About this campground
The Morrison-Clark Inn, built in 1864 and a member of Historic Hotels of America® since 1989 was listed in the National Register of Historic Places in 1991. Historic Hotels of America is the official program of the National Trust for Historic Preservation® for recognizing and celebrating the finest historic hotels across America. The Morrison-Clark Historic Inn had its beginnings in early townhome living with two wealthy businessmen, David Morrison and Reuben Clark, who, in 1864, owned neighboring elegant townhouses in Washington, DC's posh Massachusetts Avenue area. A later owner of Clark's house, who was inspired by the architecture of the Orient, added a Chinese Chippendale porch and a Shanghai roof. In 1923, the two structures were combined into one mansion, which housed the Soldiers, Sailors, Marines, and Airmen's Club; it lodged 120 servicemen at 75 cents per person, per night. It was restored and reopened in 1987 to feature original details such as marble fireplaces, four 12-foot tall mahogany pier mirrors, and two wrought-iron ceiling medallions. For Price Match Guarantee and Special Offers please visit, please visit HistoricHotels.org.
Getting there
In downtown Washington, DC within walking distance of the Verizon Center and the Washington Convention Center. Convenient to the White House, Ford's Theater, National Mall, and the Smithsonian museums. Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport: 4 miles, 15 minutes. Visit HistoricHotels.org to get more information, view special offers or make a reservation. Save up to 50% off best available rates at participating historic hotels with a free membership to the National Trust for Historic Preservation.
Activities
- OTHER RECREATION CONCESSION SITE
- CULTURAL ACTIVITIES
- HISTORIC SITES
- MUSEUM
- HISTORIC & CULTURAL SITE
- HOTEL/LODGE/RESORT PRIVATELY OWNED
- PHOTOGRAPHY
Nearby federal campgrounds
- National Music CenterWashington0 mi
- Bureau of Engraving and Printing: DCWashington1 mi
- Department of the Interior MuseumWashington1 mi
- Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture GardenWashington1 mi
- National Air and Space MuseumWashington1 mi
- National Archives BuildingNational Archives And Records Administration1 mi
Explore more District of Columbia camping
The Morrison-Clark Inn doesn't take campsite reservations — but plenty of nearby District of Columbia campgrounds do, and we'll alert you the moment a sold-out site opens up.
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