Just a short drive from Washington, D.C., this Northern Virginia park offers many outdoor activities and programs. It has hiking trails, 3 miles of paved multi-use trails, a large picnic area, a …
Just a short drive from Washington, D.C., this Northern Virginia park offers many outdoor activities and programs. It has hiking trails, 3 miles of paved multi-use trails, a large picnic area, a playground, a car-top canoe launch and a visitor center. Canoe, kayak and bicycle rentals are also available. Bird watching, especially for American bald eagles, and guided canoe trips of Kane's Creek and Belmont Bay are favorites with park visitors. The park's wetlands, forest, open water, ponds and open fields make it ideal for environmental study and wildlife observation. Nearby attractions include the Elizabeth Hartwell National Wildlife Refuge, Gunston Hall and Pohick Bay Regional Park.
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Jun 24, 2023
We went on a hike down the eagle spur trail. Didn't see any eagles here (saw them the next day at Occoquan Bay NWR). The hike was invigorating through the forest - though the lookout at the end did…Full review by Shawn H
Jul 21, 2021
Mason Neck is a beautiful park that's great for birders, picnickers, kayakers, and forest-walkers (I won't say hikers, b/c it's not exactly "hiking"). Your $10/per car entry fee will get you access t…Full review by Brittany_11_10
Jun 13, 2021
Wonderful park! We paid $10 entry for our car full of 5 adults and one puppy. Rented 2 double kayaks $30 1 hour each. Saw TWO bald eagles. One down closer to water. Momma up on nest WAY up. Saw …Full review by Kevin K
Does it have a beach for kids playing/swimming? Can I ride a jet ski in this park? Thanks!
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There is no swimming beach or water play area at Mason Neck State Park but a regional park with swimming is nearby. We only have a canoe top launch and not designed for a jet ski …
There is no swimming beach or water play area at Mason Neck State Park but a regional park with swimming is nearby. We only have a canoe top launch and not designed for a jet ski launch. The park and the bay access around the park is very quiet for eagle habitat so not well suited for jet skis either. Pohick Bay Regional Park is the local park that has the swimming amenity (Pirate's Cove Water Park). You can also launch motorized craft from their launch but they do not rent jet skis so you would need to bring your own.
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