Fones Cliffs
About Fones Cliffs
- 252 acres, acquired in 2019
- Grasslands and mature woodlands that sit atop 100-foot cliffs overlooking the Rappahannock River
- Spectacular views of the Rappahannock and marshlands below
- Home to one of the largest concentration of eagles on the East Coast
- Historic location of Captain John Smith’s encounter with the Rappahannock Tribe in 1608
- Site is currently being evaluated for cultural significance before any additional work is done
- Access road rebuilt and modern house has been removed
- Currently replanting trees in agricultural land and plans to plant a buffer of trees to protect the edge of the cliffs
- Future plans include construction of an observation deck overlooking the cliffs with view of the Rappahannock River and Beverly Marsh
Directions
GPS Point: 38°03’48.4″N 76°55’06.7″W
Carter’s Wharf Road, Warsaw VA 22572
From Rt. 360 between Warsaw and the Downing Bridge, take Route 624/Newland Road.
After 11 miles, turn left onto Carter’s Wharf Road.
About 1/2 mile down the road, turn left onto the Refuge.
Upcoming Events
24th Oct Chesapeake to Cat Point Creek Conservation Festival
at Menokin 2PM -6 PM
3rd Nov Guided Bird Walk Fones Cliffs
5th Dec Guided Bird Walk Cat Point Creek
15th Dec Northumerland-Lancaster Christmas Bird Count
19th Dec George Washington’s Birthplace Christmas Bird Count
20th Dec Dragon Run Christmas Bird Count
Rappahannock Wildlife Refuge Friends
P.O. Box 1565
Warsaw, VA 22572-1565
Contact@RWRFriends.org