Picnic

Picnic Area Reservations

Eight reservable picnic areas are waiting for you in Fort Washington Park!

 
Picnic tables near a restroom in a wooded park setting.
Several different sizes of picnic areas are in the park. Most have restrooms nearby.

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Do I need to reserve a picnic area?

You can use any picnic area that is not reserved, so long as your group is fewer than 15 people. However, be aware that reservation holders have exclusive access to a picnic area for the duration of their permit.
Group picnic reservations
  • Reservations grant exclusive access to the reserved picnic areas.
  • Groups of 15 or more people must reserve a picnic area.
  • See our reservations page on Recreation.gov for options, pricing, and other details
 
Pricing and details are subject to change. See recreation.gov for the most up to date pricing and amenities.
Table shows a list of picnic areas, prices, and features.
Reserved Picnic Area Reservation Fee Capacity Picnic Tables Grills (Small) Grills (Large) Parking Spaces Restrooms

Last updated: January 28, 2026

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Contact Info

Mailing Address:

13551 Fort Washington Road
Fort Washington, MD 20744

Phone:

771-208-1555
This phone is monitored during visitor center hours Wednesday - Sunday.

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