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Tick Alert
Greenbelt Park has issued a tick alert warning. Ticks have been spotted on park staff and visitors. Please use precautions such as tick repellant while visiting the park. Click the following for more information on Ticks and tick prevention. More »
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Greenbelt Ranger Station near the campground closed until June 1
The Greenbelt Ranger Station near the campground is Closed until June 1 for repairs. The Greenbelt Park Headquarters will be open seven days a week from 8:00 a.m. - 3:45 p.m. Visitors to the campground can stop by the Park Headquarters for assistance.
Fees & Reservations
A picture of Recreational vehicles arriving at the campground fee booth
Check in and register at the fee booth located at the entrance of the campground. When fee booth is closed, please use the self-registration brown envelope. The campground fee is $16. The campground is open all year round. Please click the following for Summer campground reservations from Thursday May 23 through Monday September 2, 2013. We recommend reservations for the Memorial Day weekend and the July 4th week. We use recreation.gov so you will be directed to their website for Greenbelt Park campground
America the Beautiful – National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass – Annual Pass - Cost $80.
America the Beautiful – National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass – Annual Pass This pass is available to the general public and provides access to, and use of, Federal recreation sites that charge an Entrance or Standard Amenity Fee for a year, beginning from the date of sale. The pass admits the pass holder/s and passengers in a non-commercial vehicle at per vehicle fee areas and pass holder + 3 adults, not to exceed 4 adults, at per person fee areas. (children under 16 are admitted free) The pass can be obtained in person at the park headquarters or by calling 1-888-ASK USGS, Ext. 1, or via the Internet at http://store.usgs.gov/pass Greenbelt Park does not have an entrance fee so this pass is not applicable at Greenbelt.
America the Beautiful – National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass – Senior Pass. - Cost $10.
This is a lifetime pass for U.S. citizens or permanent residents age 62 or over. The pass provides access to, and use of, Federal recreation sites that charge an Entrance or Standard Amenity. The pass admits the pass holder and passengers in a non-commercial vehicle at per vehicle fee areas and pass holder + 3 adults, not to exceed 4 adults, at per person fee areas (children under 16 are admitted free). The pass can only be obtained in person at the park. The Senior Pass provides a 50 percent discount on some Expanded Amenity Fees charged for facilities and services such as camping, swimming, boat launch, and specialized interpretive services. In some cases where Expanded Amenity Fees are charged, only the pass holder will be given the 50 percent price reduction. The pass is non-transferable and generally does NOT cover or reduce special recreation permit fees or fees charged by concessionaires. This pass does apply to the Greenbelt Park campground fee reducing the campground fee from $16 to $8.
America the Beautiful – National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass – Access Pass - Free.
This is a lifetime pass for U.S. citizens or permanent residents with permanent disabilities. Documentation is required to obtain the pass. Acceptable documentation includes: statement by a licensed physician; document issued by a Federal agency such as the Veteran’s Administration, Social Security Disability Income or Supplemental Security Income; or document issued by a State agency such as a vocational rehabilitation agency. The pass provides access to, and use of, Federal recreation sites that charge an Entrance or Standard Amenity. The pass admits the pass holder and passengers in a non-commercial vehicle at per vehicle fee areas and pass holder + 3 adults, not to exceed 4 adults, at per person fee areas (children under 16 are admitted free). The pass can only be obtained in person at the park. The Senior Pass provides a 50 percent discount on some Expanded Amenity Fees charged for facilities and services such as camping, swimming, boat launching, and specialized interpretive services. In some cases where Expanded Amenity Fees are charged, only the pass holder will be given the 50 percent price reduction. The pass is non-transferable and generally does NOT cover or reduce special recreation permit fees or fees charged by concessionaires. This pass does apply to the Greenbelt Park campground reducing the fees from $16 to $8.
America the Beautiful – National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass – Volunteer Pass - Free
This pass is for volunteers acquiring 500 service hours on a cumulative basis. It provides access to, and use of, Federal recreation sites that charge an Entrance or Standard Amenity Fee for a year, beginning from the date of award. The pass admits the pass holder and passengers in a non-commercial vehicle at per vehicle fee areas and pass holder + 3 adults, not to exceed 4 adults, at per person fee areas (children under 16 are admitted free). Learn about volunteer opportunities in Greenbelt Park under the Support Your park link on the left hand side. Since this pass applies to entrance fees, this pass does not apply to Greenbelt Park since we do not charge an entrance fee.
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Did You Know?
Greenbelt Park campground (located in Maryland) was closed in 1978 so that Native Americans could camp while in Washington, D.C. as a part of the Longest Walk that started in Sacramento, California. The walk was a part of Native Americans protest of how the government was treating Native Americans.