Enjoy a fun paddling adventure at Leesylvania State Park on Powell's Creek!  Watch majestic bald eagles and ospreys soar above, a heron hunting along the shore, and turtles basking in the  sunshine.

Explore the 32-acre Prince Edward Lake, the larger of the park's two lakes, on this guided canoe tour.

Join the Park Ranger as they share facts and stories from a kayak.

Enjoy a relaxing tube float on the Shenandoah River!

Explore the mighty James River with your very own interpretive guide!

Experience the lake from a unique perspective on this ranger-guided tour by canoe.

Explore the marshes of Back Bay by kayak while observing birds and other wildlife.

Come with us on a guided canoe tour of the beautiful lake at Fairy Stone State Park.

End your week with a relaxing paddle along Swift Creek Lake.

Enjoy a relaxing morning by taking a guided kayak paddle through the marshes of Back Bay.

Paddle your way around the park’s unique ecosystem.

Explore the mighty James River with your very own interpretive guide!

Have you ever wondered how our famous 108 acre lake stays so clean?

Explore the mighty James River with your very own interpretive guide!

Explore Caledon Marsh by kayak while observing birds and other wildlife.

Enjoy a peaceful evening canoe adventure at Leesylvania State Park on Powell's Creek!  View the majestic colors of a Northern Virginia summer sunset on this tranquil tributary of the Potomac River while catching glimpses of the nocturnal wildlife emerging for the evening.  No paddling experience is required; all participants must be of 6 years or older.

What better way to enjoy the many sights and sounds of the park than by kayak?

Rise and shine for a deep dive into the history of Swift Creek Lake.

Paddle your way around the park’s unique ecosystem.

Explore the mighty James River with your very own interpretive guide!

Take a guided kayak paddle through beautiful Back Bay to look for wildlife and learn about this spectacular freshwater ecosystem.

Explore the mighty James River with your very own interpretive guide!

Paddle the lower Potomac River on a fossil finding adventure as we scour the shoreline for clues to the past.

End the weekend with a scenic trip on the York River (or Taskinas Creek depending on water conditions) in the evening.  Discover the birds and creatures that are active in the gentle light of sunset.  Cost.

Let your child explore the wonders of the estuarine marshes, shoreline, and woodlands with us.  Our staff and volunteer rangers will lead adventures that encourages discovery and fun.  Activities will include arts and crafts, hiking, and a canoe trip,  These day camps are from Monday thru Thursday and are for kids ages 9 (who have finished 2nd Grade) to 11 years old.  Call the park office for more information & reservations.

There is a lot to discover at Leesylvania State Park.

Let your child explore the wonders of the estuarine marshes, shoreline, and woodlands with us.  Our staff and volunteer rangers will lead adventures that encourages discovery and fun.  Activities will include arts and crafts, hiking, and a canoe trip,  These day camps are from Monday thru Thursday and are for kids ages 9 (who have finished 2nd Grade) to 11 years old.  Call the park office for more information & reservations.

Journey across Bear Creek Lake in a canoe to experience a different side of the park. No prior canoe experience is necessary, and all equipment is provided, though children under 6 years of age must provide their own approved life jacket.

Enjoy a relaxing paddle on the Potomac River! This paddle tour is designed to show you the ecosystem, wildlife, and views from the river as we look back to the shoreline of Westmoreland State Park.  This paddle provides excellent views and wildlife sighting opportunities to include, the Horsehead Cliffs (from a safe distance),stratigraphy of the Cliffs, erosion and water as a true natural force, a brief fossil hunt on fossil beach, and significant bird watching opportunities to include special and unscheduled appearances by Bald Eagles, Osprey, Great Blue Herons, and more!  Please sign up and pay in advance for this program at the Visitor Center. Guests should meet at the day-use beach and boathouse area. All equipment is provided however participants should wear closed-toed shoes. All children participating should be over 35lbs. Participants should wear a hat, sunscreen, bug spray, and bring water and snacks with them.  This paddle begins at the scheduled time and can run for roughly 2 1/2 hours. This program is limited to 10 spots.

 Join Yoga Instructor Kelly Blevins to experience a more engaged form of yoga as you strike poses on our stand-up paddle boards out in the lake.

Spend time floating five and a half miles down the Clinch River.

Let your child explore the wonders of the estuarine marshes, shoreline, and woodlands with us.  Our staff and volunteer rangers will lead adventures that encourages discovery and fun.  Activities will include arts and crafts, hiking, and a canoe trip,  These day camps are from Monday thru Thursday and are for kids ages 9 (who have finished 2nd Grade) to 11 years old.  Call the park office for more information & reservations.

Yes, you too can canoe! Canoes are stable and easy to control, despite what you might have heard.

View the park from the best vantage point - a canoe or kayak.

Journey across Bear Creek Lake in a canoe to experience a different side of the park. No prior canoe experience is necessary, and all equipment is provided, though children under 6 years of age must provide their own approved life jacket.

Explore the marshes of Back Bay by kayak while observing birds and other wildlife.

The day has been filled with fun activities, but now it is time to wind down with a peaceful paddle on the lake.

Let your child explore the wonders of the estuarine marshes, shoreline, and woodlands with us.  Our staff and volunteer rangers will lead adventures that encourages discovery and fun.  Activities will include arts and crafts, hiking, and a canoe trip,  These day camps are from Monday thru Thursday and are for kids ages 9 (who have finished 2nd Grade) to 11 years old.  Call the park office for more information & reservations.

Explore the mighty James River with your very own interpretive guide!

Explore the mighty James River with your very own interpretive guide!

Kayak into the sunset on Swift Creek Lake.

Explore the mighty James River with your very own interpretive guide!

Come experience the beautiful James River on this ranger-guided paddle tour.

Enjoy a relaxing tube float on the Shenandoah River!

Join the Park Ranger as they share facts and stories from a kayak.

Explore the marshes of Back Bay by kayak while observing birds and other wildlife.

Come with us on a guided canoe tour of the beautiful lake at Fairy Stone State Park.

End your week with a relaxing paddle along Swift Creek Lake.

Twilight Paddle Adventures are a great way to spend an evening away from the hustle and bustle of work, traffic and the cares of life.

Get away from the city lights and gaze at the celestial bodies in the night sky.  Discover how to identify constellations and hear a legend or two of how they came to be.  This program is dependent on the clarity of the viewing sky on the night it occurs.  Reservations with pre-payment only.  Canoes  - $13/person or $8/person (family of 4+).

Paddle through the Catlett Islands on a Ranger led kayak tour which explores the diverse wildlife, ecosystems, and history of the park (Pre-registration and additional fees required).

Enjoy a relaxing morning by taking a guided kayak paddle through the marshes of Back Bay.

Paddle your way around the park’s unique ecosystem.

Explore the mighty James River with your very own interpretive guide!

Explore the mighty James River with your very own interpretive guide!

Twilight Paddle Adventures are a great way to spend an evening away from the hustle and bustle of work, traffic and the cares of life.

Paddle under the darkening sky to visit the ghosts that haunt the lost town of Fayerdale.

Enjoy a peaceful morning canoe adventure at Leesylvania State Park on Powell's Creek!  Take in the tranquility of this tributary, watch majestic bald eagles and ospreys soar above, a heron hunting along the shore, turtles basking in the morning sunshine, or a river otter retiring for the day to its den.

What better way to enjoy the many sights and sounds of the park than by kayak?

Are you ready to get away from the hustle and bustle of the big city?

Rise and shine for a deep dive into the history of Swift Creek Lake.

Paddle your way around the park’s unique ecosystem.

Explore the mighty James River with your very own interpretive guide!

Explore the mighty James River with your very own interpretive guide!

Welcome to our rejuvenating Wellness Week in nature, where you can escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life and immerse yourself in the soothing embrace of the natural world.

Enjoy a relaxing paddle on the Potomac River! This paddle tour is designed to show you the ecosystem, wildlife, and views from the river as we look back to the shoreline of Westmoreland State Park.  This paddle provides excellent views and wildlife sighting opportunities to include, the Horsehead Cliffs (from a safe distance),stratigraphy of the Cliffs, erosion and water as a true natural force, a brief fossil hunt on fossil beach, and significant bird watching opportunities to include special and unscheduled appearances by Bald Eagles, Osprey, Great Blue Herons, and more!  Please sign up and pay in advance for this program at the Visitor Center. Guests should meet at the day-use beach and boathouse area. All equipment is provided however participants should wear closed-toed shoes. All children participating should be over 35lbs. Participants should wear a hat, sunscreen, bug spray, and bring water and snacks with them.  This paddle begins at the scheduled time and can run for roughly 2 1/2 hours. This program is limited to 10 spots.

 Join Yoga Instructor Kelly Blevins to experience a more engaged form of yoga as you strike poses on our stand-up paddle boards out in the lake.

Spend time floating five and a half miles down the Clinch River.

Yes, you too can canoe! Canoes are stable and easy to control, despite what you might have heard.

View the park from the best vantage point - a canoe or kayak.

Journey across Bear Creek Lake in a canoe to experience a different side of the park. No prior canoe experience is necessary, and all equipment is provided, though children under 6 years of age must provide their own approved life jacket.

For ages 10+.

Explore the marshes of Back Bay by kayak while observing birds and other wildlife.

The day has been filled with fun activities, but now it is time to wind down with a peaceful paddle on the lake.

Explore the mighty James River with your very own interpretive guide!

Enjoy a fun paddling adventure at Leesylvania State Park on Powell's Creek!  Watch majestic bald eagles and ospreys soar above, a heron hunting along the shore, and turtles basking in the  sunshine.

Explore the mighty James River with your very own interpretive guide!

This one is for the girls.

Join the Park Ranger as they share facts and stories from a kayak.

Explore the mighty James River with your very own interpretive guide!

Enjoy a relaxing tube float on the Shenandoah River!

Experience Chippokes from the water and enjoy a guided kayak paddle tour of College Run Creek.

Experience Chippokes from the water and enjoy a guided kayak paddle tour of College Run Creek.

Explore the marshes of Back Bay by kayak while observing birds and other wildlife.

Come with us on a guided canoe tour of the beautiful lake at Fairy Stone State Park.

End your week with a relaxing paddle along Swift Creek Lake.

Glide along the waters of Mulberry Creek and watch the sun sink below the horizon and the sky glow soft with pink, orange, and purple as day slips into night.

Enjoy a relaxing morning by taking a guided kayak paddle through the marshes of Back Bay.

Paddle your way around the park’s unique ecosystem.

Explore the mighty James River with your very own interpretive guide!

Take a canoe tour on the beautiful Lower Chippokes Creek!

Experience the anticipation of seeing what lies around each "bend" of the North Fork of the Shenandoah River from a kayaker's point of view.

Explore the mighty James River with your very own interpretive guide!

Experience the anticipation of seeing what lies around each "bend" of the North Fork of the Shenandoah River from a kayaker's point of view.

Experience Douthat State Park's history and evening creatures, all under the night stars in the middle of the lake.

Rise and shine for a deep dive into the history of Swift Creek Lake.

Paddle your way around the park’s unique ecosystem.

Explore the mighty James River with your very own interpretive guide!

Join the Park Ranger as they share facts and stories from a kayak.

Take a guided kayak paddle through beautiful Back Bay to look for wildlife and learn about this spectacular freshwater ecosystem.