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Feb 28, 2024 · Belle Isle has seven miles of shoreline on the Northern Neck's Rappahannock River and provides access to Mulberry and Deep creeks. The park lets visitors explore a wide variety of tidal wetlands interspersed with farmland and upland forests.
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Belle Isle State Park, much of which is in active...
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There's nothing untoward about this State Park. It is about 900 acres of coastal plain, well maintained and sporting a great variety of biting insects. Bring your permethrin. Lot of quiet space for wandering until the crowds arrive.
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- Route 3 Lancaster County, 22503, Virginia
Belle Isle State Park is located in Lancaster County, Virginia, on the Rappahannock River. It sits between Deep Creek and Morattico Creek and is currently under public ownership. The park has an area of 892 acres (3.61 km 2) and has facilities for camping, fishing, boating and picnics.
Jun 7, 2023 · Belle Isle State Park is an 892-acre park in Lancaster County, Virginia that spans across seven miles of shoreline on the Rappahannock River. The expansive park covers a wide variety of tidal wetlands, farmlands and upland forests.
Belle Isle State Park, much of which is in active cultivation, offers a wide diversity of habitats. Narrow hedgerows, maritime pine forests, salt marshes, and scenic overlooks of the Rappahannock River attract a wide diversity of wildlife.
There are eight distinct types of wetlands within the park. These diverse ecosystems make Belle Isle an excellent outdoor laboratory for environmental education. The Bel Air historic area is ideal for weddings. From Kilmarnock, take Route 3, turn left on Route 201, right on Route 354 and left at Route 653 to the park entrance.
Located in the rural Northern Neck of Virginia, Belle Isle is the first state park to be purchased with funds from the $95 million 1992 Parks and Recreational Facilities Bond Referendum. The 733-acre site is a window to the beautiful lower Rappahannock River in Lancaster County.
