CHIPPOKES PLANTATION STATE PARK
757-294-3439
695 Chippokes Park Road, Surry, VA 23883
The main entrance to Chippokes is accessible from Alliance road which is off of Route 10 in Surry County.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION: With recreational activities and opportunities to look at life in a bygone era, Chippokes Plantation offers something for everyone. A working farm since 1617, visitors may tour an antebellum mansion, stroll through formal gardens, or view a collection of antique farm and forestry equipment and a sawmill exhibit at the Farm and Forestry Museum. A campground and three unique overnight cottages allow visitors to spend the night on the historic grounds. The park features a large pool, a visitor center, gift shop, interpretive programs, two playgrounds and opportunities to bike, hike, ride your horse and picnic.
The park is located across the river from Jamestown Island which is the first permanent English settlement in America. Since the establishment of Chippokes in 1619 the land has been continuously farmed making it one of the oldest plantations in America.
PARKING: 8 wheelchair accessible parking spaces in different locations-visitor center, pool, mansion and picnic shelters. RV parking.
TYPES OF PATHS TO OR AROUND PARK: 3 walking and bicycle trails, 1 is approximately 1.3 miles and paved, and leads from Visitor Center to mansion grounds, the other 2 are approximately 1/2 to 1 mile long and are grass and gravel leading to the creek. Some have steep grades requiring assistance for persons in wheelchairs.
ENTRANCE TO VISITOR CENTER: Located near picnic shelters and river. Entry doors open out with pull type handle.
PUBLIC REST ROOMS: At Visitor Center. Doors open out. No turns to enter. Accessible stall checked regularly for obstructions.
PUBLIC TELEPHONE: Wheelchair accessible phone located at Visitor Center.
SPECIAL SERVICES:
For guests with mobility disabilities,the Olympic-sized swimming pool has a lift for access to pool by persons in wheelchairs. Bath house has accessible stall on men and women’s side. One bedroom wheelchair accessible overnight cabin located in historic area. Campground has wheelchair accessible site.
PICNIC AREAS: Near Visitor Center. Paths are dirt. Covered shelters.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Campground is open March through November, and cabins are available year round.
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