(804) 493-8821
1650 State Park RoadMontross, VA 22520
Latitude: 38.161125
Longitude: -76.865002
Exhibits at the visitor center include marine, bird and other wildlife displays. A collection of sharks teeth is also on display. The park offers conducted and self-guided walks, as well as evening and childrens programs.
Amphitheater
Behind the visitor center is a small amphitheater where programs are held and where the park shows movies at night.
- Season/Hours: All Year/Call Park (804) 493-8821
- Fee: Park Fees
- Location:38° 10.2100 -76° 51.9199
Conference Center
The Conference Center, a historic 1936 Civilian Conservationo Corps facility, boasts wood beams and flooring and is nestled atop the 150-foot Horsehead Cliffs overlooking the scenic Potomac River. The main meeting room, which is 27 by 44 feet, seats up to 60 for either a meal or classroom gathering. There’s also an 8-by-20-foot screened in porch and 12-by-30-foot deck. There’s a 20 by 22 foot kitchen for your food service needs, and the center’s restrooms are handicap accessible. The center rents for $400 8 am – 10 pm and $315 for additional rental days. For rental information, rental forms, catering lists or ABC requirements, contact the visitor services specialist at (804) 214-9202.
- Season/Hours: All Year/Full, Half, or One and a Half Days
- Fee: Park Fees
- Location:38° 48.2016 -77° 12.4300
Visitor Center
The Visitor Center is located off of the road leading to the Horsehead Cliffs cabins. It features several displays on the local wildlife and history and includes displays that are designed for children such as touch exhibits. The park interpreter puts on many programs at this location. Behind the visitor center is a small amphitheater where programs are held and where the park shows movies at night. Also nearby is a small walkway where native plants have been planted as well as a small botanical garden.
- Season/Hours: All Year/Call Park (804) 493-8821
- Fee: Park Fees
- Location:38° 10.2100 -76° 51.9199
Horsehead Cliffs Kayak Trip
Kayak below the cliffs. Destination: A beach with ancient sharks’ teeth and other fossils. Explore the natural and cultural wonders of Horsehead Cliffs in a flat-water kayak. Includes basic instruction, guided tour of the shoreline and a search for fossils. It’s easy for beginners and only $16 per single kayak and $22 per double kayak. Wednesdays from 6-8 P.M. and Sundays from 10 A.M. through noon in season, and first and third Saturday at 10 A.M..-noon May through October. Pre-register by calling 1-800-933-PARK up to four days prior to the trip. Thereafter only onsite park guests can pay to register at the contact station.
- Season/Hours: All Year/Call Park (804) 493-8821
- Fee: Park Fees
- Location:38° 10.3916 -76° 52.6600