Cape Charles on Virginia's lower Eastern Shore is a bayside gem with many opportunities for visitors to enjoy the water.
Chesapeake Bay
· DC, DE, MD, NY, PA, VA, WV
Over 41 million acres are connected through the waters that flow to and through Chesapeake Bay. The National Park Service strives to connect people to the opportunities and adventures throughout the watershed. Inspiring stewardship across this vast region supports recreation, business, tourism, learning, and a thriving natural resource for all to enjoy.
Park report
Current Alerts
How this is rated
Good: no active alerts or closuresNo active alerts
Entrance Fee
How this is rated
Good: free entryFree — no entrance fee
Activities Available
How this is rated
Good: many activities available7 activities
Park Name
InfoChesapeake Bay
Designation
InfoNational Park Area
State(s)
InfoDC, DE, MD, NY, PA, VA, WV
Phone
Info4102602470
chesapeake_info@nps.gov
Operating Hours
InfoAll Park Hours above refers to the core hours the Chesapeake Bay Program Office is open. This program office manages the National Park Service's responsibilities under the Chesapeake Bay Initiative and the Chesapeake Gateways & Water Trails Network. The office core hours are from 9 am to 4 pm Monday through Friday. The office is closed on federal holidays. Quite frequently, the office is open for business at least one hour earlier and one hour later than core hours.
Campgrounds
InfoNo campgrounds listed
Activity: Boating
InfoAvailable
Activity: Compass and GPS
InfoAvailable
Activity: Geocaching
InfoAvailable
Activity: Guided Tours
InfoAvailable
Activity: Paddling
InfoAvailable
Activity: Junior Ranger Program
InfoAvailable
Activity: Wildlife Watching
InfoAvailable
Theme: Colonization and Settlement
InfoFeatured at this park
Theme: Maritime
InfoFeatured at this park
Theme: Native American Heritage
InfoFeatured at this park
Theme: Wars and Conflicts
InfoFeatured at this park
Theme: Colonial/European Contact Conflicts
InfoFeatured at this park
Theme: Trails
InfoFeatured at this park
Theme: Water Trails
InfoFeatured at this park
Weather Info
InfoAnnapolis, Maryland has a warm humid temperate climate with hot summers and no dry season. Over the course of a year, the temperature typically varies from 29°F to 86°F and is rarely below 19°F or abo
Getting There
InfoThe Chesapeake Bay office is located off of Aris T. Allen Blvd in Annapolis, Maryland. Traveling east on Route 50, take the exit towards Riva road and 665, Aris T. Allen Blvd. Continue on 665 to Fores
GPS Coordinates
Info38.9716° N, -76.4834° W
Data from official federal recreation records. Updated periodically. Park conditions change — always verify with the park before visiting. Verify on official park website