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First Landing State Park

Virginia Beach, VA

Nature

Cypress swamps, maritime forest and a bay beach where the Jamestown colonists first landed in 1607. The large campground is close to the beach.

Nearest town
Virginia Beach, VA
Category
Nature & parks
GPS
36.9170, -76.0530

Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

Good to know

Best time to go

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

The most pleasant months are usually April–May and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in June and November. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

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Campsites nearby

  • First Landing State Park CampgroundCampsite
    0 mi from First Landing State Park
    TentsCaravans
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Holiday Trav-L-ParkMotorhome stopover
    8 mi from First Landing State Park
    MotorhomesWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Virginia Beach KOA HolidayCampsite
    9 mi from First Landing State Park
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • KOA Resort Cape Charles/Chesapeake BayMotorhome stopover
    16 mi from First Landing State Park
    CaravansMotorhomesElectricityWaste disposal
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • KOA ResortMotorhome stopover
    16 mi from First Landing State Park
    Motorhomes
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Northwest River Park CampgroundCampsite
    24 mi from First Landing State Park
    TentsCaravansDrinking waterShowersToiletsDogs allowed
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip

All campsites in Virginia · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is First Landing State Park?

First Landing State Park is in Virginia Beach, VA, at GPS 36.9170, -76.0530. It is about 14 mi from Norfolk.

Can you camp near First Landing State Park?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is First Landing State Park Campground, about 0 mi away; within 25 mi there are 11 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass First Landing State Park?

First Landing State Park is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Virginia’s Eastern Shore and the Bay Bridge-Tunnel.

What is there to see near First Landing State Park?

Places worth a stop nearby: Fort Monroe National Monument (15 mi), Kiptopeke State Park (18 mi), Yorktown Battlefield (33 mi) and Colonial Williamsburg Historic Area (43 mi).

When is the best time to visit First Landing State Park?

The most pleasant months are usually April–May and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in June and November. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)