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Kiptopeke State Park – Concrete Ships forming Kiptopeke Breakwater📷 Ajblanck, CC BY-SA 3.0

Kiptopeke State Park

Cape Charles, VA

Nature

A bayside park where a line of sunken concrete ships from World War II forms a breakwater. A key stop for migrating hawks and songbirds in fall.

Nearest town
Cape Charles, VA
Category
Nature & parks
GPS
37.1680, -75.9850

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

  • KOA Resort Cape Charles/Chesapeake BayMotorhome stopover
    2 mi from Kiptopeke State Park
    CaravansMotorhomesElectricityWaste disposal
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • KOA ResortMotorhome stopover
    2 mi from Kiptopeke State Park
    Motorhomes
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Sun Outdoors Cape CharlesCampsite
    8 mi from Kiptopeke State Park
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsDogs allowed
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • First Landing State Park CampgroundCampsite
    17 mi from Kiptopeke State Park
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    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Bayside Mobile Home VillageMotorhome stopover
    19 mi from Kiptopeke State Park
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    OSMAdd to trip
  • Sun Retreats New PointCampsite
    20 mi from Kiptopeke State Park
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    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip

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

FAQs

Where is Kiptopeke State Park?

Kiptopeke State Park is in Cape Charles, VA, at GPS 37.1680, -75.9850. It is about 22 mi from Virginia Beach.

Can you camp near Kiptopeke State Park?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is KOA Resort Cape Charles/Chesapeake Bay, about 2 mi away; within 25 mi there are 7 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Kiptopeke State Park?

Kiptopeke 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 Kiptopeke State Park?

Places worth a stop nearby: First Landing State Park (18 mi), Fort Monroe National Monument (21 mi), Yorktown Battlefield (29 mi) and Colonial Williamsburg Historic Area (40 mi).

When is the best time to visit Kiptopeke 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)