False Cape is a primitive campground that can only be accessed by walking or biking through the Back Bay Wildlife Refuge along the southern coast of Virginia. The first grouping of sites are 6 miles from the closest parking area, and the second grouping are 9 miles away. There are both ocean side and bay side campsites. For the ocean sites, you have the option of setting up your tent at the marked site behind the dunes, or at a marked location directly on the sand, although depending on the tides the rangers may prohibit camping on the beach.

There are no campfires allowed at False Cape, but the proximity to the beach and the solitude can't be beat. Beside the 6-9 mile hike/bike ride in, there are plenty of trails within the park to explore, many leading to historical landmarks.

When we went we brought our 2 and 4 year old children. My husband and I each hooked a trailer to our bikes, and I towed the kids and he towed our gear. The kids loved riding through Back Bay, and all of us enjoyed having the beach essentially to ourselves for the two nights we were there. This was exceptionally kid-friendly as there is plenty of sand for kids to play in right at the campsite, and there are very few hazards for small children aside from the ocean itself.

Bring bug spray--we went in May and the bugs were already overwhelming--including many, many ticks.