Fort Dupont Park Picnic Areas

Overview

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).

Operator

National Park

Camping types

Tent

Fee

From $65 per night (confirm with the operator)

Reservations

Reservable online

Phone

202-690-5152

Amenities

Location

Nearby adventures

Outdoor things to do around Fort Dupont Park Picnic Areas, shown on the map above. Distances are straight-line from the campground, so driving or walking will be longer; trail details are approximate. Confirm access and conditions with the land manager.

Hikes and trailheads

• Places of Interest Related to Frederick DouglassHike · 1-4 Hours · 0.8 mi from camp

  Visitors can explore nearby historical sites and parks in the Washington, D.C. area related to the life and legacy of Frederick Douglass, African American History, and Women's History. National Park Service

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• Civil War Defenses of Washington Hiker-Biker TrailHike · 1-5 Hours · 1.6 mi from camp

  Hike or bike the 7-mile trail from Fort Stanton to Fort Mahan and take in scenery that ranges from urban greenspaces to forest ecosystems, all while recreating through a historic landscape. National Park Service

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• Civil War Defenses of Washington Hiker-Biker TrailHike · 1-5 Hours · 1.6 mi from camp

  Hike or bike the 7-mile trail from Fort Stanton to Fort Mahan and take in scenery that ranges from urban greenspaces to forest ecosystems, all while recreating through a historic landscape. National Park Service

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• Civil War Defenses of Washington Hiker-Biker TrailHike · 1-5 Hours · 1.6 mi from camp

  Hike or bike the 7-mile trail from Fort Stanton to Fort Mahan and take in scenery that ranges from urban greenspaces to forest ecosystems, all while recreating through a historic landscape. National Park Service

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• Visit National Mall and Memorial ParksHike · 1-7 Days · 3.4 mi from camp

  Each year, millions of people visit the National Mall and Memorial Parks to recreate, to commemorate presidential legacies, to honor our nation's veterans, to make their voices heard, and… National Park Service

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• Go Birding At Kenilworth Park and Aquatic Gardens!Hike · 1-4 Hours · 3.6 mi from camp

  Open year-round, Kenilworth Park and Aquatic Gardens offers an excellent opportunity for birdwatching. National Park Service

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Mountain biking

• Bike the Anacostia River TrailBike ride · 1-4 Hours · 1.1 mi from camp

  This trail continues North into Maryland and across two bridges into downtown D.C. National Park Service

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• Mountain Bike Fort Dupont!Bike ride · 1-2 Hours · 1.4 mi from camp

  Mountain bike in metropolitan D.C.! National Park Service

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• Pimmit Run TrailBike ride · 7.9 mi long · 9.4 mi from campShow on map
• Northwest Branch TrailBike ride · 14.1 mi long · 10.6 mi from campShow on map

Rivers and rafting

• Chronic SailingPaddling and rafting · 3-8 Hours · 27.4 mi from camp

  Step aboard a sailboat to explore the Chesapeake Bay. National Park Service

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• Chronic SailingPaddling and rafting · 3-8 Hours · 27.4 mi from camp

  Step aboard a sailboat to explore the Chesapeake Bay. National Park Service

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• Chronic SailingPaddling and rafting · 3-8 Hours · 27.4 mi from camp

  Step aboard a sailboat to explore the Chesapeake Bay. National Park Service

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Scenic sights

• Good Hope HillPeak · 276 ft · 0.5 mi from campShow on map
• Mount HamiltonPeak · 236 ft · 3.2 mi from campShow on map
• Old Post Office TowerViewpoint · 3.8 mi from campShow on map
• Viewing AreaViewpoint · 5.7 mi from campShow on map
• Stubblefield FallsWaterfall · 14.2 mi from camp

  A waterfall near Billy Goat Trail Section C.

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Trail and sight data: National Park Service and OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Reviews

Data sources

• Recreation.gov (RIDB) — Public domain (U.S. Government work)

Listing details come from the sources above and may be out of date. Confirm fees, dates and closures with the operator before you travel.