Northwest River Park & Campground

Virginia

TypeOutdoors
CategoryNature Stops

This 763-acre forest-and-water park offers more than seven miles of trails, an elevated river boardwalk, Lake Lesa paddling, and year-round fishing. It sits close to the southbound Route 168 approach rather than deep in the metro.

This 763-acre forest-and-water park offers more than seven miles of trails, an elevated river boardwalk, Lake Lesa paddling, and year-round fishing. It sits close to the southbound Route 168 approach rather than deep in the metro.

Hours, admission, and access change — confirm with the official source before you plan the detour.

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