Kayaking Parks Near Virginia Beach

Discover 3 parks for kayaking within driving distance of Virginia Beach

First Landing State Park

Virginia Beach, Virginia
0 miles away

"Visitors from Virginia Beach come for an easy coastal escape with beaches, paddling, and shaded trails close to home. The park is also a popular day trip for families and outdoor enthusiasts."

A coastal Virginia park with beaches, marshes, maritime forest, and historic significance at the site of the first English landing.

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Machicomoco State Park

Hayes, Virginia
42 miles away

"Virginia Beach visitors come for a change of pace from oceanfront activity to tidal-river scenery. It is a good choice for a day of paddling and wildlife watching."

A York River park honoring Indigenous heritage with paddling, shoreline scenery, and interpretive experiences.

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York River State Park

Williamsburg, Virginia
56 miles away

"Virginia Beach travelers visit for a freshwater-and-tidal nature experience that feels very different from the oceanfront. It is a strong choice for paddlers and outdoor families."

A scenic tidal park on the York River known for paddling, fossils, wildlife, and wooded trails.

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