DC,MD,VA
Civil War Defenses of Washington
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Civil War Defenses of Washington at a glance
- Best time
- March–May, October–November
- Trip length
- Half day–2 days
- Don't miss
- Explore the Civil War Defenses of Washington Hiker-Biker Trail
- Nearby city
- Washington, DC
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Alerts(1)
Part of Fort Totten Park remains closed for public safety
NPS detailsPark Closure
Out of an abundance of caution, Fort Totten Park will remain closed east of Fort Totten Drive, south of Gallatin Street/Metropolitan Branch Trail and north of Brookland Ave NE/Farragut St. due to the investigation involving two WWI-era munitions found.
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Planning Civil War Defenses of Washington
The summary above covers timing and highlights. These go deeper on reservations, crowds, and logistics — check Alerts for live updates.
Reservation rules vary by season and activity for Civil War Defenses of Washington. See Overview on this page for fees, timed entry, and campground details before you travel.
