How Crowded Is George Washington Birthplace in July?
July is a very busy month at George Washington Birthplace National Monument, running about 2.3× the park's average month — roughly 19% of the year's visitors come in July. It is in fact the busiest month of the year here, so expect full parking lots, busy trails and booked-out campgrounds. If crowds bother you, January (the quietest month) or the recommended September are easier. Typical July weather averages a high near 88°F and a low around 68°F, with about 4.7" of precipitation. You'll get about 14.4 hours of daylight to explore.
Frequently Asked Questions
July is very busy at George Washington Birthplace National Monument (about 2.3× the average month). Our best-time score rates it "Poor". The single best month overall is September.
The busiest month is July and the quietest is January. July sits at about 2.3× the park's average, or 19% of annual visitation.
Source: National Park Service Visitor Use Statistics (1979–2025), NOAA NCEI Climate Normals 1991–2020. Updated 2026-06-20.