Kiptopeke State Park, State park in Cape Charles, Virginia, US
The 562-acre coastal park features miles of hiking trails through forests, sandy beaches along the Chesapeake Bay, and multiple fishing piers for water activities.
From 1949 to 1964, this location served as the northern terminal for the Little Creek-Cape Charles Ferry service across the Chesapeake Bay.
The Kiptopeke Hawkwatch platform records between 15,000 and 20,000 migrating raptors annually, making it a primary bird observation site on the Atlantic coast.
The park offers accommodations ranging from tent sites to six-bedroom lodges, with additional amenities including boat ramps, picnic areas, and swimming beaches.
Several concrete ships from World War II rest offshore, creating artificial reefs that provide nesting spots for seabirds and habitats for marine life.
Location: Virginia
Inception: 1992
Website: https://dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/kiptopeke
GPS coordinates: 37.16940,-75.97940
Latest update: June 9, 2025 20:58
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