Things To Do

Relax in the Urban Oasis of the Greenbelt Park, Maryland campground

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Camping

Year Round Reservations
Relax in the Urban Oasis
Thirteen miles from the Washington Monument
Nine miles from the U.S. Capitol
Hot Showers and Bathrooms
Dump Station for RV's

 

Relax in the Urban Oasis--Fall Colors in the Sweetgum Picnic Area

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Picnicking- Unreserved Picnic Area
24 people or less.
4 tables per group maximum.
Relax and enjoy a picnic in the Urban Oasis.
No entrance fee to the park.

 

Come and enjoy the miles of trails at Greenbelt Park

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Hiking

Perimeter trail 5.3 miles
Trail begins at the entrance of the park. There are different access points throughout the park.

Azalea Trail- 1.2 miles
Parking available in the Sweetgum Picnic area
Bathroom facilities and picnic area also available in the Sweetgum Picnic area.

Dogwood trail- 1.5 miles
Parking lot available along Park Central Road.

Blueberry trail- 0.8 miles
Limited parking available at the Ranger Station.

The Park brochures (includes map) are available at the Greenbelt Park Ranger Station located near the campground.

 

Greenbelt Park has a NEW Junior Ranger Booklet.  It is FREE and available at the Ranger Station near the campground.

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For Kids

Get Outside.
Have Fun.
Earn a Junior Ranger badge with the completion of the Junior Ranger booklet.
Walk a trail with a ranger or parent/guardian.
Picnic tables and playground equipment in the Sweetgum Picnic Area.

 

GET OUT and PLAY.  Playground equipment and picnic tables are available in the Sweetgum Picnic Area. The 1.2 mile Azalea Trail also begins and ends at the Sweetgum Picnic Area.

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