Rock Creek Park Group Picnic Areas (DC)

Rock Creek Park

Eight group picnic areas in Rock Creek Park are available for advance reservation from May through November. These picnic areas are available on a first-come, first-served basis from December through April.

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.

Need to Know

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.

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.

Contact Information

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Rock Creek Park, 3545 Williamsburg Lane NW Washington DC 20008

Phone Number

For campground inquiries, please call: 202-895-6000

Rental Options

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Driving Directions

Rock Creek Park is located in northwest Washington, DC, lying between Connecticut Avenue to the west and 16th Street to the east. For directions to a specific picnic site, please refer to the Rock Creek Park map online at www.nps.gov/rocr .

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