In 1776, Thomas Stone and 55 others signed the Declaration of Independence. In
doing so, Stone risked his home, his family's security, and even his life to
support the Declaration of Independence's promise of freedom.

In 1776, Thomas Stone and 55 others signed the Declaration of Independence. In doing so, Stone risked his home, his family's security, and even his life to support the Declaration of Independence's promise of freedom.

Bird's eye view of the park

Thomas Stone National Historic Site

Elizabeth Hartwell Mason Neck National Wildlife Refuge was established in
1969, and became the first national wildlife refuge created specifically for
the protection of bald eagles. Once on the brink of extinction, the bald eagle
enjoys the safety of the refuge’s forests and shoreline for nesting and
foraging along the upper portions of the Potomac River and its tributaries.
Other species observed on the refuge include wood thrush, white-tailed deer,
groundhog, and wood duck.

Elizabeth Hartwell Mason Neck National Wildlife Refuge is adjacent to a
rapidly growing metropolitan area where habitat is constantly altered. The
refuge provides wildlife a relatively remote area of upland forests and
freshwater marshes that extend into the Potomac River. Great Marsh, a 207-acre
tidal freshwater marsh, is a valuable feature of the refuge, and is home to
one of Virginia’s largest great blue heron breeding colonies.

<p>Elizabeth Hartwell Mason Neck National Wildlife Refuge was established in 1969, and became the first national wildlife refuge created specifically for the protection of bald eagles. Once on the brink of extinction, the bald eagle enjoys the safety of the refuge’s forests and shoreline for nesting and foraging along the upper portions of the Potomac River and its tributaries. Other species observed on the refuge include  wood thrush, white-tailed deer, groundhog, and wood duck.</p><p>Elizabeth Hartwell Mason Neck National Wildlife Refuge is adjacent to a rapidly growing metropolitan area where habitat is constantly altered. The refuge provides wildlife a relatively remote area of upland forests and freshwater marshes that extend into the Potomac River. Great Marsh, a 207-acre tidal freshwater marsh, is a valuable feature of the refuge, and is home to one of Virginia’s largest great blue heron breeding colonies.</p>

Elizabeth Hartwell Mason Neck National Wildlife Refuge

Piscataway Park is home to bald eagles, beavers, deer, foxes, ospreys, and
many other species. To complement the surroundings, the park has, in addition
to a public fishing pier and two boardwalks over fresh water tidal wetlands, a
variety of nature trails, meadows, and woodland areas. The Park is also home
to National Colonial Farm.

Piscataway Park is home to bald eagles, beavers, deer, foxes, ospreys, and many other species. To complement the surroundings, the park has, in addition to a public fishing pier and two boardwalks over fresh water tidal wetlands, a variety of nature trails, meadows, and woodland areas. The Park is also home to National Colonial Farm.

Piscataway Park

Bird's eye view of the campground

Paddle In Campground

Shelters

Mason Neck State Park

Built to defend the river approach to Washington, DC, Fort Washington has
stood as silent 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. Joining the National Park Service in 1946, the
park continues to protect the Potomac River.

Built to defend the river approach to  Washington, DC, Fort Washington has stood as silent 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.  Joining the National Park Service in 1946, the park continues to protect the Potomac River.

## Overview

Fort Washington is located 15 miles south of Washington, D.C., along the
Potomac River. Part of the National Park Service, it is a local favorite for
picnicking, recreation and historic interest. Built to defend the nation's
capital in 1824, the 19th century masonry fort is the oldest and best
preserved in the area. Rich in history, green space, and beautiful river
vistas, Fort Washington Park is a treasure trove of historic and recreational
opportunities.

## Recreation

There are several large fields making it an ideal place for large parties and
family gatherings. Different types of trails are available for bicycles and
river path hiking. The playground is located in the "B" picnic area; the
basketball court is located near the "C" picnic area. Both are open during
regular park hours year round. The playground and basketball court areas are
not exclusive to the permitee, but open to all visitors of the park.

## Facilities

There are several large fields making it an ideal place for large parties and
family gatherings. Different types of trails are available for bicycles and
river path hiking. The playground is located in the "B" picnic area; the
basketball court is located near the "C" picnic area. Both are open during
regular park hours year round. The playground and basketball court areas are
not exclusive to the permitee, but open to all visitors of the park.

## Natural Features

Fort Washington Park is located off Maryland Highway 210, four miles south of
the National Harbor along the Potomac River in the quaint, quiet Fort
Washington neighborhood. Abundant with trees, wild life, shore line and 341
acres of green space Fort Washington Park is great for fishing, birding and
hiking.

## contact_info

For facility specific information, please call (771) 208-1555.

## Nearby Attractions

Fort Washington Park is located just minutes from Oxon Cove Park, Piscataway
Park, National Colonial Farm and the National Harbor. Downtown Washington,
D.C. and interstate access are less than 10 miles from Fort Washington Park.

## Charges & Cancellations

Cancelling a Reservation

Customers may cancel a reservation prior to the day of the reservation check-
in date, both online, through the app, or through the contact center. A $10
cancellation fee may apply. For most facilities, customers may not cancel a
reservation after 12:00am local time on the reservation check-in date. In
these cases, the contact center will not be able to assist either, and only an
on-site staff member will be able to assist. Check the facility's page for
additional information on their specific business rules.

Group Facilities - Day Use Forfeit the Day Use recreation use fee if cancelled
less than 14 days before the arrival date (not to exceed the total paid for
the original reservation).

Rain Dates

Customers may call the facitilty to request a rain date, prior to the day of
the picnic. There is no guarantee that the same site will be available on the
new date requested.

<h2>Overview</h2>
Fort Washington is located 15 miles south of Washington, D.C., along the Potomac River. Part of the National Park Service, it is a local favorite for picnicking, recreation and historic interest. Built to defend the nation's capital in 1824, the 19th century masonry fort is the oldest and best preserved in the area. Rich in history, green space, and beautiful river vistas, Fort Washington Park is a treasure trove of historic and recreational opportunities. <h2>Recreation</h2>
There are several large fields making it an ideal place for large parties and family gatherings. Different types of trails are available for bicycles and river path hiking. The playground is located in the "B" picnic area; the basketball court is located near the "C" picnic area. Both are open during regular park hours year round. The playground and basketball court areas are not exclusive to the permitee, but open to all visitors of the park. <h2>Facilities</h2>
There are several large fields making it an ideal place for large parties and family gatherings. Different types of trails are available for bicycles and river path hiking. The playground is located in the "B" picnic area; the basketball court is located near the "C" picnic area. Both are open during regular park hours year round. The playground and basketball court areas are not exclusive to the permitee, but open to all visitors of the park. <h2>Natural Features</h2>
<p>Fort Washington Park is located off Maryland Highway 210, four miles south of the National Harbor along the Potomac River in the quaint, quiet Fort Washington neighborhood. Abundant with trees, wild life, shore line and 341 acres of green space Fort Washington Park is great for fishing, birding and hiking.</p>

<h2>contact_info</h2>
For facility specific information, please call (771) 208-1555.
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
Fort Washington Park is located just minutes from Oxon Cove Park, Piscataway Park, National Colonial Farm and the National Harbor. Downtown Washington, D.C. and interstate access are less than 10 miles from Fort Washington Park.<h2>Charges & Cancellations</h2>
<p>Cancelling a Reservation</p>
<p>Customers may cancel a reservation prior to the day of the reservation check-in date, both online, through the app, or through the contact center. A $10 cancellation fee may apply. For most facilities, customers may not cancel a reservation after 12:00am local time on the reservation check-in date. In these cases, the contact center will not be able to assist either, and only an on-site staff member will be able to assist.  Check the facility's page for additional information on their specific business rules.</p>

<p>Group Facilities - Day Use	Forfeit the Day Use recreation use fee if cancelled less than 14 days before the arrival date (not to exceed the total paid for the original reservation).</p>

<p>Rain Dates</p>
<p>Customers may call the facitilty to request a rain date, prior to the day of the picnic.  There is no guarantee that the same site will be available on the new date requested.</p>

Picnic tables in the shade of trees located in Picnic Area A

Area B3 is located in the middle of the B picnic areas.  Near the parking lot with restrooms on both sides of the field.

Picnic Area B3, showing the tables among the trees for shade

Main gateway of the historic Fort taken from inside.

Battery White, a part of the Endicotte System during the early 1900s.

Concrete Endicotte Battery White,  with the Potomac River in the background.  Located below the old fort.

Restroom facility located near Picnic Area B4

The distance view of the historic fort, showing the sidewalk leading up to the entrance gate.

Park volunteers in Civil War Union clothing firing the park's cannon.  The flame and smoke billowing out after the shot.

Picnic Area C  has restroom located in the area, the tables are under the trees

Picnic tables in the foreground surrounded by trees, and the restroom facility in the background in Picnic Area C

Picnic tables in Area B4.  There are trees surrounding the tables, creating shade.

Area C is located next to the basketball court.

Left side of a basketball court showing a hoop, with trees in the background.

Picnic Area B1 restroom facility.

Area D2 is the other small area, it is close to the parking lot

Edge of the parking lot with a trash can to the right of the picture and picnic tables in the shade of the trees of Picnic Area D2

Tables in a straight line placed among the trees in Picnic Area D1

Picnic Area B2, is close the the parking lot and the small playground

Multiple picnic tables surrounded by trees located in Picnic Area B3

Picnic tables placed amongst the trees of Picnic Area B1

Picnic Area A, showing tables in the trees and restroom in the background

Fort Washington Park Day Use Facilities

Fort Washington Park

Featherstone National Wildlife Refuge consists of 325 acres of woodland and
freshwater tidal marsh. The refuge was established to protect the contiguous
wetland features characteristic of this small strip of land, bordered by urban
development. Its southernmost boundary lies along the northern shore and mouth
of Neabsco Creek; from there, the refuge extends north along Occoquan Bay for
almost 2 miles. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service manages this secluded area,
on which many species of plants, animals, and insects rely.

<p>Featherstone National Wildlife Refuge consists of 325 acres of woodland and freshwater tidal marsh. The refuge was established to protect the contiguous wetland features characteristic of this small strip of land, bordered by urban development. Its southernmost boundary lies along the northern shore and mouth of Neabsco Creek; from there, the refuge extends north along Occoquan Bay for almost 2 miles. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service manages this secluded area, on which many species of plants, animals, and insects rely. </p>

Featherstone National Wildlife Refuge

Hunts

Leesylvania State Park

One mile loop trail on the 800 acres of the Meadowood SRMA on Mason Neck in
Fairfax County, Virginia and plans to manage it to provide open space for
recreation, environmental education, and wild horse and burro interpretation.
The 800-acre Mason Neck peninsula, approximately 18 miles south of Washington,
D.C., is also the site of Gunston Hall - historic home of George Mason IV,
author of the Virginia Bill of Rights. Public uses on Mason Neck include the
Mason Neck National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) managed by the U.S. Fish and
Wildlife Service, Mason Neck State Park managed by the Commonwealth of
Virginia, and Pohick Bay Regional Park managed by the Northern Virginia
Regional Park Authority. Cooperative management of this rural area provides
500 acres for recreation while protecting natural resources. Habitat is
provided for migratory and resident waterfowl, bald eagle nesting, feeding,
and roosting, and enhancement of species diversity for a variety of wildlife,
including blue heron, wood ducks, screech owls, bluebirds, and tree frogs.

One mile loop trail on the 800 acres of the Meadowood SRMA on Mason Neck in Fairfax County, Virginia and plans to manage it to provide open space for recreation, environmental education, and wild horse and burro interpretation. 
The 800-acre Mason Neck peninsula, approximately 18 miles south of Washington, D.C., is also the site of Gunston Hall - historic home of George Mason IV, author of the Virginia Bill of Rights. Public uses on Mason Neck include the Mason Neck National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Mason Neck State Park managed by the Commonwealth of Virginia, and Pohick Bay Regional Park managed by the Northern Virginia Regional Park Authority. Cooperative management of this rural area provides 500 acres for recreation while protecting natural resources. Habitat is provided for migratory and resident waterfowl, bald eagle nesting, feeding, and roosting, and enhancement of species diversity for a variety of wildlife, including blue heron, wood ducks, screech owls, bluebirds, and tree frogs.

Wood Thrush Trail

Mallows Bay-Potomac River National Marine Sanctuary is home to a diverse
collection of shipwrecks, as well as an array of wildlife inhabiting the
surrounding area of Mallows Bay. Skeletons of over 100 wooden and steel-hulled
steamships from the 1700s to the 1900s, called the Ghost Fleet, are protruding
from the water line waiting to be explored. While enjoying the waters on a
self-guided tour, wildlife such as osprey, largemouth bass, turtles, and
beavers can be viewed both on the shore and on the water. From kayaking down
this sanctuary or fishing in the river, visitors can learn about these waters
that represent American heritage.

Mallows Bay-Potomac River National Marine Sanctuary is home to a diverse collection of shipwrecks, as well as an array of wildlife inhabiting the surrounding area of Mallows Bay. Skeletons of over 100 wooden and steel-hulled steamships from the 1700s to the 1900s, called the Ghost Fleet, are protruding from the water line waiting to be explored. While enjoying the waters on a self-guided tour, wildlife such as osprey, largemouth bass, turtles, and beavers can be viewed both on the shore and on the water. From kayaking down this sanctuary or fishing in the river, visitors can learn about these waters that represent American heritage.

Mallows Bay-Potomac River National Marine Sanctuary

Occoquan Bay National Wildlife Refuge was established in June 1998 to provide
habitat for migratory birds and endangered species. The refuge's diverse
grassland, marsh and forest habitats attract a variety songbirds, raptors and
waterfowl that depend on the area for food, nesting sites, and a place to
rest. Visitors share this feeling of respite as they explore the refuge trails
and observe the abundance of wildlife drawn to this one-square mile refuge; a
sanctuary in an urban setting.

<p>Occoquan Bay National Wildlife Refuge was established in June 1998 to provide habitat for migratory birds and endangered species. The refuge's diverse grassland, marsh and forest habitats attract a variety songbirds, raptors and waterfowl that depend on the area for food, nesting sites, and a place to rest. Visitors share this feeling of respite as they explore the refuge trails and observe the abundance of wildlife drawn to this one-square mile refuge; a sanctuary in an urban setting.</p><p> </p>

Occoquan Bay National Wildlife Refuge

Picnic Shelter

Riverside Hike-in/Paddle-in Campground

Caledon State Park

The 18th century Harmony Hall mansion is located on a 62.5-acre open pasture
land estate along the Potomac River. This estate was purchased by the National
Park Service in 1966, to preserve southern Maryland cultural heritage.
Surrounded by a rich landscape, it offers visitors many chances to connect
with Colonial History. The park also home to the remains of the Want Water
House and canal.

The 18th century Harmony Hall mansion is located on a 62.5-acre open pasture land estate along the Potomac River.  This estate was purchased by the National Park Service in 1966, to preserve southern Maryland cultural heritage. Surrounded by a rich landscape, it offers visitors many chances to connect with Colonial History. The park also home to the remains of the Want Water House and canal.

Harmony Hall

Fort Foote was constructed in 1863 atop Rozier's Bluff to strengthen the ring
of fortifications that encircled Washington, D.C. Two of the Guns that
protected Washington are still there along with the remains of the fort's
earthworks.

Fort Foote was constructed in 1863  atop Rozier's Bluff to strengthen the ring of fortifications that encircled Washington, D.C. Two of the Guns that protected Washington are still there along with the remains of the fort's earthworks.

Fort Foote Park

Paddle-in Campsites

Widewater State Park

The diverse history of Maryland and our national heritage can be experienced
at Oxon Cove Park. Through hands-on programs and other activities, you can
experience farm life and how its changed over time. Explore how the park
evolved from a plantation home during the War of 1812, to a hospital farm, to
the park you can visit today.

The diverse history of Maryland and our national heritage can be experienced at Oxon Cove Park. Through hands-on programs and other activities, you can experience farm life and how its changed over time.  Explore how the park evolved from a plantation home during the War of 1812, to a hospital farm, to the park you can visit today.