Recreation
Birding - Boat Rentals & Instruction - Bridle Trails - Cruises - Cycling - Fishing - Gardens, Farms, Markets & Fairs - Golf - Hunting - Marinas - Nature & Water Trails
Northern Neck
Birding Trail
Running though the cradle of the nation's birthplace, the 21-site Coastal
Northern Neck Loop of the Virginia
Birding and Wildlife Trail features a wide diversity of songbirds, wading
birds, waterfowl, bald eagles and butterflies in a multitude of habitats—salt
and freshwater marshes, croplands and open fields.
Belle Isle State Park
Nestled on a secluded peninsula at the confluence
of Deep Creek and the Rappahannock River on Virginia's Northern Neck, the
beautiful 733-acre park with 7 miles of Rappahannock River shoreline rents
canoes, kayaks, and powerboats. 1632 Belle Isle Road, Lancaster. 804-462-5030
or 800-933-PARK.virginiastateparks.gov
Calm Waters Rowing
Bed, Breakfast & Rowing: This all-inclusive
package is geared towards all types, from the complete novice to the experienced
sculler. If you’ve ever wanted to learn the sport or just want to brush up
on your skills, spend a few days with us! Each day you’ll enjoy the elegant
accommodations of the Inn at Levelfields while receiving three coached on-the-water
sessions with a talk and demonstration before the row, videotape analysis
and three hearty and delicious meals. If you enjoy hiking and/or birding,
we have trails just a mile away where the bird life is abundant. Just the
other day, a bald eagle was spotted in our backyard and there are herons on
the lake. Lancaster, near Kilmarnock. (804) 435-6887/(800) 238-5578 calmwatersrowing.com
Westmoreland State Park
Facilities include boat ramp, hiking trails, sandy
beach, pool, cabins, retreat lodge, campsites, and camping cabins. The Potomac
River Retreat at Westmoreland State Park offers an opportunity to enjoy the
beauty of this historic river. This unique abode is perfect for any occasion:
reunions, meetings, retreats, conferences or just a simple vacation. Westmoreland
County, VA. (804) 493-8821/(800) 933-PARK virginiastateparks.gov
Yankee Point Marina,
Inc.
Daily and hourly rentals of Sunfish, kayaks and canoes. Dinghy dock launching,
great location on scenic Myer Creek. yankeepointmarina.com
Lancaster, 804.462.7018
Belle Isle State Park
Bridle trails. 1632 Belle Isle Road, Lancaster.
804-462-5030 or 800-933-PARK.virginiastateparks.gov
Bethpager Rivah Cruises
Spend an afternoon fishing or just cruising on the Bethpager, a traditional
Chesapeake Bay Deadrise vessel. Cruise with us out to the Rappahannock River
and into the historic harbor of Urbanna. Our knowledgeable Captain knows the
best spots to fish and most interesting stories. 679 Brown's Lane, Urbanna.
804.758.4349. bethpagecamp.com
Chesapeake Bay Camp-Resort Chesapeake
Bay and Smith Island Cruises
Day cruises to quaint Smith Island in Chesapeake
Bay. Tour island, museum, shops, lunch. May-October 15. Reservations and minimum
required. chesapeakebaycampresort.com
382 Campground Road, Reedville 804.453.3430
Skipjack Claud
W. Somers
Cruise aboard the 1911 restored skipjack from Cockrell's Creek to the Great
River Wicomico River or the Chesapeake Bay. Observe first-hand the wildlife,
watermen and beautiful shorelines while learning about Virginia's historic
Northern Neck. Sailing most Saturdays, May-October. For a sailing schedule
or to arrange a charter, call 804.453.6529 or visit rfmuseum.org
Tangier Island
and Rappahannock River Cruises
Day cruises to Tangier Island from Reedville or up the Rappahannock River
from Tappahannock. Reservations required. tangiercruise.com
468 Buzzard Point Road, Reedville. 800.598.BOAT (2628) or 804.453.2628
Northern Neck Heritage Trail Bicycling
Route
Enjoy the beauty of the Northern Neck by bicycle.
Come ride past the fishing villages and historic sites of our uncluttered
land. We're slower down here and we like it that way. You will, too. The Northern
Neck trail is part of the Potomac
Heritage National Scenic Trail. Four relatively easy bicycle trails are
available to tour which represent the essence of the Northern Neck. Additional
information on touring the Northern Neck by bicycle is available through the
Potomac Heritage Explorer site, Northern
Neck heritage bike ride. Enjoy and have a safe journey.
Bayquest Sport Fishing Charters
Fish or cruise the Potomac River and mid-Chesapeake Bay aboard the 43' BayQuest.
Evening dinner cruises to waterfront restaurants. Day trips to Smith Island
or Tangier Island. USCG-licensed for 23-passengers. Captain David Rowe at
your service! bayquestfishing.com
Lottsburg, 804.529.6725
Captain Billy's
Charters
Boat, canoe and kayak rentals. Sunset, Tangier
Island, bachelor parties, or birthday cruises. Up to 41 passengers.ingrambaymarina.com
545 Harvey's Neck Road, Heathsville. 804.580.7292
Crabbe's Charter
Fishing
Fish with Captain Danny Crabbe aboard 43'KITII.
April-December (MD & VA seasons) and winter (Virginia Beach). USCG licensed
up to 26 passengers (16 in ocean). Full-time resident guide over 30 years.
Includes bait, tackle, ice, fish filleted. Cruises available. crabbescharterfishing.com
Smith Point, Reedville. 804.761.0908
On the Water
Custom Power Charters
Call Captain Gene at 804-436-3898
Pittman's Charters,
Inc.
Charter fishing, day and evening dinner cruises.
Over 25 years experience. 2009 catches averaged 71 fish per day! Group cruises
to Tangier Island. genepittmancharters.com
Reedville, 804.453.3643
R.W.'s Sport Shop
Fishing and hunting supplies, custom-built rods, rod and reel repair, fishing
licenses, bait. Open 7 days a week. 1434 Northumberland Highway, Callao, 804.529.5634
rwsports.net
GARDENS, FARMS, FARMER'S MARKETS and FAIRS
Historic Garden Week
April 16-23, 2011 Visit vagardenweek.org
for information.
Garner's Produce
On Route 3, 7 mi. east of Montross. Fruit, vegetables & flowers! 22645
Kings Highway, Warsaw. garnersproduce.com
Westmoreland Berry Farm
Visit the Northern Neck's favorite family fun
farm along the Rappahannock! Fresh fruit, farm products, food, sundaes, picnic/play
area. Open daily, May-December. 1235 Berry Farm Lane. Oak Grove, 800-997-2377
or 804-224-9171 westmorelandberryfarm.com
Colonial Beach Market Day
Fourth Saturday of the month from May through
November 9 am - 3 pm. Town Hill. Bluemont Concert 12-2pm 804-224-0021
Heathsville Farmers Market
Third Saturday of the month from April through
November. 9am- 1pm on third Saturday, April - October. Located behind Rice's
Hotel/Hughlett's Tavern in Heathsville.For more information call Rice's Hotel/
Hughlett's Tavern at 804-580-3377 or visit rhhtfoundation.org
Irvington Farmers Market
First Saturday of the month from May through November,
9am-1pm. Irvington Town Commons. Sponsored by the Irvington Village Improvement
Association. 804.438.9088
Kilmarnock Farmers Market
From May to October on 4th Saturdays, 9am-1pm
at the corner of N. Main Street & Town Centre Dr. Sponsored by Lancaster
By the Bay Chamber. 804.435.6092 tlcva.com
For vendor information, see http://www.lancasterva.com/Events?eventId=146342&EventViewMode=EventDetails
Reedville Winter Market
March. Reedville Fishermen's Museum. rfmuseum.org. 804.453.6529
Richmond County Fair
The Richmond
County Fair is an annual celebration of community and life in the Northern
Neck. It is held the last full week of August every year. Lots of animals,
crafts, exhibits, rides and much more for the family to enjoy!
Bethpage Miniature
Golf and Ice Creamery
18 Holes & 20 Flavors! Get into the swing of things at our beautifully
landscaped 18-hole miniature golf course. The clubhouse includes an Ice Creamery
with all your favorite Hershey’s old fashioned hand dipped ice cream.
We are open to the public April through November. It is a wonderful facility
for groups and private parties. 4817 Old Virginia Street, Urbanna. 804.758.GOLF
(4653) bethpagecamp.com
Chesapeake Bay
Golf Resort
Carved out of the beautiful wooded landscape around
a 50-acre lake, this Chesapeake Bay golf course has many elevation changes
and well placed bunkers for all skill levels. The Bermuda fairways and Bentgrass
putting surfaces play to a par of 72. There are three major water hazards
of particular interest which are 5, 9, and 18. Seven and 16 can also play
harder than par.From the championship tees, the Golden Eagle is 7,025 yards
and has a USGA rating of 74.4 and a slope of 136. This Virginia golf course
is host to numerous VSGA and Mid Atlantic PGA events.480 King Carter
Drive, Irvington. 804.438.5000 tidesinn.com
King Carter Golf Course
Lancaster County’s newest 18-hole championship
course. Semi-private club, memberships available. A must play. For tee times,
call 804.435.7842 kingcartergolfclub.com
Metro Golf Carts of the Potomac
Golf cart and LSV sales, rentals, and service.
Full line of accessories, lifting, customer paint, etc. Courtesy marina pickup
available. loveyourwheels.com
Colonial Beach, 804-224-CART(2278)
Belle Isle State Park
For more information, see the Department of Conservation and Recreation's
website here: State
Park Hunting Information
Litwalton Lodge
Hunting B&B package with all meals! Duck and goose hunting, upland game
hunting, gill netting, oystering and crabbing. The Complete Northern Neck
Experience. Mid-November tomid-April. Litwalton
Lodge Litwalton, 804.462.9973
Rappahannock River Valley National Wildlife
Refuge
Rappahannock River Valley National Wildlife Refuge
was established to protect and enhance important habitat for migratory birds
along
the Rappahannock River and its tributaries. For 2010 schedule, see the website:
Hunting
Info
R.W.'s Sport Shop
Hunting and fishing supplies, custom-built rods,
rod and reel repair, fishing licenses, bait. Open 7 days a week. 1434 Northumberland
Highway, Callao, 804.529.5634 rwsports.net
Buzzard's Point
Marina
Reedville/Fairport, 804.453.3545
Carter's Cove
Marina
347 Carter's Cove Road, Weems, 804.438.5273
Chesapeake Bay-Smith
Island Marina
Transient and annual covered slips. 30 amp electric and water. Pumpout for
boats. Hot showers, swimming pool, ice, groceries, laundry, mini-golf. Sunnybank
Road to 382 Campground Road, Reedville/Little Wicomico River, 804.453.3430
cruisetosmithisland.com
Chesapeake Boat
Basin
1686 Waverly Avenue, Kilmarnock, 804.435.3110
Coan River Marina
Potomac River/Coan River, Lottsburg. 804.529.6767
Cockrell's Marine
Railway, Inc.
Slips up to 70 ft. with metered electric and 16,000
lb lift slips available. 50-ton railway and 25-ton travel lift. Fiberglass
and wooden hull repair. Full service marine contractor for bulkheads, docks,
boathouses, boat lifts and jetties. 309 Railway Drive, Little Wicomico River.
cockrellsmarinerailway.net
804.453.3560
Cole's Point
Plantation Marina
Potomac River, Coles Point. colespoint.com
804.472.3955
Colonial Beach
Yacht Center
Full-service marina and Dockside Restaurant.
Transients welcome. Mechanical services. Fishing licenses, bait, boat brokerage,
covered and open slips. Fuel, ice, marine store on site. cbycmarina.com
Colonial Beach, 804.224.7230
Fairport Marina
Fairport, 804.453.5002
Great Wicomico
River Marina
Glebe Point, 804.453.3351
Ingram Bay Marina
Great Wicomico River, Towles Creek, 804.580.7292
Jennings Boat
Yard
169 Boat Yard Road, Fairport, 804.453.7181
Kinsale Harbor
Yacht Club
Hwy. 203, Kinsale, 804.472.2514
Krentz Marine
Railway
3048 Harryhogan Road, Callao, 804.529.6851
Lewisetta Marina
410 Church Lane, Lottsburg, 804.529.7299
Olverson's Lodge
Creek Marina
Open and covered slips, covered boat bays and
land storage, fuel and ice, pump-out, laundry, heated pool, boat brokerage
and real estate brokerage. Open 7 days a week.olversonsmarina.com
Located at 1161 Melrose Road, or by water, Potomac River/Yeocomico River/Lodge
Creek, Lottsburg, 804.529.6868 or 800.529.5071
Pittman's Marina
Cockrell's Creek, Reedville, 804.453.3643
Port Kinsale Marina
Western Branch, Yeocomico River, Kinsale, 804.472.2044
Rappahannock Yachts
Full service on Carter's Creek for sail and power vessels from a 35-slip marina
and boatyard. Classic yacht restoration. Westerbeke, Universal, Volvo, Mercruiser,
fiberglass, electrical/mechanical systems, electronics, rigging, Awlgrip,
varnish. Office open seven days a week. rappyachts.com
70 Rappahannock Road, Irvington, 804.438.5353
Reedville Marina
Reedville Marina is an Authorized Northern Neck Dealer for Connect-A-Dock
Products. Reedville
Marina Cockrell's Creek, Reedville, 804.453.3047
Smith Point Marina
Full service Virginia Clean Marina, located off the Little Wicomico River,
"where the fish live"! Slips, power, fuel, boat haulout and repair,
ship's store, ice, bait, propane, laundry, wifi, ramp, camping. smithpointmarina.com
Reedville, 804.453.4077
Stanford's Marine
Railway
829 Robin Grove Lane, Colonial Beach, 804.224.7644
The Tides Inn Marina
Irvington, 804.438.6400
Tiffany Yachts
Jessie Ball Dupont Memorial Highway, Burgess, 804.453.3464
Whelan's Marina
3993 Hales Point Road, Farnham, 804.394.9500
White Point Marina
Kinsale, 804.472.2977
Windmill Point
Marina
40 Windjammer Lane, White Stone, 804.436.1818
Yankee Point
Marina, Inc.
Rated "Best in the Bay" in four categories
in Chesapeake Bay Magazine Reader Poll in 2009. 103 slips with 30/50
amp power, full service boatyard with 40-ton lift, complete yacht restoration,
65' indoor paint barn, cabinet shop, Yanmar Gold Plus Dealer ramp, pool, cafe,
wifi, ship's store, rental cottage, laundry, non-ethanol fuel, pump-out. yankeepointmarina.com
Lancaster, 804.462.7018
Caledon Natural
Area
This 2,579 acres along the Potomac River has
one of the largest concentrations of bald eagles on the East Coast. Bald eagle
observation tours, picnicking,hiking trails, educational programs, information
center and gift shop. Route 218, King George County, VA. (540) 663-3861/(800)
933-PARK. virginiastateparks.gov
Westmoreland State Park
Facilities include boat ramp, hiking trails, sandy
beach, pool, cabins, retreat lodge, campsites, and camping cabins. The Potomac
River Retreat at Westmoreland State Park offers an opportunity to enjoy the
beauty of this historic river. This unique abode is perfect for any occasion:
reunions, meetings, retreats, conferences or just a simple vacation. Westmoreland
County, VA. (804) 493-8821/(800) 933-PARK virginiastateparks.gov
Belle Isle State Park
Nestled on a secluded peninsula at the confluence
of Deep Creek and the Rappahannock River on Virginia's Northern Neck, the
Bel Air Mansion is the natural choice for a romantic getaway, family reunions,
vacations, small meetings, retreats and conferences. Beautiful 733-acre park
with 7 miles of Rappahannock River shoreline. Hiking, canoeing, bridle path,
and boat rentals. Lancaster County, VA. 804-462-5030 or 800-933-PARK.virginiastateparks.gov
Water Trails
The links below lead to water-trail maps that offer put-in and take-out points for canoes and kayaks, suggested
paddling routes, places of interest nearby, safety information, historical connections,
and information on local flora and fauna in the region.
Lancaster County - Deep and Mulberry Creek Water Trail, the Little Oyster Creek & Fleets Island Water Trail
Richmond
County - The Cat
Point Creek Water Trail and the Morattico
Creek & Lancaster Creek Water Trail