Discover the most magical spots to pitch your tent or park your rig on your next Westmoreland State Park adventure.
Blend history and scenery at this glamorous state park.
Spend a few days at this Potomac River retreat and you may want to stay forever. Horsehead Cliffs provide visitors with panoramic views above the river. Fish on the pier underneath an elegant Victorian gazebo. Hunt for fossilized shark teeth along the 1.5 miles of shoreline.
Battle with water birds for the best fish. The Potomac and Rock Spring Pond have plenty of fish for everyone. Find catfish, bream, bass, and crappie in the pond. The park's boathouse can help with bait, supplies, and boat rental for the day.
Expect majestic birds, including bald eagles, ospreys, kingfishers, herons, terns, and gulls, to fish for their dinner, too. Have binoculars handy to see the birds up close.
Seven trails cover 6 miles of the park. The beach trail has stunning views of the Potomac. Travel back in time 200 years with trips to Mount Vernon or Washington DC, with your campsite as a home base.
Around 74 standard and 41 electric campsites await. More than 30 cabins dot the landscape.
The best time to visit Westmoreland State Park is from spring to fall when the weather is mild and all facilities are open. Summer offers the full array of programs and water activities. Winter visits can be serene but expect limited services and brisk weather.