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Rock Creek Park Group Picnic Areas (DC)
NPSNational Park Service — Washington · District of Columbia · Rock Creek Park
| Agency | NPSNational Park Service |
|---|---|
| Area | Rock Creek Park |
| Location | Washington · District of Columbia · Rock Creek Park · 38.96361, -77.04722 · Map |
| Sites | 16 public sites counted from the federal listing — 16 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 16 sites Water hookups at 0 of 16 sites Sewer hookups at 0 of 16 sites Full hookups (all three at one site) at 0 of 16 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 9:30 AM · Out 1:30 PM (most common in the listing) |
| Pets | Allowed at 16 sites, as reported |
| Accessible sites | 4 marked accessible in the listing |
| Accessibility | N |
| Amenities, as reported | Drinking waterFlush toiletsPlayground |
| Phone | 202-895-6000 |
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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 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.
Directions, from the listing
Rock Creek Park is located in northwest Washington, DC, lying between Connecticut Avenue to the west and 16th Street to the east. For directions to a specific picnic site, please refer to the Rock Creek Park map online at www.nps.gov/rocr .
Nearest federal campgrounds
Trip Card — Rock Creek Park Group Picnic Areas (DC)
Washington · District of Columbia · Rock Creek Park
| Agency | NPS · National Park Service |
|---|---|
| Location | Washington · District of Columbia · Rock Creek 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 | 16 sites |
Book: recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/250005 · 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.