Due to the expected impact of the winter storm, all Virginia State Park overnight facilities will be closed from Friday, Jan. 23 through Tuesday, Jan. 27. This decision is based on the forecast for unsafe conditions and potential power outages. For updates click here.

Step Into the New Year with Westmoreland State Park!

Ubicación del Parque Estatal Westmoreland en Virginia

Dónde

Westmoreland State Park, 145 Cliff Road, Montross, VA 22520.
Throughout The Park

Cuando

Jan. 1, 2026. 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Rock Spring Tree Trek: 11AM, Rock Spring Pond Trailhead

Step into the forest on a guided hike at Westmoreland State Park that shows how trees are everything but still, even in the winter!

We will be hiking ~0.5 miles down a paved trail to Rock Spring Pond. Strollers and leashed furry friends are welcome. Please wear weather appropriate clothes and bring your water bottles.

CCC Hike: 12:30 PM, Rock Spring Pond Dam

Did you know that Westmoreland is one of the original State Parks in Virginia? Come join us on a guided hike, learning all about the Civilian Conservation Corp, their time building up Westmoreland, and the imprint of their hard work still here today!

We will be hiking for ~1.5 miles on pavement, decking, gravel, and hardpack trail with roots. Please make sure to wear weather appropriate clothing and bring your water bottles! To get to the rock spring pond dam, you must hike ~0.5 miles from rock spring pond trailhead.

Fossil Quest: 3:00 PM, Big Meadows Trailhead

Why can we find fossils at Westmoreland State Park and where did they come from? Hike with a ranger down the Big Meadow trail to Fossil Beach and learn about the natural history of Westmoreland State Park, millions of years in the making.

This hike to Fossil Beach is a 1.2-mile round trip on a trail with roots and relatively steep terrain, where you can see what the tide has brought in for us to find. Meet at the Trail head of Big Meadow Trail. Leashed furry friends are welcome. Please dress appropriately for the weather and wind along the shore.

If you have any questions, please contact us!

paved trail going through the woods

Acerca de las caminatas del primer día

Cada año, el 1de enero, los Parques Estatales de Virginia celebran caminatas del primer día. Esta iniciativa nacional invita a las personas a recibir el año nuevo conectándose con la naturaleza y creando recuerdos duraderos en un parque estatal. Se ofrecen caminatas de primer día dirigidas por guardabosques y autoguiadas en todo el estado, lo que brinda a los visitantes de todas las edades y niveles de habilidad la oportunidad de explorar al aire libre. El 1 de enero es un día de estacionamiento gratuito en todos los parques estatales de Virginia. (Todavía se aplica la tarifa de admisión en Natural Bridge).

Otros detalles

Se aplica una tarifa estándar de estacionamiento o admisión: Sí.
Cargo extra: No.
Inscripción obligatoria: No.
Los niños son bienvenidos: Sí.
Teléfono: 804-493-8821
Dirección de correo electrónico: westmoreland@dcr.virginia.gov