Accotink Creek, Stream tributary in Fairfax County, Virginia.
Accotink Creek extends for 25 miles through Fairfax County, flowing southeast until reaching the Potomac River at Gunston Cove's Accotink Bay.
The creek system has served as a water source and transportation route for Virginia settlers since the early colonial period in North America.
Environmental education programs at Lake Accotink Park connect local residents with the natural heritage of Northern Virginia through guided nature walks.
Visitors access the creek through multiple entry points along its course, including the main entrance at 7500 Accotink Park Road in Springfield.
The creek's watershed encompasses 51 square miles and receives 43.7 inches of annual precipitation, supporting a network of diverse ecological zones.
Location: Virginia
GPS coordinates: 38.72270,-77.19920
Latest update: March 4, 2025 05:44
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