National Park Service · Fort Dupont Park

Fort Dupont Park Picnic Areas

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). 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. 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.

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Randle Circle B - Picnic Area — Edwin J. Rivera

Campsites

group picnic area	6
Total	6

Amenities & rules

✓ Pets allowed

Fees: Half day $65.00 Full day $130.00. No refund for cancellation.

Compiled from site-level records; individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.

Getting there

Please visit the Fort Dupont's Directions web page for detailed directions.

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Data source: Recreation.gov RIDB, retrieved August 30, 2026. The Campsite Atlas is an independent publication and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the Recreation.gov or any federal agency. Always confirm critical details on the official Recreation.gov page before you travel.