VSP False Cape Civil War Adventure Traditional Cache

False Cape State Park is located in the southeast corner of Virginia. False Cape State Park is located on a barrier spit nestled between Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge and North Carolina. Parking is available at the Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center. It is part of what is often referred to “Virginia’s Outer Banks”. 

Access to False Cape State Park is obtained by hiking or bicycling through Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge or by boating across Back Bay. The terrain and difficulty are rated high due to the length of the hike or bike. I recommend bringing plenty of water, a snack, bug repellant, sunscreen, camera, map, compass, spare batteries, cell phone and a sense of adventure.

Cache is in a highly sensitive area for nature and history as well. Please be respectful of the area, stick to the trails and NO BUSHWACKING!

The Civil War was one of the biggest engages in American History.  Both North and South had amazing stories of heroism, valor, and daring.  One such story happened right here in False Cape State Park, June 10^th, 1683. 97 captured Confederate officers overthrew their guards on the Maple Leaf.