

A wide sandy Potomac River beach with a low-profile pier, marshy edges and long vistas—great for wide-angle landscapes, dramatic skies at sunset and intimate shoreline details. Best at golden hour and blue hour for reflections and colors; sunrise faces the river for soft light, sunset can silhouette the pier. Accessible from Castlewood Dr with public beach access and street parking (seasonal meters/events may apply). Expect summer crowds; weekdays and off-season give solitude. Small-town resort/


A wide sandy Potomac River beach with a low-profile pier, marshy edges and long vistas—great for wide-angle landscapes, dramatic skies at sunset and intimate shoreline details. Best at golden hour and blue hour for reflections and colors; sunrise faces the river for soft light, sunset can silhouette the pier. Accessible from Castlewood Dr with public beach access and street parking (seasonal meters/events may apply). Expect summer crowds; weekdays and off-season give solitude. Small-town resort/