Fort Dupont Park
District of Columbia
🔴 hikes
Free entry
This 361 acre wooded park was once home to an earthen fort built to protect Washington, DC, during the Civil War. Today, visitors can see the fort's earthworks and escape to the great outdoors. Activities include picnics, nature walks, biking, gardening, environmental education, music, and ranger-led programs.
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No entrance fee.
Hours
Open: 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. daily
Conditions
Weather now: ⛅ Partly cloudy, 89°F
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Things to do
Explore the Civil War Defenses of Washington Hiker-Biker Trail
Junior Ranger Programs at National Capital Parks - East
Collect all the National Capital Parks - East Passport Stamps
Picnic at Fort Dupont
🔴 Mountain Bike Fort Dupont!
Birding at Fort Dupont
Not an official safety source — always defer to NPS.gov and rangers for life-safety decisions.
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