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Fort Dupont Park Picnic Areas
NPSNational Park Service — Washington · District of Columbia · Fort Dupont Park
| Agency | NPSNational Park Service |
|---|---|
| Area | Fort Dupont Park |
| Location | Washington · District of Columbia · Fort Dupont Park · 38.86278, -76.97000 · Map |
| Sites | 6 public sites counted from the federal listing — 6 group picnic area |
| Getting a site | Reservable — the federal listing marks this campground as taking reservations. Some sites or seasons may still be first-come; the listing’s own words are below. |
| Hookups | Electric at 0 of 6 sites Water hookups at 0 of 6 sites Sewer hookups at 0 of 6 sites Full hookups (all three at one site) at 0 of 6 sites Counted site by site from affirmative reports in the federal record. A site with no report is not counted either way. |
| Max RV length | Not reported in the federal data |
| Months open | Not in federal data — the federal listing does not publish a season for this campground. Check the official description below or Recreation.gov. |
| Fees | Half day $65.00 Full day $130.00. No refund for cancellation. |
| Check-in / out | In 3:00 PM · Out 2:00 PM (most common in the listing) |
| Pets | Allowed at 6 sites, as reported |
| Accessibility | N |
| Phone | 202-690-5152 |
Check availability & book on Recreation.gov →
This site takes no reservations and shows no live availability. Source: Recreation.gov (RIDB export pulled November 5, 2026); this listing was last updated in the federal record on 2026-09-29.
From the official listing
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 also offers access to the seven-mile Fort Circle Parks Hiker-Biker Trail, a seven mile trail that connects multiple fort sites in southeast Washington, D.C..
Natural Features Fort Dupont Park has 376 rolling wooded acres (152 ha), and is one of the largest parks in Washington D.C. Oak, beech and maple trees cover the hillsides. There is also a large area of mountain laurel that blooms in the spring each year.
Contact Info For facility specific information, please call (771) 241-6891. Nearby Attractions Visitors may also enjoy:
Frederick Douglass National Historic Site
Smithsonian Anacostia Community Museum
Anacostia Park and the Anacostia Riverwalk Trail
Kenilworth Park and Aquatic Gardens
Fort Circle Parks Hiker-Biker Trail, a seven mile trail that connects multiple fort sites from the Civil War Defenses of Washington in southeast Washington, D.C., is accessible from Fort Dupont's Lanham Estates picnic area.
Charges & Cancellations Half day $65.00. Full day $130.00. No refund for cancellation.
Directions, from the listing
Please visit the Fort Dupont's Directions web page for detailed directions.
Nearest federal campgrounds
Trip Card — Fort Dupont Park Picnic Areas
Washington · District of Columbia · Fort Dupont Park
| Agency | NPS · National Park Service |
|---|---|
| Location | Washington · District of Columbia · Fort Dupont Park |
| Fees | Half day $65.00 Full day $130.00. No refund for cancellation. |
| Getting a site | Reservable |
| Hookups | None reported |
| Max RV | Not reported |
| Months open | Not in federal data |
| Sites | 6 sites |
Book: recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/250017 · Source: Recreation.gov, pulled November 5, 2026. Facility details come from federal recreation data and may be out of date — this site takes no reservations and shows no live availability; confirm details and book through Recreation.gov or the managing agency.