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Updated July 2026

Where to Stay Near Ford's Theatre National Historic Site

Ford's Theatre National Historic Site recorded 457,132 recreation visits in 2024. Lodging near the park is priced by that crowd curve: April is very busy at 1.7× the average month, January is very quiet at 0.3×, and January is our pick for the best balance — best overall balance of crowds, weather and daylight. Compare live hotels, cabins and vacation rentals below, then book the month that matches your budget.

Reviewed by WhenToVisitParks Editorial Team · Updated

Best month to go

Jan

Very quiet

Quietest (cheapest)

Jan

0.3× avg

Busiest

Apr

1.7× avg

Annual visits

457K

2024

Live availability near Ford's Theatre

January is our pick for the best balance of light crowds and good weather at Ford's Theatre National Historic Site. Set dates on the map to see priced hotels, cabins and vacation rentals.

Top-rated places to stay near Ford's Theatre

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Crowd calendar vs lodging demand

A month's crowd index is that month's visits divided by the park's average month. Rooms and nightly rates follow the same shape. Use January when price matters most; use January when you want weather without April crowds.

MonthCrowdIndexLodging note
JanuaryVery quiet0.3×Best balance — book this window first
FebruaryQuiet0.5×Quiet
MarchBusy1.4×Busy
AprilVery busy1.7×Peak — book furthest ahead
MayVery busy1.6×Very busy
JuneBusy1.4×Busy
JulyBusy1.2×Busy
AugustQuiet0.8×Quiet
SeptemberQuiet0.6×Quiet
OctoberAverage0.9×Average
NovemberQuiet0.8×Quiet
DecemberQuiet0.8×Quiet

Frequently Asked Questions

Compare hotels, cabins, lodges and vacation rentals on the map above — live availability from Booking.com, Vrbo and Expedia. In-park lodges book out furthest ahead. Gateway towns usually have more inventory and more price movement, especially in April, the park's busiest month.

Lodging tracks crowds. January is the quietest month at Ford's Theatre National Historic Site (0.3× the average month) and is usually the cheapest window. January is our pick for the best balance of light crowds and good weather — best overall balance of crowds, weather and daylight.

For a April visit (1.7× average crowds), treat six months out as normal and a year out as safe for in-park lodging. In January you can often book inside a few weeks.

In-park lodges put you closest to trailheads and rarely discount. Gateway towns have far more rooms and are usually 20–60 minutes from the entrance. If you are visiting in April, a gateway town is often the only inventory still available.

Sources: National Park Service Visitor Use Statistics (19792025). Crowd index = a month's visits ÷ the park's average month. Lodging results are provided by Stay22; WhenToVisitParks may earn a commission from bookings, at no extra cost to you.