Chucks Haven (Belvin's Creek Wildlife Recreational Area)
Cost per Day
Description
Chuck's Haven was aquired in 2019 through a US Fish and Wildlife Foundation Grant.
Belvins Creek Wildlife Recreational Area is 10.25-acres that abuts Belvins Creek. You will find that you are parked at the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) road ending at the end of Belvins Road. To the extent possible, please park on the left side when facing the water. Enter the Middle Peninsula Chesapeake Bay Public Access Authority (MP-PAA) property on foot (behind this sign) and walk away from the VDOT road, carry your car-top craft to the water. At the shore you will be able to launch onto Belvins Creek, a tributary of Browns Bay. Follow the creek to the main stem and paddle north. This will take you to Browns Bay. Once at Browns Bay you can paddle along the marsh, to the right, and meet up with Maundy Creek Water Trail. This water trail is an intermediate level paddle and winds through the back islands and marshy areas of the Guinea Marshes. Visitors can also walk the property to enjoy the views and bird watching.
The MP-PAA acquired this property with North American Wetlands Conservation Act funds pursuant to the Grant Agreement # F17AP01022.
- Bird Watching (Stations, Blinds, Trails)
- Boat Launch- car top/kayak
- Nature Trails
- Self Parking
Location
Gloucester County
Driving Directions from Gloucester Courthouse (CH)
- Parking is located on Belvin Creek Rd (State Rte 650) in Hayes, VA.
- Go South on Rt 17 from the Gloucester CH:
- Turn Left onto Guinea Rd (Rte 216)
- Continue straing onto Kings Creek Rd (Rte. 653)
- Turn Right onto Guincea Cir (Rt 652)
- Turn Left ont Belvins Creek Rd (Rte 650)
- Travel approximate .6 miles and the "parking" area will be on the Left.
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Rules/Policies
PROHIBITED USES
TARGET SHOOTING
HUNTING
CAMPING
USE OF ANY ALL-TERRAIN, OFF-ROAD, OR CROSSROAD VEHICLE ON THE PROPERTY