James River Trail lead to the tidal James River from the mansion parking lot. Lower Chippokes Creek Trail connects the mansion with Lower Chippokes Creek, a James River tributary. The park also has a farm and forestry museum with five exhibit buildings where antique farm and forestry equipment, tools, and housewares are on display. The new campground and cabins are especially welcome additions at Chippokes, as places to stay in Surry County are practically nonexistent. Four ferries, including the Pocahontas , the Williamsburg , the Surry , and the Virginia , operate 24 hours a day, year-round.
Special events highlight various facets of the park s history annually.
They include Historic Garden Week in April, the Steam and Gas Engine Show in June, the Fall Crafts Festival in November, and Christmas at Chippokes in December. And in July, the very popular Pork, Peanut, and Pine Festival attracts thousands to eat pork barbecue and peanut pie, go on hay rides, shop for crafts, and check out antique farm equipment in celebration of Surry County s famous industries. From Surry, go east on VA 10 for 2 miles. Turn left on VA 634 and go about 3.5 miles to the entrance, on the left. Call for hours of mansion, museum, tours, and pool, which may vary.