Westmoreland State Park

1,321-acre park on the Virginia side of the Potomac, a mile downriver from George Washington's birthplace. Swim beach, fossil beach (Miocene-era, similar to Calvert Cliffs but with Chesapecten scallops), pool, camping.

Skip the beach today.

75% rain · 59°F air · 71°F water

Weather

  • 59°F air — chilly for a beach day
  • 75% rain — wet day — beach day is off
  • 20 mph wind — breezy — anchor everything

Water

  • 71°F water — swimmable, refreshing
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25 Swim
0 Sunbathe
15 Walk
46 Fossils
56 Photo

Best for photography today

Air Temp
59°F
Clear
Wind
12 to 20 mph
NW
Rain
75%
Sunday
UV Peak
3 Moderate
Peaks 04 PM · burn in ~67m
Tomorrow
57°F
Mostly Sunny
Water Temp
71°F
Refreshing
Sunrise
6:27 AM
Sunset
7:45 PM
Moon · 3%
New Moon
Spring tides — bigger range
7-day chart →
Time Type Height
2:29 AM High 1.7 ft
9:02 AM Low 0.1 ft
2:50 PM High 1.4 ft
8:56 PM Low 0.0 ft
Today Apr 19
59°

Rain Showers

75%
19
Mon Apr 20
57°

Mostly Sunny

13%
66
Tue Apr 21
59°

Sunny

0%
67
Wed Apr 22
74°

Chance Rain Showers

31%
72
Thu Apr 23
76°

Sunny

2%
84
Fri Apr 24
82°

Sunny

6%
84
Sat Apr 25
77°

Chance Rain Showers

37%
72

Always remember water bottle, trash bag (leave no trace).

Parking

Park lot.

Dogs

Dogs permitted on leash in designated areas.

Entry Fee

$7/vehicle VA resident, $10 non-resident

Address

1650 State Park Rd, Montross, VA 22520

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Updated · Data from NOAA, NWS