Description
Westmoreland State Park, complete with campground and nature center, offers a rich mosaic of opportunities for wildlife viewing. Visitors who walk on 200-foot bluffs overlooking the Potomac River will be rewarded with views of osprey and wintering waterfowl. Additionally, bald eagles are regularly seen perched along the cliffs looking out onto the river. Many visitors have found interesting fossil remains along the Potomac’s sandy beaches and bluffs. Visitors can spend hours enjoying wildlife from the well-marked paths, viewing platforms and scenic vistas. The nature center provides information on the self-guided interpretive trail.
Visit the park’s website for fee information.
Wildlife Sightings
190 species have been reported at this site to date.
Birds Recently Seen at Westmoreland State Park:
- Mourning Dove
- Ring-billed Gull
- Osprey
- Belted Kingfisher
- Red-headed Woodpecker
- Red-bellied Woodpecker
- Downy Woodpecker
- Hairy Woodpecker
- Pileated Woodpecker
- Northern Flicker
Recent Checklists:
| Date | # of Species | Submitted By |
|---|---|---|
| 15 Apr 2026 | 31 | Frederick Atwood |
| 15 Apr 2026 | 18 | Frederick Atwood |
| 15 Apr 2026 | 24 | Frederick Atwood |
| 12 Apr 2026 | 27 | Alexander Lalim |
| 3 Apr 2026 | 21 | Matthew Papula |
Amenities & Accessibility
Amenities
- On-site Parking
- Restrooms
- Kayak/Canoe Launch
- Boat Ramp
Other Amenities: Camping/Lodging, Hiking Trails, Interpretive Program/Events, Visitor/Nature Center, Paddlecraft Rentals
Accessibility Considerations
This location does not have a Birdability Site Review available at this time
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Maps & Directions
Physical Address: 145 Cliff Road, Montross, VA 22520
From US-360 in Tappahannock: Continue on U.S. 360 East to Warsaw. Turn left onto Rt. 3 west at the third stop light. Stay on this road until about six miles past Montross. Turn right into the park’s entrance on Rt. 347.
From I-95 in Fredericksburg: Take Rt. 3 east, go about 40 miles to the park’s entrance, turning left onto Rt. 347.
Site Information
Access Requirements:
- Admission/Parking Fee, Daily, Dawn - Dusk
Contact Information:
- (804) 493-8821 westmoreland@dcr.virginia.gov
- Visit Website
Sites, or portions of sites, can be closed periodically for management activities. Please always check the site’s website for additional information prior to visiting.