State Park · Virginia, United States
Westmoreland State Park
Westmoreland State Park is a state park in Virginia, United States, covering 1,321 acres (535 ha), established in 1936.
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Park facts
| Park type | State Park |
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| Location | Montross, Virginia, United States |
| Area | 1,321 acres (535 ha) |
| Established | 1936 |
| Coordinates | 38.1625° N, 76.8661° W |
| Managed by | Virginia state park system |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Westmoreland State Park
Westmoreland State Park lies within Westmoreland County, Virginia. The park extends about one and a half miles along the Potomac River and covers 1,321 acres. The Horsehead Cliffs provide visitors with a panoramic view of the Potomac River, and lower levels feature fossils and beach access. The park offers hiking, camping, cabins, fishing, boating and swimming, although mechanical issues have kept the swimming pool closed since 2021. Located on the Northern Neck Peninsula, the park is close to historical sites featuring earlier eras: George Washington's birthplace and Stratford Hall, the birthplace of Robert E. Lee.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Planning your visit
What to do
Where to stay
| Lodges | The park offers hiking, camping, cabins, fishing, boating and swimming, although mechanical issues have kept the swimming pool closed since 2021 |
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Airports near this park
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- Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) · Washington, United States · 48.5 miles away
- Richmond International Airport (RIC) · Richmond, United States · 51.7 miles away
- Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) · Dulles, United States · 62.7 miles away
Parks nearby
George Washington Birthplace National Monument
St. Clement's Island State Park
Newtowne Neck State Park
Caledon State Park
St. Mary's River State Park
Chapel Point State Park
More parks in Virginia
Shenandoah National Park
Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts
Appomattox Court House National Historical Park
Arlington House, The Robert E. Lee Memorial
Bear Creek Lake State Park
Breaks Interstate Park
Caledon State Park
Cedar Creek and Belle Grove National Historical Park
Frequently asked questions
Where is Westmoreland State Park?
Westmoreland State Park is in Virginia, United States (38.1625° N, 76.8661° W).
When was Westmoreland State Park established?
Westmoreland State Park was established in 1936, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Westmoreland State Park?
Westmoreland State Park covers 1,321 acres (535 ha).
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Virginia_state_parks — Wikipedia list of Virginia state parks — park name, county/location, size, year where the table states them.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Westmoreland_State_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).