Fort Dupont Park Picnic Areas
Fort Dupont Park — riverside, hiking
Location: Washington, DI, DI
Price: From $65 per night
Rating: 3.5 out of 5 (25 reviews)
Season: May through October
Fort Dupont Park has three picnic areas that groups may reserve from spring to fall each year. There are also picnic areas available on first-come, first-served (no reservation required).Visitors may also enjoy: Frederick Douglass National Historic Site Smithsonian Anacostia Community Museum Anacostia Park and the Anacostia Riverwalk Trail Kenilworth Park and Aquatic Gardens Fort Circle Parks Hiker-Biker Trail, a seven mile trail that connects multiple fort sites from the Civil War Defenses of W
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Restrooms, Electric Hookups
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/fort-dupont-park-picnic-areas to be notified when sites open up.
Fort Dupont Park offers spacious picnic areas with hiking trails and seasonal activities including Civil War programs and environmental education. Campers praise its quiet, clean environment and beautiful trails within the city.
Wildlife alert: High tick population reported on pets. Wildlife in area includes American Black Bear, Eastern Gray Squirrel, Virginia Opossum, Eastern Red Bat, Peregrine Falcon, Mourning Dove, Snowy Owl, Feral Pigeon, and Northern Watersnake.
Insider tips for Fort Dupont Park Picnic Areas: Book early — this is a popular federal campground Ensure pets are current on tick medication before visiting Asphalt paths lead to trails from parking areas
Skip Fort Dupont Park Picnic Areas if: You need electric hookups — most sites lack hookups. You prefer year-round camping — seasonal operations only. Your party is larger than 6 total sites available.
Best time to visit Fort Dupont Park Picnic Areas: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October per official schedule.
Nearby campgrounds: Rock Creek Park Group Picnic Areas (Dc) (Washington, DI), Greenbelt Campground (GREENBELT, MD), Fort Washington Park Day Use Facilities (Fort Washington , MD), Fort Hunt Picnic Areas (Alexandria, VA).
Fort Dupont Park has three picnic areas that groups may reserve from spring to fall each year. There are also picnic areas available on first-come, first-served (no reservation required).Visitors may also enjoy: Frederick Douglass National Historic Site Smithsonian Anacostia Community Museum Anacostia Park and the Anacostia Riverwalk Trail Kenilworth Park and Aquatic Gardens Fort Circle Parks Hiker-Biker Trail, a seven mile trail that connects multiple fort sites from the Civil War Defenses of Washington in southeast Washington, D.C., is accessible from Fort Dupont’s Lanham Estates picnic area.The varied seasonal activities at this spacious area east of the Anacostia River include: picnic areas, hiking trails, Civil War programs, gardening, environmental education, concerts and special events, mountain biking and youth programs. Visit Fort Dupont’s Things to Do web page.For facility specific information, please call (771) 233-3973.The three reservable picnic areas at Fort Dupont are:: Picnic areas A and B at Randle Circle.
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a popular federal campground
Ensure pets are current on tick medication before visiting
Asphalt paths lead to trails from parking areas
Campground operates seasonally May through October per official schedule
Things to do nearby
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Please visit the Fort Dupont's Directions web page for detailed directions.
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- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Fort Dupont Park fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Fort Dupont Park before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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