There are plenty of free parking options along the Trail. Your options include The Jamestown Settlement, Jamestown High School, James City County Marina, Chickahominy Riverfront Park, Charles City Courthouse, Cul’s Courthouse Grille, Indian Fields Tavern, Herring Creek Trailhead, Four Mile Creek Trailhead, Dorey Park, and Great Shiplock Park.

Buckland Farms offers weekday parking (dawn to dusk) for a $5 fee. Trail users may park in any of the front lots, as long as vehicles do not block traffic flow or the road entrance. To pay, drop your payment in the red “Park & Ride” drop box near the lot entrance, or scan the QR code for online payment options. Accepted methods include cash, check, Cash App, Venmo, and PayPal. For more information about Buckland Farms Park & Ride, click here.

To view an online map with parking locations, please click here.

For overnight parking, you can park at your own risk at Great Shiplock Park, Four Mile Creek Trailhead, or Herring Creek Trailhead. Dorey Park allows overnight parking on a case-by-case basis. You need to call Henrico County Recreation and Parks to request approval. You can reach their office at 804-501-5127. The Jamestown Settlement also allows overnight parking with pre-approval. You can reach their office at 757-253-4838. Please be aware that the parking lot does not have any lights and is not monitored, so if you leave your car overnight, it is at your own risk. The Jamestown Marina has also allowed Trail users to use their parking lot overnight with permission. You can contact them at (757) 565-3699. 

In the Richmond area, there is an Amtrak Station a few blocks from the Great Shiplock Park trailhead that allows overnight parking. The cost is $1 per hour or $6 for 24 hours. The address is 1500 East Main St. Richmond, VA 23219. There is also a parking garage available at 14th and Cary Street, not far from the Trail.