New Kent and the surrounding counties offer water recreation and fishing, golfing, biking trails and nature preserves , wineries, and much more. Dining and shopping opportunities about in nearby Williamsburg, West Point, or Richmond.
Golf
Brickshire Golf Club
11010 Kentland Trail, Providence Forge
(804) 966-7888
Brookwoods Golf Club
7325 Club Drive, Quinton
(804) 932-3737
Highland Springs Golf Course
300 Lee Ave., Highland Springs
(804) 737-4716
Kiskiak Golf Course
8104 Club Drive, Croaker
(757) 566-2200
Royal New Kent Golf Club
5300 Bailey Road, Providence Forge
(804) 966-5359
Traditions at Stonehouse
9550 Old Stage Road, Toano
(757) 566-1138
Fishing
Our lakes and rivers are among the cleanest in the state. Anglers travel from near and far for the bass, catfish, rockfish, croaker, spot, herring, and perch which teem in our waters. Waterfowl, deer, and turkey abound for hunters.
Bait & Tackle Shops
Adams SportsMart
9021 Pocahontas Trail, Providence Forge
(804) 966-5509
Eagles Landing
2142 Landing Road, Providence Forge
(804) 966-9094
Ed Allen’s Boats & Bait
1965 Allen Rd, Lanexa
(804) 966-5368
Pope’s Bait & Tackle
320 E Williamsburg Rd, Sandston
(804) 737-7707
Sandy Point Superette
17701 John Tyler Hwy, Charles City
(804) 829-2537
River’s Rest Motel & Marina
9110 Willcox Neck Road, Charles City
(804) 829-2753
Our clean waters, both salt and fresh, offer some of the finest fishing in Virginia.
Water Recreation
Opportunities for recreation abound here in the area: boating, fishing, canoeing, kayaking, jet skiing, wake-boarding, swimming, and enjoying nature.
Marinas and Water Access
Colonial Harbor Marina
Fee access boat ramp, seasonal restaurant, ship’s store. 14910 Marina Rd, Lanexa
Visit website
Ed Allen’s Boats & Baits
Fee access boat ramp, boat rentals, restaurant, bait & tackle. 1965 Allen Rd, Lanexa
(804) 966-5368
River’s Rest Motel & Marina
Fee access boat ramp. 9110 Willcox Neck Road, Charles City
(804) 829-2753
Glass Island
Public boat ramp. East side of West Point, just below Lord Delaware Br.
Jordan Point Yacht Haven
Fee access boat ramp. 101 Jordan Point Rd., Hopewell
(804) 458-3398
Morris Creek Landing, Chickahominy Wildlife Management Area
Public access boat ramp. Rt. 623, Charles City
Lawrence Lewis Jr. Park
Public access boat ramp. Willcox Wharf Road, Charles City
Eagles Landing
2142 Landing Road, Providence Forge
(804) 966-9094
Beach Park (Beach access only)
End of Main Street, West Point
Diascund Reservoir
Lanexa, Virginia
Bicycling
This area’s quiet, scenic byways and excellent road conditions are sought out by serious as well as casual cyclists.
The Virginia Capital Trail
A 60-mile national cycling route from Williamsburg to Richmond, open to all non-motorized traffic. Visit website
Visit a Plantation
Along State Route 5 in Charles City lie several historic plantations. Tour stately homes, or just enjoy gardens and manicured grounds. Shirley and Berkeley are open to the public year-round. The grounds of Westover, Sherwood Forest and Westover Church are public; the homes are private. Sherwood is shown by appointment only. Edgewood Plantation, Jasmine Plantation, North Bend, and Piney Grove are bed and breakfast establishments.
Shirley Plantation
501 Shirley Plantation Road, Charles City
(804) 829-5121 • Visit website
Berkeley Plantation
12602 Harrison Landing Road, Charles City
(804) 829-6018 • Visit website
Sherwood Forest
14501 John Tyler Memorial Hwy, Charles City
(804) 829-5377 • Visit website
Westover
7000 Westover Road, Charles City
(804) 829-2882
Visit a Museum
Lazare Gallery
Located on the James River in Charles City, showcases more than a thousand masterworks by some of Russia’s most influential artists. Art also for sale. Open by appointment only.
4641 Kimages Wharf Rd., Charles City
(804) 829-5001 • Visit website
New Kent Museum
New Kent Courthouse
Birding & Wildlife Trails
One of New Kent and Charles City counties’ greatest assets are its unspoiled natural areas. Some preserves offer walking, hiking, horse back, and biking trails. These state-maintained trails and nature preserves are a bird watcher’s paradise.Take a walk on the wild side.
Crawford State Forest
An excellent place to enjoy nature along the Chickahominy River.
3 mi. west of Providence Forge on the south side of Rt. 60.
Cumberland Preserve
Boardwalk and observation post
Route 637, New Kent
Wahrani Nature Trail
138-acre woodland park, hiking & bike trail, and Colonial Cemetery.
Rt. 33, New Kent
Chickahominy Wildlife Management Area
5,217 acres along the Chickahominy River.
Rt. 621, Charles City
Lawrence Lewis, Jr., Park
24-acre James River park
Willcox Wharf Road, Charles City
Wineries
New Kent Winery
Wine tastings, tours, and wine for sale.
8400 Old Church Road, New Kent
(804) 932-8240 • Visit website
Saude Creek Vineyards
Saude Creek is a privately owned and operated vineyard and winery located on the Pamunkey River in historic New Kent County, Virginia.
16230 Cooks Mill Road, Lanexa
(804) 843-7100 • Visit website
Sporting Clays
Chickahominy Wildlife Management Area
Public shooting range. Fee access area (Fishing, boating or CWA access permit required)
12510 Eagles Nest Road, Charles City
Old Forge Sporting Clays
Public, fee access. 5-stand shooting from 40 fields & 90 stations.
7945 Long Reach Road, Providence Forge
(804) 966-2955
Charles City Conservation Park
Skeet and trap shooting, rifle/pistol range, archery.
Membership required. 5100 Charles City Road, Charles City
(804) 966-7313