Openings · last 7 days
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01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-250017
When Fort Dupont Park Picnic Areas reopens
Fort Dupont Park Picnic Areas's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
1
Openings · last 90 days
1
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 · Sep 18 – Oct 31, 2026 · of 6 monitored sites
Of the 264 tracked reservation dates (Sep 18 – Oct 31, 2026): 255 open for online reservation · 9 reserved.
Where the open windows are
3.4% of tracked reservation dates are not currently open for online reservation. 255 of 264 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Sep 18 – Oct 31, 2026Not open online3.4%
Open reservation dates255 / 264
Reserved (of online inventory)9 / 264
Weekday openings144
Weekend openings111
Of the open reservation dates on mapped day-use units, 144 fall on weekdays and 111 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Sep 2026 – Oct 2026October holds the most room. 183 of 186 reservation dates are still open there.
Holiday windows — day use
Units open per date · of 6 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 |
|---|---|
| Randle Circle A - AM (8am-2pm) | 44 |
| Randle Circle B - PM (3pm-8pm) | 44 |
| Randle Circle A - PM (3pm-8pm) | 43 |
| Randle Circle B - AM (8am-2pm) | 43 |
| Historic Earthwork (Lanham Estates) AM (8am-2pm) | 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
255 available reservation dates across 6 day-use units at Fort Dupont Park Picnic Areas, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
All 6 day-use units with current availability
| Unit | Open reservation dates | Consecutive dates | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Randle Circle A - AM (8am-2pm) | 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 |
| Randle Circle B - PM (3pm-8pm) | 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 |
| Randle Circle A - PM (3pm-8pm) | 43 | 35 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 +31 more |
| Randle Circle B - AM (8am-2pm) | 43 | 28 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 +31 more |
| Historic Earthwork (Lanham Estates) AM (8am-2pm) | 41 | 21 dates | Sep 18, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1 +29 more |
| Historic Earthwork (Lanham Estates) PM (3pm-8pm) | 40 | 21 dates | Sep 18, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2 +28 more |
About Fort Dupont Park Picnic Areas
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.
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.
6 monitored unitsDay use6 shadedPets OKMax party 75
Getting there
Please visit the Fort Dupont's Directions web page for detailed directions.
National Capital Parks - East 1900 Anacostia Dr Se, Washington, DC 20020-6722202-690-5152
BikingDay Use AreaGuided Interpretive WalksHikingHistoric & Cultural SiteInterpretive ProgramsPicnickingWildlife Viewing
View on Recreation.gov ↗ Get directions ↗
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FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Fort Dupont Park Picnic Areas?
Reservations for Fort Dupont Park Picnic Areas are made through Recreation.gov. The current snapshot shows substantial availability: 255 of 264 tracked reservation dates are open (96.6%), 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 Sep 18, 2026 17:19 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 Dupont Park Picnic Areas?
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 Dupont Park Picnic Areas?
October 2026, with 183 open reservation dates in the current snapshot of 186.
When is the next open date at Fort Dupont Park Picnic Areas?
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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