Baltimore-Washington Parkway (U.S. National Park Service)

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A Gateway to our Nation's Capital

Enjoy the scenic entryway into our Nation's Capital.

Opened in 1954, the parkway is a 29-mile scenic highway that connects Baltimore, Maryland with Washington, D.C.

It is a part of four parkways that welcome visitors and integrate a design to convey to citizens the importance of the capital city.
The NPS manages the parkway from the D.C. boundary to Fort Meade, Maryland.

Greenbelt Park Campground

The Greenbelt Park campground is located off the Baltimore Washington Parkway. Take exit Route 193 Greenbelt Road West to reach the park entrance on the left. The park is located at 6565 Greenbelt Road (Route 193).

Camp in an urban oasis for just $16 per night. The Greenbelt Park campground offers 174 campground sites with hot showers and bathroom facilities. Park Rangers and Campground Hosts are available to enjoy your camping experience.
The web site is http://www.nps.gov/gree/

National Parks in the Washington, D.C. area

Your National Parks are living examples of the best this Nation has to offer - our magnificent natural landscapes and our varied yet interrelated heritage. Parks can provide recreational experiences, opportunities to learn and grow, and places of quiet refuge. Come enjoy the National Parks that surround Washington, D.C. and stay at a National Park campground -Greenbelt Park- for only $16 a night.

Click here for your Greater Washington National Parks to discover all the parks in the Washington, D.C. area

Write to

Baltimore Washington Parkway inc/o Greenbelt Park
6565 Greenbelt Road
Greenbelt, MD 20770

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Phone

Baltimore-Washington Parkway Maintenance
(301) 344-3948

U.S. Park Police Dispatch
(202) 619-7105

Fax

(301) 344-3936

Climate

Spring and fall are generally comfortable with precipitation possible. Summers can be hot and humid (Average temperature in the summer is 86 degrees Fahrenheit) with sudden thunderstorms possible; July and August are the hottest months. Winters can be cold (Average temperature in the winter is 41 degrees Fahrenheit) with variable precipitation, with snow possible. Winter visitors must prepare for a variety of conditions.