Bird's eye view of the campground

Hunts

Picnic Shelter

Riverside Hike-in/Paddle-in Campground

Bird's eye view of the park

Caledon State Park

Paddle-in Campsites

Shelters

Widewater State Park

Mallows Bay-Potomac River National Marine Sanctuary is home to a diverse
collection of shipwrecks, as well as an array of wildlife inhabiting the
surrounding area of Mallows Bay. Skeletons of over 100 wooden and steel-hulled
steamships from the 1700s to the 1900s, called the Ghost Fleet, are protruding
from the water line waiting to be explored. While enjoying the waters on a
self-guided tour, wildlife such as osprey, largemouth bass, turtles, and
beavers can be viewed both on the shore and on the water. From kayaking down
this sanctuary or fishing in the river, visitors can learn about these waters
that represent American heritage.

Mallows Bay-Potomac River National Marine Sanctuary is home to a diverse collection of shipwrecks, as well as an array of wildlife inhabiting the surrounding area of Mallows Bay. Skeletons of over 100 wooden and steel-hulled steamships from the 1700s to the 1900s, called the Ghost Fleet, are protruding from the water line waiting to be explored. While enjoying the waters on a self-guided tour, wildlife such as osprey, largemouth bass, turtles, and beavers can be viewed both on the shore and on the water. From kayaking down this sanctuary or fishing in the river, visitors can learn about these waters that represent American heritage.

Mallows Bay-Potomac River National Marine Sanctuary

In 1776, Thomas Stone and 55 others signed the Declaration of Independence. In
doing so, Stone risked his home, his family's security, and even his life.
Stone supported the Declaration of Independence's promise of freedom. Yet he
was also an enslaver, holding many people in bondage at Haberdeventure.

In 1776, Thomas Stone and 55 others signed the Declaration of Independence. In doing so, Stone risked his home, his family's security, and even his life. Stone supported the Declaration of Independence's promise of freedom. Yet he was also an enslaver, holding many people in bondage at Haberdeventure.

Thomas Stone National Historic Site

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. The park
was also central to one of the earliest efforts to memorialize George
Washington during the celebration of his bicentennial birth anniversary in
1932.

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. The park was also central to one of the earliest efforts to memorialize George Washington during the celebration of his bicentennial birth anniversary in 1932.

## 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 Popes Creek and on the Potomac River, canoeing and
kayaking from the Potomac River beach, hiking, bike riding on park roads, and
bird watching.

## Facilities

George Washington Birthplace offers a variety of recreational activities
including fishing on Popes Creek and on the Potomac River, canoeing and
kayaking from the Potomac River beach, hiking, bike riding on park roads, and
bird watching.

## Natural Features

The pavilion and picnic area sit on a bluff overlooking the mouth of Pope's
Creek with views of the Potomac River in the distance. A one mile nature trail
meanders along the shore of Popes Creek and through wooded areas. A connecting
trail and series of boardwalks takes visitors through Dancing Marsh and into
the historic area.

## contact_info

For facility specific information, please call (804) 761-5160.

## Nearby Attractions

Numerous attractions surround the area, including: Westmoreland State Park,
Stratford Hall Plantation (Birthplace of Robert E. Lee), Historic Christ
Church, Historic Fredericksburg, Menokin (Home of Francis Lightfoot Lee),
Northern Neck Wine Trail, The Lower Potomac River Water Trail, The Potomac
Heritage National Scenic Trail, Rappahannock River Valley National Wildlife
Refuge, Belle Isle State Park and James Monroe Birthplace.

<h2>Overview</h2>
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.<h2>Recreation</h2>
<p>George Washington Birthplace offers a variety of recreational activities including fishing on Popes Creek and on the Potomac River, canoeing and kayaking from the Potomac River beach, hiking, bike riding on park roads, and bird watching.</p>
<h2>Facilities</h2>
<p>George Washington Birthplace offers a variety of recreational activities including fishing on Popes Creek and on the Potomac River, canoeing and kayaking from the Potomac River beach, hiking, bike riding on park roads, and bird watching.</p>
<h2>Natural Features</h2>
The pavilion and picnic area sit on a bluff overlooking the mouth of Pope's Creek with views of the Potomac River in the distance.  A one mile nature trail meanders along the shore of Popes Creek and through wooded areas.  A connecting trail and series of boardwalks takes visitors through Dancing Marsh and into the historic area.
<h2>contact_info</h2>
For facility specific information, please call (804) 761-5160.
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
Numerous attractions surround the area, including:  Westmoreland State Park, Stratford Hall Plantation (Birthplace of Robert E. Lee), Historic Christ Church, Historic Fredericksburg, Menokin (Home of Francis Lightfoot Lee), Northern Neck Wine Trail, The Lower Potomac River Water Trail, The Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail, Rappahannock River Valley National Wildlife Refuge, Belle Isle State Park and James Monroe Birthplace.

Picnic PAvilion

Picnic Pavilion

George Washington Birthplace National Monument Picnic Pavilion

George Washington Birthplace National Monument

Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville, Wilderness, and Spotsylvania, this is
America's battleground, where the Civil War roared to its bloody climax. No
place more vividly reflects the War's tragic cost in all its forms. A town
bombarded and looted. Farms large and small ruined. Refugees by the thousands
forced into the countryside. More than 85,000 men wounded; 15,000 killed--most
in graves unknown.

Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville, Wilderness, and Spotsylvania, this is America's battleground, where the Civil War roared to its bloody climax. No place more vividly reflects the War's tragic cost in all its forms. A town bombarded and looted. Farms large and small ruined. Refugees by the thousands forced into the countryside. More than 85,000 men wounded; 15,000 killed--most in graves unknown.

Caledon State Park

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Widewater State Park

Mallows Bay-Potomac River National Marine Sanctuary

Thomas Stone National Historic Site

George Washington Birthplace National Monument

Fredericksburg & Spotsylvania National Military Park

Leesylvania State Park

Westmoreland State Park