Fort Washington Park Day Use Facilities

Address 13551 Fort Washington Road, Fort Washington, MD, 20744
StateMD
Reservable Yes — reservable on recreation.gov
Phone301-763-4600
Emailfowa_visitorservices@nps.gov

Amenities

🐾 Pets Allowed
📌 HISTORIC SITES
📌 PARKING AREA
📌 PAVED PARKING
🚻 FLUSH TOILETS (SEASONAL)
🧺 PICNIC TABLES
🧺 PICNIC AREA
📌 PAVED ROADS
📌 Site Rating: Preferred, Standard
🕒 Checkin Time: 9:00 AM
🚗 Driveway Surface: Paved
🧺 Picnic Table: Y
📌 BBQ: Y
📌 Location Rating: Good, Poor, Prime
🚶 Site Access: Drive-In
Condition Rating: Good
🕒 Checkout Time: 8:00 PM
🌳 Shade: Full, Yes
👥 Max Num of People: 35–150
📌 Privacy: Y
🔥 Grills/Fire Ring: Grills, Y
🔥 Campfire Allowed: No
Accessible Sites: 4 of 8
📅 Reservable Sites: 7 of 8
Check current availability and notices on the official recreation.gov page →

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. Rich in history, green space, and beautiful river vistas, Fort Washington Park is a treasure trove of historic and recreational opportunities.

Recreation

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Data updated: 2026-08-23 08:39 (UTC) · Source: RIDB (recreation.gov)