False Cape State Park Tours

False Cape State Park featuring landscape views and a sandy beach
False Cape State Park featuring tranquil scenes and mangroves
False Cape State Park showing a sandy beach and surf
False Cape State Park featuring a beach
False Cape State Park featuring a park


Enjoy some quiet time at this pristine beach, one of the last undisturbed coastal environments on the Atlantic coast of the United States.

False Cape State Park offers a delightful opportunity to experience nature in a serene, untouched setting. Accessible only by hiking, biking or boating, False Cape is one of the country’s most remote state parks. Encompassing 3,844 acres (1,556 hectares), the park is set on a 1-mile-wide (1.6-kilometer) barrier spit between Back Bay and the Atlantic Ocean. Sunbathe on tranquil beaches, camp under the stars and discover the park’s wildlife as you explore 15 miles (24 kilometers) of hiking and biking trails.

The park’s location on a barrier spit allows visitors to see sandy dunes, wooded swamps, marshes and beaches, as well as oak and pine forests. Head to the visitor center in the Barbour Hill area to learn about the park’s history and to find out if any special events are taking place during your time here.

Soak up the sun or go for a swim along the park’s 6 miles (10 kilometers) of stunning beachfront, which extends to the North Carolina state line.

Look for birds and other wildlife as you walk along the park’s hiking trails. Follow the popular Barbour Hill self-guided interpretive trail, a 1.4-mile (2.3-kilometer) walk. Be alert for herons, feral pigs, bald eagles and cottonmouth moccasins as you wander.

For a quick visit, take advantage of the Blue Goose Tram, which provides round-trip rides from Little Island City Park. Ride the tram through the park and spend an hour exploring the Barbour Hill contact station area before returning.

False Cape State Park is located a short drive away from Virginia Beach. To get here, leave your vehicle at Little Island City Park in Sandbridge and make the 6-mile (10-kilometer) trek through the Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge to reach False Cape. The park’s commercial facilities are limited, so bring plenty of sunscreen, food, water and insect repellent. Escape to the unspoiled beaches and beautiful trails of this peaceful state park.

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