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Fletcher's Cove
4.7★ · 262 Google ratings · Washington, New York
✓ Parking✓ Restrooms✓ Picnic tables
At a glance
Parking
On-site lot · 175 yd away
Walk
0.5 miles · 11 min
Restrooms
Yes · 225 yd away
Water
83°F
Tide
3 ft range today
Crowds
Quietest Thu 9am
Map of Fletcher's Cove
1
1Parking350 yd from the listing
Guide
Good to know
Some shade is available
Visitors mention trees, cliffs or umbrellas to get out of the sun.Mentioned by 5 visitors · 2019–2026
Visit for kayaking and hiking
The cove offers excellent kayak and canoe rentals, free launch access, and multiple trail options ranging from easy.
Litter reported
Visitors mention rubbish on the sand.Mentioned by 9 visitors · 2019–2026
Navigate the tunnel carefully
The entrance requires driving through a one-way tunnel with a 7-foot height clearance to reach the lower parking lot.
Bring your own trash bags
The park lacks trash bins, so visitors frequently leave litter on trails and at picnic areas.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
72°F · partly cloudy
Water
83°F
Wind
3 mph from the NW
UV index
7 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 01:24 | High tide | ↑ |
| 09:07 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 14:06 | High tide | ↑ |
| 20:43 | Low tide | ↓ |
Last updated Sep 4, 9:26 AM.
Crowds
When it gets busy
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Plan your visit
📍 Washington, DC 20016
🅿 Parking 175 yd from the listing
🌊 Water 0.5 miles away, about 11 min walk
🚽 Restrooms 225 yd away
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Questions
Common questions
Where do you park at Fletcher's Cove?
The nearest mapped parking area is 175 yd from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at Fletcher's Cove?
675 yd in a straight line from the listing to the mapped shoreline, about 8 min. Soft sand and dune make the real walk longer than the straight line.
Does Fletcher's Cove have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped 225 yd from the listing.
When is Fletcher's Cove least busy?
Google visit patterns put the quietest hour at Thu 9am and the busiest at Sat 3pm.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
