Fort Dupont Park Picnic Areas

Address National Capital Parks - East 1900 Anacostia Dr SE, Washington, DC, 20020-6722
StateDC
Reservable Yes — reservable on recreation.gov
Phone202-690-5152
Emailanne_espeset@nps.gov

Amenities

🐾 Pets Allowed
👥 Max Num of People: 50–75
🕒 Checkin Time: 10:00 AM, 3:00 PM, 8:00 AM
🚙 Min Num of Vehicles: 0
🧺 Picnic Table: Y
🕒 Checkout Time: 2:00 PM, 8:00 PM
📌 Location Rating: Good
📌 Site Rating: Standard
🌳 Shade: Full, Yes
👥 Min Num of People: 1
🚶 Site Access: Drive-In
📌 Lean To/Shelter: Y
🚗 Driveway Surface: Gravel
📅 Reservable Sites: 6 of 6
Check current availability and notices on the official recreation.gov page →

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).

Recreation

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

Data updated: 2026-08-23 08:35 (UTC) · Source: RIDB (recreation.gov)