Recreation area

Peirce Mill

Rock Creek Park · Washington · District of Columbia — managed by National Park Service

Open recreation area — no reservation needed

About this campground

Peirce Mill, built in the 1820s, is the last operational grist mill along Rock Creek. The grounds are open according to general park hours.

Getting there

• Take the Beltway north into Maryland; exit at Connecticut Ave. and proceed southbound toward Chevy Chase. • Continue down Connecticut past the University of the District of Columbia. One block past the university turn left onto Tilden Street. • Follow Tilden to the bottom of the hill and turn left into the parking lot at Peirce Mill.

Contact
(202) 895-6070

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Details from Recreation.gov's official RIDB catalog. Conditions change — confirm with the managing office before you go. Not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.