Lake Barcroft, Virginia
Lake Barcroft is a community of 10,973 people in Fairfax County, Virginia.
Why visit Lake Barcroft
Townapedia lists 27 museums and landmarks, 23 parks and trails, 144 places to eat, 5 places to stay and 5 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include University of Northern Virginia, Munson Hill, Al's Motors and Arlington Forest Historic District.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 88°F; January lows average 26°F.
Weather in Lake Barcroft
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Lake Barcroft
Lake Barcroft is a census-designated place (CDP) in Fairfax County, Virginia, United States. As of the 2020 census, Lake Barcroft had a population of 9,770. It is also the name of the privately owned lake—part of the Cameron Run Watershed—around which this population is located. The lake is named for Dr.
From the Wikipedia article Lake Barcroft, Virginia (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do5
University of Northern Virginia
School · 3.0 mi
For-profit university in Virginia, United States
Museums and landmarks27
Al's Motors
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
United States historic place
Arlington Forest Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
United States historic place
Ball-Sellers House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.0 mi
Historic house in Virginia, United States
Barcroft Community House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Place in Virginia listed on National Register of Historic Places
Benjamin Banneker: SW-9 Intermediate Boundary Stone
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.8 mi
Surveyors' boundary marker stone, along what was once a boundary of Washington, DC
Birch House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.0 mi
Historic house in Falls Church, Virginia
Buckingham Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Historic district in Arlington County, Virginia
Carlin Hall
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.9 mi
Place in Virginia listed on National Register of Historic Places
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Cherry Hill Farmhouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
Historic house in Arlington County, Virginia
Claremont Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.9 mi
Human settlement in Virginia, United States of America
Columbia Forest Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
Human settlement in Virginia, United States of America
Dominion Hills Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.9 mi
Historic house in Virginia, United States
15 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds23
John C & Margaret K White Garden Park
Park · 1.0 mi
6711 Princess Anne Lane, Falls Church
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11 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes144
Starbucks
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 1.3 mi
6270 Seven Corners Center, Falls Church
Mo-Fr 05:30-21:00, Sa-Su 05:30-20:30
JV's Restaurant
Restaurant · American, Greek, Seafood, Pizza, Kebab · 1.6 mi
Live music. "Ageless charm without yuppie bastardization." Established 1947. Happy hour Fr 18:00-20:00.
6666 Arlington Boulevard, Falls Church
Su-Sa 14:00-01:30
Anthony's
Restaurant · Greek, Italian, American, Pizza, Burger, Seafood · 1.4 mi
3000 Annandale Road, Falls Church
Tu-Fr 11:00-21:00; Sa-Su 09:00-21:00; Mo closed
Bep Viet Vietnamese Cuisine
Restaurant · Asian · 1.4 mi
3000 Annandale Road, Falls Church
Mo,We,Th 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00; Tu closed
Cafe Rio
Restaurant · Mexican · 1.4 mi
6108 Arlington Boulevard, Falls Church
Mo-Sa 10:30-22:00; Su 11:00-22:00
Fairfax Inn Restaurant
Restaurant · Filipino, Asian, American · 1.3 mi
2946 Sleepy Hollow Road, Falls Church
Mo-Fr 08:00-18:00; Sa-Su 08:00-15:30
IHOP
Restaurant · Breakfast, Pancake · 1.5 mi
6655 Arlington Boulevard, Falls Church
Mo 12:00-23:00; Tu,We 07:00-23:00; Th 07:00-24:00; Fr,Sa,Su 00:00-24:00
KPOT
Restaurant · Korean · 1.3 mi
6249 Seven Corners Center, Falls Church
Fr-Sa 12:00-23:00; Su-Th 12:00-22:00
Kao Sarn Thai Street Food
Restaurant · Thai · 1.5 mi
6795 Wilson Boulevard, Falls Church
Mo-Th,Su 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00
132 more on the map.
History
In 1913, the Alexandria Water Company began construction of the Lake Barcroft Dam on Holmes Run to create a drinking water reservoir for the city of Alexandria. Construction of the dam was completed in 1915, putting a 620 million-gallon reservoir into service. In 1942, the company installed 24 gates at the top of the dam to raise the spillway elevation five feet, increasing the reservoir size to 800 million gallons.
In 1949, the City of Alexandria began to draw its drinking water from the Occoquan Reservoir. A year later, Colonel Joseph Barger and Associates purchased the reservoir, dam, and 680 adjacent acres of land for $1 million from the Alexandria Water Company. A year later, Barger and Associates began developing the 680 acres (2.8 km2) into a residential community. During the early 1950s, residents formed a homeowners association called the Lake Barcroft Community Association (LABARCA). In 1970, community residents purchased the lake, dam, and common grounds for $300,000, and established the Barcroft Lake Management Association (BARLAMA).
From the History section of Lake Barcroft, Virginia on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay5
Comfort Inn Falls Church - Tysons Corner
Motel and hotel · 1.3 mi
6111 Arlington Boulevard, Falls Church
Motel 6 Falls Church
Motel and hotel · 1.5 mi
6652 Arlington Boulevard, Falls Church
Churches and places of worship35
The Falls Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 2.1 mi
Unitarian Universalist Church of Arlington
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
Dar Al-Hijrah Islamic Center
Place of worship · Sunni · 0.9 mi
3159 Row Street, Falls Church
Arlington Church of the Brethren
Church · Church Of The Brethren · 1.7 mi
300 North Montague Street, Arlington
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses
Church · Jehovahs Witness · 1.6 mi
5820 Arnet Street, Falls Church
Saint Anthony of Padua Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 1.2 mi
3303 Glen Carlyn Road, Falls Church
Saint Katherine Greek Orthodox Church
Church · Greek Orthodox · 1.3 mi
3149 Glen Carlyn Road, Falls Church
Shopping37
Gas and EV charging19
Sleepy Hollow Gas & Auto Repair
Gas station · 1.4 mi
6519 Arlington Boulevard, Falls Church
Schools, colleges and libraries59
Healthcare18
AllCare Family Medicine & Urgent Care
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.5 mi
6288 Arlington Boulevard, Falls Church
Choices Adolescent Outpatient Services
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.4 mi
6565 Arlington Boulevard, Falls Church
Choices Adult Outpatient Services
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.4 mi
6565 Arlington Boulevard, Falls Church
Inova Primary Care
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.4 mi
6565 Arlington Boulevard, Falls Church
Gastro Virginia
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.4 mi
6565 Arlington Boulevard, Falls Church
Map of Lake Barcroft
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Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 43°F | 26°F | 3.3 in | 2.9 in |
| Feb | 46°F | 27°F | 3.2 in | 1.4 in |
| Mar | 55°F | 34°F | 4.2 in | 0.7 in |
| Apr | 68°F | 44°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 76°F | 54°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 84°F | 63°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 88°F | 68°F | 5.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 86°F | 66°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 79°F | 59°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 68°F | 47°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 56°F | 36°F | 3.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 47°F | 30°F | 3.8 in | 0.8 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Dalecarlia Rsvr (6 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Fairfax County has had 14 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2026-01-23: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2020-04-02: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2018-09-11: Hurricane Florence (Hurricane)
- 2016-03-07: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Snowstorm)
- 2012-10-29: Hurricane Sandy (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 6 miles away.
- Bailey's Crossroads 2 mi east, about 2 min by car
- Annandale 2 mi southwest, about 4 min by car
- Falls Church 2 mi north, about 4 min by car
- Arlington 4 mi northeast, about 6 min by car
- Idylwood 4 mi northwest, about 6 min by car
- Alexandria 5 mi southeast, about 7 min by car
- Franconia 6 mi south, about 9 min by car
- Huntington 6 mi southeast, about 10 min by car
- Washington 8 mi northeast, about 14 min by car
- Burke 8 mi southwest, about 12 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Lake Barcroft, Daniel Lobo, CC BY 2.0
- Thefallschurch, Southerngs, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Glebewood Village Historic District 01, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 3.0
- DC Boundary stone SW9 (Banneker), 21 Oct 2012, Loop202, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Unitarian Universalist Church, Arlington, Virginia - 11, Ser Amantio di Nicolao, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Mount Hope front, Billkoplitz, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Cherry Hill Farm, ProfReader, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Glebe Center, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 3.0
- George Crossman House, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Fort Ward (Virginia), AjaxSmack at English Wikipedia, CC BY 2.5
- Gold's Gym, 3910 Wilson Blvd (Arlington, Virginia), KudzuVine, Public domain
- Virginia Heights Historic District 02, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 4602 17th St N, Waverly Hills Historic District (Arlington, Virginia), KudzuVine, Public domain
- Historic Green Spring in Annandale, Virginia - 1, Ser Amantio di Nicolao, CC BY-SA 3.0
- BIRCH HOUSE, JERRYE & ROY KLOTZ MD, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Highland Park-Overlee Knolls Historic District 01, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 3.0
- The Glebe, 4527 17th St (Arlington, Virginia), KudzuVine, Public domain
- Arlington Forest Historic District 01, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Justice high School, Mdy66, CC BY-SA 4.0
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