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Meadowood Visitor Contact Station

Lorton, Maryland · Fairfax County · Facility

The Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) Lower Potomac Field Station (LPFS) is located on Mason Neck in Fairfax County, Virginia. The Lower Potomac Field Station manages about 1300 acres across two Special Recreation Management Area (SRMAs): Meadowood SRMA in Virginia and Douglas Point SRMA in Maryland. This public land p…

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About Meadowood Visitor Contact Station

The Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) Lower Potomac Field Station (LPFS) is located on Mason Neck in Fairfax County, Virginia. The Lower Potomac Field Station manages about 1300 acres across two Special Recreation Management Area (SRMAs): Meadowood SRMA in Virginia and Douglas Point SRMA in Maryland. This public land provide recreation for the public while stewarding the land and its resources. Meadowood and Douglas Point SRMAs is home to hundreds of species from habitat for migratory and resident birds, to meadows full of milkweeds and butterflies, to deer and woodpeckers foraging in our forests. Our Office is open from 10am to 2pm on the weekdays, and by appointments. You're welcome to stop by our office to learn more about the BLM, our recreation areas, pick up a Jr Ranger book, buy an America the Beautiful Pass, get your Every Kid Outside (4th grader) pass, or sign up for our next volunteer event! Visit our main page to learn more about the Lower Potomac Field Station! Meadowood SRMA Sometimes the most interesting places are right in our own backyards. For those living near Lorton, Virginia, that couldn't be truer for Meadowood SRMA. This recreation area comprises over 800 acres on Mason Neck in Fairfax County, Virginia. LPFS manages the land to provide open space for recreation, environmental education, and wild horse and burro adoptions. Meadowood provides year-round environmental education programs for homeschoolers, public and private schools, local 4-H groups and community youth agencies. There are 13.4 miles of hiking, 7 miles of horseback riding, 6.6 miles of mountain biking, and 2 fishing ponds. Biking at Meadowood offers three trails with their own flavor and style, Yard Sale (known as our downhill pump track) is a fast and flowing rhythm with tabletops; Stinger is a rustic and narrow, predominately hand built trail with natural obstacles; and Boss is a chunky flow trail with rock gardens, drop offs, and three-dimensional wooden features like rolling bo

How to Get There

From I-95, take the VA-642 exit toward LORTON, turn left on LORTON RD, turn right on GUNSTON COVE RD, continue on GUNSTON RD, turn right on BELMONT BLVD, continue on Belmont until you see a BLM sign on the right side of the road.Office Hours Our lobby is open to the public Tuesday through Thursday from 9am to 2pm, or by appointment.

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Plan Your Visit to Meadowood Visitor Contact Station

Heading to Meadowood Visitor Contact Station? A few things to know before you go:

  • Reservations: popular sites fill up fast — check Recreation.gov 6 months in advance
  • Fees: day-use and camping fees vary; check current rates on the official park page
  • Trash & pack-out: follow Leave No Trace principles
  • Wildlife: store food in bear boxes where provided; never feed wildlife
  • Weather: the 5-day forecast above is updated every 6 hours; verify just before you go

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a reservation for Meadowood Visitor Contact Station?

No central reservation system listed for Meadowood Visitor Contact Station. Check the official page (https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/204111) for the latest entry policy and availability.

How do I get to Meadowood Visitor Contact Station?

From I-95, take the VA-642 exit toward LORTON, turn left on LORTON RD, turn right on GUNSTON COVE RD, continue on GUNSTON RD, turn right on BELMONT BLVD, continue on Belmont until you see a BLM sign on the right side of the road.Office Hours Our lobby is open to the public Tuesday through Thursday from 9am to 2pm, or by appointment.

How do I contact Meadowood Visitor Contact Station?

You can reach the park at phone: 703-339-8009 or email: blm_es_meadowood@blm.gov.