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.
Photo: NPS / NPS
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 landscape of serpentine paths, white pines, a granite monolith, and an open meadow honors his legacy of social justice and conservation legislation.
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Driving times from LBJ Memorial Grove on the Potomac, one way, via road — a realistic day is 8–10 hours behind the wheel.
Hours
Lyndon Baines Johnson Memorial Grove
- Mon
- 6:00AM - 10:00PM
- Tue
- 6:00AM - 10:00PM
- Wed
- 6:00AM - 10:00PM
- Thu
- 6:00AM - 10:00PM
- Fri
- 6:00AM - 10:00PM
- Sat
- 6:00AM - 10:00PM
- Sun
- 6:00AM - 10:00PM
Activities
Getting there
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.
Frequently asked questions
- What is there to do at LBJ Memorial Grove on the Potomac?
- Popular activities include Biking, Birdwatching, Canoeing, Hiking, Kayaking, Off-Trail Permitted Hiking.
- Which national parks are within a day's drive of LBJ Memorial Grove on the Potomac?
- Within about a day's drive you can reach Washington Monument (5 min), Lincoln Memorial (5 min), Constitution Gardens (6 min), Vietnam Veterans Memorial (6 min), World War II Memorial (6 min), Korean War Veterans Memorial (7 min).