York River State Park, State park and archaeological site in James City County, United States.
The park spans across 2,531 acres featuring salt and freshwater marshes, forests, and 25 miles of hiking trails along the York River.
The land contains Native American archaeological sites dating back thousands of years, with artifacts discovered from settlements near Croaker Landing.
The park functions as an outdoor classroom where researchers study the Chesapeake Bay ecosystem and conduct environmental monitoring programs.
Visitors can access boat ramps, fishing piers, mountain biking paths, and equestrian trails from sunrise to sunset throughout the year.
The park serves as a research reserve where scientists monitor water quality and study the rare marsh ecosystems of the Mid-Atlantic region.
Location: James City County
Inception: 1980
Website: https://dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/york-river
GPS coordinates: 37.40530,-76.71390
Latest update: March 14, 2025 21:28
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