Westmoreland State Park
2 notices: - Park capacity is reduced; gate closures may occur on busy and holiday weekends. · Current Construction Closures: — details
- Status
- Open (per official listing)Daily sunrise – sunset
- Entrance fee
- $7 per vehicleAnnual pass available
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Dogs allowed6-ft leash
- Camping
- YesAlso cabins
- Official site
- dcr.virginia.gov(804) 493-8821
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Current alerts 6
Construction Construction Impact Notice:
Posted by the park. Official alert
Construction - Increased construction traffic and noise due to the Cabin Renovation Project and the…- Increased construction traffic and noise due to the Cabin Renovation Project and the Shoreline Stabilization Project.
Posted by the park. Official alert
Construction - Construction equipment and fencing will obstruct some beach views and access.
Posted by the park. Official alert
Closure - Park capacity is reduced; gate closures may occur on busy and holiday weekends.
Posted by the park. Official alert
Alert - Big Meadow Trail, Fossil Beach, and the Day Use Beach remain open and accessible to…- Big Meadow Trail, Fossil Beach, and the Day Use Beach remain open and accessible to visitors.
Posted by the park. Official alert
Closure Current Construction Closures:
Posted by the park. Official alert
Overview
In Westmoreland County, about 16 miles southwest of Leonardtown, Westmoreland State Park covers about 1,328 acres.
Things to do include canoeing and kayaking, boating, biking, hiking, and picnicking. Its trail network totals roughly 6 miles, according to the park. Water access includes a boat ramp and boat or kayak rentals. For overnight stays there are campsites (tent sites, group camping, and showers). There are also cabins for rent.
Hours
Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.
| Facility | Days | Hours | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park | Daily | sunrise – sunset | — |
Official wording
Dawn - dusk.
Source: official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Times are local to the park (America/New York).
Fees and passes
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Passenger Vehicle Parking and Admission Fees – Standard | $7 |
| Passenger Vehicle Parking and Admission Fees – Weekends (Apr–Oct*) | $10 |
| Boat Launch and Equestrian Fees – In addition to Daily Parking Fee Year-Round Per Trailer – Boat | $3 · day |
| High Occupancy Vehicle and Bus Parking and Admission Fees – HOV 9–15 passengers Standard | $15 |
| High Occupancy Vehicle and Bus Parking and Admission Fees – HOV 9–15 passengers Weekends Apr–Oct* | $20 |
| High Occupancy Vehicle and Bus Parking and Admission Fees – Buses 16 or more Year-Round | $40 |
Official wording
Passenger Vehicle Parking and Admission Fees – Standard: $7 Passenger Vehicle Parking and Admission Fees – Weekends (Apr–Oct*): $10 Boat Launch and Equestrian Fees – In addition to Daily Parking Fee Year-Round Per Trailer – Boat: $3 High Occupancy Vehicle and Bus Parking and Admission Fees – HOV 9–15 passengers Standard: $15 High Occupancy Vehicle and Bus Parking and Admission Fees – HOV 9–15 passengers Weekends Apr–Oct*: $20 High Occupancy Vehicle and Bus Parking and Admission Fees – Buses 16 or more Year-Round: $40
Virginia park passes
- Naturally Yours Passport — $85. Parking and admission for 12 months to all State Parks (admission for up to 4 at Natural Bridge and Southwest Virginia Museum) Details
- Senior Naturally Yours Passport — $40. Parking and admission for 12 months, age 62+ Details
- Naturally Yours Passport for Boaters/Equestrians — $180. Parking plus boat-launch / horse-trailer fees for 12 months Details
- Senior Naturally Yours Passport for Boaters/Equestrians — $145. As above, age 62+ Details
From the Virginia state guide. Confirm which passes this park accepts.
Reservations
- Day use
- No day-use reservation requirement mentioned
- Booking system
- Virginia State Parks reservation system (reservevaparks.com)
- Phone
- 800-933-7275
We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.
Pets
Dogs allowed · leash up to 6 feet
A fee is charged per pet per night for cabin stays. • Pets must be attended to at all times and kept on a leash no longer than 6 feet. • They have the same transfer deadline and cancellation and pet fees as those for cabins. • Pets are welcome but must be attended at all times and kept on a leash no longer than 6 feet. Children under six and pets are not permitted.
Service animals are generally permitted where pets are not. Check with the park for specific areas.
Camping
| Campground or site type | Sites | Hookups / features | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Camping cabins (CampCabin) sites 26-31 | — | — |
Camping details from the park
Camping
Camping is available from the first Friday in March until the first Monday in December. Check-in is 4 p.m., check-out is 1 p.m. From Feb. 15 to April 30, outdoor fires are prohibited from midnight to 4 p.m. unless a camp host is on duty. Propane and gas grills are allowed. Fire-rings cannot be used when outdoor fires are prohibited.
All reservations for sites in all campgrounds are site-specific.
Details about campsites
Campground map
Photos of the sites
- Boat launch is free for overnight guests.
- Campsites have either fire ring grills or box grills, all of which allow campfires.
- Firewood is sold at the park; starter logs are available at the camp store. Because of the risk of forest infestation, please do not bring any firewood.
- Camp store: Camping and picnic supplies and gift items are available. Hours of operation vary and depend on the season.
- Two vehicles per campsite; extras must park in the parking lot and pay parking fee. Guests visiting campers must pay the standard daily parking fee and park in the proper parking lot. Also, guests must leave the park by 10 p.m.
- Accepts outlets for 20 and 30-amp current.
- Laundry facilities in Campground A bathhouse.
- Pets are welcome but must be attended at all times and kept on a leash no longer than 6 feet.
- All camping units, equipment and vehicles must be within the campsite's perimeter without infringing on adjoining campsites or vegetation.
Site type:
EW - Electric and water hookups, various equipment, RVs of up to 40 feet, bathhouse available. Campgrounds A and B.
Std - No hookups, various equipment. RVs of up to 40 feet, bathhouse available. Campgrounds A, B, C.
GrpTentStd - One group site for up to 40 people, no hookups, tents only. A bathhouse is available. Campfires and cooking are allowed in provided fire rings or grills only.
Buddy - Three group campsites for up to 24 per site (one site is in Campground B, two are in Campground C). Each has four 20' x 20' tent pads, one fire-ring, a large pedestal grill and four picnic tables.
The cancellation fee for a group camping reservation (GrpTentStd and Buddy) is higher than is that for a typical campsite.
Total sites of each type: EW, 42; Std, 74; GrpTentStd, 1; Buddy, 3
Total campsites: 133
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Cabins and lodging
Cabins
Between Memorial Day weekend and Labor Day, cabins are rented with a six-night minimum, beginning on Friday, Saturday or Sunday, depending on the cabin. This requirement is reduced to a four-night stay three months out and dropped to two nights in the last month before arrival. Some cabins are open year-round and may be reserved up to 11 months in advance.
Please carefully check the sleeping accommodations in the cabins since maximum occupancy may exceed the beds available and because there are no rental beds. Customers may bring air mattresses and sleeping bags for guests up to maximum occupancy.
Check-in is 4 p.m.; check-out is 10 a.m.
From Feb. 15 through April 30, outdoor fires are prohibited from midnight to 4 p.m.
Read more from the park
Cabins have:
- Kitchen: Refrigerator, stove, coffeemaker, dishes, silverware, cooking utensils, pots and pans, microwave oven, toaster, clock radios.
- Rustic furniture.
- Cabins are climate-controlled (heat and AC). Bring food, dish detergent, dish towels, coffee filters, coffee, salt and pepper, nonstick cooking spray, bath towels, body wash/soap, board games or cards. No dishwasher, telephone, TV, washer/dryer.
- Living area: Sofa and dining table
- Bedrooms: Beds and nightstands
- No linens are provided. Guests must bring their own linens and towels.
- Wood-burning fireplace. The park provides one free bundle of firewood; more available for a nominal fee.
- Heat pumps
- All cabins have grills and picnic tables. Cabins 11-25 have decks.
- Boat launching is free for overnight guests.
- Firewood is sold at the park; also fire starter logs are on sale in the park store.
- Late arrivals are advised to call the park beforehand to make access arrangements.
- Pets must be attended to at all times and kept on a leash no longer than 6 feet.
- Cabin 6 and cabin 25 are universally accessible.
- Screened porches on cabins 11-25.
- Open porches on cabins 1, 3, 4, 6, 8, 10. No porches on 2, 5, 7, 9.
Total sites of each type: One-room Log Efficiency, 3; One-bedroom Log, 4; Two-bedroom Log, 4; Two-bedroom Frame, 2; Two-bedroom Cinderblock, 13
Site type:
- One-room Log Efficiency (cabins 1, 4, 32) - Queen bed. Sleeps two, maximum.
- One-bedroom Log (cabins 2, 5, 7, 9)- Queen bed. Sleeps two, allows four.
- Two-bedroom Log (cabins 3, 6, 8, 10) - Queen bed and two single beds. Sleeps four allows six.
- Two-bedroom Frame (cabins 11, 12) - Queen bed and two bunk beds. Sleeps six.
- Two-bedroom Cinderblock (cabins 13-25) - Queen bed and two bunk beds. Sleeps six.
- Total cabins: 26
Lodges
Potomac River Retreat - Due to critical infrastructure issues, this facility is no longer available.
Camping Cabin
Camping cabins (CampCabin) - sites 26-31
Camping cabins are seasonally available from April 1 through mid-October. Check-in is 4 p.m. Check-out is 10 a.m. From Feb. 15 to April 30, outdoor fires are prohibited from midnight to 4 p.m. unless a camp host is on duty. Fire-rings cannot be used when outdoor fires are prohibited.
- Linens not provided
- Maximum occupancy is four; no extra bed rentals
- They have the same transfer deadline and cancellation and pet fees as those for cabins.
- Two-night minimum stay; week long stay not required
- No bathroom, kitchen, air conditioning or heat
- Four walls, roof, four single beds; screened windows; one electrical outlet; two ceiling fans with lights
- Use Campground A bathhouse for bathroom and showers
- No fireplace
- Sheltered table and grill outside
Things to do
BikingBoatingCanoeing and kayakingCampingHikingPicnicking
Trails
Hiking and one bicycle trail; no bridle trails. Seven trails, including self-guided interpretive trails, cover six miles. The Conservation Corps Trail has seven fitness stations. Hikers can observe the flora and wildlife present on the coastal plain. The park's location beside the Potomac River allows visitors to see how the changing river level affects the land. The park has a beach trail that offers a stunning view of the Potomac River. There are no designated swimming areas along the park's shoreline.
Swimming
There are no designated swimming areas along the Potomac River at the park. Beaches are not guarded and swimming is at your own risk.
Boating, paddling and fishing
Fishing in the Potomac River is available throughout the year. A valid saltwater fishing license and annual registration in the state's free saltwater angler identification program are required. Information about licensing and the registration program can be found on the Virginia Marine Resources Commission website. Rock Spring Pond boasts a variety of fish, including catfish, bream, bass and crappie. A freshwater fishing license is required at the pond.
Powerboats are permitted, and a boat ramp is available. Call 800-933-7275 to buy a money-saving annual boat-launch pass.
The park's boathouse sells ice, bait and tackle. Kayaks and stand-up paddleboards can be rented Memorial Day through Labor Day and on weekends from mid-April to Memorial Day and from Labor Day to Columbus Day weekend. The last boat rental is 90 minutes prior to closing time. Boats will not be rented whenever the National Weather Service has issued a small-watercraft advisory.
A state fishing license is usually required.
Amenities
Facilities
- Restrooms
- Showers
- Picnic areas
- Picnic shelters
- Playground
- Visitor center
- Nature center or museum
- Park or camp store
- Restaurant or food service
- Parking
- Amphitheater
- Group facilities
Water
- Boat ramp
- Boat, canoe or kayak rentals
Camping
- RV dump station
- Tent camping
- Group camping
Lodging
- Cabins
Accessibility
- Accessible trails
✓ listed by the park · ✕ the park says it is not available. Anything not shown here isn’t mentioned by the official source — that means unknown, not unavailable.
Accessibility
- Accessible trails
- Cabin 6 and cabin 25: Parking, ramp entrance, restrooms and showers.
- Campground A: Reserved parking, restrooms and showers.
- Park office: Reserved parking, ramp entrance and restroom.
- Conference center: Reserved parking, ramp entrance, restrooms and dining.
- Visitor center: Reserved parking, ramp entrance.
- Picnic area bathhouse: Reserved parking (100 yards from the bathhouse, level walkway from the parking lot to the bathhouse), restrooms and showers.
- Playground: Reserved parking, level grass access to the playground.
- The half-mile, multi-purpose Rock Springs Pond Trail is paved. It ends at the pond, where there's a ramp to the top of the spillway.
Official accessibility information
Conditions change. Contact the park to confirm specific accessible features before your visit.
Getting there
- Address
- 145 Cliff Road
Montross, VA 22520 - Nearest town
- Leonardtown — about 16 mi southwest (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 38.1611, -76.8650
- Phone
- (804) 493-8821
- westmoreland@dcr.virginia.gov
Google Maps directionsApple MapsOfficial park map (PDF)
Directions from the park
Six miles northwest of Montross, just off Route 3. • From Fredericksburg (I-95), take Rt. 3 east, go about 40 miles to the park's entrance, turning left onto Rt. 347. • From Tappahannock, take U.S. 360 East to Warsaw. Turn left onto Rt. 3 west at the third stoplight. Stay on this road until about six miles past Montross. Turn right into the park's entrance on Rt. 347. • From Richmond, take U.S. 360 East, then follow Tappahannock directions. • From Tidewater, take 17 north to Tappahannock. At the second light, past Lowrey's Restaurant, turn right onto 360 east, then follow Tappahannock directions. Drive Time: Northern Virginia and Washington D. C., two hours; Richmond, one and a half hours; Tidewater/Norfolk/Virginia Beach, two and a half hours; Roanoke, five and a half hours
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- Virginia State Parks — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026; page says updated Oct 13, 2026
- Virginia State Parks 'Find a park' list (HTML, one 'Name (CODE)' link per park)
- Wikidata
- USGS PAD-US 4.1 (boundary and acreage)
“Last checked” is when our system last read the official source. No change has been detected since this page was first published. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology