Fort Washington Park Day Use Facilities

Name: Fort Washington Park Day Use Facilities campsite availability snapshot
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01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-233354

When Fort Washington Park Day Use Facilities reopens

Fort Washington Park Day Use Facilities's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.

Openings · last 7 days

Openings · last 30 days

Openings · last 90 days

Only 1 opening in the last 90 days: not enough recent activity for a reliable pattern. A free Campsite Sniper alert watches around the clock instead, and pings you the moment one opens.

02 · Availability Outlook · Apr 16 – May 3, 2027 · of 8 monitored sites

Of the 126 tracked reservation dates (Apr 16 – May 3, 2027): 126 open for online reservation.

Where the open windows are

0% of tracked reservation dates are not currently open for online reservation. 126 of 126 remain open; here is where they are.

Load status

Apr 16 – May 3, 2027

Not open online0%

Open reservation dates126 / 126

Reserved (of online inventory)0 / 126

Weekday openings63

Weekend openings63

Of the open reservation dates on mapped day-use units, 63 fall on weekdays and 63 on weekends (Fri–Sun).

Open dates by month

Apr 2027 – May 2027

April holds the most room. 105 of 105 reservation dates are still open there.

Holiday windows — day use

Units open per date · of 7 day-use units

Window	Date	Status
Memorial Day	FRI May 28	None open
	SAT May 29	None open
	SUN May 30	None open
	MON May 31	None open

Memorial Day: no online availability on any tracked date.

Availability by day-use unit

Most open reservation dates · tracked window

Unit	Open reservation dates
Area A	18
Area B1	18
Area B2	18
Area B3	18
Area B4	18

The 5 day-use units with the most open reservation dates in the current snapshot. Pair a bookable date with a free alert to cover everything else.

Tracked window

Coverage

Campsite Sniper's data for this facility starts Apr 16, 2027. That is about 165 days after the current snapshot was taken, so dates before Apr 16, 2027 are not covered by what Campsite Sniper tracks here — they are not known to be unavailable. The reservation dates shown on this page describe Apr 16, 2027 onwards only. Check Recreation.gov for earlier dates.

Reservation dates

126 available reservation dates across 7 day-use units at Fort Washington Park Day Use Facilities, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.

All 7 day-use units with current availability

Unit	Open reservation dates	Consecutive dates	Dates
Area A	18	18 dates	Apr 16, 2027, Apr 17, 2027, Apr 18, 2027, Apr 19, 2027, Apr 20, 2027, Apr 21, 2027, Apr 22, 2027, Apr 23, 2027, Apr 24, 2027, Apr 25, 2027, Apr 26, 2027, Apr 27, 2027 +6 more
Area B1	18	18 dates	Apr 16, 2027, Apr 17, 2027, Apr 18, 2027, Apr 19, 2027, Apr 20, 2027, Apr 21, 2027, Apr 22, 2027, Apr 23, 2027, Apr 24, 2027, Apr 25, 2027, Apr 26, 2027, Apr 27, 2027 +6 more
Area B2	18	18 dates	Apr 16, 2027, Apr 17, 2027, Apr 18, 2027, Apr 19, 2027, Apr 20, 2027, Apr 21, 2027, Apr 22, 2027, Apr 23, 2027, Apr 24, 2027, Apr 25, 2027, Apr 26, 2027, Apr 27, 2027 +6 more
Area B3	18	18 dates	Apr 16, 2027, Apr 17, 2027, Apr 18, 2027, Apr 19, 2027, Apr 20, 2027, Apr 21, 2027, Apr 22, 2027, Apr 23, 2027, Apr 24, 2027, Apr 25, 2027, Apr 26, 2027, Apr 27, 2027 +6 more
Area B4	18	18 dates	Apr 16, 2027, Apr 17, 2027, Apr 18, 2027, Apr 19, 2027, Apr 20, 2027, Apr 21, 2027, Apr 22, 2027, Apr 23, 2027, Apr 24, 2027, Apr 25, 2027, Apr 26, 2027, Apr 27, 2027 +6 more
Area C	18	18 dates	Apr 16, 2027, Apr 17, 2027, Apr 18, 2027, Apr 19, 2027, Apr 20, 2027, Apr 21, 2027, Apr 22, 2027, Apr 23, 2027, Apr 24, 2027, Apr 25, 2027, Apr 26, 2027, Apr 27, 2027 +6 more
Area D2	18	18 dates	Apr 16, 2027, Apr 17, 2027, Apr 18, 2027, Apr 19, 2027, Apr 20, 2027, Apr 21, 2027, Apr 22, 2027, Apr 23, 2027, Apr 24, 2027, Apr 25, 2027, Apr 26, 2027, Apr 27, 2027 +6 more

About Fort Washington Park Day Use Facilities

Overview

Fort Washington is located 15 miles (24 km) south of Washington, D.C., along the Potomac River. It is a local favorite for picnicking, recreation and historic interest. Built to defend the nation's capital in 1824, the 19th century masonry fort is the oldest and best preserved in the area. Rich in history, green space, and beautiful river vistas, Fort Washington Park is a treasure trove of historic and recreational opportunities.

Recreation

There are several large fields making it an ideal place for large parties and family gatherings. Both biking and hiking trails are available. The "B" picnic area offers a playground; a basketball court is near the "C" picnic area. Both are open during regular park hours year round. The playground and basketball court areas are not exclusive to the reservation-holder, but open to all visitors of the park.

Facilities

Fort Washington has eight picnic areas available, ranging in capacity from 35-150 people per site, with restrooms, picnic tables, and barbeque grills. The Visitor Center and Historic Fort are open year round. Park Rangers are on site to provide park information and historic talks and walks. The "B" picnic area offers a playground; a basketball court is near the "C" picnic area.

Natural Features

Fort Washington Park is located off Maryland Highway 210, four miles south of the National Harbor along the Potomac River in the quaint, quiet Fort Washington neighborhood. Abundant with trees, wild life, shore line and 341 acres (138 ha) of green space Fort Washington Park is great for fishing, birding and hiking.

Nearby Attractions

Downtown Washington, D.C. and interstate access are less than 10 miles from Fort Washington Park.

Fort Washington Park is also just minutes from:

Oxon Cove Park and Oxon Hill Farm

Piscataway Park

National Colonial Farm

The Waterfront District at National Harbor.

8 monitored unitsDay use7 shadedPets OKMax party 150

Getting there

From Interstate 495: Take Exit 3 to MD 210 South (Indian Head Highway South). Travel approximately 4 miles to Fort Washington Road. Turn right on to Fort Washington Road and continue to park entrance. From Waldorf, MD: Take MD 228 to MD 210 North (Indian Head Highway North). Turn left at Old Fort Road S, travel to end of road. Turn right onto Fort Washington Road and continue to park entrance.

13551 Fort Washington Road, Fort Washington, MD 20744301-763-4600

BirdingCampingFishingGuided Interpretive WalksHikingHistoric & Cultural SiteInterpretive ProgramsPhotographyPicnickingVisitor Center

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03 · Field Photos · roll CS-233354 · facility

Photo gallery

Roll CS-233354 · Fort Washington Park Day Use Facilities · Fort Washington MD12 frames · facility

Concrete Endicotte Battery White, with the Potomac River in the background. Located below the old fort. at Fort Washington Park Day Use Facilities — Fort Washington Park Day Use Facilities · facilityFR-01

Picnic tables in the shade of trees located in Picnic Area A at Fort Washington Park Day Use Facilities — Fort Washington Park Day Use Facilities · facilityFR-02

Picnic Area B3, showing the tables among the trees for shade at Fort Washington Park Day Use Facilities — Fort Washington Park Day Use Facilities · facilityFR-03

Multiple picnic tables surrounded by trees located in Picnic Area B3 at Fort Washington Park Day Use Facilities — Fort Washington Park Day Use Facilities · facilityFR-04

Left side of a basketball court showing a hoop, with trees in the background. at Fort Washington Park Day Use Facilities — Fort Washington Park Day Use Facilities · facilityFR-05

Picnic Area B1 restroom facility. at Fort Washington Park Day Use Facilities — Fort Washington Park Day Use Facilities · facilityFR-06

Picnic tables in the foreground surrounded by trees, and the restroom facility in the background in Picnic Area C at Fort Washington Park Day Use Facilities — Fort Washington Park Day Use Facilities · facilityFR-07

Picnic tables placed amongst the trees of Picnic Area B1 at Fort Washington Park Day Use Facilities — Fort Washington Park Day Use Facilities · facilityFR-08

Main gateway of the historic Fort taken from inside. at Fort Washington Park Day Use Facilities — Fort Washington Park Day Use Facilities · facilityFR-09

Park volunteers in Civil War Union clothing firing the park's cannon. The flame and smoke billowing out after the shot. at Fort Washington Park Day Use Facilities — Fort Washington Park Day Use Facilities · facilityFR-10

Restroom facility located near Picnic Area B4 at Fort Washington Park Day Use Facilities — Fort Washington Park Day Use Facilities · facilityFR-11

Tables in a straight line placed among the trees in Picnic Area D1 at Fort Washington Park Day Use Facilities — Fort Washington Park Day Use Facilities · facilityFR-12

FAQ

How do I get a reservation at Fort Washington Park Day Use Facilities?

Reservations for Fort Washington Park Day Use Facilities are made through Recreation.gov. The current snapshot shows substantial availability: 126 of 126 tracked reservation dates are open (100%), though availability can change. Campsite Sniper has also detected 1 site opening here in the last 90 days, so further dates may appear. Pick the unit on the map to see its reservation calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.

Does Campsite Sniper book this facility for me?

No. Campsite Sniper sends alerts and direct Recreation.gov links. It never books, pays for, holds, hoards, or resells reservations.

How current is this availability data?

Campsite Sniper re-checks public Recreation.gov availability for this facility every hour and republishes whenever anything changes. This facility's data last changed at Nov 2, 2026 18:20 UTC; an older timestamp means nothing has changed since that time, not that checking stopped. Always confirm final availability on Recreation.gov when you book.

How often do new openings appear at Fort Washington Park Day Use Facilities?

Campsite Sniper detected 1 site-date opening here over the last 90 days, none in the last 7. A free alert watches around the clock and pings you the moment one appears.

Which month has the most availability at Fort Washington Park Day Use Facilities?

April 2027, with 105 open reservation dates in the current snapshot of 105.

When is the next open date at Fort Washington Park Day Use Facilities?

Campsite Sniper cannot answer that from the current snapshot. The availability data held for Fort Washington Park Day Use Facilities begins Apr 16, 2027 — about 165 days after this snapshot was taken, so any earlier dates are outside what Campsite Sniper is tracking here rather than known to be unavailable. Check Recreation.gov for dates before Apr 16, 2027.

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