Caledon Natural Area Campground Description

A designated National Natural Landmark for its eastern hardwood forest, Caledon Natural Area provides visitors the unique opportunity of viewing bald eagles in their natural habitat. Caledon and the surrounding areas are the summer home for one of the largest concentrations of bald eagles on the East Coast. As many as 60 eagles have been spotted on the bluffs overlooking the Potomac River in King George County. Preservation of the national bird's habitat is the primary focus of the natural area. Visitors can enjoy the beauty of Caledon by hiking and picnicking in a mature forest. They can learn more about the natural history of Caledon by touring the visitor center. For more information on Caledon Natural Area, please refer to: www.dcr.virginia.gov/parks/caledon.htm

Caledon Natural Area Campground Services

Within Facility, Environmental Programs, Gift/Souvenir Shop, Group Camping, Hiking Trail, Picnic Shelters, Picnicking, Programs, Restrooms, Visitor Center

Caledon Natural Area Campground Alerts

Notice for CampersLEAVE YOUR FIREWOOD AT HOME!!A firewood quarantine has been established for the following localities: counties of Arlington, Fairfax, Fauquier, Louden, and Prince William; and the entire cities of Alexandria, Fairfax City, Falls Church, Manassas, and Manassas Park. It is unlawful to transport firewood from these localities. In general, firewood can harbor insect pests under the bark and in the wood. The transport of infested firewood has been identified as a leading cause in the introduction of harmful forest insects into un-infested forest areas. Help us keep our state parks pest free by leaving your firewood at home.

Caledon Natural Area Campground Directions

Caledon Natural Area 11617 CALEDON ROAD King George VA 22485-9357 Caledon is located in King George Conty between Fairview Beach and Owens 23 miles east of Fredericksburg on Route 218. From Fredericksburg, take 218 Eat for 23 miles. Caledon is on the left. Or you may take Rt. 3 east 18 miles to a left onto Rt. 206 for six miles, then turn left onto Rt. 218 and go about one mile; Caledon is on the right. From U.S. 301 (MD), turn right onto Rt. 206 for four miles to Rt. 218, then west about one mile.