Fort Dupont Park Picnic Areas
Fort Dupont Park Picnic Areas is a national park campground in District of Columbia. Hookups: no hookups.
- Type
- National park campground
- Location
- District of Columbia
- Coordinates
- 38.86278, -76.97000
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Activities
- Biking, Day Use Area, Guided Interpretive Walks, Hiking, Historic & Cultural Site, Interpretive Programs, Picnicking, Wildlife Viewing
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 202-690-5152
Amenities
- Reservable sites
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About 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). 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 Things to Do web page. Facilities The three reservable picnic areas at Fort Dupont are:: • Picnic areas A and B at Randle Circle. Both of these offer picnic tables, a grill and a nearby restroom building and playground. Electricity is not available on site. These areas have street parking but there is also a larger parking lot less than 1/4 mile from the picnic area. This site is also close to several park nature trails and the Fort Dupont Activity Center that has exhibits and other information about the park. No other amenities are available. • The Historic Earthwork (Lanham Estates) picnic area on Alabama Avenue. This area offers a picnic shelter, tables, grill and a fireplace. Electricity is not available on site. This site also has an adjacent parking lot with open space nearby for playing games but there are no formal ball fields. This is also in the historic area of the park that contains the earthwork remnants of Fort Dupont and interpretive signage that give the history of the fort. This picnic area a
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- Maryland Department of Natural Resources · 17 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- Mobil · 3.7 mi
- Low clearances
- 121 bridges or tunnels at 14 ft or less within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Family Campground | Private campground | 7.2 mi | — | — |
| Rock Creek Park Group Picnic Areas (DC) | National park campground | 8.1 mi | — | No hookups |
| Greenbelt Park Campground | Public campground | 8.7 mi | — | — |
| Greenbelt Park Campground | Public campground | 8.8 mi | — | — |
| Greenbelt Park Campground | National park campground | 8.9 mi | $20 | — |
| Greenbelt Campground | National park campground | 9.3 mi | — | No hookups |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.