Caledon State Park
Small Craft Advisory issued February 11 at 3:20AM EST until February 12 at 4:00PM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
* WHAT...Northwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt expected. * WHERE...Tidal Potomac River from Key Bridge to Smith Point VA, and Chesapeake Bay and adjoining estuaries north of Smith Point VA. * WHEN...From 7 AM this morning to 4 PM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
Overview
Caledon State Park is a 2,587-acre National Natural Landmark in King George County, Virginia, renowned for its old-growth climax forest and as a summer roosting site for American bald eagles. The park is open 8 a.m. to sunset daily, with the visitor center operating 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday through Sunday. The park offers six primitive waterfront campsites on the Potomac River at Jones Pond, accessible only by hiking/biking 3.5 miles from the parking area or by paddling in (no motorized boats). Campsites are tent-only with sand-filled pads, fire rings, and picnic tables—no potable water, electricity, or showers available, so you must pack in all water. Reservations are required for camping. The park features 10 hiking and 4 multi-use trails, with the 2-mile Boyd's Hole Trail to the Potomac being most popular. Parking is limited and requires a fee (cash recommended due to very limited cell service). Note: The park closes to the public for two days in November and the first Saturday of December for resource management projects—check park alerts for exact closure dates before visiting.
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