First Landing State Park, Virginia Beach

Camped in the First Landing State Park near Virginia Beach four hours from home, a couple of days before a boat fishing trip. First Landing SP was originally the Seashore State Park at Cape Henry and was built by an African American regiment of the Civilian Conservation Corps. The park was rather quiet because it was a weekday. I had site 19 - large and very shady, which was nice since both days were sunny and rather hot. The site was not level, which may be a challenge for RVs, and it was close to Shore Drive which can be noisy although that did not bother me.

Best part about my campsite was that it was very close to the restrooms and showers, and the boardwalk to access the beach. No spots for fishing, except from the beach, and I did not feel like standing in the sun to surf fish. There are a number of trails: I found out that they are in the other part of the park, across from Shore Drive. The trail center was about a mile from the campground, I was told that most people drive there to start the hike, but it was a hassle to unhook Millie from shore power and take down the tail tent.

I hiked part of the Cape Henry trail to get to the trail center, from there took a loop around the Bald Cypress trail which was very nice, turn into Kingfisher Trail and then Long Creek Trail to head back to the campground. By the time I finished the 6 mile hike, I was tired and hungry! For lunch I ate some food that I brought from home, very satisfying.

My fishing buddy Jane and her friend came to visit in the evening, they were going on the same fishing trip the next day. I decided to join Jane in her hotel instead of spending another night in the campsite, so that we can all get up early to go to the dock at Rudee Inlet.