LBJ Memorial Grove on the Potomac
47 nearby · 2 free and dispersed sites within 25 mi
Photo: NPS
At a glance
- Near the park
- 47 campgroundsWithin 25 mi
- Free and dispersed
- 2 sitesWithin 25 mi
Where to camp
Camping near the park 47
- Aerial viewPublic Land
Greenbelt Park Campground
10 mi · Greenbelt, MD
- Aerial viewPublic Land
Greenbelt Park Campground
11 mi · Greenbelt, MD
Free and dispersed nearby 2
See them on the mapServices nearby: 5 dump stations · 10 rest areas
About LBJ Memorial Grove on the Potomac
From this distance the seat of national power appears pristine across the river, so President Johnson came here often when he needed to escape from the stresses of building a Great Society. After he died, his wife chose this place for his memorial. A…
From this distance the seat of national power appears pristine across the river, so President Johnson came here often when he needed to escape from the stresses of building a Great Society. After he died, his wife chose this place for his memorial. A landscape of serpentine paths, white pines, a granite monolith, and an open meadow honors his legacy of social justice and conservation legislation.
Photos: NPS
Things to do
- Biking
- Road Biking
- Hiking
- Off-Trail Permitted Hiking
- Paddling
- Canoeing
- Kayaking
- Wildlife Watching
- Birdwatching
Plan your visit
Getting there
From the southbound lanes of the George Washington Memorial Parkway, follow the sign to turn right to enter the parking lot. This entrance to the park can only be reached from the southbound lanes of the parkway.
Weather
Summers in the park are generally hot and humid, with daytime highs frequently above 90 degrees Fahrenheit and scattered afternoon thunderstorms. Please carry water while participating in physical activity and be…
Plan your visit
Hours
Open year round from 6 AM to 10 PM
Getting there
From the southbound lanes of the George Washington Memorial Parkway, follow the sign to turn right to enter the parking lot. This entrance to the park can only be reached from the southbound lanes of the parkway.
Weather
Summers in the park are generally hot and humid, with daytime highs frequently above 90 degrees Fahrenheit and scattered afternoon thunderstorms. Please carry water while participating in physical activity and be prepared to take shelter from lightning. Winters in the park are generally cold, with nighttime lows frequently near freezing and occasional snowfall. Please be alert for snowplows and icy spots on roadways. Weather during spring and fall is generally moderate, but can change quickly.
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