Great Falls Park
Closure Information See 2 current alerts
Current alerts (2)
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Closure
Aid Box Rock Climbing Area Closed
The Aid Box rock climbing area is temporarily closed due to a recent rock topple.
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Information
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
Hours
Park Hours
| Every day | 7:00AM - Sunset |
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Great Falls Park is open from 7:00 am until 30 minutes after sunset. This time varies each day. Great Falls Park is closed on December 25.
Visitor centers
Great Falls Park Visitor Center
Great Falls Park Visitor Center
| Every day | 10:00AM - 5:00PM |
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Visitor Center is currently open daily 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Visitor Center is closed on Christmas (December 25).
Visitor center page on nps.gov: Great Falls Park Visitor Center
About this 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.