Openings · last 7 days
2
Booking reality
Campsite Sniper detected 2 site openings here in the last 7 days
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 30 days
2
Openings · last 90 days
2
Only 2 openings 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 · Sep 18 – Oct 31, 2026 · of 8 monitored sites
Of the 308 tracked reservation dates (Sep 18 – Oct 31, 2026): 290 open for online reservation · 18 reserved.
Where the open windows are
5.8% of tracked reservation dates are not currently open for online reservation. 290 of 308 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Sep 18 – Oct 31, 2026Not open online5.8%
Open reservation dates290 / 308
Reserved (of online inventory)18 / 308
Weekday openings168
Weekend openings122
Of the open reservation dates on mapped day-use units, 168 fall on weekdays and 122 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Sep 2026 – Oct 2026October holds the most room. 211 of 217 reservation dates are still open there.
Holiday windows — day use
Units open per date · of 7 day-use units| Window | Date | Units open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor Day | SAT Sep 5 | 0 | None open |
| SUN Sep 6 | 0 | None open | |
| MON Sep 7 | 0 | None open |
Labor Day: no online availability on any tracked date.
Availability by day-use unit
Most open reservation dates · tracked window| Unit | Open reservation dates |
|---|---|
| Area D2 | 44 |
| Area B3 | 43 |
| Area B4 | 43 |
| Area C | 42 |
| Area B1 | 41 |
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.
Next windows
As of Sep 18, 2026 snapshotNext open dateFri · Sep 18
Next open weekendFri · Sep 18
The next bookable date is Sep 18; the first open weekend starts Sep 18. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.
Reservation dates
290 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 D2 | 44 | 44 dates | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +32 more |
| Area B3 | 43 | 42 dates | Sep 18, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30 +31 more |
| Area B4 | 43 | 42 dates | Sep 18, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30 +31 more |
| Area C | 42 | 28 dates | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30 +30 more |
| Area B1 | 41 | 28 dates | Sep 18, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1 +29 more |
| Area B2 | 39 | 14 dates | Sep 18, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2 +27 more |
| Area A | 38 | 21 dates | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 4 +26 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
View on Recreation.gov ↗ Get directions ↗
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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: 290 of 308 tracked reservation dates are open (94.2%), though availability can change. Campsite Sniper has also detected 2 site openings 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 Sep 18, 2026 16:19 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 2 site-date openings at Fort Washington Park Day Use Facilities in the last 7 days, 2 over 30 days and 2 over the last 90.
Which month has the most availability at Fort Washington Park Day Use Facilities?
October 2026, with 211 open reservation dates in the current snapshot of 217.
When is the next open date at Fort Washington Park Day Use Facilities?
As of the Sep 18, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Fri, Sep 18 and the next open weekend starts Fri, Sep 18. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.
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