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Greenbelt Park
Scout Loop Reservations
 
Tents in the Scout loop.
Advance reservations needed for the Scout Loop by calling the park
 

Campground A Loop is a Scout Loop.

All Scout Troops are now required to call 301-344-3948 and reserve space in the campground throughout the year.

Reservations for 2008 are available now.

The Scout rate has changed to $ 16.00 per site.

Scouts must have a tour permit and proof of insurance.
Please have the United States of America listed as the co-insurer of the time they are here at the campground.

Reservations are taken over the phone by calling 301-344-3948. Reservations cannot be made by email or the website.

All campground rules are in effect for the A Loop as well.

Please pick up a copy of the campground rules and regulations and share them with your troop.

Here are some of the guidelines for the campground:

3 tents, 6 people and 2 vehiclesare the maximum for each site.
No attachments to the trees including clotheslines.
Please contain all fires in the grills and completely put them out before leaving the site.
Keep the bathroom clean and report any damage to the ranger or host.
Apply the Leave No Trace principles to the campground.
Please help us preserve the campground for future generations.

The park also has service projects if your troop wants to contribute to the park.  An hour or two can help preserve this park for this and future generations.

 
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Here is the Scout Loop Bathroom that includes showers
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Did You Know?
Greenbelt Park is a part of National Capital Parks East. NCP East consists of parks including Fort Washington, Oxon Hill Farm, Frederick Douglass Historic Site, Anacostia Park, Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens and Mary McLeod Bethune House.

Last Updated: January 17, 2008 at 13:33 EST