Best places: State parks in Southampton County, United States

An 8,000-acre park offering hiking, biking & horse trails, plus 2 fishing lakes & an aquatic center.

Working farm since 1619 with tours of an antebellum mansion, formal gardens & on-site museum.

Fresh & saltwater meet at this marshy estuarine park, which hosts fishing, boating & hiking.

Family hiking in tranquil forest & creek fishing, plus cycling trails, horseback riding & campsites.

Forested wetlands offering hiking & biking trails, a visitor center & kayaking on a historic canal.

👍👍 What a delightful find! We stopped by as part of the Virginia State Park Trail Quest not knowing anything about the place. We were greeted by such a friendly ranger. There is a 3ish mile loop road that leads you to camping sites (one with cute yurts), a boat landing, and an interpretative trail. The...

👍 Details of those working over 30 years for the preservation of history. Amazing.