The Ni River Reservoir is about 410 acres of calm water where families can rent a boat or a kayak, fish from the bank or launch their own electric-motor boat. There are picnic shelters, a grill and restrooms. Kids 13 and under wear life jackets on the water, swimming is not allowed and leashed dogs are welcome. Visitors under 16 get in free.
Season: Weekends from early March, then Saturday to Tuesday from late March to mid-October. Open 6am to sunset or 8pm, whichever comes first. Closed mid-October through February.
Fees (2026): Daily access $5 Spotsylvania residents, $7 Fredericksburg or Stafford residents, $9 others. Boat with motor $10 per hour, kayak $12 per hour (3-hour minimum). A Virginia fishing license is required for ages 16 to 70.
Address: 10516 Gordon Rd, Spotsylvania, VA 22553
Phone: 540-582-2144
Website: spotsylvania.va.us