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Park Service site · District of Columbia

LBJ Memorial Grove on the Potomac

Park Service site in District of Columbia. No entrance fee.

By The Green Adventures · Updated · How we check

TypePark Service site
StateDistrict of Columbia
Entrance feeNo entrance fee
CampgroundsNone
Nearest national parkShenandoah (74 mi)
Closest airportDCA (2 mi)
The Memorial
The Memorial mirrors the Washington Monument across the River in Washington D.C. Photo: NPS

LBJ Memorial Grove on the Potomac is a park service site run by the National Park Service in District of Columbia.

In the park service’s words

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.

From the National Park Service (public domain).

Things to do

  • Silver Line - DC Metro (1 to 2 Days): Step off the Silver Line to take a walk on Theodore Roosevelt Island, or sight see from the steps of the Lincoln Memorial. Each of the parks listed here are 1 mile or less from each metro stop (about a 20 minute walk) or a 10 minute bus ride away.
  • Blue Line - DC Metro (1 to 2 Days): From the National Mall and Memorial Parks to the Mount Vernon Trail, travel the Blue Line to see what the southern portion of Washington, DC has to offer. Each of the parks listed here are 1 mile or less from each metro stop (about a 20 minute walk) or a 10 minute bus ride away.
  • Retreat to the Lyndon Baines Johnson Memorial Grove (1 to 2 Hours): 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 a

Fees and hours

Entrance fee: No entrance fee.

Hours: Daily, 6:00AM - 10:00PM. 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.

Airport City Drive to the park Straight-line miles Type
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) Washington, DC No road route 2 Large hub
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) Dulles, VA No road route 22 Large hub
Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) Baltimore, MD No road route 29 Large hub

Drive times run from the airport to Zion Canyon Visitor Center, estimated with OSRM routing on OpenStreetMap roads at normal speeds; allow extra for traffic, stops and construction.

Miles are straight-line distances.

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.

From the National Park Service (public domain).

Know before you go

Drones are banned at almost every park site, and you may not take rocks, plants or artifacts. Pets must be on a leash no longer than 6 feet where they are allowed. Bring no firewood from home.

Nearby

The nearest national park is Shenandoah, about 74 miles away in a straight line.

Sources

Last checked 1 November 2026.

Frequently asked questions

Is there an entrance fee at LBJ Memorial Grove on the Potomac?

No entrance fee.

Where is LBJ Memorial Grove on the Potomac?

In District of Columbia. The closest airport with scheduled flights is Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, about 2 miles away.

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