Fort Washington Park Visitor Center
Facility · Maryland ·
Managed by the National Park Service
Fort Washington Park (Other Designation) · Restricted Access
- 117 ft
- Elevation
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.
38.71262, -77.03317 · 38°42'45.4"N 77°1'59.4"W
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1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 3.3 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 Fort Washington Park Visitor Center
- Can you reserve a site at Fort Washington Park Visitor Center?
- No. Fort Washington Park Visitor Center is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.
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Contact
- Phone (771) 208-1555
- Email fowa_visitorservices@nps.gov
- Info Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
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