National Monument

George Washington Birthplace National Monument

George Washington Birthplace National Monument is a National Monument in Virginia. The NPS currently lists 2 active alerts, 0 campgrounds and 1 visitor center, and no entrance fee.

Virginia National Monument No entrance fee

Updated · NPS Data API

Two buildings surrounded by green foliage with a brick path leading to the buildings.
Memorial House Museum and Kitchen in Summer · Photo: NPS / Cleo Kantz-Schultz (via nps.gov)

About the park

“George Washington Birthplace National Monument is located in the Northern Neck of Virginia. It encompasses 551 acres of land where seven generations of the Washington family lived and where George Washington was born in 1732.”

Active alerts

2

Closures

0

Campgrounds

0

Visitor centers

1

Current alerts and closures

2 active NPS alerts as of Oct 28, 2026: 0 closures, 0 danger, 0 caution and 2 information.

Information

The Picnic Area, Burial Ground, and Potomac River Beach are open Wednesday through Sunday

The Picnic Area, Washington Family Burial Ground, and Potomac River Beach are open Wednesday through Sunday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm

Posted or updated Nov 12, 2025 ·Park conditions on nps.gov

Information

The Visitor Center is open Wednesday - Sunday from 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

The Visitor Center is open Wednesday - Sunday from 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Posted or updated Nov 12, 2025 ·Park conditions on nps.gov

Entrance fees and passes

This site has no entrance fee, according to NPS fee data.

This park is cashless — bring a card or buy your pass online.

Things to do

Two fishing rods with lines cast in water
Photo: NPS Photo

Fishing at the Birthplace

George Washington Birthplace National Monument allows fishing as a means of providing for public enjoyment, and customary and traditional use, and regulates fishing to ensure that it is managed in a manner that avoids unacceptable impacts to park resources.

30-120 Minutes Year-round Pets allowed

Fishing

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Activities the NPS lists for George Washington Birthplace.

Arts and CultureFishingFoodPicnickingGuided ToursSelf-Guided Tours - WalkingHikingPaddlingCanoeingKayakingJunior Ranger ProgramWildlife WatchingShoppingBookstore and Park Store

Operating hours

The Memorial Area is open daily from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Main
DayHours
Monday9:00AM - 5:00PM
Tuesday9:00AM - 5:00PM
Wednesday9:00AM - 5:00PM
Thursday9:00AM - 5:00PM
Friday9:00AM - 5:00PM
Saturday9:00AM - 5:00PM
Sunday9:00AM - 5:00PM

Weather: George Washington Birthplace can be very warm and humid in the summer months while cold and dry in the winter. Spring and fall are the best seasons to visit.

Contact and directions

Phone
8042241732 ext. 227
Email
[email protected]
Address
1732 Popes Creek Road, Colonial Beach, VA 22443
Coordinates
38.1936, -76.9208· View on OpenStreetMap

Official park page on nps.gov Directions

Visitor centers

Visitor centerStandard hoursPhonePassport stamp
Visitor CenterMon Closed · Tue Closed · Wed 9:30AM - 4:00PM · Thu 9:30AM - 4:00PM · Fri 9:30AM - 4:00PM · Sat 9:30AM - 4:00PM · Sun 9:30AM - 4:00PM8042241732 ext. 227Yes

Campgrounds

No NPS campgrounds are listed for this site. Nearby national forests or state parks may offer camping.

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Nearest other NPS sites

Sources

  • Park details, alerts, fees and passes, visitor centers and campgrounds: National Park Service Data API, snapshot of Oct 28, 2026.
  • Official park page: https://www.nps.gov/gewa/index.htm
  • Data: National Park Service (NPS) Data API, U.S. Department of the Interior (developer.nps.gov). This product uses the NPS Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the National Park Service. The National Park Service and the U.S. Department of the Interior do not endorse OpenParks. Photos are NPS images shown with their original credits; park descriptions are short excerpts credited to the NPS. Always confirm current conditions on nps.gov before you travel.