About this campground
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.
Nearby federal campgrounds
- Ranger StationWolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts4 mi
- Cold War MuseumFairfax11 mi
- Steven F. Udvar-Hazy CenterChantilly12 mi
- Henry Hill Visitor CenterManassas National Battlefield Park19 mi
- Mount Zion Church Preservation AssociationLeesburg19 mi
- Brawner Farm Interpretive CenterManassas National Battlefield Park21 mi
Explore more Virginia camping
Great Falls Park Visitor Center doesn't take campsite reservations — but plenty of nearby Virginia campgrounds do, and we'll alert you the moment a sold-out site opens up.
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