Newport News Park

One of the largest municipal parks east of the Mississippi, this magnificent 7,711 acre-oasis is home to an incredible variety of native wildlife – deer, foxes, otter, raccoon and beaver, to name a few – all found in a natural setting of lush woodlands, flowering meadows and shimmering lakes. Its unique natural beauty makes Newport News Park a favorite destination for campers who love the great outdoors – and the convenience of being just moments away from the multitude of activities and attractions the surrounding area provides.

See here for brochures about the animals, plants, history, and special facilities you can find at Newport News Park.

Camping

Phone: (757) 888-3333 • 1-800-203-8322 | Campground Map

Our 188 campsites are spaciously arranged throughout natural woodlands and are surrounded by many comforts of home including:

• Electrical and water hookups
• Heated showers and flush toilets
• Paved roadways and parking pads
• Picnic tables, grills and playgrounds
• Laundry facilities
• A camper store for food and supplies
• 24-hour security throughout the Parks and Recreation
• Centralized sewage disposal station
• Pets welcome; rabies certificate required at check-in

Reserve one of Newport News Park’s wooded campsites for a quiet get-away. Reservations can be made by phone at 757-888-3333 or toll free at 1-800-203-8322. MasterCard & Visa accepted.

Campsite Rates

Campers and outdoor enthusiasts find Newport News Park a perfect retreat for hiking or bicycling on the Park’s many trails; picnicking in shelters with outdoor grills; fishing, boating and canoeing on the Park’s scenic lakes and inlets; and enjoying sports such as archery and golf.

Boating and Fishing

Rowboat, canoe and paddleboat rentals are available from the Newport News Park Campsite Office. Fishing is permitted by permit in two large freshwater lakes. In addition, launching ramps are available for privately owned watercraft (no gas motors).

Other attractions

• 30 miles of hiking and biking trails
• Bicycle (and helmet) rentals
• An arboretum with seasonal flora such as dogwoods, azaleas and camellias
• Playgrounds and 20 picnic shelters
• A 30-acre aeromodel flying field
• An all-terrain mountain bike trail
• Archery range (bring your own bow)
• Regularly scheduled nature and living history programs
• A Discovery Center with nature and history exhibits
• Two of the best public golf courses in Virginia; 36 holes with Pro shop and driving range
• An 18-hole disc golf course (rental discs & sales available)

Special Events and Festivals

The Newport News Children’s Festival of Friends, scheduled annually the first Saturday in May, is a special family-oriented delight with a wealth of entertainment, exhibits and hands-on activities. Festival information.

The Newport News Fall Festival of Folklife , a family tradition for two generations, takes place the first weekend in October and features nationally known performers, arts and crafts, delicious regional foods, and folk entertainment. Festival information.

Celebration in Lights is a two-mile drive-through adventure, open nightly from Thanksgiving through New Year’s, that magically transforms Newport News Park into a wonderland of spectacular sights created from more than 450,000 lights. This is truly one of the most exciting events of the Yuletide season! Festival information.

Minutes from Everything! Newport News Park, located midway between Richmond and Virginia Beach, is ideally situated in an area rich in historical attractions, theme parks, museums and entertainment. Call the Newport News Visitor Center for directions, brochures and suggested itineraries for area attractions toll-free at 888-493-7386.

Newport News Park has twenty picnic shelters (18 full size shelters and 2 group shelters). A full shelter, which accommodates approximately 35 people, generally has three to four picnic tables and one grill. A group shelter, which accommodates approximately 150 people, has fifteen tables and one large grill. Electricity is available at all shelters. Reservations can be charged over the phone by calling 757-888-3333 or toll free at 1-800-203-8322. Reservations can also be made in person at the Newport News Park Campsite Office, Deer Park, or the Parks and Recreation Office at Town Center (3 rd floor). Visa and MasterCard are accepted at the Newport News Park Campsite Office.

For additional picnic shelter reservation information and photos, see our Picnic Shelter Reservation Page.

Hiking, Jogging, Biking Trails

For the hiking enthusiast, Newport News Park offers over 30 miles of trails through forest, field, and wetlands. Want to go bicycling? Bring your own bike or rent one at the Campsite Office. Newport News Park offers a 5.3-mile bikeway (unpaved, multi-use trail). Children ages 14 and under are required to wear a helmet when riding or being carried on a bicycle on any street, sidewalk or bikeway. The Parks Division encourages ALL bicyclists to wear a safety helmet.

Mountain Bike Trail

Three single-track loops (difficulty levels vary) and connecting firetrails create approximately 5 miles of off-road bicycling fun at the Harwood’s Mill Mountain Bike Trail (located across from the Harwood’s Mill Fishing Facility on Oriana Road in York County). Open sunrise to sunset daily.

More Newport News Parks

• Newport News Park Discovery Center
• Newport News Park Aeromodel Flying Field
• Newport News Park Disc Golf Course
• Newport News Park Archery Range

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