loading…loading…loading…A 225-acre waterfront escape where families pitch tents steps from the Potomac, launch kayaks at dawn, and actually unplug for a weekend. Best for people who want camping close enough to DC that they can leave after work but far enough that it feels like they've actually left.
Park · 499 N Wakefield St
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