Fort Washington Park Day Use Facilities

Overview

Fort Washington is located 15 miles (24 km) south of Washington, D.C., along the Potomac River. It is a local favorite for picnicking, recreation and historic interest. Built to defend the nation's capital in 1824, the 19th century masonry fort is the oldest and best preserved in the area.

Operator

National Park

Camping types

Tent, Free camping

Fee

Free

Reservations

Reservable online

Phone

301-763-4600

Amenities

Location

Nearby adventures

Outdoor things to do around Fort Washington Park Day Use Facilities, 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

• See Mount Vernon From Piscataway ParkHike · 1-2 Hours · 2.1 mi from campShow on map
• Take a walk or bike ride on the Mount Vernon TrailHike · 1-4 Hours · 3.0 mi from camp

  The Mount Vernon Trail winds alongside the Potomac River offering uninterrupted views of Washington, D.C.'s skyline. National Park Service

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• Take a walk or bike ride on the Mount Vernon TrailHike · 1-4 Hours · 3.0 mi from camp

  The Mount Vernon Trail winds alongside the Potomac River offering uninterrupted views of Washington, D.C.'s skyline. National Park Service

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• Take a walk or bike ride on the Mount Vernon TrailHike · 1-4 Hours · 3.0 mi from camp

  The Mount Vernon Trail winds alongside the Potomac River offering uninterrupted views of Washington, D.C.'s skyline. National Park Service

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• Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail (right bank)Hike · 116.0 mi long · Long-distance trail · 1.0 mi from camp

  The Potomac Heritage Trail, also known as the Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail or the PHT, is a designated National Scenic Trail corridor spanning parts of the mid-Atlantic region of… Wikipedia

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• Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail (right bank)Hike · 116.0 mi long · Long-distance trail · 1.0 mi from camp

  The Potomac Heritage Trail, also known as the Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail or the PHT, is a designated National Scenic Trail corridor spanning parts of the mid-Atlantic region of… Wikipedia

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Mountain biking

• Bike the Anacostia River TrailBike ride · 1-4 Hours · 12.0 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 · 12.3 mi from camp

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

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• Bicycle Port Tobacco to Smallwood State ParkBike ride · 13.8 mi from camp

  Port Tobacco Historic District and Smallwood State Park provide a contrast in landscape diversity, and travel between them is a fine bicycle ride. National Park Service

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• Bicycle Port Tobacco to Smallwood State ParkBike ride · 13.8 mi from camp

  Port Tobacco Historic District and Smallwood State Park provide a contrast in landscape diversity, and travel between them is a fine bicycle ride. National Park Service

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Rivers and rafting

• Chronic SailingPaddling and rafting · 3-8 Hours · 34.4 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 · 34.4 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 · 34.4 mi from camp

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

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Scenic sights

• Observation PlatformViewpoint · 5.0 mi from campShow on map
• National Harbor Stonehenge OverlookViewpoint · 5.0 mi from campShow on map
• Bald Eagle HillPeak · 167 ft · 7.7 mi from campShow on map
• Good Hope HillPeak · 276 ft · 11.4 mi from campShow on map
• Coe CreekWaterfall · 18.1 mi from camp

  A waterfall along Bull Run Occoquan Trail.

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Trail and sight data: National Park Service and OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Text marked Wikipedia is from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0, lightly shortened.

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.