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
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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).
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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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.
Advance reservations available during this verified operational season.









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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