Federal campground in Washington.
Fort Dupont Park has three picnic areas that groups may reserve from spring to fall each year. There are also picnic areas available on first-come, first-served (no reservation required).Fort Dupont Park has 376 rolling wooded acres (152 ha), and is one of the largest parks in Washington D.C. Oak, beech and maple trees cover the hillsides. There is also a large area of mountain laurel that blooms in the spring each year.Visitors may also enjoy: Frederick Douglass National Historic Site Smithsonian Anacostia Community Museum Anacostia Park and the Anacostia Riverwalk Trail Kenilworth Park and Aquatic Gardens Fort Circle Parks Hiker-Biker Trail, a seven mile trail that connects multiple fort sites from the Civil War Defenses of Washington in southeast Washington, D.C., is accessible from Fort Dupont's Lanham Estates picnic area.The varied seasonal activities at this spacious area east of…