Abel Reservoir Stafford, VA 540-752-5632 This 185-acre reservoir is long and ravine; it is almost too long for a single battery electric motor if you plan on traveling its length. Abel has some big largemouth bass, which can be difficult to catch. Abel doesn’t have a lot of structure, but has steep-sided banks covered with [...] 6800 Lawyers Rd. Spotsylvania, VA 22553 800-933-PARK www.lakeannaonline.com Lake Anna State Park has rental cabins, camping, more than 13 miles of hiking trails, lakeshore picnicking, a guarded swimming beach, a children’s play area, a boat ramp, a food concession stand, a bathhouse and a children’s and handicapped fishing pond. 58 Jesse Curtis Lane Stafford, VA 540-658-4871 Hiking, picnic shelters, ball field, sand volleyball courts, skating, swimming pool, playground, tennis courts and fishing lake. Parking fee of $3.50 on weekends and holidays for non-residents; residents are free. The lake has fishing (state license required) and public boat launch. Pool cost $1.75 for children under 16 [...] From Fall Hill Ave. to Princess Anne St. The old canal towpath is perfect for a leisurely stroll. The two-mile plus path starts at the parking area on Fall Hill Ave., near Normandy Ave. It runs along the old Rappahannock canal. The path ends at Princess Anne Street near Ford Street. If you’re into plants [...] 2401 Caroline St. Fredericksburg, VA 22401 540-373-7909 Picnic shelters, outdoor grills, and playground. Nature preserve, trails, waterfront, boating access, fishing. This park runs along side the Rappahannock River. Swimming is allowed in the Rappahannock River but it is discouraged without personal floatation devices and proper supervision.