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Lake Barcroft Virginia Map

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City	Lake Barcroft
State	Virginia (VA)
County	Fairfax County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Eastern Time (America/New_York)

Latitude	38.84789
Longitude	-77.155813
Population	9,770
Density	1550.4 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Code	22044
Area Code	571, 703
County Seat	Fairfax
School District	Fairfax County Public Schools

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About Lake Barcroft, Virginia

Lake Barcroft is a locality in Fairfax County, Virginia, United States. It has a population of approximately 9,770. The population density is 1550.4 people per km². Lake Barcroft is located at 38.8479°N, 77.1558°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 22044.

Lake Barcroft serves as a quiet, private sanctuary defined by its namesake water body and the subtle, winding path of Tripps Run. It lies 1.4 miles west of Bailey's Crossroads, VA (from Bailey's Crossroads, VA: bearing 263°T), and is situated 7.2 miles west-southwest of Washington. This inland geography features a landscape of mature hardwoods that cast long, amber shadows across the winding residential streets as the sun descends. To the west, the distant silhouette of the Blue Ridge Mountains occasionally anchors the horizon, reminding observers of the vast, varied terrain beyond this woodland enclave. The proximity to The Potomac Gorge and the cascading waters of Little Falls provides a rugged, natural contrast to the refined, quiet residential lots. Every afternoon, the light filters through the canopy in a way that turns the surface of Lake Barcroft into a mirror of polished slate.

Development within Lake Barcroft followed a mid-century vision that transformed a former dam site into a deliberate residential retreat. The local economy remains tethered to the broader professional corridors of the region, where residents contribute to the intellectual and administrative life of the nation's capital. Industry here is not found in smokestacks or storefronts, but in the quiet, focused labor of those who commute daily to the nearby urban centers. The history of the land suggests a transition from rural timber and milling interests to a planned, suburban environment that prioritizes privacy and ecological stewardship. By maintaining the integrity of the watershed and the surrounding vegetation, Lake Barcroft preserves a deliberate distance from the frantic pace of modern commercial sprawl.

Cultural identity in Lake Barcroft is centered on the shared stewardship of the water and the preservation of a dense, forested canopy that offers a profound sense of seclusion. Residents frequently gather at J.e.b. Stuart Park, a local space that anchors the neighborhood’s recreational focus and fosters a tight-knit, neighborly rapport. The proximity of the Chesapeake and Ohio Trail offers an accessible path for those seeking to explore the regional topography, providing a direct link to the broader outdoors. While the area is largely defined by its private character, it has served as a quiet home for figures such as the late Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia, who appreciated the understated nature of the surroundings. Life in Lake Barcroft moves at the pace of the seasons, dictated by the turning leaves and the changing depth of the lake rather than the demands of the outside world.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Holmes Run Stream Valley Park (Local Park) — 0.7 mi, 263° W
Mason District Park (Local Park) — 1.1 mi, 225° SW
Statue of Mary (Monument) — 1.5 mi, 153° SE
Mary, Queen of Heaven & Earth (Monument) — 1.5 mi, 154° SE
Mary, the Mother of Jesus (Monument) — 1.5 mi, 153° SE
The Pike (Public Artwork) — 1.9 mi, 079° E
Washington & Old Dominion Caboose (Attraction) — 2.1 mi, 036° NE
Creative Cauldron Stage (Theatre) — 2.4 mi, 342° N
Constitution Park Bell (Attraction) — 2.8 mi, 042° NE
Charles Stewart School (historic) (Historic Ruins) — 2.9 mi, 355° N
Falls Church Arts (Gallery) — 3.0 mi, 335° NW
Fort Ward - Northwest Bastion (Historic Castle / Fort) — 3.1 mi, 112° E
Cody Gallery (Gallery) — 3.2 mi, 041° NE
Meridian High School Stadium (Stadium) — 4.0 mi, 331° NW
Barry Gallery (Gallery) — 4.3 mi, 022° N
Angelika Film Center & Café (Cinema) — 4.3 mi, 293° NW
Rough Riders Monument (Attraction) — 4.7 mi, 066° NE
Battle of the Bulge Memorial (Attraction) — 4.7 mi, 067° NE
George Washington Memorial Parkway (National Park) — 4.8 mi, 044° NE · 2,795 acres
Drug Enforcement Agency Museum and Visitors Center (Museum) — 5.4 mi, 078° E
Bay-Eva Castle (Historic Ruins) — 5.4 mi, 048° NE
Mason Neck State Park (State Park) — 12.5 mi, 184° S
Elizabeth Hartwell Mason Neck National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 13.3 mi, 182° S · 2,944 acres
Occoquan Bay National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 14.1 mi, 196° S · 1,268 acres

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