Great Falls Park VA

Lat, Long: 38.98776107, -77.25128326

Designation: Park

At Great Falls, the Potomac River builds up speed and force as it falls over a series of steep, jagged rocks and flows through the narrow Mather Gorge. The Patowmack Canal offers a glimpse into the early history of this country. Great Falls Park has many opportunities to explore history and nature, all in a beautiful 800-acre park only 15 miles from the Nation's Capital.

Weather:

The Washington, D.C. area has a four-season Mid-Atlantic climate. Summertime is warm and humid, while winter can be cold and snowy. Precipitation averages 2-4” monthly, year-round.

Directions:

From I-495, take exit 44 for route 193 west; continue 4 miles. Turn right on Old Dominion Drive.

Address/Contact:

9200 Old Dominion Dr.

McLean, US, 22102

Phone: 7037573101

Email: gwmp_superintendent@nps.gov

Entrance Fees:

• Entrance - Private Vehicle

  $20.00

  Includes driver and passengers. Admits one single, private, non-commercial vehicle and all its passengers. Organized groups are not eligible for the vehicle permit. Also valid for entrance into the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park. Admission to Great Falls Park is valid for seven consecutive days including date of purchase.

• Entrance - Motorcycle

  $15.00

  Admits one single private motorcycle and its passengers. Individuals 15 years of age and younger are admitted free of charge. Also valid for entrance into the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park. Admission to Great Falls Park is valid for seven consecutive days including date of purchase.

• Entrance - Per Person

  $10.00

  Applies only to people entering by foot, bicycle, or horse. Individuals 15 years of age and younger are admitted free of charge. Also valid for entrance into the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park. Admission to Great Falls Park is valid for seven consecutive days including date of purchase.

• Entrance - Non-commercial Groups

  $100.00

  Includes church groups, college/school groups, scouts, service organizations, military, etc. All holders of annual passes and those under 15 years old will be exempt from payment of fees. Non-Commercial Groups in vehicles with a capacity of 15 or less are charged the $20.00 vehicle permit. Vehicles with a capacity of 16 or more are charged a fee of $10.00 per person. Removal of seats from a vehicle does not then qualify for the lower rate. The total fee will not exceed the $100 fee per vehicle.

• Commercial Entrance - Van

  $40.00

  Vehicles with capacity of 7-25 passengers: $40. (No per person fee)

• Commercial Entrance - Mini-bus

  $40.00

  Vehicles with capacity of 7-25 passengers: $40. (No per person fee)

• Commercial Entrance - Sedan

  $25.00

  Vehicles with capacity of 1-6 passengers: $25 plus $3 per person.

• Commercial Entrance - Motor Coach

  $100.00

  Vehicles with capacity of 26+: $100. (No per person fee)