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Fossil Quest

Location of Westmoreland State Park in Virginia

Where

Westmoreland State Park, 145 Cliff Road, Montross, VA 22520.
Big Meadow Trailhead

When

Jan. 24, 2026. 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Did you know Westmoreland State Park has a beach where you can find fossils? Join us in this guided hike down to fossil beach to search for fossils with a ranger and learn about why we find them here in our park!

Big Meadow trail is about a one-mile hike round trip with moderate steepness. Dress appropriately for the weather on that day and bring a water bottle!

All fossil searching equipment is provided!

black fossilized shark tooth taking up the whole space of a hand

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