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Camping at Kiptopeke State Park

(757) 331-2267

3540 Kiptopeke Drive
Cape Charles, VA 23310

Latitude: 37.169934

Longitude: -75.979292

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Kiptopeke has a lot to offer for those who like to camp. With over 140 campsites, there are many places for visitors to pitch a tent, plug in a recreational vehicle or camper to the parks water and electricity, enjoy a group campsite, or try renting one of the parks RVs, its log cabin style bunkhouse, or the yurt.

Camping Amenities At Kiptopeke State Park

Camping Area

The campground is accessible just north of the main park road and has two bathhouses and plenty of picnic tables and outdoor grills. There is also an amphitheater with several benches and a fire pit overlooking the bay. The bunkhouse and yurt are in the campground as well. Pets are permitted in campground, RVs, and bunkhouse for an additional charge but they are not permitted in the Yurt.

Season/Hours: March 1 through the 1st Monday in December/Call Park (757) 331-2267
Fee: Park Fees
Location:37° 10.2080 -75° 59.1260

Picnic Area

The Picnic Area is accessible from the main park road and is just west of the cabin area. It has two group picnic shelters that can be reserved, several picnic tables and outdoor grills. There are also restrooms, an outdoor tap, vending machines, a playground and easy access to the Hawk Observatory and Baywoods Trail. Nearby there is an old motel sign from when Tourinn's Motor Court used to be in business.

Season/Hours: All Year/Closes at Dusk. Bathrooms: March - end of Nov
Fee: Park Fees
Location:37° 10.1450 -75° 58.8410

Camp Store

A small store can be found in the parking lot of the Waterfront Recreation Complex. There one can purchase ice, bait, fishing lures, snacks, or any other last minute fishing and boating necessities. Also available are t-shirts, jewelry and souvenirs. The store is open thoughout the summer and on weekends in fall.

Season/Hours: May - October/Call Park (757) 331-2267
Fee: Park Fees
Location:37° 10.0760 -75° 59.0850

Yurt

Recreational yurts are a modern adaptation of an ancient nomadic Yurtshelter, combining a beautiful wood frame and durable, electronically bonded architectural fabric. Functionally speaking, it's a cross between a tent and a cabin. The Kiptopeke yurt, the only of its kind in Virginia's park system, has a spectacular view of the Chesapeake Bay with a large wooden deck, picnic table, fire ring with cooking grate, an exterior floodlight, food preparation table and a water spigot. Reservations are required. No smoking, cooking or pets are allowed in the yurt. Two vehicles allowed with room to park boat or trailer. Additional vehicles must pay the daily parking fee and park in the overflow lot.

Season/Hours: March 1 to Labor Day/Check-in: 3 P.M. Checkout: 10 A.M.
Fee: Park Fees
Location:37° 10.2080 -75° 59.1260

Lodges

There are five lodges at Kiptopeke. The lodges are still being built, but reservations are being taken for the 2007 season for arrivals May 1, 2007, and beyond.During prime season, lodges are reserved for full weeks only. The reservation period starts on a Friday, Saturday or Sunday. A two-night minimum stay is required the rest of the year, however in prime season guests who wish to stay less than a week may call 30 days prior to desired arrival date to see if there is vacancy for two-night minimum stay. They are open year-round and may be reserved 11 months in advance. Call Park for details

Season/Hours: All Year/Call Park (757) 331-2267
Fee: Park Fees
Location:N/A

Other Activities At Kiptopeke State Park: Hiking, Biking, Boating and Water Sports, Educational Activities, Fishing, Hunting, Picnicking, Swimming, Wildlife Activities and Canoeing And Kayaking

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