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Falmouth Beach (401 River Rd)
4.4★ · 223 Google ratings · Fredericksburg, Virginia
✓ Parking✓ Restrooms✓ Good for kids
At a glance
Parking
On-site lot · 125 yd away · paid · fills up
Access
8am to 8pm
Walk
125 yd · 2 min
Restrooms
Yes · 400 yd away
Cost
Paid parking
Tide
2 ft range today
Children
Reported good for young kids
Sand
190 ft from the water to the back
Crowds
Quietest Tue 9am
Map of Falmouth Beach (401 River Rd)
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1Parking125 yd from the listing
Guide
Good to know
Reported good with little kids
Visitors often mention shallow or calm water. This is what reviewers report, not a safety assessment.Mentioned by 15 visitors · 2016–2026
Arrive early on weekends
Parking fills quickly on summer Saturdays and Sundays, especially in the afternoon.
Wear water shoes in summer
The riverbed is rocky and uneven, making barefoot wading uncomfortable or risky.
Check river levels before visiting
Water depth and accessibility vary significantly based on rainfall and tidal conditions.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
77°F · clear
Wind
2 mph from the SE
UV index
7 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 01:43 | High tide | ↑ |
| 08:56 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 14:18 | High tide | ↑ |
| 20:35 | Low tide | ↓ |
Last updated Aug 20, 5:09 AM.
Crowds
When it gets busy
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Plan your visit
📍 401 River Rd, Fredericksburg, VA 22405
🅿 Parking 125 yd from the listing
🌊 The listing sits on the shoreline
🚽 Restrooms 400 yd away
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Questions
Common questions
Where do you park at Falmouth Beach?
The nearest mapped parking area is 125 yd from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
Does Falmouth Beach have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped 400 yd from the listing.
When is Falmouth Beach least busy?
Google visit patterns put the quietest hour at Tue 9am and the busiest at Sun 4pm.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
