Visitor Center

About Visitor Center

The Visitor Center with indoor exhibits and park store is open Friday-Saturday. See the park event calendar for upcoming events. Group tours by appointment only on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.

How to Get There

Coming west on I-64, take exit 75 to 3rd St., turn right on Leigh St., park on 2nd St. Coming south on I-95, take exit 79 east onto I-64 East to Norfolk, then follow directions coming from the west. Coming east on I-64, take exit 190 to 5th St., Downtown, continue straight on 5th St., turn right on Jackson St., left on 3rd St., right on Leigh St., then right on 2nd St. Coming north on I-95, take exit 76A for Chamberlayne Ave., turn left on Chamberlayne Pkwy, left on Leigh St., then left on 2nd St.

Plan Your Visit to Visitor Center

Heading to Visitor Center? A few things to know before you go:

• Reservations: popular sites fill up fast — check Recreation.gov 6 months in advance
• Fees: day-use and camping fees vary; check current rates on the official park page
• Trash & pack-out: follow Leave No Trace principles
• Wildlife: store food in bear boxes where provided; never feed wildlife
• Weather: the 5-day forecast above is updated every 6 hours; verify just before you go

References & Official Resources

• Official Recreation.gov page
• View on OpenStreetMap
• Driving directions (Google Maps)