George Washington Birthplace National Monument Picnic Pavilion
| Address | 1732 Popes Creek Road, Colonial Beach, VA, 22443 |
|---|---|
| State | VA |
| Reservable | Yes — reservable on recreation.gov |
| Phone | 804-224-1732 X 240 |
| GEWA_Superintendent@nps.gov |
Amenities
PICNIC AREA
PICNIC TABLES
BEACH ACCESS
Pets Allowed
Shade
INTERPRETIVE TRAILS
GIFT SHOP
DAY USE AREA
ELECTRICITY
DRINKING WATER (PEAK SEASON)
FLUSH TOILETS
Electricity Hookup: 50, N/A
Min Num of People: 1
Max Num of Vehicles: 15–25
Hike In Distance to Site: 50
Proximity to Water: Riverfront
Site Access: Drive-In
Checkout Time: 5:00 PM
Max Num of People: 75
Location Rating: Good
Checkin Time: 9:00 AM
Min Num of Vehicles: 1
Driveway Surface: Paved
Driveway Entry: Pull-Through
Driveway Grade: Slight
GRILLS: Y, Yes
Reservable Sites: 1 of 2
Overview
The Popes Creek Picnic Area Pavilion is located within George Washington Birthplace National Monument. The surrounding picnic grounds were built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930’s. A connecting foot bridge leads to the historic area, farm, colonial garden, visitor center and gift shop. The Washington family burial ground is located one mile away.
Recreation
George Washington Birthplace offers a variety of recreational activities including fishing on
Data updated: 2026-08-23 10:33 (UTC) · Source: RIDB (recreation.gov)