Rappahannock River Valley National Wildlife Refuge was established in 1996 to
conserve and protect fish and wildlife resources, including endangered and
threatened species and wetlands. Refuge habitats include freshwater tidal
marsh, forested swamp, upland deciduous forest, mixed pine forest, and managed
grasslands.

The refuge is composed of multiple pieces of land and water spanning Essex,
King George, Caroline, Richmond, and Westmoreland counties. Our goal is to
protect 20,000 acres of important wildlife habitats along the Rappahannock
River and its major tributaries. Our partners and volunteers help us manage
the refuge’s lands and waters for wildlife and visitors. As the refuge
continues to grow and change over time, so will the opportunities for you to
enjoy the refuge!

In 2007, areas of the refuge were designated as an Important Bird Area (IBA).
The National Audubon Society designates these areas based on criteria such as
population, high concentration in a limited area, or other factors. The IBA
designation coincides with areas of high bald eagle concentration.

<p>Rappahannock River Valley National Wildlife Refuge was established in 1996 to conserve and protect fish and wildlife resources, including endangered and threatened species and wetlands. Refuge habitats include freshwater tidal marsh, forested swamp, upland deciduous forest, mixed pine forest, and managed grasslands. </p><p>The refuge is composed of multiple pieces of land and water spanning Essex, King George, Caroline, Richmond, and Westmoreland counties. Our goal is to protect 20,000 acres of important wildlife habitats along the Rappahannock River and its major tributaries. Our partners and volunteers help us manage the refuge’s lands and waters for wildlife and visitors. As the refuge continues to grow and change over time, so will the opportunities for you to enjoy the refuge!</p><p>In 2007, areas of the refuge were designated as an Important Bird Area (IBA). The National Audubon Society designates these areas based on criteria such as population, high concentration in a limited area, or other factors. The IBA designation coincides with areas of high bald eagle concentration.</p>

Bird's eye view of the park

Rappahannock River Valley National Wildlife Refuge

Bird's eye view of the campground

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Campground A

Campground B

Campground C

Day Use

Westmoreland State Park

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.

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George Washington Birthplace National Monument