Recreation area

Visitor Center

George Washington Birthplace National Monument · Colonial Beach · Virginia — managed by National Park Service

Open recreation area — no reservation needed

About this campground

The Visitor Center is open Wednesday - Sunday from 9:30 - 4:00. On Mondays and Tuesdays, there are no park staff to assist visitors.

Getting there

Located along the Potomac River, George Washington Birthplace National Monument is 38 miles east of Fredericksburg, Virginia and is accessible by travel over Virginia routes 3 and 204.

Contact
(804) 224-1732

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Details from Recreation.gov's official RIDB catalog. Conditions change — confirm with the managing office before you go. Not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.