Fort Foote Park
Fort Foote Park is part of National Capital Parks-East, a unit of the National Park System. It is not counted as a unit of its own.
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.
About under an hour from Washington and 1 hours from Baltimore by car.
Alerts
- ClosureFort Foote Park Closed
The National Park Service is imposing a temporary closure of Fort Foote Park. This temporary closure is necessary to provide for visitor safety during a comprehensive rehabilitation project to restore park resources and improve the visitor experience.
Fees & passes
Free. No entrance fee here.
Hours
| Fort Foote Park | Daily · 6:00AM - 10:00PM |
| Fort Foote Park Gated Areas | Daily · 9:00AM - 10:00PM |
Fort Foote Park: hours by date. Standard hours apply on every date not listed.
| Dates | Hours |
|---|---|
| Standard hoursNow | 6:00AM - 10:00PM |
| Nov 26, 2026Thanksgiving Day | Hours not published |
| Dec 25, 2026Christmas Day | Hours not published |
| Jan 1, 2027New Year's Day | Hours not published |
Fort Foote Park Gated Areas: hours by date. Standard hours apply on every date not listed.
| Dates | Hours |
|---|---|
| Standard hoursNow | 9:00AM - 10:00PM |
| Nov 26, 2026Thanksgiving Day | Closed |
| Dec 25, 2026Christmas Day | Closed |
| Jan 1, 2027New Year’s Day | Closed |
No campgrounds, no webcams or events in Park Service data. What is here comes from the official page. The rest lives there.
Checked nightly. Modules appear as soon as the Park Service publishes the data.
Explore
Things to do
- Junior Ranger Programs at National Capital Parks - East30-90 Minutes
Become a Junior Ranger at parks across National Capital Parks – East! Explore, complete a booklet, and earn badges and certificates along the way!
Opens on the Park Service site - Collect all the National Capital Parks - East Passport Stamps5-10 Minutes
Start your stamp collection and celebrate every park you visit! Explore historic sites and scenic parks managed by National Capital Parks - East and collect a unique stamp at each one.
Opens on the Park Service site - Bicycle Smallwood State Park to Oxon Cove Park1-2 Days
The on-road bicycling route between Smallwood State Park and Oxon Cove Park makes connections with parks and historic sites.
Opens on the Park Service site
Map
Interactive map by the National Park Service
Historic landmarks nearby
Public land nearby
Distances are approximate. Wilderness Atlas publishes a center point and an acreage for each area rather than a boundary, so each area is treated here as a circle of the same size and the figure is the gap to that circle.
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Reference
Weather & climate
Summers are generally hot and humid, with daytime highs frequently above 90 degrees Fahrenheit and scattered afternoon thunderstorms. Please carry water while participating in physical activity and be prepared to take shelter from lightning. Winters are generally cold, with nighttime lows frequently near freezing and occasional snowfall. Weather during spring and fall is generally moderate, but can change quickly.
Questions people ask
Does Fort Foote charge an entrance fee?
No. Fort Foote is free to enter.
Source: National Park Service
What are the hours at Fort Foote?
Standard hours are 6:00AM - 10:00PM, every day. Dated exceptions are listed under Hours.
Source: National Park Service
Is anything closed at Fort Foote right now?
1 active alert as of October 14, 2026: Fort Foote Park Closed.
Source: Alerts
Is there cell service at Fort Foote?
At the park's reference point, FCC coverage maps show Verizon 4G LTE, AT&T 5G, and T-Mobile 5G. Coverage inside the park varies by location.
Source: FCC Broadband Map
What is the weather like at Fort Foote?
Summers are generally hot and humid, with daytime highs frequently above 90 degrees Fahrenheit and scattered afternoon thunderstorms. Please carry water while participating in physical activity and be prepared to take shelter from lightning.
Source: Weather & climate
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- Fee-free entrance days that apply here and each published hours exception, as all-day events.
