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§ 02 — OVERVIEW
Built to defend the river approach to Washington, DC, Fort Washington has stood 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.
§ 03 — LOCATION
Directions
From I-95/495 take exit 3, Indian Head Highway South/MD 210. Travel about 4 miles to Fort Washington Road, turn right. The park is located at the end of the road. From Waldorf, MD: MD228 to Indian Head Highway/MD210 North. Turn left onto Old Fort Road. Continue to end of road, at the stop sign turn left onto Fort Washington Road, continue to park entrance.
Weather Notes
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.
§ 04 — AMENITIES
§ 06 — CONDITIONS
National Weather Service · seven-day outlook · updated hourly
§ 07 — SIGNAL
FCC broadband data · actual signal varies in remote terrain
§ 08—11 — FROM THE FIELD
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§ 09 — REVIEWS
§ 10 — TRIP REPORTS
§ 11 — COMMUNITY PHOTOS
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§ 01 — VITALS
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Today
95°F
Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms
6 mph SW
Fri
94°F
Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms
2 to 7 mph SW
Sat
87°F
Sunny
5 mph NW
Sun
91°F
Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
3 to 12 mph SW
Mon
82°F
Mostly Sunny
7 mph NW
Tue
78°F
Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
1 to 6 mph E
Wed
84°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
1 to 7 mph SW