First Landing State Park, Va. Beach, Virginia

This is a huge Oceanfront State Park right in the middle of a resort city. They also have miles and miles of trails some with water view (saltwater creeks and inlets). The trails are very diverse. This is Virginia's most popular state park and having visited for the first time, I could see why. There are plenty of things to do. The great thing is you could choose the peace and tranquility of a state park (very well equipped) or go for the fast stuff on the resort.

This park does not have hook ups for water and electricity. The reservation folks told me hook ups for water and electricity will be completed next year. The park girl told me it will be completed by Memorial Day. Make sure you make reservations early when hook ups are completed. It should be one of the best bargains in the mid Atlantic during the summer vacation months.