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Caledon State Park, King George

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Caledon State Park is a 2,579-acre (10.44 km2) state park located in King George, Virginia. As of 2010, the yearly visitation was 49,328. The property was initially owned by the Alexander brothers, founders of the city of Alexandria, and was established in 1659 as Caledon Plantation. Ownership passed, in 1974, to the Commonwealth of Virginia.

A 302-acre (1.22 km2) portion of the park known as the Caledon Natural Area was designated a National Natural Landmark in 1974 for its old-growth oak-tulip poplar forest. The park also provides a habitat for bald eagles along the Potomac River. Adjacent to the park is the Chotank Creek Natural Area Preserve, a state-designated private conservation area that further protects bald eagle habitat, in addition to wetlands and other significant communities.
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  • Had a lovely time camping here in May. Well-maintained trails take you through the park with some old growth forests and the largest tulip poplars I have ever seen. The campground is a three mile... 
    Had a lovely time camping here in May. Well-maintained trails take you through the park with some old growth forests and the largest tulip poplars I have ever seen. The campground is a three mile...  more »
  • We found this beautiful park just by driving down the road and seeing the sign. It didn't show up in the Alltrails app, even though we were 5 minutes away. The hiking trails are well maintained and... 
    We found this beautiful park just by driving down the road and seeing the sign. It didn't show up in the Alltrails app, even though we were 5 minutes away. The hiking trails are well maintained and...  more »
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  • My trip to King George County on a Monday, was my first visit to this park. I met Ranger Teresa at the parking lot, conducting her rounds. She assisted me with information about the park and even gave me a brief tour of the 1920's house, that serves as the Visitor Center. My arrival was during the transition to a new(Fall) schedule, whereby the Visitor Center is open on Friday and Saturdays. This is a park your vehicle and walk park. I saw the American Bald Eagle exhibit, learned what snakes to avoid, and observed the children's exhibit room. I then proceeded down Boyd's Hole Trail toward the Potomac River. I had plenty of time for relaxation and reflection upon reaching the beach, as the waves splashed against the sandy shoreline.
  • Traveled yesterday to this beautiful gem. Park rangers were very helpful and informative, includes a small museum in the historical Smoot House onsite, and a lovely beach in its natural state. I even saw a gorgeous eagle in the distance! All in all, a must see park to visit.

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