Nice little state park in King George VA. Has some good walking trails that are nice to visit. In November they host an annual art and wine fest that is always a good time. Lots of local vendors. They do more events - like kayaking trips but never did one of those. read more

I place this in the category of "nice place, not worth driving a long way for". And notably it is kind of out there. Even from Fredericksburg it's a decent drive, and if you're coming from DC or Richmond the space is not especially notable (and I've reviewed plenty of alternatives). For my specific travel route, it made sense. The trails were, in no small part, gravel roads. It took me a little over half an hour to walk to the marsh, but there wasn't a boardwalk or anything really to do at the marsh. The most notable wildlife I found was a bevy of dragonflies. Whatever was in the water was not interested in hanging out with me, though I did spot a rather large turtle looking down at the estuarine Potomac. Some people were carrying up kayaks, and I definitely think there's some good activities to be done here. read more

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Camped here at the primitive campsites and it was a nice well kept campsite. I never received a welcome email like i did for other campsites. I checked in after hours and the directions on getting to your site could be a little more clear. Some of the trails were marked with paper plates with an arrow drawn on them. I checked in after hours and it was a little confusing because according to the time the office should be open but it was locked and there were no after hour packets put out. I attempted to call the number but no one answered. read more

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Definitely worth a visit! There are different trails that are all well marked, so there is very little chance of getting lost. A lot of the trails overlap, so you can decide how long/short you want to hike. At the entrance of the trails, there is a small wildlife museum located at the main white building. There is also a camping ground! read more

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Caledon State Park is an amazing park. I have been coming here for the past 6 years with my dogs. We love walking all the different trails. I especially have to give a huge shout out to the staff, in particular Tina and Lou for spending time with me last evening as I frantically searched for dog who had gotten loose from her leash as soon as we got out of the car. It was right at dusk and they spent the extra time to make sure we found my dog so she wouldn't be out in the bitter cold. If you haven't been, you definitely should take this park in, you won't regret it. read more

Great hiking for beginners (as long as you can do distance). The map is initially misleading as all of the trails appear to be under 2.6 miles. Just look carefully. For instance, the length of Caledon Marsh trail says .9 miles. That measure is from the 2/3 mark of the Boyd's Hole trail. The terrain is mainly flat and wide. Beautiful views through the woods, past a lake down to the Potomac River. They have an information office with displays of the native wildlife. Don't forget a $5 or a checkbook to pay the entrance fee. You grab an envelope at the gate, put your money in and hang the tag on your dash. You can also pay in the office when they are open. read more

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I never knew about Caledon Stare Park until my daughter moved to King George. It's a great place for sky viewing at night with clear skies and lots of stars and planets to view.  Hiking and walking trails will take you to the Potomac River. There's a visitor center, four picnic areas, a picnic shelter, and restrooms.  The Park contains a bald eagle habitat along the Potomac River.  Don't miss the bald eagle exhibits in the visitor center. read more

Caledon State Park has nice walking/hiking paths and a beautiful shoreline. Kayaking is possible from near the main visitor's center. * clean bathrooms at both the visitor centers read more

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If I had to be to the bone honest, this would be a 2 star review. Because it's a VA State Park it gets 3 stars at least. This is just not my park I guess. Major boring. I hiked a gravel road for almost 5 miles. 10 miles on a dirt trail or even a rocky steep one works for me but 5 miles on a gravel road was depressing. I love marshes and wetlands but here the views were not impressive. The cliffs were nice for a quick break and view as was the kayak landing with the little pier. I actually walked thru the flooded area to the pier spot. No way I was turning around and walking all the way back. Water came up to the bottom of my calves but I don't mind that. That's adventure. I stayed there a bit picking glass and plastic out of the bay and then finished the 2 miles back to the car. The thing about gravel is: You cant hear nature with all that gravel crunching underfoot. I was the loudest thing in the forest. I had to completely stop and wait a 1/2 minute before the birds start whistling! That gravel overpowers any other sound and scares away the wildlife, though I did get a pic of a deer. I was disappointed. But luckily VA has such a diverse topography from region to region and each VA State Park is so dynamically different. For Caledon I can at least say I've been there and hiked that! Oh! And also If you kayak or bike you'll probably love it here. At least check it out. read more

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My first time visiting. It is truly beautiful. We will go back. Depending on which trail you take, it's a easy to moderate hike. We did notice that they offered a hayride but that was on our way back to the car. We prefer to hike but it's an option for those who don't want to walk the miles. read more

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This park was our second of 3 parks on our state park visit day. The main house was closed and only open specific days (no problem wasn't going there for that) We were on a mission to see the Eagles. We didn't see the Eagles but we did explore alot of the park. Lol, I can laugh as I struggle a lot with reading the maps to a chosen destination. We eventually reached the river view which was my goal but we did make a lot of miles on this park. We were graced with the privilege of seeing baby frogs, a big frog and a lovely snake. Lots of curvy trees we appreciated interpreting. Trails are wide and recognizable. Trails are marked well (I just can't follow them). The park is clean and boast of their Eagle cam and Eagle population. The view of the river is beautiful too. There is even a picnic table at the area overlooking the water. Primitive camping down by the water but we didn't make it that far. read more

Caledon State Park - Hiking Near Me - King George, Virginia

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In an effort to discover Fredericksburg, our new town, and to take advantage of one of the first warm (over 50 degrees) days since our move, my husband and I decided to 'take a walk in the woods'. This walk would surely be less taxing than Bill Bryson's for several reasons 1. We were NOT attacking the Appalachian Trial from either end or even from the middle 2. We would have 2 beagle dogs with us who would surely be looking for their beds after an hour or two 3. We would be leaving an elderly beagle boy home to guard the house in our absence and he would need food and the outdoor facilities in short order. Regardless of our time constraints, but aware of them, we set off to Caledon Natural Area in King George VA (this between our home in Fredericksburg and the area near Dahlgren). The walk was, in a word, monochromatic. In two words, monochromatic and flat. We will try harder next time! Actually it was quite lovely, peaceful, and provided a interesting view of the Potomac River with ice. The area is known for its eagle population and so is off limits during breeding season. I am glad we had a chance to see it in winter and I look forward to another visit in spring. read more

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Decent trails fun for the family and pets. Good walking or jogging spot and they have events out there for the kids a lot. Great for bird watchers and photographers read more

Caledon is a wonderful place to take a hike with the dogs, run on the trails, kayak in the river and look for eagles. It is so peaceful and inviting, I just can't think of anything negative to say about this wonderful park! read more

Caledon State Park - Hiking Near Me - King George, Virginia

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This park is in an old-growth forest with good walking trails in an interesting part of Virginia. I was there in January with my wife and son and the visitors' center was closed for the season but there were signs and pamphlets for orientation. Walking trails were well-marked. Parking was good. read more

Awesome! Awesome! Awesome! It is so awesome to have this state park in our community. There is tons of wildlife, trails, and places to explore here. They have recently opened up the park to bicycles, but they must stay on the fire roads which is a bit of a bummer, but we will take what we can get. Trails are marked well with a good trail map available at the information kiosk inside the house. We have enjoyed geocaching, hiking, playgrounds, biking, and eagle spotting here. read more

Great hiking trails and I love the area. They are also super pet friendly I would love to take my dogs out here ! Maybe this special by :)

This is a great place to take a walk with the family or solo. They've got a few trails to choose from, beautiful large trees, and a playground/activity shelter/outdoor grills. And ranger Sammy always comes up with creative and fun special events. read more