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Rock Creek Park Group Picnic Areas (Dc)

Rock Creek Park — hiking

Location: Washington, DI, DI

Price: From $65 per night

Rating: 3.9 out of 5 (89 reviews)

Season: May through October

Eight group picnic areas in Rock Creek Park are available for advance reservation from April 1 through November 30. These picnic areas are available on a first-come, first-served basis from December 1 through March 31. All picnic groves are equipped with multiple picnic tables, some also have fireplaces that can be used for cooking.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/rock-creek-park-group-picnic-areas-dc to be notified when sites open up.

Rock Creek Park offers eight group picnic areas with recreational activities including hiking, biking, and interpretive programs. Federal campground with picnic tables and fire rings available for advance reservation.

Wildlife alert: American Black Bear, Red Fox, Peregrine Falcon, Blue Jay, Eastern Box Turtle, and Snapping Turtle documented in the area.

Insider tips for Rock Creek Park Group Picnic Areas (Dc): Book early—this is a popular federal campground. Pullover parking with single picnic table available next to Equitation Field. First-come, first-served availability December 1 through March 31 if seasonal closure does not apply.

Skip Rock Creek Park Group Picnic Areas (Dc) if: You need hookups—no hookups available at sites.. You require camping outside May through October—seasonal operations only..

Best time to visit Rock Creek Park Group Picnic Areas (Dc): May-October — Advance reservations available during this verified operational season..

Nearby campgrounds: Fort Dupont Park Picnic Areas (Washington, DI), Carderock Recreation Area Pavilion (Williamsport, MD), Greenbelt Campground (GREENBELT, MD), Marsden Tract Group Campsite (Williamsport, MD).

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Rock Creek Park Group Picnic Areas (Dc)

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Washington, DI, DI★ 3.9 (89 reviews)From $65/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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Eight group picnic areas in Rock Creek Park are available for advance reservation from April 1 through November 30. These picnic areas are available on a first-come, first-served basis from December 1 through March 31. All picnic groves are equipped with multiple picnic tables, some also have fireplaces that can be used for cooking.

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Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonMay through October
Stay limit14 days
HookupsNo hookups.
ADA sites4 sites
ToiletsFlush toilets
PetsAllowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

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Essentials
Fire Rings
Recreation
Picnic Tables

Straight talk

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Known issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.

Known issuesFederal campground — book early. No hookups at most sites. Seasonal operations.
Skip it if:✕ You need hookups—no hookups available at sites.✕ You require camping outside May through October—seasonal operations only.

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Book early

this is a popular federal campground.

Pullover parking with single picnic table available next to Equitation Field.

First-come, first-served availability December 1 through March 31 if seasonal closure does not apply.

Best: May-October

Advance reservations available during this verified operational season.

Things to do nearby

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Wildlife nearby

iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
Alert: American Black Bear, Red Fox, Peregrine Falcon, Blue Jay, Eastern Box Turtle, and Snapping Turtle documented in the area.

Location

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Rock Creek Park is located in northwest Washington, DC, lying between Connecticut Avenue to the west and 16th Street to the east. For directions to a specific picnic site, please refer to the Rock Creek Park map online at www.nps.gov/rocr .

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Pro tips

  • Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Rock Creek Park fills fast in peak season.
  • Check current road conditions at Rock Creek Park before arrival — seasonal closures common.

Frequently asked questions

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How much does Rock Creek Park Group Picnic Areas (Dc) cost per night?+
Rock Creek Park Group Picnic Areas (Dc) costs $65 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
What season is Rock Creek Park Group Picnic Areas (Dc) open?+
Rock Creek Park Group Picnic Areas (Dc) is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Rock Creek Park Group Picnic Areas (Dc) have hookups?+
No hookups.
What is the maximum RV length at Rock Creek Park Group Picnic Areas (Dc)?+
Rock Creek Park Group Picnic Areas (Dc) is primarily a tent camping facility.
How do I make reservations at Rock Creek Park Group Picnic Areas (Dc)?+
Rock Creek Park Group Picnic Areas (Dc) is a federal campground — book 6 months ahead at Recreation.gov. Set a free CamperWatch cancellation alert to be notified the moment a site opens.
What season is Rock Creek Park Group Picnic Areas (Dc) open, and what are check-in times?+
Rock Creek Park Group Picnic Areas (Dc) is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.

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$65 /night★ 3.9 (89)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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Nearby Campgrounds

Fort Dupont Park Picnic Areas

Washington, DI

From $65/night

Carderock Recreation Area Pavilion

Williamsport, MD

From $125/night

Greenbelt Campground

GREENBELT, MD

From $20/night

Marsden Tract Group Campsite

Williamsport, MD

From $20/night

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