great lake for paddling or fishing…read more lots of smaller largemouth bass, but a developing population of larger ones. no gas motors are allowed. concrete boat ramp with a small floating dock and attached canoe/kayak launch. even when the parking area is crowded, I've never seen it full. & the lake looks empty even when the parking is full. limited shore fishing. some picnic tables & such. there are restrooms on the hill above the boat ramp. only flaws are a population of wasps at the dock that repeated complaints to the County have not resolved, and a tendency for all-about-me folks to park along the ramp (which is NOT a parking area, except for the small handicap area) or leave their vehicles there for extended periods.

Lake Mooney is technically a reservoir but it definitely has that lake feel and is perfect for…read morefishing or kayaking. Gas motor boats are not allowed; only electric motors are permitted on the lake. There's a boat ramp that is easy to get to. A few benches also line the shore. This is a great place for a picnic. I personally enjoy visiting late in the afternoon, as you can watch the sun set.

What an incredibly beautiful gem! Revenue the ride out here is great! Beautiful lake surrounded by…read moremountains & trees. Nice pretty easy trail that loops around the lake (some parts are thin & steep, but made it through with the dog) . Absolutely loved this place on our vacation. Quite peaceful. I counted 6 shelters too so I imagine in spring /summer it gets used a lot. They have porta potties and a 2-stall bathroom for women & a bathroom for men too. Hand washing station outside. We came during the week of October 13th & the foliage was beautiful.

Beautiful and I mean breathtakingly beautiful landscape! Mountains in the distance! Perfect sized…read morebody of water for light fishing, canoe, little beach area with lifeguard on duty for a family day with sand and sun, trail surround the park with benches to sit and awe at how beautiful nature can be. Prices are extremely affordable (coming from DC and being used to paying up to $40 for two people to paddle board for 30 mins, which is normal for me). For $3 or so you can take out a kayak per person per hour. If you're fishing make sure to bring all you need and purchase your license AND additional $5 permit to fish there. They sell small snacks and ice cream. Bathroom situation is dicey considering it's a porta-potty but hey honestly all in all I would come again and I would spend days on end here either by myself or with family.

Only place i really launch my boat it's good when river is at right level and the upkeep is done…read morewhich hasn't been very good. The places to tie off your boat are gone with nails sticking out everywhere and after water levels rise there's always thick mud on the concrete pad. If you have a good size boat the water around the ramp can get pretty shallow. Also, there's a lot of people who come there that can't read the rules and trash the place. When the upkeep is good and not muddy it's a good ramp.

Cute little grassy area noting the Civil War event of the Battle of Guard Hill. There are about 5…read morepicnic tables here and one grill post plus a porta pottie. This is sitting right at a boat ramp entering the Shenandoah River/North Fork. Basically, coming 66 West from N.VA, merging off at Front Royal exit, take a left on 522. Gas station and McDonald's on the right. Turn left onto Riverton Rd. (Just before the bridge). Turn right at the boat launch. Licensed fishing permitted.

It's always been a pleasant lake/park. There are some okay trails here, yet what it's all about is…read morethe water. Germantown Lake is quite nice. As for the fishing, a lot of snags. You can rent paddle boats, and quite a few kayak here. Yet the fishing isn't all that. It certainly is beautiful in some areas, but I wish more fish opportunities. Crockett Park is owned and managed by the county. This is impressive. What I usually do here is go during astronomy nights, with a group called NOVAC. Light pollution is less of a problem than say the DC area. A very nice group of men and women. Parking is never a problem, and it is a family friendly place.

The park itself is beautiful I had a great time! However the employees could have better customer…read moreservice. My family and I rented a motor boat, paid, and the boat wasn't even available. We had to wait and listen to them argue about who was in the wrong and was told hopefully they give you a refund. They might not because it's a process so they may give you a pass to come back a few times. Thankfully a boat came, so the problem fixed itself. So we enjoyed the boat for a few hours and was told the park closes as 8. The guy on the dock called for boats to be back at 7:40/7:50. We packed up headed back to the dock and unloaded. When we got back the employee on the dock was recording us as we were trying to park because we were struggling to straighten out rather than help us then when he did help us he said "you guys took forever I'm trying to go home". That was around 7:55. We walked up and returned the vests at exactly 7:58 and the lady that sold us the boat and license was waiting there and said "you're late" and took the vests and walked off. Please keep in mind we were only told park closes at 8. No one said a thing about having to be back a certain time before 8. Enjoyed the boat itself but the customer service was absolute trash.

Only been once, few years ago. I tell you, going back there is a little scary, right by the dump…read moreyou know. But it is a serene little place and the water is mesmerizing. You can get a fishing license too!

Beautiful and breathtaking place! Orange is a gorgeous countryside town and the lake is so big and…read morebeautiful!

Not a destination park. It's full of geese (read: goose poop), there are wasps by the canoe/kayak…read morerentals (which is right by the watercraft launch area), and there are no trash bins so of course people leave trash behind. Very unfortunate. Nice small lake that would be great for paddle boarding if not for the other points. I had high hopes. There are better spots in NoVa.

Hidden gem that is great for fishing. Not too much else to do here except fish and take in the view…read moreof the lake, but it is a great area to fish that is pretty quiet. Be careful driving during the early morning or evening hours as I've seen a lot of deer during those times.

Nice little paved trail maintained by Fauquier County. It's 0.5 miles and has doggy poop bags as…read morewell as a trash can to dispose of trash. Plenty of trees for shade and parking is right across from it that is shared with the Lake for fishing. Houses run next to it, so not totally isolated. Hours are dawn until dusk. Nice path to get out and stretch your legs and walk your pups. As with any place, be safe and vigilant for loiterers that tend to hang around in their vehicles or surroundings.

The fishing trip with Shallow Water Fishing Adventures on the Potomac River with Jeff is highly…read morerecommended. Jeff understands navigating the river and provides fishing tips throughout the day. I lost count of the number of smallmouth bass we caught during our half-day, definitely over 20!

Wonderful day on the water. Great guide. I caught a bunch of small mouths, and had a blast…read more Including the one pictured.

I ran here various times during my stay in VA. Its a nice park to walk around, jog or run. The loop…read moreis mainly unpaved and its about 1.8 miles. Definitely beats running around the neighborhood as you see fellow runners and animals.

Good if you can find parking. Bad if you need to pee. There is one port-o-potty that is very…read morefrequently out of commission or sometimes removed entirely. Parking in the Pommeroy lot is problematic and tiny. Side street parking is almost non-existent due to code enforcement. The meter maid will get you for parking too close to stop signs, mailboxes, driveways and fire-hydrants. It's like they circle this park. The bigger parking lot is off of Gainsborough and is also were they host music in the park during the summer.

Northern Fauquier Community Park opened some time earlier in the year. I've been interested in this…read morepark for a while as it looks really nice when driving by on Route 55. But it was closed last time I went through Marshall as construction was not yet completed. It's located just off of Route 55 just east of beautiful, downtown Marshall, VA. It's open now, I visited yesterday as my neighbors were holding a birthday party for their 3 year old daughter at the park. They reserved a covered pavilion which had plenty of tables, a grill, and was close to lots of playground equipment for the mass of writhing kids attending the party and now running amok through the park. The park offers a lot of park amenities - from the park web site: "Open year-round, the park boasts 8 athletic fields including baseball, softball, soccer and football. The park also features two concession stands, 8 picnic shelters, an amphitheater, three playgrounds, a two mile paved multi-use trail, 3 indoor restrooms, fishing lake, meeting room and plenty of beautifully landscaped open space. Recreational programs are available for your enjoyment." I plan to come back to walk and hike, fish the lake, and maybe even grill out some time!

The park is big, many fields, catch and release that my husband and kids love, ducks and geese and…read morethree small playgrounds. Excellent facilities and a great perk is the ice skating during the winter. My kids love riding their bikes on the trails.