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
August 25th Dragon Run Fall Butterfly Count
Sept. 22rd George Washington’s Birthplace Fall butterfly count
Oct.6th Boots and BBQ sponsored by the Northern Neck Land Conservancy
Oct.10th – 17th Refuge Week
Oct.10th Warsaw Fest
Oct.11th Big Sit at Fones Cliffs (date to be confirmed)
Rappahannock Wildlife Refuge Friends
P.O. Box 1565
Warsaw, VA 22572-1565
Contact@RWRFriends.org