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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 required to call 301-344-3948 and reserve space in the Scout Loop portion of the campground throughout the year.

The Scout rate is $ 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.

 
a picture of the Scout bathroom
Here is the Scout Loop Bathroom that includes showers
 
Scout ranger patch

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.

Your troop can also earn a Scout Ranger certificate or Scout Ranger patch.
Click on the following link for details.

 
Boy Scouts painting picnic tables in the Scout Loop
Boy Scouts painting picnic tables in the Scout Loop. Thanks for the service project that improves the park and Scout Loop.
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a picture of the Sweetgum Picnic Area located in Greenbelt Park  

Did You Know?
Greenbelt Park, Maryland does not have an entrance fee allowing visitors to enjoy this National Park free of charge. There is a user fee for the campground.

Last Updated: August 27, 2009 at 10:29 EST