Great Falls Park (U. S. National Park Service) I just donated to the National Park Foundation When you donate to the National Park Foundation your gift will help protect the over 400 national parks that preserve more than 84 million acres of the world's most treasured landscapes, ecosystems, and historical sites
Plan Your Visit - Great Falls Park (U. S. National Park Service) You may also pre-pay at: Fees Passes - Great Falls Park (U S National Park Service) Things to Do Visitor center hours and information Outdoor and indoor activities Calendar of Events Children's Activities Things to Know Before You Come Pets in the park Nearby locations for food, lodging Accessibility information Weather Getting around in
Viewing the Falls - Great Falls Park (U. S. National Park Service) Two viewing platforms provide the best view of Great Falls This overlook is the last place that the Falls can be viewed Overlook three does have an accessible trail The overlook that you see across the river in Maryland is located within C O Canal National Historical Park No bridges connect Great Falls Park with C O Canal
Basic Information - Great Falls Park (U. S. National Park Service) Explore one of the nation's first canals, see the Great Falls of the Potomac, enjoy a hike along Mather Gorge's dramatic clifftops, and explore the museum exhibits and park film in the visitor center You can do all of these things and more at Great Falls Park These pages have information that will help you plan your trip Things to Do Visitor center hours and information Outdoor and indoor
Fees Passes - Great Falls Park (U. S. National Park Service) Pass is valid at Great Falls Park and C O Canal National Historical Park for entrance fees only Admits the pass holder and occupants of a single, private non-commercial vehicle OR pass holder and three person (16 and older) where per person entrance fees are charged
Hiking - Great Falls Park (U. S. National Park Service) Your Great Falls Park annual pass is also accepted at C O Canal National Historical Park, on the Maryland side The Billy Goat Trail, the area's toughest hiking trail, is located there
Current Conditions - Great Falls Park (U. S. National Park Service) Current Conditions Alerts Park Closure Trail Restrooms Closed Date Posted: 8 2 2025 Alert, Severity, closure, Trail Restrooms Closed Restrooms located at the North intersection of Old Carriage Road Trail and Matildaville Trail are closed due a water leak There are portable toilets available at this location
Great Falls of the Potomac - U. S. National Park Service Here, 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 This dramatic scene makes Great Falls Park, located just fifteen miles from the Nation's Capital, a popular site with local residents and tourists from around the world who are visiting the Washington area