Open-water paddling at Virginia State Parks
Few experiences match paddling in open water. False Cape, First Landing, Kiptopeke and Mason Neck offer such paddling. Open-water adventure awaits at some of the most scenic places in the state.
Popular open-water paddling destinations
- Paddle around the McCloskey ships in the Chesapeake Bay at Kiptopeke.
- Paddle into the sunset on Back Bay at False Cape.
- Explore the wetlands and marshes of Broad Bay at First Landing.
Parks known for open-water paddling
- False Cape (FC)
- First Landing (FL)
- Kiptopeke (KP)
Recent blogs about Paddling Open-waters
- First Master Paddler of Virginia State Parks: Colleen Renderos
- Q&A with creator of Wandering Waters program – Sammy Zambon
- Two More Unforgettable Experiences Under Two Hours from Williamsburg
- 4 Reasons These Two Smaller Parks are Big on Fun
- The Lure of Kiptopeke
- More recent blogs about Paddling Open-waters.
