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Fletcher's Cove
- 4.7269 reviews
- Free
- Open now · till 8:30 pm
C&O Canal access point on the Potomac with boat rentals, fishing, a kayak launch, picnic area and towpath trails.
Quick answers
Fletcher's Cove in short
When is Fletcher's Cove open?
Every day, 7 AM–8:30 PM. Hours checked on 4 November 2026.
When is the best time to visit Fletcher's Cove?
It's at its best mornings and afternoons. Go in daylight. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.
Is Fletcher's Cove indoors or outdoors?
Outdoors: best on a dry day.
Is Fletcher's Cove good for kids?
Yes, it welcomes children.
How much does Fletcher's Cove cost?
It's free to visit.
Do you need to book Fletcher's Cove?
No, you can walk in.
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How long do you need at Fletcher's Cove?
About 1.5 hours.
Where is Fletcher's Cove?
Washington, DC 20016.
Is Fletcher's Cove wheelchair accessible?
Accessibility: wheelchair accessible entrance, wheelchair accessible parking.
Status, rating and hours checked on 4 November 2026; kids, cost, booking and setting verified by the Wedar team. Where our data comes from
Right now · 11:30 am
Why it fits right now
A great call right now.
This is its best hour in the next five days.
In its favour
- Sun's out
- Open till 8:30 pm
- Outdoors
59°
Mostly clear
- Feels
- 51°
- Rain
- 0%
- Wind
- 14mph
- 12pm
60° - 1pm61°
- 2pm61°
The next five days
Best time to go
When your plans and the weather actually get along. Scored on the forecast, its opening hours and when it's at its best. Tap a time to see it.
Before you go
Plan your visit
Hours
Open now · till 8:30 pmmonday7 AM–8:30 PM
All hoursFewer hours
- mondayToday
- 7 AM–8:30 PM
- tuesday
- 7 AM–8:30 PM
- wednesday
- 7 AM–8:30 PM
- thursday
- 7 AM–8:30 PM
- friday
- 7 AM–8:30 PM
- saturday
- 7 AM–8:30 PM
- sunday
- 7 AM–8:30 PM
Hours checked 4 Nov
Where and how
- 1 Fletcher's Cove
- 2 George Washington Memorial Parkway First Overlook · 6 min
- 3 George Washington Memorial Parkway Second Overlook · 12 min
- 4 Glass Forest · 12 min
- 5 Potomac Overlook Regional Park · 12 min
Good to know
- Outdoors
- Free to visit
- Walk-ins welcome
- Allow about 1.5 h
- A walk
- Step-free entrance
From visitors and the venue
What it's like
4.7from 269 reviews
Known for
- Kayak rentals
- Fishing
- Picnic area
- Canal towpath
What people say
- People like:
- Kayaking, picnic area, fishing and hiking
For the next three hours
What to wear to go there now
Leave with a jacket. Sunglasses all day.
JacketThe whole time
SunglassesThe whole time