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Camping at First Landing State Park

(757) 412-2300

2500 Shore Drive
Virginia Beach, VA 23451

Latitude: 36.918020

Longitude: -76.051547

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Park has 218 sites with and without electric/water hookups. Firewood for sale at Bay Store (in season); bring a starter log and/or kindling.

Camping Amenities At First Landing State Park

Camping Area

2,888 acres. Beach, 1.25 miles. Park has 218 sites with and without electric/water hookups. Firewood for sale at Bay Store (in season); bring a starter log and/or kindling. Swim at your own risk in Chesapeake Bay; no lifeguards. Boat launch is free for overnight guests.

Season/Hours: March 1 through the 1st Monday in December/N/A
Fee: Park Fees
Location:36° 55.1317 -76° 03.1283

Cabins

Weekly rentals begin Friday, Saturday or Sunday. Contact station open 24 hours Memorial Day through Labor Day. All cabins have two bedrooms. They are near the Chesapeake Bay but offer no view of the bay or ocean. Kitchen: Refrigerator, stove, coffeemaker, dishes, dishcloth, dish towels, silverware, cooking utensils, pots and pans, microwave oven, toaster, clock radios. Also includes rustic furniture and linens (one set per person for four people). Cabins are climate controlled (heat and AC). No dishwasher, telephone, TV or washer/dryer. Living area: two cushioned chairs, loveseat, dining table with four chairs. Bedrooms: beds, night stands and full length mirror. Fireplaces.

Season/Hours: All Year/N/A
Fee: Park Fees
Location:36° 55.0117 -76° 02.8117

The Bay Store

The Bay Store has a variety of groceries, snacks, camping supplies, firewood and outdoor recreation supplies. Concessions hours vary from Labor Day to Mid-October. The store also rents bikes, fishing equipment and crabbing gear, and sells bait, souvenirs, cold sandwiches, hot dogs, nachos and T-shirts.

Season/Hours: Spring, Summer, Fall/Mid-April to Memorial Day, 9 A.M. - 9 P.M.; Memorial Day to Labor Day, 10 a.m. - 11 p.m.
Fee: N/A
Location:36° 55.1100 -76° 03.2050

Laundry

A laundry facitlity with washing machines and large capacity dryers is available in the park. Soap, other laundry products and change are available at the Bay Store.

Season/Hours: All Year/24 Hours
Fee: Park Fees
Location:36° 55.1100 -76° 03.2050

Other Activities At First Landing State Park: Hiking, Biking, Boating and Water Sports, Fishing, Swimming, Picnicking, Educational Activities, Gifts and Shopping, Hunting and Canoeing And Kayaking

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