Savage Neck Dunes

It's a strange thing to try to put a Yelp rating to, because this is a small park. When they say only eight parking spots and nowhere else in the area to park or access the trails, they mean it. And when you hit the beach, you'll struggle to walk far in either direction amongst the driftwood. It was maybe a little over an hour visit for me, and maybe you could push it a little more if you did all the side trails.But I guess the thing for me is that I don't really have any desire to see them do anything different with the space. While much of the shoreline is developed or inaccessible, this area offers a fascinating variety of landscapes. The flora shift dramatically and suddenly, and you don't need signage to tell you where one zone ends and another begins.The diversion off of the main highway is not a huge one, and it is an interesting and worthwhile site.

Full disclosure. We weren't able to fully experience this area because sunset was already happening. If coming from downtown Cape Charles, the parking lot will be on your right. Look for the kiosk sign, it's a small dirt parking lot. It's easy to miss if you don't pay attention. The lot is said to house 8 cars. Trails are not paved and consist of a mixture of dirt, root laden and sand terrain. There is a small boardwalk to cross on one of the trails that leads to beach access that veers to the right. The trail that leads to the right is roughlyHalf a mile to slightly a 3/4 mile to the beach. I recommend wearing shoes and not flip flops. I did have shoes on. The starting trails have plenty of shade. We only took one of the three trails due to limited time and it was dark by the time we made it back. They do close the gate by sunset. I happened to be too busy looking at my phone on the way back and actually walked right into the gate. If you do go to catch the sunset, make sure you give yourself at least 10-15 minutes to get back or else you will be stuck using your cellphone flashlight to find your way back or maybe bring a headlight just in case. Also, I didn't have cellphone service, so make sure if you visit in the evening, that you let people know of your whereabouts, prior to heading out in case of an emergency. On the website they say there are no bathrooms, but I happened to see a port a potty on one part of the trail. It looks like a nice place to take walks and explore. I would like to go back and check out the other trails.

We learned about this spot from our Air B&B we stayed out. We drove out and found parking immediately. There is only 8 spots available and they prefer that only 8 cars park there. The hike is pretty. Wear sneakers instead of flip flops. There is a mixture of wooded terrain and sand throughout. But, that sand can have those prickers in it from the woods near by. Once we got to the dunes it was a beautiful walk on the beach. You can even make it a beach day there. We saw and Eagle and other birds. We stayed there maybe 1-1.5 hours. Perfect small thing to do.

Nice hike out to the beach. Small parking lot can get filled up fast so plan ahead! Dog friendly beach.

Great way to get in touch with nature and escape the daily grind!! If you're seeking solace, this place beckons you to it's quiet and calming shores. All you hear are the waves gently lapping and the chirping of birds that lull you into a dreamy state of mind... yes, you can lose yourself in the solitude of nature, where you can unwind and sink your toes in the sand. Just let your cares drift away!!! The sunset is absolutely spectacular and worth the trek through the woods!!