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Location & Nearby Services

Chippokes State Park · 695 Chippokes Park Road · Surry, Virginia 23883

Getting to Chippokes

Chippokes is in rural Surry County on the south side of the James River. From the Williamsburg/Jamestown side, the free Jamestown–Scotland Ferry is a useful route; it operates 24 hours a day and the crossing itself is about 20 minutes, but queues and departure times vary. Check current ferry status before committing to that route.

Chippokes State Park Jamestown–Scotland Ferry

Come Prepared

Basic supplies, fuel and several dining options are available in Surry, but Chippokes is a rural park and a forgotten item can mean a substantial round trip. We recommend arriving with the food, observing supplies, medications and other essentials you'll need for the night. The park Visitor Center/Gift Shop carries snacks, but there is no restaurant in the park.

Groceries & Ice

Surry Marketplace is a full grocery option in Surry, roughly a 15-minute drive from the park. Dollar General and 7-Eleven are useful for smaller last-minute needs.

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Gasoline & Diesel

Surry has several fuel/convenience stops, including the 24-hour 7-Eleven and Surry Quick Stop/Citgo. Fuel before returning to the field for the night.

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Restaurants & Takeout

Anna's Pizza & Italian, Chen's Asian Grill, Morelia Mexican and Surry Seafood are among the current nearby choices. Smithfield has additional options if you are already traveling that direction.

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Pharmacy

Surry County has limited community-pharmacy access. Smithfield has full-service pharmacy options including Kroger and CVS. Bring routine medications with you rather than planning on a quick pharmacy run.

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Hardware & Auto Parts

Surry Equipment / NAPA Auto Parts is the closest practical parts stop for many vehicle, battery and hardware needs.

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Propane

For propane refill service, Tractor Supply in Smithfield is a practical option. Check current availability before making the trip.

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ATM & Cash

Do not rely on the observing field for cash services. Surry's convenience/fuel stops and the town's financial services are the nearest practical options.

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Urgent & Emergency Care

For an emergency, call 911. Riverside Smithfield Hospital provides 24/7 hospital/emergency care in Smithfield; urgent-care options are also available in the Smithfield/Carrollton and Williamsburg areas.

Hospital map

Lodging

Chippokes has campground sites, cabins and other park lodging by reservation. Additional hotel/inn options are available in Surry and Smithfield.

Park reservations

EV Charging

There is no ECSP field charging for electric vehicles. Public charging availability changes quickly, so check a live charger map before the trip and plan your route accordingly.

Check PlugShare

Jamestown–Scotland Ferry

The VDOT ferry is free and operates 24/7/365. The crossing is about 20 minutes, but departure intervals and traffic queues vary.

Current ferry information

At the Park

Chippokes has a visitor center/gift shop with snacks, campground bathhouses, water/electric campsites, a dump station and laundry near Campground B. There is no restaurant in the park.

Park facilities