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George Washington’s Mount Vernon – Former Mount Vernon HS building📷 Ser_Amantio_di_Nicolao, CC BY-SA 3.0
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George Washington’s Mount Vernon

Mount Vernon, VA

History

Washington’s estate on the Potomac, with the mansion, gardens, farm, his tomb and a large museum. Buy timed tickets ahead in spring; the George Washington Memorial Parkway links it with Alexandria and Arlington.

Nearest town
Mount Vernon, VA
Category
History & culture
GPS
38.7293, -77.1075
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Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

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Best time to go

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

The most pleasant months are usually May and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in April and June. Cold, short days in January. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

Featured in these trip guides

Along the Potomac: Mount Vernon, Great Falls and Harpers Ferry – Arlington Cemetery Wreaths Across America 2017© Antony-22 · CC BY-SA 4.0
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Themed road trips

Along the Potomac: Mount Vernon, Great Falls and Harpers Ferry

83 mi7 stops3 days

Nearby

Arlington National Cemetery – Arlington Cemetery Wreaths Across America 2017© Antony-22 · CC BY-SA 4.0
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Arlington National Cemetery

Arlington, VA
Great Falls Tavern Visitor Center – Great Falls - 53494036926© TheTurducken · CC BY 2.0
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Great Falls Tavern Visitor Center

Potomac, MD
2019-09-07 15 10 25 View north towards the Great Falls of the Potomac River from Overlook 1 about 100 feet downstream of the falls within Great Falls Park in Great Falls, Fairfax County, Virginia© Famartin · CC BY-SA 4.0
Nature

Great Falls Park

McLean, VA
U.S. Naval Academy – 131107-N-PO203-038 (10731382525)© Office of Naval Research from Arlington, United States · CC BY 2.0
History

U.S. Naval Academy

Annapolis, MD

Campsites nearby

  • Burke Lake Park CampgroundCampsite
    11 mi from George Washington’s Mount Vernon
    TentsCaravansDrinking waterWaste disposal
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Smallwood State Park Family CampgroundCampsite
    13 mi from George Washington’s Mount Vernon
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterWaste disposal
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Prince William Forest RV CampgroundMotorhome stopover
    16 mi from George Washington’s Mount Vernon
    CaravansMotorhomesElectricityWaste disposal
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Oak Ridge CampgroundCampsite
    19 mi from George Washington’s Mount Vernon · 67 pitches
    TentsCaravansDrinking waterShowersDogs allowed
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Lake Fairfax Family CampgroundCampsite
    20 mi from George Washington’s Mount Vernon · 55 pitches
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersWaste disposal
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Cherry Hill ParkCampsite
    22 mi from George Washington’s Mount Vernon
    TentsCaravansElectricityWaste disposalWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip

All campsites in Virginia · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is George Washington’s Mount Vernon?

George Washington’s Mount Vernon is in Mount Vernon, VA, at GPS 38.7293, -77.1075. It is about 13 mi from Washington.

Can you camp near George Washington’s Mount Vernon?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Patriots Path: A Revolutionary War Encampment, about 2 mi away; within 25 mi there are 27 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass George Washington’s Mount Vernon?

George Washington’s Mount Vernon is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Along the Potomac: Mount Vernon, Great Falls and Harpers Ferry.

What is there to see near George Washington’s Mount Vernon?

Places worth a stop nearby: Arlington National Cemetery (11 mi), Great Falls Tavern Visitor Center (20 mi), Great Falls Park (20 mi) and U.S. Naval Academy (38 mi).

When is the best time to visit George Washington’s Mount Vernon?

The most pleasant months are usually May and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in April and June. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)