Westmoreland State Park, Public recreation area in Westmoreland County, Virginia, US.
The park extends for one and a half miles along the Potomac River shoreline, featuring tall cliffs that rise above the water surface.
The Civilian Conservation Corps constructed the park's infrastructure in 1936, including hand-digging roads and building cabins from local timber materials.
The park forms part of the Captain John Smith Chesapeake National Historic Trail, connecting visitors with early American exploration history.
Visitors have access to 26 rental cabins, 133 camping sites, seven hiking trails, and a boat launch facility for water activities.
The beach area contains numerous ancient shark teeth fossils that visitors can discover while walking along the Potomac River shore.
Location: Westmoreland County
Inception: June 1936
Website: https://dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/westmoreland
GPS coordinates: 38.16250,-76.86610
Latest update: May 20, 2025 03:38
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