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Pamunkey Indian Reservation

The Pamunkey Indian Reservation is a Native American reservation of the Pamunkey Indian Tribe. Its setting is 5 mi north of New Kent. Worth the trip, Werowocomoco is 22 mi off.

Photo: Nyttend, Public domain
Where
5 mi north of New Kent
2 places to stay in New Kent
Wikipedia readers
7.7K
a year · #2,646 of 7,770
In brief

An ancient site, 5 mi north of New Kent

Plan where you’ll sleep

The nearest town with many places to stay is Sandston, 18 miles west. Where to stay ↓

A day trip from Washington

Washington is about 92 miles north (straight-line). Where to stay ↓

Best months: Apr, May, Sep and Oct

April, May, September and October are the mild months, with highs of 71–81°. When to go ↓

Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.

When to go

The climate here

Plan a visit to Pamunkey Indian Reservation around the weather below.

Jan49° / 28°
Feb53° / 30°
Mar60° / 36°
Apr71° / 46°
May78° / 55°
Jun86° / 64°
Jul89° / 69°
Aug88° / 67°
Sep81° / 61°
Oct71° / 48°
Nov61° / 38°
Dec52° / 31°
Typical highs and lows in New Kent. Green months are the mild ones. Weather: NOAA 1991–2020 normals for New Kent. New Kent’s full climate →
About

Pamunkey Indian Reservation

The Pamunkey Indian Reservation is a Native American reservation of the Pamunkey Indian Tribe in King William, Virginia, United States. It lies along the Pamunkey River in King William County, Virginia on the Middle Peninsula. It contains approximately 1,200 acres (4.9 km2) of land, 500 acres (2.0 km2) of which is wetlands with numerous creeks. Thirty-four families reside on the reservation and many Tribal members live in nearby Richmond, Newport News, and other parts of Virginia.

Type
Ancient site
Area
1,216 acres
Elevation
10 ft
Listed
National Register of Historic Places (1982) · Virginia Historic Landmark (1980)
Wikipedia readers
7.7K a year
From Wikipedia (CC BY-SA). Facts: Wikidata.
Where to stay

A base for Pamunkey Indian Reservation

Rooms are nearest in Williamsburg (96) and Sandston (22).

Pamunkey Indian Reservation12345Williamsburg96Sandston22Richmond62New Kent2Dumbarton31Chester25Ashland21Glen Allen16Colonial WilliamsburgWerowocomocoWhite House of the ConfederacyRobert E. Lee Monument10 mi
Pamunkey Indian Reservation12Places to stay in town
  1. 1Colonial Williamsburg
  2. 2Hollywood Cemetery
  3. 3Werowocomoco
  4. 4White House of the Confederacy
  5. 5Robert E. Lee Monument
40 min drive

Williamsburg

96 places to stay · 66 hotels · 5 motels · 22 inns & B&Bs · 2 lodges & cabins · 1 campground

The closest town with somewhere to stay.

15,861 people

27 mi southeast of Pamunkey Indian Reservation

25 min drive

Sandston

22 places to stay · 18 hotels · 2 motels · 2 inns & B&Bs

7,399 people

18 mi west of Pamunkey Indian Reservation

40 min drive

Richmond

62 places to stay · 40 hotels · 13 motels · 5 inns & B&Bs · 3 lodges & cabins · 1 hostel

237,257 people

26 mi west of Pamunkey Indian Reservation

5 min drive

New Kent

2 places to stay · 2 inns & B&Bs

801 people

5 mi south of Pamunkey Indian Reservation

Compare 8 towns
TownFrom Pamunkey Indian ReservationDrivePlaces to stayPeopleTypical homeSafety
Williamsburg27 mi southeast40 min96 66 hotels · 5 motels · 22 inns & B&Bs · 2 lodges & cabins · 1 campground15,861$428KB−
Sandston18 mi west25 min22 18 hotels · 2 motels · 2 inns & B&Bs7,399$220K—
Richmond26 mi west40 min62 40 hotels · 13 motels · 5 inns & B&Bs · 3 lodges & cabins · 1 hostel237,257$353KD
New Kent5 mi south5 min2 2 inns & B&Bs801$406K—
Dumbarton28 mi west40 min31 29 hotels · 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B7,997$291K—
Chester28 mi southwest40 min25 24 hotels · 1 motel24,474$327K—
Ashland29 mi northwest45 min21 14 hotels · 4 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground7,982$293KC−
Glen Allen27 mi west40 min16 13 hotels · 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins17,551$357K—

Day trip from

Straight-line miles.

Getting there

Nearest airports with airline service

RICRichmond · major hub18 mi
PHFNewport News Williamsburg41 mi
ORFNorfolk · major hub64 mi
Places to stay: Overture Maps (hotels, motels, inns, lodges, campgrounds, RV parks; not vacation rentals) · town figures: U.S. Census ACS · Safety: TownRatings Safety grade · airports: OurAirports. Distances are from Pamunkey Indian Reservation’s main visitor area; drive times are estimates.
Make a day of it

Around Pamunkey Indian Reservation

Each of these is within 43 miles.

Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits

Colonial Williamsburg: Humberto Moreno, CC BY 2.0 · Kings Dominion: Erechtheus, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Busch Gardens Williamsburg: Cjh1452000, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Hollywood Cemetery: Andrew Bain, Public domain · George Washington Birthplace National Monument: National Park Service Digital Image Archives, Public domain · Werowocomoco: engraved by William Hole, Public domain · White House of the Confederacy: AlbertHerring, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Robert E. Lee Monument: Martin Falbisoner, CC BY-SA 3.0

Common questions

Visiting Pamunkey Indian Reservation: the answers

What town is Pamunkey Indian Reservation near?

New Kent, VA, about 5 miles south.

When is the best time to visit Pamunkey Indian Reservation?

April, May, September and October, with highs of 71–81°.

How far is Pamunkey Indian Reservation from Virginia Beach and Washington?

About 77 miles southeast of Virginia Beach and about 92 miles north of Washington, as the crow flies.

What is the closest airport to Pamunkey Indian Reservation?

Richmond (RIC), about 18 miles away.

Where should I stay near Pamunkey Indian Reservation?

Williamsburg (27 mi, 96 places to stay), Sandston (18 mi, 22 places to stay) and Richmond (26 mi, 62 places to stay).

From locals

New Kent has the answers

There are no tips yet, so start one in New Kent’s Town Square.

Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.