Fort Dupont Park Picnic Areas
Closed — Closed for the season. Picnic areas and restrooms typically operate mid-April through late October, with group reservations available May through September via Recreation.gov.
Wind Advisory issued December 30 at 12:34AM EST until December 30 at 12:00PM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts around 45 to 50 mph. There may be a lull in the wind gusts between 3 AM and 7 AM, but winds will increase again later Tuesday morning before gradually subsiding during the afternoon. * WHERE...Portions of DC, central, north central, northeast, and northern Maryland, and northern Virginia. * WHEN...Until noon EST today. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
About
Fort Dupont Park encompasses 376 rolling wooded acres, making it one of the largest parks in Washington, D.C. The park features three reservable picnic areas ideal for group gatherings, as well as additional picnic sites available on a first-come, first-served basis. Oak, beech, and maple trees blanket the hillsides, and a large area of mountain laurel provides beautiful blooms each spring. Beyond picnicking, the park offers diverse seasonal activities including hiking trails, mountain biking, Civil War educational programs, gardening opportunities, environmental education, concerts, and special youth programs. The park is part of the Civil War Defenses of Washington and contains historic earthworks from that era. Nearby attractions include Frederick Douglass National Historic Site, Smithsonian Anacostia Museum, Anacostia Park, Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens, and the Anacostia River Trail, making Fort Dupont Park an excellent base for exploring the area east of the Anacostia River.
Directions
Fort Dupont Park is located east of the Anacostia River in Washington, D.C. For detailed directions, please visit the National Park Service's official website.
Nearby Campgrounds
- Rock Creek Park Group Picnic Areas 8.1mi
- Greenbelt Park Campground 8.9mi
- Ranger Station 8.9mi
- Greenbelt Campground 9.3mi
- Greenbelt Park Picnic Areas 9.3mi
- Fort Washington Park Day Use Facilities 11mi
- Fort Hunt Picnic Areas 11mi
- Carderock Recreation Area Pavilion 14mi
- Cedarville State Forest Campground 17mi
Amenities
| Water | — |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $65 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| FortDupontInfo@nps.gov | |
| Phone | +1 (202) 690-5152 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
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