Rock Creek Park Group Picnic Areas (DC)
Rock Creek Park Group Picnic Areas (DC) is a national park campground in District of Columbia. Hookups: no hookups.
- Type
- National park campground
- Location
- District of Columbia
- Coordinates
- 38.96361, -77.04722
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Activities
- Biking, Hiking, Historic & Cultural Site, Interpretive Programs
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 202-895-6000
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Rock Creek Park Group Picnic Areas (DC)
Overview Eight group picnic areas in Rock Creek Park are available for advance reservation from April 1 through November 30. These picnic areas are available on a first-come, first-served basis from December 1 through March 31. Recreation Recreational activities in Rock Creek Park include: soccer, picnics, hiking, biking, roller blading, tennis, fishing, horseback riding and attending a concert or park ranger program. Facilities All picnic groves are equipped with multiple picnic tables, some also have fireplaces that can be used for cooking. User must provide a cooking grate or other cooking equipment. Picnic groves 1, 6, 13 and 24 have pavilions. Some sites offer access to toilet facilities, though not all. Please refer to specific grove descriptions for details. Natural Features Rock Creek Park is truly a gem in our nation's capital. Fresh air, majestic trees, wild animals and the ebb and flow of Rock Creek emanate the delicate aura of the forest. Nearby Attractions Rock Creek Park is located near many national monuments and museums in the nation's capital.
Cell coverage
No coverage data for this location yet.
Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- Maryland Department of Natural Resources · 25 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- Spring Valley Exxon · 2.9 mi
- Low clearances
- 140 bridges or tunnels at 14 ft or less within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cherry Hill Park | Private campground | 7.0 mi | — | — |
| Robert C. McDonell Campground | Free campsite | 7.6 mi | Free | — |
| Greenbelt Park Campground | Public campground | 7.7 mi | — | — |
| Greenbelt Park Campground | Public campground | 7.8 mi | — | — |
| Greenbelt Park Campground | National park campground | 8.1 mi | $20 | — |
| Fort Dupont Park Picnic Areas | National park campground | 8.1 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.