Westmoreland State Park Base Camp: A Week of RV Adventures

 

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Saturday, May 23, 2026 - Arrival Day at Westmoreland State Park: Our Virginia RV Camping Adventure Begins

Our week-long Virginia State Park adventure officially began at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 23, as we pulled out of the driveway and headed toward Westmoreland State Park in Montross, Virginia. This campground would serve as our base camp for a week of exploring some of Virginia's beautiful state parks.

The drive was smooth and scenic. We traveled east on Highway 58 and made our first stop at the Pilot Travel Center just outside South Boston, Virginia, to fuel up before continuing our journey. From there, we followed Route 360 toward Richmond, connected with I-95, then exited onto Route 207 and eventually Route 301. After crossing the scenic Rappahannock River, we turned onto Route 3, one of the primary routes serving Virginia's Northern Neck region.

We arrived at Westmoreland State Park around 3:30 p.m. and made our way to Campground B, Site 21. If you're researching Westmoreland State Park campsites, this site is definitely worth considering. It's a spacious pull-through site with plenty of room to maneuver and set up comfortably. The campsite provided an excellent home base for our week of RV camping in Virginia.

After setting up camp, we relaxed for about an hour and enjoyed the peaceful surroundings. The campground was quiet, and it felt great to finally settle in after the drive.

When dinner time rolled around, we discovered that the picnic table was still soaked from recent rains. Since we weren't interested in sitting on wet benches, we made the rare decision to eat inside the camper. Dinner consisted of Chicken Alfredo mixed with vegetables, along with red potatoes and cornbread on the side. My wife gave it her approval, and that's always a good sign!

Unfortunately, a county-wide burn ban was in effect during our visit, which meant no campfires. That's one of those things that occasionally happens when camping, and you simply adapt. To create a cozy atmosphere, I wrapped our ground lights around the fire ring. While it wasn't quite the same as a crackling campfire, it still provided a relaxing place to sit outside and enjoy the evening sky.

Of course, no camping trip feels complete without s'mores. Since campfires were off-limits, we pulled out our s'more maker that we picked up at a yard sale last year. The s'mores turned out surprisingly good, although I still believe nothing beats the flavor of a marshmallow roasted over a real campfire.

As darkness settled over the campground, we enjoyed the quiet evening and reflected on the adventures ahead. It was a great first day of camping at Westmoreland State Park and the perfect start to our week of exploring Virginia's state parks.

Sunday, May 24, 2026 - Worship and a Day of Rest and Relaxation

Sunday morning at Westmoreland State Park started early for us, since Sundays are our worship days while camping. By 8 a.m. we were enjoying a hearty camping breakfast of waffles, sausage, and fresh fruit before getting ready for church. After hot showers and a quick change, we drove into Montross, Virginia to attend morning worship at Word of God Baptist Church. The congregation was incredibly welcoming, the preaching was strong and Bible‑centered, and the traditional hymns were sung with genuine conviction — exactly the kind of small‑town church experience we love discovering on our camping trips.

Before the service began, we asked a friendly couple for local restaurant recommendations in Montross VA, and they suggested The Art of Coffee, a popular café known for having some of the best sandwiches in the area. Since we’re both coffee lovers, we headed there after church and enjoyed delicious lattes along with a BLT and a Beef‑and‑Cheese on sourdough. It was the perfect local lunch spot near Westmoreland State Park and a great way to wrap up our Sunday morning.