Learn more about this business on Yelp.
Fletcher's Cove is a park and recreation area owned and managed by National Park Service, located at 4940 Canal Road, Washington, D.C. 20007, between Chain and Key Bridges, part of Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park. Fletcher's Cove in Washington DC, on the C&O Canal Fletcher's Cove has been in this location since the 1850s and is renowned as a fishing and recreational area. The nearby Abner Cloud House is the oldest building on the canal, dating back to 1802. After 145 years of business, the fourth generation of the Fletcher family retired in 2004 and Guest Services Incorporated, a National Park Service concessionaire, assumed responsibility for the operation of the concessions. The area surrounding the boat house was then officially named Fletcher's Cove, though most people still call it Fletcher's Boat House. Fletcher's Cove is in The Palisades, Washington, D.C.
A truly hidden gem for kayaking or paddle-boarding in the area. Fletcher's Cove is a beautiful outdoor space that's tucked away (and a little difficult to access) along the river, with scenic... Read more
Great place with lots of parking available. Weekends get busy so if it's beautiful out it's best to make a reservation online. We got lucky and they had a two person kayak available for us. One... Read more
If you enjoy fishing, this is a popular spot for the annual shad run which can start in March and last through April. Shad are relatively small, silver coated fish which come in huge numbers from... Read more
Fletcher's Boat House
Hours
- Sun - Sat: 7:00 am - 5:00 pm
Problem with this listing? Let us know.
Has RV parking changed? Let us know.
-
Parking
-
Pets Allowed
-
Restrooms
-
Wifi
-
Wheelchair Accessible
-
Credit Cards Accepted
Parking
Nearby Hotels
Related Trip Guides
The top things to do on a Blue Ridge Parkway road trip
- 85 Places
- 36:11
- 1,293 mi
The top things to do on an I-95 road trip
- 50 Places
- 41:46
- 1,983 mi