NPS / Girimont 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. In addition to the Visitor Center, the Memorial Area, and the Washington Family Burial Ground, the park also has a picnic area and a public beach. Numerous recreational activities are available in the park including hiking, fishing, and birding. 1732 Popes Creek Road Colonial Beach, VA 22443 George Washington Birthplace is located two miles from Virginia State Highway 3 on Virginia State Route 204. The park is located 38 miles east of Fredericksburg, 11 miles west of Montross, and 10 miles west of Colonial Beach. 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. Entrance Fee-free This site is fee-free year-round. No entrance fee or pass is required. Visitor Center open Wednesday through SundayThe Visitor Center is open Wednesday - Sunday from 9:30 - 5:00. On Mondays and Tuesdays, there are no park staff to assist visitors. Public WiFi is not available.
Cell service is generally available around the park, although some dead zones may exist. |
Last updated: April 9, 2025