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Belle Isle State Park, Lancaster, VA

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Sports & Outdoors

Belle Isle State Park

A Virginia state park on the Rappahannock River with tidal wetlands, trails, and historic Bel Air grounds.

1632 Belle Isle Rd., Lancaster, VA 22503 · Lancaster, VA

About Belle Isle State Park

Belle Isle State Park covers 892 acres on the Northern Neck, with about seven miles of shoreline on the Rappahannock River and access to Mulberry and Deep creeks. Visitors can explore tidal wetlands, farmland, and upland forest. The park offers a campground, picnic shelters, hiking, biking, and bridle trails, boat launches, and a fishing pier. Overnight lodging is available at the Bel Air house and guest house, and the historic Bel Air area is popular for weddings. Wildlife such as osprey, bald eagles, and white-tailed deer is common, and ranger-led programs are offered.

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