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PARK INFORMATION

Hours:
9 a.m. until sunset year round

Store hours:
Sunday-Thursday: 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Friday-Saturday: 9 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Campground:
Open September 25 - November 30

Boat Rentals:
Sunday-Thursday: 9 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Friday-Saturday: 9 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Trout Stocked:
Lake Lesa: February 13, 2020

More Information:
757-421-7151

Northwest River Park and Campground

Phone: 757-382-6411		Email: ContactPRT@cityofchesapeake.net
Address: 1733 Indian Creek Rd, Chesapeake, VA 23322

CURRENT STATUS OF PARK AND RECREATION AMENITIES

For updates on changes in services, facilities and events impacted by COVID-19, please visit our web page Parks, Recreation and Tourism COVID-19-Related Information and Updates. If you have questions, please call 757-382-6411 during office hours Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Trout were last stocked on February 13, 2020

The planned Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources’ (VDWR) Urban Trout stockings at Northwest River Park’s Lake Lesa have been postponed until further notice due to unusually low dissolved oxygen levels. VDWR staff is in communications with park staff and will be monitoring the lake. Future trout stockings (in 2020 and 2021) will be contingent on suitable dissolved oxygen levels.

Located on the banks of the Northwest River in Southeastern Chesapeake, VA, this 763-acre park is the perfect blend of natural beauty and recreational activities. Year-round boating, fishing, hiking, and programs are just the beginning. We have our own 18-hole Disc golf course, miniature golf course, horseshoes, volleyball nets and so much more. The park has 66 campsites and 2 rental cabins.

Park Hours: The park is open 9 a.m. to sunset year round.

Campground and Equestrian Camping: Open as of September 25 through November 30. Reservations must be made online through ReserveAmerica.

Camp Store hours:
Sunday-Thursday: 9 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Friday-Saturday: 9 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Boat Rentals: (NOTE: 9/1/20 - Paddleboats are not available at this time due to duckweed in Lake Lesa)
Sunday-Thursday: 9 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Friday-Saturday: 9 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Map and Directions: Visit the Park Directions and Maps page here.

Take a Tour of the Park: EASY ACCESS is provided to many areas of the park, including hiking, fishing and camping. Call 757-421-7151 for more information on accessibility.

Activities: Visit the following links for more information on each activity.
Bird Watching
Boat and Bike Rentals
Equestrian
Fishing
Geocaching
Hiking
SkyWatch and SunDays
Disc and Mini Golf

Park Facility and Shelter Rentals: For more information on facility and shelter rentals, visit our rentals web page.