Fort Stevens
Fort Stevens, formerly named Fort Massachusetts, was part of the extensive fortifications built around Washington, D.C., during the American Civil War. Its home town is Washington. It is run by Union Army.
A landmark inside Washington
You can stay in Washington
Fort Stevens is inside Washington, which has 247 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
A day trip from Baltimore
Baltimore is about 32 miles northeast (straight-line). Where to stay ↓
Established in 1861
Fort Stevens dates from 1861 and is run by Union Army, District of Columbia Department of Parks and Recreation and National Park Service. About ↓
Best months: Apr, May, Sep and Oct
April, May, September and October are the mild months, with highs of 67–80°. When to go ↓
An airport 8 miles away
Ronald Reagan Washington National (DCA) has airline service, about 8 miles from Fort Stevens.
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
The weather by month
The months below show the weather around Fort Stevens.
Fort Stevens
Fort Stevens, formerly named Fort Massachusetts, was part of the extensive fortifications built around Washington, D.C., during the American Civil War.
- Type
- Landmark
- Established
- 1861
- Elevation
- 318 ft
- Run by
- Union Army · District of Columbia Department of Parks and Recreation · National Park Service
- Listed
- National Register of Historic Places contributing property (1974)
- Wikipedia readers
- 6.2K a year
Hotels and campgrounds near Fort Stevens
The closest lodging is in Washington (247) and Arlington (58).
- 1White House
- 2Washington Monument
- 3Arlington National Cemetery
- 4United States Triumphal Arch
- 5Smithsonian Institution
- 6Lincoln Memorial
- 7Ford's Theatre
- 8National Mall
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Fort Stevens | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | in town | — | 247 201 hotels · 2 motels · 24 inns & B&Bs · 6 lodges & cabins · 12 hostels · 2 campgrounds | 693,645 | $737K | D− |
| Arlington | 7 mi southwest | 10 min | 58 54 hotels · 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B · 2 lodges & cabins | 236,254 | $895K | — |
| Bethesda | 5 mi west | 10 min | 26 23 hotels · 1 inn or B&B · 2 lodges & cabins | 69,397 | $1,170K | — |
| Alexandria | 11 mi south | 15 min | 44 41 hotels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins | 160,662 | $735K | C |
| College Park | 5 mi northeast | 10 min | 17 16 hotels · 1 motel | 35,418 | $438K | — |
| Tysons | 11 mi west | 15 min | 25 25 hotels | 28,936 | $640K | — |
| North Bethesda | 7 mi northwest | 10 min | 13 13 hotels | 49,677 | $732K | — |
| Silver Spring | 3 mi north | 5 min | 8 7 hotels · 1 lodge or cabins | 81,462 | $643K | — |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
More to see nearby
These well-known sights sit within 7 miles.
Big draw15 mi National park siteWhite House311K visitors a year
Big draw25 mi National MemorialWashington Monument204K visitors a year
Big draw36 mi LandmarkArlington National Cemetery
Big draw46 mi LandmarkUnited States Triumphal Arch
Big draw55 mi MuseumSmithsonian Institution30.0M visitors a year
Big draw65 mi National MemorialLincoln Memorial7.7M visitors a year
Big draw75 mi National Historic SiteFord's Theatre National Historic Site394K visitors a year
Big draw85 mi National park siteNational MallPhoto credits
White House: This image or media was taken or created by Matt H. Wade. To see his entire port, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Washington Monument: Oren Rozen, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Arlington National Cemetery: Protoant, Public domain · United States Triumphal Arch: Hstoops, CC0 · Smithsonian Institution: Highsmith, Carol M., 1946-, photographer, Public domain · Lincoln Memorial: Aerial_view_of_Lincoln_Memorial_-_east_side.jpg: Carol M. Highsmith derivative w, Public domain · Ford's Theatre National Historic Site: Ingfbruno, CC BY-SA 3.0 · National Mall: Raul654 at en.wikipedia. Later version(s) were uploaded by Michael Shields at e, CC BY-SA 3.0
Fort Stevens, answered
Is Fort Stevens in Washington?
Yes. It’s inside Washington, DC.
When is the best time to visit Fort Stevens?
April, May, September and October, with highs of 67–80°.
How far is Fort Stevens from Baltimore?
About 32 miles northeast of Baltimore, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Fort Stevens?
Ronald Reagan Washington National (DCA), about 8 miles away.
Where should I stay near Fort Stevens?
Washington (in town, 247 places to stay), Arlington (7 mi, 58 places to stay) and Bethesda (5 mi, 26 places to stay).
What locals in Washington say
There are no tips yet, so start one in Washington’s Town Square.
Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.