About this campground
Built in the 1820s, this bright yellow building was once the home of Fort Washington's commander. Today, it serves as the Visitor Center for Fort Washington Park. Inside you will find the park bookstore, a small museum, and two restrooms. The Visitor Center is staffed with Rangers ready to answer your questions.
Getting there
From I-95/495 take exit 3, Indian Head Highway South/MD 210. Travel about 4 miles to Fort Washington Road, turn right. The park is located at the end of the road. From Waldorf, MD: MD228 to Indian Head Highway/MD210 North. Turn left onto Old Fort Road. Continue to end of road, at the stop sign turn left onto Fort Washington Road, continue to park entrance. After entering the park, follow the road straight to the main parking lot. The visitor center is the yellow building on the hill.
Nearby federal campgrounds
- Fort Washington Park Day Use FacilitiesFort Washington Park0 mi
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- Georgetown Visitor CenterChesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park13 mi
- Thomas Stone Visitor CenterThomas Stone National Historic Site13 mi
- Carderock Recreation Area PavilionChesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park20 mi
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Fort Washington Park Visitor Center doesn't take campsite reservations — but plenty of nearby Maryland campgrounds do, and we'll alert you the moment a sold-out site opens up.
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