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 landscape of serpentine paths, white pines, a granite monolith, and an open meadow honors his legacy of social justice and conservation legislation.
About under an hour from Washington and under an hour from Baltimore by car.
Fees & passes
Free. No entrance fee here.
Hours
| Lyndon Baines Johnson Memorial Grove | Daily · 6:00AM - 10:00PM |
When to go
June draws the most visits here and February the fewest, averaged over 2021 to 2025.
No campgrounds, no webcams or events in Park Service data. What is here comes from the official page. The rest lives there.
Checked nightly. Modules appear as soon as the Park Service publishes the data.
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Things to do
- Silver Line - DC Metro1-2 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.
Opens on the Park Service site - Blue Line - DC Metro1-2 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.
Opens on the Park Service site - Retreat to the Lyndon Baines Johnson Memorial Grove1-2 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.
Opens on the Park Service site
Map
Interactive map by the National Park Service
Historic landmarks nearby
Public land nearby
Distances are approximate. Wilderness Atlas publishes a center point and an acreage for each area rather than a boundary, so each area is treated here as a circle of the same size and the figure is the gap to that circle.
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Reference
Wildlife
Seen this monthRed Fox 87× · Bald Eagle 26× · Peregrine Falcon 11× · Barred Owl 11× · Osprey 10× · Belted Kingfisher 8× · Greater Yellowlegs 8× · Lesser Yellowlegs 5×Research-grade observations within 25 km, last 30 days, via iNaturalist
Full checklist: 4 birds, 0 mammalsHide
Also on the checklistCarolina Chickadee · Cedar Waxwing · Golden-crowned Kinglet · White-breasted Nuthatch
Activities
Activity guides for this park Birdwatching in the national parks · Canoeing and kayaking in the national parks · Hiking in the national parks · Wildlife watching in the national parks
Weather & climate
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.
Questions people ask
Does LBJ Memorial Grove on the Potomac charge an entrance fee?
No. LBJ Memorial Grove on the Potomac is free to enter.
Source: National Park Service
What are the hours at LBJ Memorial Grove on the Potomac?
Standard hours are 6:00AM - 10:00PM, every day.
Source: National Park Service
How busy is LBJ Memorial Grove on the Potomac?
236,042 recreation visits in 2025, number 163 of 387 units that report visitation.
Source: Most visited parks
Is there cell service at LBJ Memorial Grove on the Potomac?
At the park's reference point, FCC coverage maps show Verizon 5G, AT&T 5G, and T-Mobile 5G. Coverage inside the park varies by location.
Source: FCC Broadband Map
What is the weather like at LBJ Memorial Grove on the Potomac?
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.
Source: Weather & climate
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