Birding at Fort Washington Park
Come for the history, stay for the birds. Fort Washington Park has a diverse array of bird species spread among its distinct ecosystems.
Year-round Pets allowed
Park
Fort Washington Park
Fort Washington Park is a Park in Maryland. The NPS currently lists 0 active alerts, 0 campgrounds and 1 visitor center, and no entrance fee.
Updated · NPS Data API
About the park
“Built to defend the river approach to Washington, DC, Fort Washington has stood sentry for over 200 years. As technologies advanced, so did Fort Washington from the brick and stone of the 19th century to the concrete and steel of the 20th century.”
Active alerts
0
Closures
0
Campgrounds
0
Visitor centers
1
Current alerts and closures
The NPS listed no active alerts for this park in the Oct 28, 2026 snapshot. Conditions can change; check current conditions on nps.gov before you go.
Entrance fees and passes
This site has no entrance fee, according to NPS fee data.
Things to do
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5-10 Minutes Year-round
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30-90 Minutes Year-round Pets allowed
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Activities the NPS lists for Fort Washington.
FishingFoodPicnickingGuided ToursLiving HistoryHistoric Weapons DemonstrationShoppingBookstore and Park Store
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Operating hours
Open daily, 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 6:00AM - 10:00PM |
| Tuesday | 6:00AM - 10:00PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00AM - 10:00PM |
| Thursday | 6:00AM - 10:00PM |
| Friday | 6:00AM - 10:00PM |
| Saturday | 6:00AM - 10:00PM |
| Sunday | 6:00AM - 10:00PM |
Weather: Summers are generally hot and humid, with daytime highs frequently above 90 degrees Fahrenheit and scattered afternoon thunderstorms.
Contact and directions
- Phone
- 771-208-1555
- [email protected]
- Address
- 13551 Fort Washington Road, Fort Washington, MD 20744
- Coordinates
- 38.7117, -77.0302· View on OpenStreetMap
Visitor centers
| Visitor center | Standard hours | Phone | Passport stamp |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Washington Park Visitor Center | Mon Closed · Tue Closed · Wed 9:00AM - 4:30PM · Thu 9:00AM - 4:30PM · Fri 9:00AM - 4:30PM · Sat 9:00AM - 4:30PM · Sun 9:00AM - 4:30PM | 771-208-1555 | Yes |
Campgrounds
No NPS campgrounds are listed for this site. Nearby national forests or state parks may offer camping.
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Sources
- Park details, alerts, fees and passes, visitor centers and campgrounds: National Park Service Data API, snapshot of Oct 28, 2026.
- Official park page: https://www.nps.gov/fowa/index.htm
- Data: National Park Service (NPS) Data API, U.S. Department of the Interior (developer.nps.gov). This product uses the NPS Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the National Park Service. The National Park Service and the U.S. Department of the Interior do not endorse OpenParks. Photos are NPS images shown with their original credits; park descriptions are short excerpts credited to the NPS. Always confirm current conditions on nps.gov before you travel.