Openings · last 7 days
3
Booking reality
Campsite Sniper detected 3 site openings here in the last 7 days
01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-250005
When Rock Creek Park Group Picnic Areas (DC) reopens
Rock Creek Park Group Picnic Areas (DC)'s openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
12
Openings · last 90 days
29
Only 29 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 · Nov 2 – Dec 31, 2026 · of 16 monitored sites
Of the 960 tracked reservation dates (Nov 2 – Dec 31, 2026): 404 open for online reservation · 60 reserved · 496 on sites not offered for online reservation (first-come, first-served or administrative).
Where the open windows are
57.9% of tracked reservation dates are not currently open for online reservation. 404 of 960 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Nov 2 – Dec 31, 2026Not open online57.9%
Open reservation dates404 / 960
Reserved (of online inventory)60 / 464
Weekday openings266
Weekend openings138
Of the open reservation dates on mapped day-use units, 266 fall on weekdays and 138 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Nov 2026 – Dec 2026December shows no online availability. 0 of 496 tracked reservation dates are open there — 496 on sites not offered online.
Holiday windows — day use
Units open per date · of 16 day-use units| Window | Date | Units open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thanksgiving | THU Nov 26 | 15 | Open |
| FRI Nov 27 | 16 | Open | |
| SAT Nov 28 | 14 | Open | |
| Christmas | THU Dec 24 | 0 | None open |
| FRI Dec 25 | 0 | None open | |
| New Year | THU Dec 31 | 0 | None open |
Thanksgiving: 14 day-use units are available for all three dates. Christmas: no online availability on any tracked date. New Year: no online availability on Thursday.
Availability by day-use unit
Most open reservation dates · tracked window| Unit | Open reservation dates |
|---|---|
| Picnic Grove 09 - 3:00PM to 7:00PM | 28 |
| Picnic Grove 07 - 3:00PM to 7:00PM | 27 |
| Picnic Grove 07 - 9:30AM to 1:30PM | 27 |
| Picnic Grove 09 - 9:30AM to 1:30PM | 27 |
| Picnic Grove 10 - 3:00PM to 7:00PM | 27 |
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 Nov 2, 2026 snapshotNext open dateMon · Nov 2
Next open weekendFri · Nov 6
December0 of 496 · not offered online
The next bookable date is Nov 2; the first open weekend starts Nov 6. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.
Reservation dates
404 available reservation dates across 16 day-use units at Rock Creek Park Group Picnic Areas (DC), from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
All 16 day-use units with current availability
| Unit | Open reservation dates | Consecutive dates | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Picnic Grove 09 - 3:00PM to 7:00PM | 28 | 23 dates | Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14 +16 more |
| Picnic Grove 07 - 3:00PM to 7:00PM | 27 | 13 dates | Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13 +15 more |
| Picnic Grove 07 - 9:30AM to 1:30PM | 27 | 22 dates | Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15 +15 more |
| Picnic Grove 09 - 9:30AM to 1:30PM | 27 | 22 dates | Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15 +15 more |
| Picnic Grove 10 - 3:00PM to 7:00PM | 27 | 16 dates | Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 15 +15 more |
| Picnic Grove 10 - 9:30AM to 1:30PM | 27 | 22 dates | Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15 +15 more |
| Picnic Grove 08 - 9:30AM to 1:30PM | 26 | 12 dates | Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15 +14 more |
| Picnic Grove 13 - 9:30AM to 1:30PM | 26 | 12 dates | Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15 +14 more |
| Picnic Grove 24 - 3:00PM to 7:00PM | 26 | 16 dates | Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 15, Nov 16 +14 more |
| Picnic Grove 08 - 3:00PM to 7:00PM | 25 | 16 dates | Nov 2, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17 +13 more |
| Picnic Grove 13 - 3:00PM to 7:00PM | 25 | 16 dates | Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17 +13 more |
| Picnic Grove 24 - 9:30AM to 1:30PM | 25 | 15 dates | Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 16, Nov 17 +13 more |
| Picnic Grove 06 - 9:30AM to 1:30PM | 24 | 9 dates | Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 16, Nov 17 +12 more |
| Picnic Grove 06 - 3:00PM to 7:00PM | 23 | 8 dates | Nov 2, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17 +11 more |
| Picnic Grove 01 - 9:30AM to 1:30PM | 22 | 8 dates | Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 18 +10 more |
| Picnic Grove 01 - 3:00PM to 7:00PM | 19 | 5 dates | Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 18 +7 more |
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.
16 monitored unitsDay use14 shadedWaterfrontRiverfrontPets OKMax party 75
Getting there
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 .
Rock Creek Park, 3545 Williamsburg Lane Nw, Washington, DC 20008202-895-6000
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View on Recreation.gov ↗ Get directions ↗
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FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Rock Creek Park Group Picnic Areas (DC)?
Reservations for Rock Creek Park Group Picnic Areas (DC) are made through Recreation.gov. 404 of 960 tracked reservation dates are currently open (42.1%). Campsite Sniper has also detected 29 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 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 Rock Creek Park Group Picnic Areas (DC)?
Campsite Sniper detected 3 site-date openings at Rock Creek Park Group Picnic Areas (DC) in the last 7 days, 12 over 30 days and 29 over the last 90.
Which month has the most availability at Rock Creek Park Group Picnic Areas (DC)?
November 2026, with 404 open reservation dates in the current snapshot of 464.
When is the next open date at Rock Creek Park Group Picnic Areas (DC)?
As of the Nov 2, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Mon, Nov 2 and the next open weekend starts Fri, Nov 6. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.
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