Great Falls Park Visitor Center
Facility · Virginia ·
Managed by the National Park Service
George Washington Memorial Parkway (Parkway) · Restricted Access
- 149 ft
- Elevation
Stop by the Visitor Center desk for trail maps, local information, pamphlets on nearby parks, and information on recreational activities. Volunteers and Rangers will be on hand to answer questions. Explore a wide array of exhibits featuring the Patowmack Canal, geology, recreation, and the flora and fauna of Great Falls. An interactive children's room offers puzzles, coloring activities, and a hands-on exploration table. Restrooms, a water bottle filler, and a concession stand are on the lower level.
Getting there
The visitor center is located adjacent to the parking area.
38.99688, -77.25482 · 38°59'48.8"N 77°15'17.4"W
Typical weather
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| Precip in | 3.1 | 2.7 | 3.8 | 4.0 | 4.3 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 3.8 | 4.1 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 3.3 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 3 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
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Common questions about Great Falls Park Visitor Center
- Can you reserve a site at Great Falls Park Visitor Center?
- No. Great Falls Park Visitor Center is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.
Camping near Great Falls Park Visitor Center
- Marsden Tract Group Campsite 2.4 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Carderock Recreation Area Pavilion 3.4 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Rock Creek Park Group Picnic Areas (DC) 11.4 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Great Falls Tavern Visitor Center - Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park 0.4 mi · Visitor Center
- Swains Lock Hiker-Biker Campsite 2.4 mi · Campground
- Ranger Station 4.2 mi · Facility
- Horsepen Branch Hiker-Biker Overnight (HBO) Campsite 9.2 mi · Campground
- Cold War Museum 10.6 mi · Facility
- Nature Center 11.2 mi · Facility
- Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center 11.9 mi · Facility
- Old Stone House 12.2 mi · Facility
- Georgetown Visitor Center 12.3 mi · Visitor Center
Contact
- Phone (703) 757-3101
- Email gwmp_superintendent@nps.gov
- Info Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-04-13.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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