At only 68 square miles, you won’t find much camping in “The District”. That said, the National Park Service does maintain several national parks including National Mall And Memorial Parks, Rock Creek Park, and President’s Park. Visitors to D.C. enjoy the area’s history, monuments, memorials, cultural attractions, green spaces, and cherry blossoms. Pack a comfortable pair of shoes so you can spend your days exploring these unique places.
National Mall and Memorial Parks (formerly known as National Capital Parks-Central) is an administrative unit of the National Park Service (NPS) encompassing many national memorials and other areas in Washington, D.C. Federally owned and administered parks in the capital area date back to 1790, some of the oldest in the United States. In 1933, they were transferred to the control of the Nationa...
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Rock Creek Park is a large urban park that bisects the Northwest quadrant of Washington, D.C. Created by Act of Congress in 1890, the park comprises 1,754 acres (2.74 mi2, 7.10 km2), generally along Rock Creek, a tributary of the Potomac River. More than two million people visit the park each year, many to use recreation facilities such as its golf course; hiking, biking, and equestrian trails;...
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Fort Dupont is a residential neighborhood located in southeast Washington, D.C., east of the Anacostia River. It is bounded by East Capitol Street to the north, Fort Dupont Park to the south, Minnesota Avenue to the west, and Fort Chaplin Park to the east and northeast. Fort Dupont has a population of approximately 7,050. Fort Dupont is adjacent to Fort Dupont Park, the grounds of a Civil War-e...
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The Frederick Douglass National Historic Site, administered by the National Park Service, is located at 1411 W Street, SE, in Anacostia, a neighborhood east of the Anacostia River in Southeast Washington, D.C. United States. Established in 1988 as a National Historic Site, the site preserves the home and estate of Frederick Douglass, one of the most prominent African Americans of the 19th centu...
More informationNational Capital Parks-East (NACE) is an administrative grouping of multiple National Park Service sites east of the United States Capitol in Washington, D.C., and in the state of Maryland. These sites include:
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The White House is the official residence and workplace of the president of the United States. Located at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW in Washington, D.C., it has served as the residence of every U.S. president since John Adams in 1800 when the national capital was moved from Philadelphia. The "White House" is also used as a metonym to refer to the Executive Office of the President of the United...
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Greenbelt Park – National Park Service: Located just 10 miles from Washington, D.C., Greenbelt Park offers affordable camping, hiking, and peaceful forest surroundings. The park features 174 campsites with hot showers and bathroom facilities, providing a convenient nature retreat near the city.
Cherry Hill Park: Situated in College Park, Maryland, Cherry Hill Park is the closest campground to Washington, D.C. It offers a range of amenities, including RV and tent sites, cabins, and premium facilities, along with tours and transit options to downtown D.C.
Washington DC / Capitol KOA Holiday: Located in Millersville, Maryland, this KOA campground provides a family-friendly camping experience near Washington, D.C. It offers various amenities, including RV and tent sites, cabins, and recreational activities, with easy access to the capital's attractions.
Prince William Forest Park – National Park Service: Approximately 35 miles south of Washington, D.C., Prince William Forest Park offers camping in a tranquil, forested environment. The park features the Oak Ridge Campground with 100 wooded sites, providing a natural escape close to the city.
District of Columbia Department of Parks and Recreation: The official agency overseeing public recreational facilities in Washington, D.C., including parks, athletic fields, and community centers. While the District itself has limited camping options, this resource provides information on available recreational activities and facilities.
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