Rock Creek Park Group Picnic Areas (DC)
Campground · Fee
Fast facts
- Cost
- Fee charged
- Type
- Campground
- Phone
- 202-895-6000
- Coordinates
- 38.9636, -77.0472
- Last verified
- September 19, 2026
About this place
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. Nearby Attractions Rock Creek Park is located near many national monuments and museums in the nation's capital.
From the managing agency.
Is this site free?
No. this site charges a fee.
How do I get to this site?
this site is at 38.9636, -77.0472. We do not hold written directions for this one, so navigate to the coordinates.
Nearby
- Greenbelt Park Campground8.1 mi
- Fort Dupont Park Picnic Areas8.1 mi
- Greenbelt Park Ranger Station8.1 mi
- Carderock Recreation Area Pavilion8.2 mi
- GREENBELT CAMPGROUND8.4 mi
- GREENBELT PARK PICNIC AREAS8.4 mi
- Marsden Tract Group Campground9.1 mi
- Marsden Tract Group Campsite9.2 mi
No other services within 50 mi on the record.
SourceSource data is agency published. Last synced September 19, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.
