Chippokes Plantation State Park Campground Description

Chippokes Plantation State Park is one of the oldest working farms in the United States. Chippokes is a living historical exhibit located in a rural agricultural area along the James River in Surry County. In addition, the park has a wide variety of traditional park offerings, including a swimming complex, visitor center, picnic facilities, and hiking and biking trails. The plantation has kept its original boundaries since the 1600s and has a variety of cultivated gardens and native woodland. The formal gardens surrounding the Chippokes Mansion are accented by azaleas, crepe myrtle, boxwood and seasonal flowers. The plantation grounds are also home to the Chippokes Farm and Forestry Museum. Chippokes Plantation State Park is operated by the Department of Conservation and Recreation in cooperation with the Chippokes Plantation Farm Foundation. The Virginia General Assembly created the foundation in 1977 to establish, administer and maintain the model farm. Funding for the foundation comes from farmland rent payments, donations, admissions and gift shop sales. Chippokes is conveniently situated to provide visitors overnight accommodations with easy access to Williamsburg, Virginia Beach and Richmond. Size: 1,683 acres

Chippokes Plantation State Park Campground Services

Within Facility, 30 Amp Service, Beach Area, Cabins, Camp Store, Camping, Comfort Station, Conference Shelter, Dump Station, Environmental Programs, Fishing, Freshwater, Fleetwood pop-up rentals, Gift/Souvenir Shop, Group Camping, Handicap Access, Hiking Trail, Historical Areas/Struct., Historical Programs, Located on the James River, Meeting Rooms, Museum, Near Williamsburg and Jamestown, Picnic Shelter Enclosed, Picnic Shelters, Picnicking, Playground, Ranger Station, Restrooms, Showers - Hot, Snack Bar, Swimming - Pool, Trails, Bicycle, Trails, Horse, Visitor Center

Chippokes Plantation State Park 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.

Chippokes Plantation State Park Campground Directions

Chippokes Plantation State Park 695 CHIPPOKES PARK RD Surry VA 23883-9728 Chippokes Plantation State Park is located in Surry County. From I-95 and I-295: Take Route 10 towards Hopewell. Follow Route 10 East for approximately 40 miles to Surry. Turn left at the intersection of routes 10 and 31 (this continues on Route 10). Turn right at the blinking light. Turn left at Route 634 (Alliance Road), and the park entrance is four miles on the left. From southside Hampton Roads (Chesapeake, Norfolk, Portsmouth, Virginia Beach): Take I-64 East to 460 West. Take exit to Route 10 West (through Smithfield), approximately 15 miles. Make right on Alliance Road (Route 634). Park is four miles on left. From Newport News/Hampton: Take James River Bridge (Route 17 South). Make right on Rt. 258. Take Route 10 West (through Smithfield) approximately 15 miles. Make right on Alliance Road (Rt. 634). Park is four miles on left. From Williamsburg: Take Jamestown Road to Jamestown and follow signs to ferry. Once the ferry lands across the river at Scotland, follow the road to Route 10 and make a left. Turn left at Route 634 and continue to park entrance on the left. (The ferry is free.)