George Washington Birthplace National Monument Picnic Pavilion
George Washington Birthplace National Monument — riverside, fishing, hiking
Location: Colonial Beach, VA, VA
Price: From $80 per night
Rating: 3 out of 5 (2 reviews)
Season: May through October
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.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): strong signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: T-Mobile. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 100%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Restrooms, Fishing
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Historic George Washington Birthplace National Monument with CCC-built picnic grounds from the 1930s, offering access to colonial gardens, visitor center, and nearby Washington family burial ground. Highly rated by visitors (4.7/5 stars) for history exploration and easy nature loop trails.
Wildlife alert: Eastern Meadowlark, Yellow-throated Warbler, Great White Heron, Cedar Waxwing, Common Five-lined Skink, Eastern Box Turtle, and Eastern Ratsnake documented within 8km
Insider tips for George Washington Birthplace National Monument Picnic Pavilion: Book early — federal campground with only 1 tent site available Foot bridge connects directly to historic area and visitor center Dogs allowed on nature loop trail when main grounds are restricted
Skip George Washington Birthplace National Monument Picnic Pavilion if: Need RV hookups — no hookups available. Traveling outside May-October — seasonal operations only. Prefer multiple site options — only 1 tent site.
Best time to visit George Washington Birthplace National Monument Picnic Pavilion: May through October — Campground operates seasonally during these months only.
Nearby campgrounds: Pax River Paradise Grove Campgrounds (Patuxent River, MD), Pax River Hog Point Campgrounds (Patuxent River, MD), Telegraph Picnic Pavilion (Triangle, VA), Cabin Camp 3 (TRIANGLE, VA).
Cell Phone Coverage at George Washington Birthplace National Monument Picnic Pavilion
Cell signal at George Washington Birthplace National Monument Picnic Pavilion (Colonial Beach, VA): strong overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage · AT&T 5G: 100%
- T-Mobile 4G LTE: 100% coverage · T-Mobile 5G: 100%
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
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.
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federal campground with only 1 tent site available
Foot bridge connects directly to historic area and visitor center
Dogs allowed on nature loop trail when main grounds are restricted
Campground operates seasonally during these months only
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Getting there →
From Fredericksburg/I-95: Exit I-95 at Exit 130 A and continue onto Route 3 East. Follow Route 3 East for 38 miles. Look for Route 204, which is on the left. After turning down Route 204, entrance to park is approximately 2 miles. From Route 301: Follow Route 3 East approximately 12 miles. Take the left at Route 204. After turning down Route 204, entrance to park is approximately 2 miles. From Route 360: Follow George Washington Birthplace signs out of Warsaw, VA. Take Route 3 West approximately
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- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — George Washington Birthplace National Monument fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at George Washington Birthplace National Monument before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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