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Fort Washington Park Day Use Facilities

8
sites
Free Entrance
fee
Mar–Apr, Jun
best months

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No closures listed

The National Park Service lists no closures for Fort Washington Park.

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  • 8 sites for group campingReservable on Recreation.gov
  • At 127 ft
  • Near Fort Washington Fort Washington Park

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.

  • Best time to go · Mar–Apr, Jun

    Best time to visit Fort Washington Park Day Use Facilities

    Best months: March–April, June and September–November. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      44° / 27°

      11 wet

    2. Feb

      48° / 28°

      10 wet

    3. Mar

      56° / 35°

      12 wet

    4. Apr

      67° / 45°

      12 wet

    5. May

      76° / 55°

      13 wet

    6. Jun

      84° / 64°

      11 wet

    7. Jul

      88° / 69°

      11 wet

    8. Aug

      87° / 67°

      10 wet

    9. Sep

      80° / 61°

      9 wet

    10. Oct

      68° / 48°

      10 wet

    11. Nov

      57° / 39°

      10 wet

    12. Dec

      48° / 31°

      11 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Oxon Hill, MD, 6.1 mi away at 190 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

Fort Washington Park Day Use Facilities

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