College Run Trail is a paved 1.5-mile trail that connects the recreation area with the historic area, however it has steep grades descending to and ascending from College Run Creek. It is accessible from parking lots at the visitor center, River House and mansion. The James River and Lower Chippokes Creek trails are dirt farm roads that connect with College Run Trail. All exhibit buildings are at ground level with concrete floors. Walkways to and around buildings are gravel.
Parking lot is across road from museum.
Vehicle access and parking is also provided at the sawmill exhibit. Handicapped parking at mansion parking lot. The cabin interior is accessible to those with disabilities and contains one bedroom with double bed, living room, kitchen and bath. The park has 3.5 miles of hiking and bicycling trails, a half-mile of which is accessible to people with physical disabilities, through the historic area, as well as an auto farm tour road. Two shelters are available for rent.