A cannon in front of fall leaves
Rodman gun at Fort Foote. NPS / Rachel Hendrix

Fort Foote Park

Federal Recreation Area · Maryland · National Park Service

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.

Plan your visit

Know before you go

Phone
771-208-1536
Official site
www.nps.gov
Managed by
National Park Service

Getting there

What's here

Highlights: Forts · Military · US Army · Wars and Conflicts · Civil War

Activities & features: Hiking

Nearby parks

Parks of Maryland

Sources: National Park Service, Google Places · updated 2026-08-12