Jul 2, 4 PM - Fourth of July Campout at Kiptopeke State Park

Hike, Camp, Swim, Kayak on Virginia’s beautiful Eastern Shore. Campground A has 3 sites left so that will limit our participation. You must book your own campsite ASAP, post in the comments if you are interested in sharing your site. Campground A has water/Electric and I selected it for that reason. I have booked site A19

https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/kiptopeke

Kiptopeke offers recreational access to the Chesapeake Bay as well as an opportunity to explore unique migratory bird habitat along the Atlantic flyway.

Trails - The park has more than 5 miles of hiking and bicycle trails. The southern beach is perfect for a hike. The upland Baywoods Trail and southern beach are connected by extensive boardwalks so that visitors may explore Kiptopeke’s dune formation. Bicycle trails are available along the park’s entrance road and the Raptor, Songbird, Chickadee and Mockingbird trails.
Swimming - There are two unguarded beaches on the Chesapeake Bay. Kiptopeke’s northern swim beach is nearly half a mile long. The south beach is open to swimming, fishing, crabbing, boating and pets kept on a leash no longer than 6 feet.
Fishing, boating - The concrete ships located off the park’s waterfront offer some of Virginia’s finest fishing. A large fishing pier with picnic tables and lights to attract fish is available. Motorboats are allowed, Kayaks must be launched from only the south beach or the park's designated kayak launch. Kayak Rentals available.

Charming Cape Charles is only 15 minutes away and will make a great side trip. I know for sure there is a good ice cream shop there! And they have a fireworks event if that is your thing.

Be forewarned, there will be TRAFFIC between Richmond and Kiptopeke on this holiday weekend...it is normally a 2 hour drive. I am hoping that by going on Thursday July 2 around 1pm I will beat the worst of the traffic, and leave early enough on Sunday July 5 to do the same.