Greenbelt Park (U.S. National Park Service)

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Discover the Urban Oasis just twelve miles from Washington, D.C.

Camp and/or hike and enjoy the solitude and tranquility of Greenbelt Park. The park is within twelve miles of Washington, D.C.

Campsites are only $16.

The Greenbelt campground is known for its affordability, peaceful surroundings, National Park Service hospitality and is open all year round.
There are no electrical or water hookups available

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Photo of campsite in the Greenbelt campground

Camping

Camp in an urban oasis for just $16 per night.

The park accepts only cash or checks. We do not accept credit cards.

The Greenbelt Park campground offers 174 campground sites with hot showers and bathroom facilities. Park rangers and campground hosts are available to maximize your camping experience.

There are no electrical or water hookups in the campground.

Check out time is 12 Noon.

The campground is open all year round.

Before May 22 and after September 6, the campground is on a first come-first serve basis.

Click here to see pictures of the campground.

Please call us at the Ranger Station at 301-344-3944 or Greenbelt Park headquarters at 301-344-3948 with any questions.

We are beginning to take campground reservations from May 22th through August 6th.
Click here for campground reservations. We use recreation.gov so you will be directed to another website.
A reservation will guarantee a campsite but not a specific numbered site.

Scout Troops- Click here for Scout Loop reservations and information

We ask for your cooperation in not bringing firewood into the park so that we can reduce the risk of Emerald Ash Borer infestation.
We are trying to keep any Emerald Ash borer out of Greenbelt Park. Thank you for your help in preserving Greenbelt Park for this and future generations.

Click this for more information on Emerald Ash borer. (This is a pdf file)

We look forward to helping you enjoy your camping experience in the urban oasis of Greenbelt Park.

Hiking

There are four trails in the park.

-The Azalea Trail is 1.1 miles and is marked by white blazes. It begins and ends at the Sweetgum Picnic area located near the entrance of the park.
-The Perimeter Trail is 5.3 miles and is marked by yellow blazes.
-The Dogwood Trail is 1.4 miles and is marked by red blazes.
-The Blueberry Trail is 1 mile and is located near the campground area and is marked by blue blazes.

		Picnicking There are three picnic areas in Greenbelt Park. Sweetgum Picnic Area is a unreserved area on a first- come first serve basis. This area is for groups of 25 people or less. Click on this link for more information on Sweetgum Picnic Area. Holly and Laurel Picnic Areas are for large groups. Advance reservations are required and a fee is charged depending on the size of the group. Click on this link for more information on Holly and Laurel Picnic areas and to check availability.

Write to

6565 Greenbelt Road
Greenbelt, Maryland 20770

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Phone

Park Headquarters
(301) 344-3948

Ranger Station
(301) 344-3944

Fax

(301) 344-3736

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.
For current Greenbelt weather, please use the Plan Your Visit link on the left hand side

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