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Motts Run Reservoir Recreation Area

6600 River Road
Fredericksburg, VA 22401

Contact


540-786-8989
540-372-1086

Hours

M - F
Closed
Sat
Closed
Sun
Closed
Other
Closed until further notice. No water access. No bank fishing. Only hiking trails are open.

Rating

5 average based on 2 votes

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Motts Run Reservoir Recreation Area

Documents

General Park Rental Request Form (PDF)

Motts Run Reservoir Trail Guide (PDF)

Motts Fishing and Boating Brochure 2020 (PDF)

Other Link Park Rental Online Form

Features

  1. ADA Accessible Fishing
  2. Benches
  3. Bike Trail
  4. Boating
  5. Canoe and Kayak Rental
  6. Canoeing
  7. Fishing
  8. Hiking Trails
  9. Jon Boat Rental
  10. Nature Center
  11. Orienteering Course
  12. Parking
  13. Picnic Shelter
  14. Picnic Tables and Grills
  15. Porta Johns
  16. Restrooms

This lovely oasis within easy reach of town provides a multitude of recreational opportunities. The 860-acre natural area, including the 160-acre reservoir, is a haven for fishing, canoeing, hiking, and picnicking. It also serves the residents of Fredericksburg and parts of Spotsylvania County with drinking water. 


Hours:


Motts Reservoir is open Thursdays – Mondays, April 1 - October 31, from 7:00am - 7:00pm; the Reservoir is CLOSED on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

Nature Center is open weekends from 12 noon - 5:00pm.

If the weather is questionable, call (540) 786-8989 before coming. As a cost saving measure, when the weather is bad we reserve the right to close the reservoir early.

Park Closings:


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Features:


  • The park features an orienteering course, nature center (open weekend afternoons only), over 4 miles of hiking trails, picnic tables and grills, and jon boat, canoe, and kayak rentals. 
  • Boats are reserved on a first come, first served basis at the reservoir. If you need a large number of boats with your rental, please indicate how many but they must be rented in person as available.
  • No swimming, horseback riding, or all-terrain vehicles permitted. Mountain biking is allowed only on designated trails. 

Fishing:


You may bring your own boat (ELECTRIC MOTORS ONLY) to launch on the lake, or fish from the banks. Handicap fishing pier available. A fee is charged for fishing and boat launching area. Valid fishing license required. Bait available for purchase.

Trails:


The Trail System currently has 4.1 miles of biking and hiking trail (multi-use trail) and 4 miles of hiking only trail.  The bike trail can be ridden by all skill levels and ages.

Orienteering Trails:



Trail Map and GPS Support:


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For more information on Motts Biking Trails, please visit FredTrails.org.
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