Fort Hunt Picnic Areas
Fort Hunt Picnic Areas is a national park campground in Virginia. Hookups: electric.
- Type
- National park campground
- Location
- Virginia
- Coordinates
- 38.71472, -77.05333
- Hookups
- Electric
- Activities
- Birding, Day Use Area, Guided Interpretive Walks, Hiking, Historic & Cultural Site, Picnicking
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 202-439-7325, OR 703-235-1530
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Fort Hunt Picnic Areas
Overview Fort Hunt Park provides six picnic rental areas: Area A, Area B, Areas C1, C2, C3, and Area D. Picnic pavilions are in Area A, B, C-2 and D. Areas C-1 and C-3 are open areas with picnic tables only. Only Picnic Area A has electricity and amplified sound allowed. If you plan to grill, you must bring in your own grill. A fire extinguisher is required for grilling. If you have a large group and wish to cater food and beverage, please contact [email protected] to obtain a special use permit. If you plan to bring in and prepare your own food and beverage, no catering request is necessary. See the Need to Know section under Food and Beverage for more information. Some types of activities (e.g. organized runs or races, weddings, etc.) may also require a special use permit. Please contact [email protected] for more information. Fort Hunt Park is located only two miles from Mount Vernon, the historical home of George Washington, and is a local favorite for picnicking and recreation. This picnic area has transformed tremendously over time, from George Washington's farmland to a Spanish-American War fort to a top secret intelligence camp during World War II. The rich history of this area is still being discovered and shared with the public. Recreation Fort Hunt Park has many opportunities for recreation. There are several large fields, making it an ideal place for large picnics and family gatherings. All picnic rentals have different pricing for weekends versus weekday re
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- Maryland Department of Natural Resources · 14 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- Alexandria Richmond Hwy · 2.7 mi
- Low clearances
- 14 bridges or tunnels at 14 ft or less within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Washington Park Day Use Facilities | National park campground | 1.3 mi | — | No hookups |
| Patriots Path: A Revolutionary War Encampment | Private campground | 2.0 mi | — | — |
| Fort Belvoir Travel Camp | RV park | 5.8 mi | — | — |
| Tent Camping | Private campground | 6.0 mi | — | — |
| Campground site #133 | Private campground | 7.0 mi | — | — |
| Cosca Regional Park Campground | Private campground | 8.1 mi | — | — |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.