Williamsburg · SHORELINE
York River State Park – Fossil Beach / Mattaponi Trail shoreline
Original source check: · Not a firsthand visit
- Leash rules
- Keep your dog leashed on a lead no longer than 6 feet, or confined, and attended. Carry proof of current rabies vaccination. Visit for shoreline views; this is not a designated swimming beach.Updated from source check 2026-09-30
- Seasonal / access limits
- Check current shoreline conditions and closures before setting out. View fossils without taking them; collecting permission has not been established.Updated from source check 2026-09-30
- Fees
- Covered by York River passenger parking fee ($5/$5). No separate beach fee found.
- Parking
- Use designated York River park parking and consult the trail map for Mattaponi Trail access. Confirm the best starting lot with the park.
- Hours
- Within park hours: 8 a.m. to dusk.
Plan your visit
Check the linked park or venue information before leaving. If a source does not list a charge, check current admission before treating it as free.
Policy sources
Research-based, not a firsthand visit. Check current park and venue information before leaving; access, hours and rules can change.