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Cape Henry Memorial Part of Colonial National Historical Park: fees, hours, camping and when to visit

Updated October 29, 2026. Based on National Park Service data. Published by Humblebee.

Entrance fee
None[1]

Cape Henry Memorial is a unit of the National Park System in Virginia, part of Colonial National Historical Park[2]. NPS lists it as a fee-free park with no entrance fee, but NPS says access is currently limited to people who can enter the Fort Story military base area[1][3].

Entrance fees and passes

The National Park Service lists no entrance fee for Cape Henry Memorial Part of Colonial National Historical Park[1]. Some tours, campgrounds or permits inside a park can still have their own fees.

When to visit and hours

NPS says the memorial is currently open only to people with access to the Fort Story military base area, and you must show a military ID[3]. NPS describes the site as a small plot of ground marking the approximate spot where the Jamestown settlers first landed in Virginia[3]. NPS lists spring temperatures from 40 F to 80 F, with rain common[4]. Summer ranges from 80 F to 100 F, and NPS suggests bringing plenty of water on very sunny days[4]. Fall ranges from 40 F to 70 F[4]. Winter ranges from 40 F to 20 F, so NPS advises cold weather gear and layers if you will be outside[4].

Pets and dogs

The national NPS pet rule says that where pets are allowed they must be crated, caged or on a leash no longer than six feet[5]. Pets are not allowed in public buildings or on designated swimming beaches, with service animals excepted[5]. Each park can close more areas to pets, so check with the park[5].

Before you go

Questions people ask

Is there an entrance fee at Cape Henry Memorial?
NPS lists it as a fee-free park, so there is no entrance fee[1].
Can anyone visit Cape Henry Memorial?
NPS says it is currently open only to those with access to the Fort Story military base area, and you must show a military ID[3].
What is there to do at Cape Henry Memorial?
NPS lists guided tours and self-guided walking tours[6].
Are dogs allowed at Cape Henry Memorial?
Under the national NPS pet rule, pets must be crated, caged or on a leash no longer than six feet where they are allowed[5]. Each park can close more areas to pets[5].

Facts and sources

  1. NPS lists Cape Henry Memorial Part of Colonial National Historical Park as a fee-free park: there is no entrance fee. National Park Service
  2. Cape Henry Memorial Part of Colonial National Historical Park is a unit of the U.S. National Park System (designation: Part of Colonial National Historical Park) in Virginia. National Park Service
  3. Operating hours, Cape Henry: Currently, Cape Henry Memorial is only open to those who have access to Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek – Fort Story. You must be able to provide a military ID. This quarter acre of ground marks the approximate site of... National Park Service
  4. NPS weather and seasons overview for Cape Henry Memorial Part of Colonial National Historical Park. National Park Service
  5. National Park Service rule 36 CFR 2.15: where pets are allowed they must be crated, caged or on a leash no longer than six feet at all times, and pets are not allowed in public buildings, on public transportation or on designated swimming beaches (service... eCFR, 36 CFR 2.15
  6. Activities NPS lists for Cape Henry Memorial Part of Colonial National Historical Park: Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours - Walking. National Park Service

Fees and hours are what NPS lists in its data at the snapshot date. They change: tell readers to confirm on the official park page before a trip. Visits are NPS recreation visits (counted entries, not unique people). Use them only for this park's own months and years, never to rank parks. Campground list and site counts come from NPS and Recreation.gov records. Count fields can differ slightly between the two. The pet rule is the national baseline (36 CFR 2.15). The park may close more areas to pets. Do not claim specific trails allow dogs unless a fact says so.