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Notable beach · Northampton, Virginia

Johnson Cove

Johnson Cove is a beach in Northampton, Virginia.

Johnson Cove: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this beach: Open, good conditions · Very crowded · Approach road bad · Closed / not accessible.

Best time to visit Johnson Cove

Season: October to March; rough seas and lifeguard warnings June to September.

Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.

Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.

Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.

How to reach Johnson Cove — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 37.54624, -75.92216. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Johnson Cove safe to swim today?

    No visitor has reported the sea & crowd status for Johnson Cove yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.

    What is the best time to visit Johnson Cove?

    October to March; rough seas and lifeguard warnings June to September. Moderate; weekends busier.

    What are the places to visit near Johnson Cove?

    Nearby: Hungars Church (church, 14 km), Parkers Marsh (sanctuary, 29 km), Hog Island (river spot, 31 km), Savage Neck Dunes Natural Area Preserve (sanctuary, 32 km), Watts Island Rocks (viewpoint, 33 km), Saint James Episcopal Church (church, 36 km).

    Is Johnson Cove worth visiting?

    Johnson Cove is listed as a notable beach in Virginia on Spotwander.