Physical Address:

8915 Fort Foote Road

Oxon Hill, MD 20745

Mailing Address:

Fort Washington Park

Attn: Fort Foote Park

Fort Washington, MD 20744

contact-details

  • Phone Number: 771-208-1536 Voice

  • Email Address: fowa_visitorservices@nps.gov

  • Description:

Fees

Entrance Fees
Entrance Passes

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.

park designation:Park

Directions:

From the Beltway (I495/I95), take Exit 3, Indian Head Highway south (MD210/Indian Head Highway) and drive for approximately 3.5 miles to Old Fort Road. Turn right for 1 mile to Fort Foote Road S, turn left. Follow the winding road through the residential area to entrance sight on the left for the fort. If driving north on MD210/Indian Head Highway turn left onto the 2nd Old Fort Road you come to (Old Fort Rd cross 210 twice). There will be a McDonald's on your left at the correct traffic light.

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Directions

Operating Hours:

Fort Foote Park

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. Work will include resurfacing the parking lot and gravel roadway, replacing parking barriers, removing the abandoned restroom facility and reseeding the area, and replacing trash cans with new wildlife-proof trash cans.

Exceptions:
  • Thanksgiving Day (November 26, 2026 - November 26, 2026)
  • Christmas Day (December 25, 2026 - December 25, 2026)
  • New Year's Day (January 1, 2027 - January 1, 2027)

Fort Foote Park Gated Areas

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. Work will include resurfacing the parking lot and gravel roadway, replacing parking barriers, removing the abandoned restroom facility and reseeding the area, and replacing trash cans with new wildlife-proof trash cans.

Exceptions:
  • Thanksgiving Day (November 26, 2026 - November 26, 2026)
  • Christmas Day (December 25, 2026 - December 25, 2026)
  • New Year’s Day (January 1, 2027 - January 1, 2027)

Weather Information:

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.

Activities
Hiking
Hiking