Current NPS alerts (2)
Aid Box Rock Climbing Area Closed
The Aid Box rock climbing area is temporarily closed due to a recent rock topple.
Temporary Closures of Park Entrance Possible if Parking Lots Become Full
If parking lots become full, there will be a temporary closure of the park entrance at Georgetown Pike & Old Dominion Drive. The park entrance will re-open as soon as space becomes available. For updated information about parking, call Visitor Center at 703-757-3101
Weather alerts (National Weather Service)
No active NWS watches, warnings or advisories for the forecast zone and county at the park's central point.
About this site
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.
- Type
- Park
- State
- Virginia
- Address
- 9200 Old Dominion Dr., McLean, VA 22102