PERMITS
No trucks are allowed on the George Washington Memorial Parkway, Clara Barton Parkway or the Spout Run Parkway!
Commercial vehicles require a permit.
Vehicles used for activities by a school or non-profit institution do not require a permit.
G.W. Parkway Bridge Heights. Make sure that your vehicle can safely pass underneath the bridges.
Permits are required for certain activities within the park. There is a $50.00 fee for permit applications. Clicking on the link for your planned activity will take you to instructions on how to apply for a permit. Scroll down for Fort Hunt picnics and Dyke Marsh kayaking information.
Fort Hunt Picnic Permits
Fees
Please click on the link below to see the latest fee schedule and information about Ft. Hunt and Ft. Hunt reserved sites.
http://www.nps.gov/gwmp/fohu/
Details
Rates vary according to site and day of week.
Contact Number
To reserve your picnic area call: 1-800-365-2267. The hours of operation for the reservation center are: DAILY - 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Eastern Time.
GROUP KAYAK OR CANOE TOURS
Any organized group of three or more boats (only non-motorized allowed), kayaks or canoes should check with our Natural Resources Division at 703-289-2541 or -2542 to learn about whether or not they need a permit for use of Dyke Marsh Wildlife Preserve.
Groups that charge participants money to use park facilities must obtain a commercial use authorization. Dyke Marsh Wildlife Preserve is closed to groups of three or more vessels from May 20 - August 25 during the breeding season of the Marsh Wren and Least Bittern. *Source: Atlas of the Breeding Birds of Maryland and the District of Columbia by Robbins and Blom
Commercial Use Authorization Application
Commercial Use Authorization - General Terms & Conditions
Dyke Marsh Wildlife Preserve Terms & Conditions
