Westmoreland State Park, VA

I had to run some errands to VA this morning. On the way back I took a detour and stopped at Westmoreland State Park. I had been considering staying at this park for a few days but really knew nothing about it. A former forum member APS (RIP, buddy...) stayed there more than a few times and had nothing but good to say about it, so I needed to look into it.

I was impressed. It's not huge, but full of things to do, family oriented. It can accommodate camping from tents to full size motorhomes and has cabins for those who don't want to really rough it. Also have group camping area for up to 40 people. A beach on the Potomac, swimming pool, activity and discovery center, fossil hunting, boat ramp, trails, kayak and paddle board rentals.... Some of the cabins are on a bluff overlooking the Potomac, and the view is incredible.

It was pretty quiet, I guess most everyone who had stayed the weekend had already pulled out. The sites were well built and clean. No litter anywhere, which was surprising for the tail end of Labor Day weekend. I found a site or two that are protected but have great southern exposure (thinking solar panels.....).

There were no stores on Rt 3 between King George and the park, so you'd want to have all your supplies before getting there. The birthplaces of James Monroe and George Washington are nearby.

So now just have to get my act together and get down there.
 
Some do, not all.

Camping
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.
Half the sites may be specifically reserved; the rest are assigned upon arrival. Here's a table with details (PDF) about sites that may be specifically reserved. Click here for pictures of the sites and click here for campground maps showing each site's location.
  • Swimming and boat launch 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 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.
  • Two vehicles per campsite; extras must park in 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. Bathhouse available. Campfires and cooking 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: 133Camping cabins:
 

limblips

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There are 2 wineries nearby too. Ingleside is nice to sit out in the courtyard and sip a glass.
 
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