Boat launch with $5 fee, lot's of parking. BarBQ areaNever very crowded. Some nice trails along Potomac River. Lot's of deer & fowl. Trails for cycling as well.
This is a lovely regional park. Lots of outdoor space and great, leisurely walking trails. Reservation fees for shelters/cooking areas are reasonable and parking is adequate or sufficient most days. I haven't explored the water park yet, but it looks clean and fun. It's usually busy, but not overly so during the week.The walking trails are low-key and not strenous. The only real drawback, is that the river itself does have some pollution issues - so there is junk piled up in some areas - not the park's fault. Also, some people will sit in the usually quieter areas and then blast music. Personally, i think this is kind of rude. Some people will smoke and that's rude, too. And then there is the requisite dog-deposits. You have to watch out for those. Like all parks, it has its plusses and minuses - but overall it's a lovely park, year round.
We stayed in Cottage 3 (handicapped access & facilities) for 4 days/nights.It was great!At the same time, the Park was offering it's "Haunted Forest" program.We just wanted a quiet and consolating weekend.We had a Great time!Our stay was quiet (inside). Eventhough we cnould hear carnage, mayhem, freakish, ghoulish and other such stuff (because of the Park's Haunted Forest attraction/activity outside, none of that was heard in the cottages.Our cottage was spacious, warm and inviting. Reasonable cable TV kept us up to date with local activities and programs.Also, the view from our cabin at sunrise and sunset was beyond exemplary. Beautiful, awesome, amazing, etc. are too weak to explain.The cabin was fully furnished and had accomodations for all. Within 10 minutes are household and grocery outlets, so we were able to make sure that we had anything that we needed.This is a deal!We will surely look to stay here again because of the wonderful and accomodating, friendly and comfortable accomodations.Well done, NVRPA!You nailed this as a great and wonderful deal!
recent surgery prevented my playing golf but the course looked in great shape and it is a good course for all levels of players, as a teen i cut my golf teeth here... nice walking trail along the river heading west... once you get past the cabins and swimming pool (we used to just take a dip in the river but i guess today's youth will never have the experience- sad for them)
Algonkian is a great park right on the Potomac River. You can boat, fish, hike, or just relax. Highly recommended.
There is lots of space here with picnic tables all along the river. We like to walk out dog down the path along the river. there is a lot of open space for family gatherings as well. I believe they also have cabins but I have never stayed in them since I only like about 10 minutes away. they did seem reasonably priced and would be a great atmosphere for a stay by the river.
Great spot to get outside. Plenty of spaces to run around, jog, soccer, etc. Easy river access if you have a boat. Cottages to rent if you want a small get-a-way. Have been coming here for years. Yes, I will return.
A weekday walking rate is very reasonable -- $21 for 18 before twilight, 13.50 for 9, and 10.50 for 9 after twilight. The course is in as good a shape as I have ever seen it -- greens are smooth, and firm, and almost all the traps have been renovated with new sand and improved drainage.
Visited the park to play golf. Its a good little course, very easy to play. Had a great time walking and talking the afternoon away. Its not the best course in the area but very playable and affordable. We worth the time
I love coming to Algonkian Park. There is so much to see and do. You can take your boat or kayaks out, hike the trails, and fish. There is plenty of room to toss a ball back and forth or play frisbee. There is plenty of spaces for a BBQ. There is a water park too! Very family and dog friendly!