Caledon State Park

GENERAL INFO:

Park Type: State Park

Special Features/Comments: A National Natural Landmark known for its old growth forest and summer home to many American bald eagles, Caledon attracts bird watchers of all ages. Trails, including Boyd's Hole Trail, which leads to the Potomac River, are open year-round. A visitor center with bald eagle exhibits, four picnic areas, a picnic shelter and restrooms also are available.

GETTING THERE:

Parking

pDriving Directions: Caledon is located in King George County between Fairview Beach and Owens, 23 miles east of Fredericksburg on Route 218. From Fredericksburg, take 218 East 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.

Drive Time: Northern Virginia, 1 hour 45 minutes; Richmond, 1 hour, 30 minutes; Tidewater/Norfolk/Virginia Beach, 3 hours, 30 minutes; Roanoke, 3 hours, 30 minutes.

ACTIVITIES/RECREATION OPPORTUNITIES:

Trails

AMENITIES:

General Park Amenities: Playground, Restrooms, Drinking Fountains, Picnic Tables

Playground Surface Type: Mulch

Pets: Allowed On-Leash

Additional Features: Visitor Center, Gift Shop, Picnic Shelter

Trash Cans: Yes

Camping: Primitive

Camping Amenities: Fire Rings

TRAILS:

Trail Description: Ten hiking and four multi-use trails take park visitors through environmentally sensitive marshlands and picturesque wooded areas of the park. The 2-mile Boyd's Hole Trail leading to the Potomac River is the most popular of the trails.

Trail Activities: Walking, Hiking, Running/Jogging, Bicycling, Mountain Biking, Dog Walking, Birdwatching

Trail Difficulty: Easy, Moderate

Trail Layout: Loop & Linear (network)

Trail Length: Over 10 miles

Trail Shade: Lots

Trail Width: 4-8 ft

Trail Extras: Panoramic Views, Historic Sites

OTHER:

Programming Available: Education/Ranger Programs, Junior Ranger Programs

Park Information: Maps, Brochures, Information Kiosk

Staffing & Safety: Employee/Ranger Present, Ranger Patrol

Open Space Activities: Go for a walk or jog, Have a picnic

Open Space Size: Larger than one football field in size

Natural Water Feature: River/Channel, Shoreline/Beach, Wetlands