Water Country USA
Water Country USA is a water park in York County, Virginia, United States, near Williamsburg, Virginia. Over 2025, 707K visitors passed through. The first to add nearby is Busch Gardens Williamsburg, at 2 mi.
A theme park, 4 mi east of Williamsburg
Open May September
Water Country USA is a seasonal theme park: open May September. Check its calendar for the days and hours. When to go ↓
Williamsburg is the nearest base
Williamsburg is 4 miles west, with 96 places to stay. Where to stay ↓
Best months: May and Sep
May and September are the mild months, with highs of 78–81°. When to go ↓
An airport 12 miles away
Newport News Williamsburg (PHF) has airline service, about 12 miles from Water Country USA.
Open since 1984
Water Country USA opened in 1984, 42 years ago. About ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures and Wikipedia.
Open May September
Typical highs and lows in Williamsburg. Gray months it’s closed. Green months are open and mild.
Water Country USA
Water Country USA is a water park in York County, Virginia, United States, near Williamsburg, Virginia. It is the Mid-Atlantic's largest water park, and it offers live entertainment, shops and restaurants, water rides, and other family attractions, some of which have a 1950s or 1960s surf theme. It is owned by United Parks & Resorts. The park is just a few miles away from Busch Gardens Williamsburg, with which it shares clientele. Multi-park passes are available, and a parking pass at Water Country USA is valid for same-day entry to Busch Gardens Williamsburg.
- Type
- Theme park
- Season
- May September
- Opened
- 1984
- Owner
- United Parks & Resorts
- Wikipedia readers
- 5.8K a year
Where to base yourself for Water Country USA
The first towns with rooms are Williamsburg (96) and Newport News (63).
- 1Busch Gardens Williamsburg
- 2Colonial Williamsburg
- 3Jamestown Settlement
- 4Werowocomoco
- 5Fort Monroe
- 6Governor's Palace
- 7Presidents Park
Williamsburg
The closest town with somewhere to stay.
15,861 people
4 mi west of Water Country USA
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Water Country USA | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Williamsburg | 4 mi west | 5 min | 96 66 hotels · 5 motels · 22 inns & B&Bs · 2 lodges & cabins · 1 campground | 15,861 | $428K | B− |
| Newport News | 14 mi southeast | 20 min | 63 45 hotels · 5 motels · 3 inns & B&Bs · 7 lodges & cabins · 3 campgrounds | 183,230 | $261K | D |
| Yorktown 31% vacation homes | 7 mi east | 10 min | 6 2 hotels · 1 motel · 2 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins | 128 | $482K | — |
| Hampton | 24 mi southeast | 35 min | 40 29 hotels · 3 motels · 3 inns & B&Bs · 3 lodges & cabins · 1 campground · 1 RV park | 137,315 | $246K | C− |
| Gloucester Point | 8 mi east | 10 min | 3 1 motel · 1 campground · 1 RV park | 11,109 | $321K | — |
| Gloucester Courthouse | 12 mi northeast | 15 min | 3 2 hotels · 1 lodge or cabins | 3,336 | $382K | — |
| Bethel Manor | 16 mi southeast | 25 min | 4 4 hotels | 4,393 | — | — |
| Smithfield | 20 mi south | 30 min | 3 1 hotel · 2 inns & B&Bs | 9,112 | $375K | B− |
Day trip from
Straight-line miles.
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Other places close by
Each of these is within 60 miles.
12 mi Theme parkBusch Gardens Williamsburg
24 mi MuseumColonial Williamsburg
39 mi MuseumJamestown Settlement
410 mi Ancient siteWerowocomoco
525 mi National MonumentFort Monroe National Monument
64 mi MuseumGovernor's Palace
60 mi Theme parkKings Dominion
7in town MuseumPresidents ParkPhoto credits
Busch Gardens Williamsburg: Cjh1452000, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Colonial Williamsburg: Humberto Moreno, CC BY 2.0 · Jamestown Settlement: Warfieldian, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Werowocomoco: engraved by William Hole, Public domain · Fort Monroe National Monument: Unknown, Public domain · Governor's Palace: Ron Cogswell, CC BY 2.0 · Kings Dominion: Erechtheus, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Presidents Park: David from Washington, DC, CC BY 2.0
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Visiting Water Country USA
When is Water Country USA open?
May September. Check its calendar for the days and hours, which change through the season.
What town is Water Country USA near?
Williamsburg, VA, about 4 miles west.
When is the best time to visit Water Country USA?
April, May, September and October, with highs of 71–81°.
How many people visit Water Country USA each year?
707,000 in 2025, according to Wikidata.
How far is Water Country USA from Virginia Beach?
About 47 miles southeast of Virginia Beach, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Water Country USA?
Newport News Williamsburg (PHF), about 12 miles away. The nearest big hub is Norfolk (ORF), about 35 miles.
Where should I stay near Water Country USA?
Williamsburg (4 mi, 96 places to stay), Newport News (14 mi, 63 places to stay) and Yorktown (7 mi, 6 places to stay).
Advice from Williamsburg
Share what you know in Williamsburg’s Town Square.
Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.