Open fires are prohibited throughout the park from midnight to 4 p.m., beginning Feb. 15 through April 30, per the 4 p.m. Burning Law. This includes wood and charcoal. Gas is permissible. Campground fires are allowed during the restricted time if a camp host is on duty and signage to that effect is posted in the campground. Failure to observe the 4 p.m. Burning Law can result in a fine. Contact the Park Office for additional information.

Feeding Friends

Location of Westmoreland State Park in Virginia

Where

Westmoreland State Park, 145 Cliff Road, Montross, VA 22520.
Visitor Center

When

March 15, 2025. 10:45 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.

It's feeding time for our ambassador reptiles. How do we feed our animals? Observe our snakes and turtles as they enjoy prepped mealtime. Join a ranger and learn about Stevie the Kingsnake, Reba the Corn snake, and Jennika and Venus the two red-eared slider turtles.

Black Kingsnake with white bands is curled in stone water dish with tanbedding surrounding

Other details

Standard parking or admission fee applies: Yes.
Extra fee: No.
Registration required: No.
Children welcome: Yes.
Phone: 804-493-8821
Email Address: westmoreland@dcr.virginia.gov