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Chippokes State Park, Surry, VA

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Sports & Outdoors

Chippokes State Park

A Virginia state park on the James River with a long-working farm, historic mansion, and farm museum.

695 Chippokes Park Rd., Surry, VA 23883 · Surry, VA

About Chippokes State Park

Across the James River from Jamestown, this Surry County park covers about 1,947 acres. Its land has been farmed for centuries, so visitors can see historic buildings alongside modern outdoor recreation. The 1854 mansion, formal gardens, and a farm and forestry museum with more than 600 antiques all sit on the historic grounds. Visitors can also hike, bike, ride horses, paddle, fish, and picnic. Cabins, yurts, and campsites provide overnight stays.

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