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

Explore the mighty James River via canoe with your very own guide!

Explore the mighty James River via canoe with your very own guide!

For ages 10+.

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

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

For ages 10+.

Bear Creek Lake is a modest 40 aces in size yet has a many-faceted story to tell.

Kayak through the sunset on Swift Creek Lake.

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

Paddle your way around the park’s unique ecosystem.

Explore the mighty James River via canoe with your very own 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 via canoe with your very own guide!

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

Explore the beautiful wetlands with us.

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

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

Enjoy a magnificent sunset on the tranquil Potomac River and listen for nocturnal creatures.

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.

Explore the mighty James River via canoe with your very own guide!

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

Paddle the lower Potomac River on a fossil finding adventure! Millions of years ago, Virginia was covered in a shallow sea that was teeming with life, leaving behind prolific fossil beds.

Explore the mighty James River via canoe with your very own guide!

Evenings are a wonderful time in the park to be on the water.

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

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.

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

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

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

Explore the mighty James River via canoe with your very own 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 via canoe with your very own guide!

This summer, the Junior Ranger program is exploring a different life group every week, and Week 4 is Amphibians & Reptiles! Programs run Monday - Wednesday from 10:00am to 1:00pm. Outdoor and weather appropriate clothing must be worn as we will be exploring the park; getting dirty and/or wet are both strong possibilities! Closed-toed shoes are required every day. Please don't forget to bring a snack and a reusable water bottle, as well as apply sunscreen and bugspray before the program begins.

For ages 10+.

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

For ages 10+.

Bear Creek Lake is a modest 40 aces in size yet has a many-faceted story to tell.

Paddling a kayak gives you a new perspective of the world and lifetime of adventures.

Come experience the beautiful James River on this guided kayak tour. The trip includes a brief overview of paddling safety and techniques, as well as on-the-water interpretations of natural and cultural features.

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

We have some exciting self-guided activities launching this year; whether it's kayaking the New River, enjoying an audio tour, or becoming a Junior Ranger, there's something for everyone. Here is a list of what is available: Geocaching: This is a fun way to merge technology and outdoor exploration.

Belle Isle State Park has some great activities that you can do on your own schedule.

If you're excited to learn more about our native plants and animals, then you're in the right place.