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Fort Hunt Picnic Areas

VA · George Washington Memorial Parkway

Fort Hunt Picnic Areas is generally hard to book. Across the 7 months we have reservation data for, difficulty peaks in September (9/10) and eases to its lowest in April (5/10). The heat strip below breaks down every month — pick one for its full odds, lead-time chart, and easier nearby alternatives.

Season at a glance

Booking difficulty by month

12-month reservation season
  1. Jan–
  2. Feb–
  3. Mar–
  4. Apr5
  5. May6
  6. Jun5
  7. Jul6
  8. Aug8
  9. Sep9
  10. Oct8
  11. Nov–
  12. Dec–
1 · Easy10 · Lottery

Midweek tip: in the busiest month (September), arrivals are lightest on Tuesday — shift your dates to improve your odds.

Booking window

When reservations open

Booking window

Reservations open on a rolling 6-month window at 7:00 AM America/New York.

For example, sites for April 15, 2027 become bookable on October 15, 2026. Set a reminder a few minutes before release for the best shot.

Standard Recreation.gov 6-month rolling window: sites become bookable 6 months before arrival at 7:00 AM ET.

Facilities

Sites & amenities

  • 1 electric sites

Activities: GUIDED INTERPRETIVE WALKS, HIKING, HISTORIC & CULTURAL SITE, PICNICKING, DAY USE AREA, BIRDING

Fees

How much does it cost to camp at Fort Hunt Picnic Areas?

Monday-Thursday. Area A: $425. Area B: $275. Area C-1: $70. Area C-2: $125. Area C-3: $70. Area D: $140. Friday-Sunday. Area A: $750. Area B: $425. Area C-1: $115. Area C-2: $200. Area C-3: $115. Area D: $225.

Fee details as listed on Recreation.gov. Rates and passes change by season, so confirm the current price on Recreation.gov before you book.

Location

Where it is