Explore national parks in and near Washington, DC

Washington, DC, is where history happens! Do you want to adventure in a natural environment? Explore historic buildings and landmarks? Celebrate in a major festival? You'll find it all here.

 

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Explore Parks

Discover the DC metro area's diverse national parks! Use the map to find your way and get more information about each park area.

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Maps

Find parks and locate yourself on our interactive map!

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Download the NPS App

Explore all the national parks in one convenient app.

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Camping

Get outside, and stay there! Check out national park campgrounds near Washington, DC.

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Calendar

Special events, ranger programs, and more!

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Jobs

Start or advance your career in the National Park Service!

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Frequently Asked Questions

General information on a variety of topics.

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Contact Us

Questions? Comments? Concerns? Get in touch with the parks.

Last updated: January 14, 2025

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