Rock Creek Park Group Picnic Areas (DC)
Campground · District of Columbia · 16 bookable sites ·
Managed by the National Park Service
Rock Creek Park (Other Designation) · Restricted Access
- 16
- Bookable sites
- up to 75
- People per site
- 4
- Accessible sites
- 210 ft
- Elevation
Overview
Eight group picnic areas in Rock Creek Park are available for advance reservation from April 1 through November 30. These picnic areas are available on a first-come, first-served basis from December 1 through March 31.
Recreation
Recreational activities in Rock Creek Park include: soccer, picnics, hiking, biking, roller blading, tennis, fishing, horseback riding and attending a concert or park ranger program.Facilities
All picnic groves are equipped with multiple picnic tables, some also have fireplaces that can be used for cooking. User must provide a cooking grate or other cooking equipment. Picnic groves 1, 6, 13 and 24 have pavilions. Some sites offer access to toilet facilities, though not all. Please refer to specific grove descriptions for details.Natural Features
Rock Creek Park is truly a gem in our nation's capital. Fresh air, majestic trees, wild animals and the ebb and flow of Rock Creek emanate the delicate aura of the forest.Nearby Attractions
Rock Creek Park is located near many national monuments and museums in the nation's capital.The facts
- 16 bookable sites
- 16 sites for day use only
- 4 accessible sites
- Up to 75 people per site
- Loops: ROCK CREEK PARK PICNIC AREA
Site types
- 16 Group Picnic Area
Amenities
- Picnic tables
- Shade
- Pets allowed
Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups, campfires allowed, fire pits, grills.
16 campsites at Rock Creek Park Group Picnic Areas (DC)
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Water | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Picnic Grove 01 - 3:00PM to 7:00PM | ROCK CREEK PARK PICNIC AREA | Group Picnic Area | — | — | Riverfront | — | 75 | ♿ 🐾 |
| Picnic Grove 01 - 9:30AM to 1:30PM | ROCK CREEK PARK PICNIC AREA | Group Picnic Area | — | — | Riverfront | — | 75 | ♿ 🐾 |
| Picnic Grove 06 - 3:00PM to 7:00PM | ROCK CREEK PARK PICNIC AREA | Group Picnic Area | — | — | Riverfront | — | 75 | 🐾 |
| Picnic Grove 06 - 9:30AM to 1:30PM | ROCK CREEK PARK PICNIC AREA | Group Picnic Area | — | — | Riverfront | — | 75 | 🐾 |
| Picnic Grove 07 - 3:00PM to 7:00PM | ROCK CREEK PARK PICNIC AREA | Group Picnic Area | — | — | Riverfront | — | 75 | 🐾 |
| Picnic Grove 07 - 9:30AM to 1:30PM | ROCK CREEK PARK PICNIC AREA | Group Picnic Area | — | — | Riverfront | — | 75 | 🐾 |
| Picnic Grove 08 - 3:00PM to 7:00PM | ROCK CREEK PARK PICNIC AREA | Group Picnic Area | — | — | Riverfront | — | 75 | 🐾 |
| Picnic Grove 08 - 9:30AM to 1:30PM | ROCK CREEK PARK PICNIC AREA | Group Picnic Area | — | — | Riverfront | — | 75 | 🐾 |
| Picnic Grove 09 - 3:00PM to 7:00PM | ROCK CREEK PARK PICNIC AREA | Group Picnic Area | — | — | Riverfront | — | 75 | 🐾 |
| Picnic Grove 09 - 9:30AM to 1:30PM | ROCK CREEK PARK PICNIC AREA | Group Picnic Area | — | — | Riverfront | — | 75 | 🐾 |
| Picnic Grove 10 - 3:00PM to 7:00PM | ROCK CREEK PARK PICNIC AREA | Group Picnic Area | — | — | Riverfront | — | 75 | 🐾 |
| Picnic Grove 10 - 9:30AM to 1:30PM | ROCK CREEK PARK PICNIC AREA | Group Picnic Area | — | — | Riverfront | — | 75 | 🐾 |
| Picnic Grove 13 - 3:00PM to 7:00PM | ROCK CREEK PARK PICNIC AREA | Group Picnic Area | — | — | — | — | 75 | 🐾 |
| Picnic Grove 13 - 9:30AM to 1:30PM | ROCK CREEK PARK PICNIC AREA | Group Picnic Area | — | — | — | — | 75 | 🐾 |
| Picnic Grove 24 - 3:00PM to 7:00PM | ROCK CREEK PARK PICNIC AREA | Group Picnic Area | — | — | — | — | 75 | ♿ 🐾 |
| Picnic Grove 24 - 9:30AM to 1:30PM | ROCK CREEK PARK PICNIC AREA | Group Picnic Area | — | — | — | — | 75 | ♿ 🐾 |
Getting there
Rock Creek Park is located in northwest Washington, DC, lying between Connecticut Avenue to the west and 16th Street to the east. For directions to a specific picnic site, please refer to the Rock Creek Park map online at www.nps.gov/rocr .
38.96361, -77.04722 · 38°57'49.0"N 77°2'50.0"W
Typical weather
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| High °F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Low °F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Precip in | 3.2 | 2.7 | 3.9 | 3.6 | 4.7 | 5.2 | 4.6 | 4.2 | 4.5 | 4.3 | 3.3 | 3.9 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 2.8 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
Map
Fees and stay limits
Half day $65.00 Full day $130.00. No refund for cancellation.
From Recreation.gov, which is not always current. The operator's own page is the authority on what you will be charged.
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Common questions about Rock Creek Park Group Picnic Areas (DC)
- Can you reserve a site at Rock Creek Park Group Picnic Areas (DC)?
- Yes, Rock Creek Park Group Picnic Areas (DC) is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Rock Creek Park Group Picnic Areas (DC) have?
- 16 sites.
- Are pets allowed at Rock Creek Park Group Picnic Areas (DC)?
- Yes, pets are allowed at Rock Creek Park Group Picnic Areas (DC).
Camping near Rock Creek Park Group Picnic Areas (DC)
- Carter G. Woodson Home National Historic Site Tours 3.9 mi · Tickets · we watch it
- The National Christmas Tree Lighting Opening Ceremony 4.8 mi · Tickets · we watch it
- Nature Center 0.3 mi · Facility
- National Portrait Gallery 4 mi · Facility
- Old Stone House 4.1 mi · Facility
- National Music Center 4.1 mi · Facility
- Georgetown Visitor Center 4.2 mi · Visitor Center
- The Morrison-Clark Inn 4.2 mi · Facility
- The Mayflower Hotel, Autograph Collection 4.4 mi · Facility
- The Willard InterContinental, Washington DC 4.7 mi · Facility
- Smithsonian American Art Museum and Renwick Gallery 4.8 mi · Facility
- White House Visitor Center 4.8 mi · Facility
Contact
- Phone 202-895-6000
- Email rocr_superintendent@nps.gov
- Book Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
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