Carderock Recreation Area Pavilion

Overview

The picnic pavilion at the Carderock Recreation Area is a large covered pavilion, open on three sides, that accommodates a maximum of 200 people. Convenient and ample parking is available for all attending your event as there are four parking lots. The pavilion is located between parking lots 1 and 2.

Operator

National Park

Camping types

Tent

Fee

From $250 per night (confirm with the operator)

Reservations

Reservable online

Amenities

Location

Nearby adventures

Outdoor things to do around Carderock Recreation Area Pavilion, shown on the map above. Distances are straight-line from the campground, so driving or walking will be longer; trail details are approximate. Confirm access and conditions with the land manager.

Hikes and trailheads

• Soak Up Spectacular Views at the Great Falls OverlooksHike · 1-2 Hours · 3.2 mi from camp

  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. National Park Service

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• Soak Up Spectacular Views at the Great Falls OverlooksHike · 1-2 Hours · 3.2 mi from camp

  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. National Park Service

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• Soak Up Spectacular Views at the Great Falls OverlooksHike · 1-2 Hours · 3.2 mi from camp

  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. National Park Service

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• Swamp TrailHike · 0.4 mi long · 2.9 mi from camp

  Follow Old Carriage Road to marked junction for Swamp Trail. OpenStreetMap

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• Take the Scenic Route on the Potomac Heritage TrailHike · 1-8 Hours · 4.1 mi from camp

  There are many places to access the Potomac Heritage Trail, including many connector trails from county parks. National Park Service

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• Take the Scenic Route on the Potomac Heritage TrailHike · 1-8 Hours · 4.1 mi from camp

  There are many places to access the Potomac Heritage Trail, including many connector trails from county parks. National Park Service

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Mountain biking

• Cabin John TrailBike ride · 8.9 mi long · 2.2 mi from camp

  A mountain-bike route from Cabin John to Willerburn Acres.

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• Pimmit Run TrailBike ride · 7.9 mi long · 3.2 mi from campShow on map
• MoCoEpic SouthBike ride · 23.4 mi long · 7.4 mi from campShow on map
• Muddy Branch Mtb RouteBike ride · 11.3 mi long · 7.4 mi from campShow on map

Rivers and rafting

• Chronic SailingPaddling and rafting · 3-8 Hours · 38.8 mi from camp

  Step aboard a sailboat to explore the Chesapeake Bay. National Park Service

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• Chronic SailingPaddling and rafting · 3-8 Hours · 38.8 mi from camp

  Step aboard a sailboat to explore the Chesapeake Bay. National Park Service

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• Chronic SailingPaddling and rafting · 3-8 Hours · 38.8 mi from camp

  Step aboard a sailboat to explore the Chesapeake Bay. National Park Service

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Scenic sights

• Scott's Run FallsViewpoint · 0.3 mi from camp

  Waterfall at confluence of Scott's Run and Potomac River. OpenStreetMap

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• Stubblefield FallsWaterfall · 0.3 mi from camp

  A waterfall near Billy Goat Trail Section C.

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• Scott's Run FallsWaterfall · 0.3 mi from camp

  A waterfall near Burling Cabin Trail.

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• Stubblefield Falls OverlookViewpoint · 0.4 mi from camp

  A viewpoint along Stubblefield Falls Overlook.

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• Gantt HillPeak · 512 ft · 3.7 mi from campShow on map

Climbing and snow sports

• Snow RidersSkiing and snowshoeing · 38.7 mi from campShow on map

Trail and sight data: National Park Service and OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Reviews

Data sources

• Recreation.gov (RIDB) — Public domain (U.S. Government work)

Listing details come from the sources above and may be out of date. Confirm fees, dates and closures with the operator before you travel.