Caledon State Park

Walk through old-growth forest to the Potomac River and watch for the bald eagles that spend the summer along this stretch of shore.

11617 Caledon Road (Route 218), King George, VA 22485 · King George, VA

About Caledon State Park

Caledon State Park covers 2,587 acres on the Potomac River in King George County, on land first settled as Caledon Plantation in 1659. Its old-growth oak and tulip poplar forest is a National Natural Landmark, and many bald eagles spend the summer here. Ten hiking and four multi-use trails cross the park, and the 2-mile Boyd's Hole Trail leads down to the river. A visitor center in the Smoot House has eagle exhibits. Parking is $5 per vehicle.

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