Primitive camping only. Potable water available several locations in the park but bring containers. Not for novice campers but a great experience for campers looking for a unique experience.



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Activities

Camping, hiking, boating, mountain biking, nature programs, ocean beach

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Guidebooks

• The Best in Tent Camping: Virginia
• The U.S.A. Comprehensive Public Camping Guide (Lower 48), Vol. 9: Rhode Island, Maryland, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia

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Services

4 camping areas (2 each on the ocean side and 2 each on Back Bay). Ocean side campers and sleep on the beach near the dunes. Pit toilet only and limited potable water but miles of undeveloped pristine beach is well worth it if you're experienced.

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Reservation info

Phone reservations only and reservations are REQUIRED. Call 800-933-7275

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Fees

http://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state_parks/parkfees.shtml

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