Old Stone House
Facility · District of Columbia ·
Managed by the National Park Service
National Capital Parks (Other Designation) · Restricted Access
- 53 ft
- Elevation
Built circa 1765, Old Stone House is the oldest structure on its original foundation in Washington, DC. Old Stone House is open for visitors at the hours listed below. The grounds are open according to general park hours (sunrise to sunset).
Getting there
The Old Stone House is on M Street NW between 30th and 31st Streets NW and at the intersection with Thomas Jefferson Street NW.
38.90537, -77.06036 · 38°54'19.3"N 77°3'37.3"W
Typical weather
Typically 88°F in Jul, down to 43°F in Jan.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 43 | 46 | 55 | 68 | 76 | 84 | 88 | 86 | 79 | 68 | 56 | 47 |
| Low °F | 26 | 27 | 34 | 44 | 54 | 63 | 68 | 66 | 59 | 47 | 36 | 30 |
| Precip in | 3.3 | 3.2 | 4.2 | 3.5 | 4.4 | 4.2 | 5.1 | 4.4 | 4.5 | 4.4 | 3.3 | 3.8 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 3.7 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
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Common questions about Old Stone House
- Can you reserve a site at Old Stone House?
- No. Old Stone House is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.
Camping near Old Stone House
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Contact
- Phone (202) 895-6070
- Email rocr_superintendent@nps.gov
- Info Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-03-13.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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