Rock Creek Park Group Picnic Areas
Closed — Currently operating under winter season rules with first-come, first-served access through March 31. Advance reservations via Recreation.gov are required April 1 through November 30. Day use only; no overnight use allowed.
P Street Northwest Ramp to Rock Creek and Potomac Parkway is closed
The P Street Northwest Ramp to Rock Creek and Potomac Parkway is closed until further notice due to sinkholes on the ramp that may compromise the roadway. Drivers should seek alternate routes.
Part of Fort Totten Park remains closed for public safety
Out of an abundance of caution, Fort Totten Park will remain closed east of Fort Totten Drive, south of Gallatin Street/Metropolitan Branch Trail and north of Brookland Ave NE/Farragut St. due to the investigation involving two WWI-era munitions found.
Glover Archbold Trail detour
For visitor safety, the southern end of the Glover Archbold Trail is under an emergency closure until further notice due to aerial hazards. Please follow the posted detour along Foxhall Rd. / 44th St. NW / P St. NW.
Picnic grove restrooms
The restrooms at the picnic groves throughout the park are currently closed. Portable comfort stations with handwashing stations are in place until they reopen.
Restrooms at Thompson Boat Center
The indoor restrooms of Thompson Boat Center continue to be closed due to repairs needed to a sewage line. Temporary restrooms with hand sanitizer remain available near the building and will be in place until the indoor restrooms reopen.
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
Rock Creek Park's group picnic areas provide an ideal setting for gatherings in the heart of Washington, DC. The park offers eight designated group picnic areas equipped with pavilions, surrounded by majestic trees and the natural beauty of Rock Creek. These day-use only facilities are perfect for family reunions, company outings, and community events. From April through November, advance reservations are required and can be made through Recreation.gov. During the winter months of December through March, all picnic areas are available on a first-come, first-served basis without reservation. The sites offer morning sessions (9:30 AM to 1:30 PM) and afternoon sessions (3:00 PM to 7:00 PM), with full-day use requiring both time slot reservations. Located in northwest Washington, DC between Connecticut Avenue and 16th Street, Rock Creek Park provides easy access to the nation's capital while offering a forested retreat. The park features numerous recreational opportunities including hiking, biking, tennis, fishing, and horseback riding. Several picnic areas are ADA accessible, and visitors are welcome to bring gas or charcoal grills for cooking.
Directions
Located in northwest Washington, DC, between Connecticut Avenue to the west and 16th Street to the east. For directions to specific picnic sites, refer to the Rock Creek Park map at nps.gov/rocr.
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Amenities
| Water | — |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | — |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | No |
| Water Hookups | No |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $65 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| rocr_superintendent@nps.gov | |
| Phone | +1 (202) 895-6000 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
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