Greenbelt Park Campground is located in Greenbelt Park, Maryland. This 172-site campground is a refuge from the city with peaceful surroundings.
Greenbelt Park Campground
Greenbelt Park Campground is a retreat, a beautiful, quiet campground with peaceful surroundings just minutes away from the national capital! You will see lots of wildlife like deer and chipmunks and a lovely forested area with a pleasant mix of Oak & maple trees. Also, look out in May as the Mountain Laurel blooms throughout the park during this time.
Greenbelt Park Entrance Fee
Greenbelt Park does not charge an entrance fee! If you plan on visiting numerous sites on a National Park trip, you may consider buying an America the Beautiful/National Park Pass before your trip.
$80.00 For the America the Beautiful/National Park Pass. The pass covers entrance fees to all US National Park Sites and over 2,000 Federal Recreation Fee Sites for an entire year and covers everyone in the car for per-vehicle sites and up to 4 adults for per-person sites.
Buy your pass at this link, and REI will donate 10% of pass proceeds to the National Forest Foundation, National Park Foundation, and the U.S. Endowment for Forestry & Communities.
National Park Free Entrance Days -Mark your calendars with the five free entrance days the National Park Service offers annually.
Greenbelt Park Campground Map
Campground Fees
Make sure to check with the park for the most updated camping fees
Campground Reservations
Are Campground Reservations Available? Yes
Phone: (877)444-6777
Online? Click here to book your campsite at Greenbelt Park
How Far Ahead can you make a reservation? Individual sites can be reserved on a six-month rolling basis.
Greenbelt Park Campground General Information
Season: The campground is open year-round
Number of Sites: 174
Check-in Time: 1:00 PM, but you can check-in earlier if your site is empty.
Check-out Time: Noon
Location in the park:
Phone Number: (771)208-1588
Campground Address:
6565 Greenbelt Road
Greenbelt, MD 20770
Latitude/Longitude:
38° 59' 2.0000" N
76° 53' 35.9999" W
Accessible Sites: There are eight accessible campsites available at Greenbelt Park Campground. Sites include B62, B63, B60, B61, C106, D129, B69, and D128.
Campground Amenities
Potable Water: Yes
Bear Boxes/ Food Storage Lockers Available: No
Flush Toilets: Yes
Laundry: No
Showers: Yes
Is Wi-Fi available? The park does not have WI-FI available. Visitors can go to the public library (2 miles away) for internet access.
Is Cellular Service Available? Yes, Year-Round
Is there a camp host available on-site?
Is firewood available for purchase? No, campers can only bring store-bought firewood into the park due to the threat of the Emerald Ash Borer.
Amphitheater: No
Are fire pits/fire rings available at each site? Yes
Are Picnic Tables available at each site? Yes
RV Camping at Greenbelt Park Campground
Hookups Available: There are no water or electric hookups available; this is a primitive campground.
RV Length: RV Trailer max length is 35 feet.
Generators: Generators may run from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Dump Station: Yes, year-round
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Campground Regulations
The maximum number of people in a campsite: six people maximum per site
The number of cars per campsite: two vehicles max per site. Vehicles must be parked on asphalt pad
The maximum number of tents per campsite: three tents maximum per site
Quiet Hours: 10:00 PM to 6:00 AM
Are Pets Allowed? Yes but make sure to B.A.R.K.
B - Bag your pet's waste and dispose of it properly.
A- Always leash your pet, leashes may be no longer that six feet in length, under your control and not left unattended.
R- Respect Wildlife - keep you and your pet plenty of distance from park wildlife.
K- Know where you can go; pets are welcomed throughout Greenbelt Park, except inside the Ranger Station.
Alcohol is prohibited in the park.
Don't forget to pack these items!
Picnic table cover - picnic table covers not only look good but also help you provide a clean surface for you and your family/friends. They also offer easy cleanup and are usually water resistant. Don't forget the tablecloth clips to help secure it into place.
Picnic Table Canopy - Have you ever had a miserable day camping because of rain? A picnic table canopy is the perfect solution! They can protect you and your picnic table and camping supplies during rain, provide shelter so you can play board/card games, and provide shade during the intense sun of the summer. You can get canopies with netting to enjoy a meal without worrying about flies and mosquitoes!
Insect Repellent - Insect repellent is always a great idea outdoors, especially around any body of water. We use Permethrin Spray on our clothes before our park trips. Please read my article on preventing biting insects while enjoying the outdoors.
Sunscreen - I buy environmentally friendly sunscreen whenever possible because you will inevitably pull it out at the beach.
For fun things to do at your campsite, please read my article on camping games for the whole family!
Greenbelt Park Activities
The park has four hiking trails, including Perimeter, Azalea, Dogwood, and Blueberry Trails.
- .8 mile Blueberry Trail - a nice walk in the forest along the road in the campground.
- 1.5-mile Dogwood Trail - begins at the Dogwood parking area and is a nice, easy loop trail with several benches and shade.
- The 1.2-mile Azalea Trail - begins in the Sweetgum Picnic Area and is another nice, easy trail with plenty of shade and typically not crowded.
- 5.3-mile Perimeter Trail - begins at the park entrance and follows the park's perimeter by the greenbelt campground and day-use areas. There are some beautiful spots, especially Still Creek, but expect to hear traffic.
Thre are three picnic areas, Sweetgum, Holly, and Laurel.
- Sweetgum Picnic Area is a first-come, first-served area with a limit of four tables and 25 people per group. Larger groups can reserve a picnic area at the Laurel and Holly picnic areas. Amenities at the Sweetgum picnic area include public picnic tables, bathrooms, playground equipment, a baseball field, and a large field.
- Holly Picnic Area can accommodate up to 200 people and has 99 parking spaces in the parking lot. There are picnic tables and grills available.
- Laurel Picnic Area can accommodate up to 200 people and 99 parking spaces in the parking lot. There are picnic tables and restrooms available.
Greenbelt Park is also close to Washington, D.C., and you may be interested in exploring our nation's capital. It can be intimidating trying to navigate and find parking in the city, so here are a few tours you can take:
Private Monuments Tour in Washington - If you have limited time, this three-hour trip will hit some of the capital highlights, including the Washington Monument, Lincoln Memorial, Jefferson Memorial, White House, Iwo Jima Memorial and Museum, U.S. Capitol Visitor Center, Arlington Cemetary, and the Washington National Cathedral.
No-Wait Washington Monument direct entry tickets & guidebook - Get your ticket mailed to you to go to the top of the Washington Monument in Washington D.C. without waiting in hours-long line to get tickets. You will have a brief security line to pass through with your timed entry pass.
Best of D.C. plus US Capitol and National Archives Reserved Entry - Epic 8.5-hour tour that includes priority entry into the US Capitol Building, White House, National WW2 Memorial, Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial(pass by), Jefferson Memorial, Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial, Georgetown, The Pentagon, Lincoln Memorial, Korean Veterans War Memorial, Vietnam Veterans Memorial, Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial, and ending at the National Archives Museum(with admission ticket included). Wow, now that's a tour!
Lodging options near Greenbelt Park
There are no National Park Lodges within the park.
Nearby Lodging includes:
Holiday Inn Washington DC-Greenbelt MD - Holiday Inn Washington DC-Greenbelt MD, an IHG Hotel, is a 3-star hotel in the bustling business district. The hotel offers a range of amenities, including a bar, where guests can unwind and enjoy their favorite beverages. Stay connected with complimentary in-room WiFi, allowing you to stay connected and productive during your stay.
WoodSpring Suites Washington DC Northeast Greenbelt - This hotel does not allow smoking and offers a wide range of amenities for your convenience. You can take advantage of the 24-hour fitness center. Additionally, there is a coffee/tea area available for guests to enjoy. Laundry facilities are provided, Free WiFi is accessible in public places, and complimentary self-parking is available. Inside each apartment, you will find a plasma TV with satellite channels. The kitchen has a refrigerator, stovetop, and microwave.
The map below shows the current hotels and vacation rentals available in the area. You can select the dates you are visiting to see current availability.
Additional Greenbelt Park Resources
Complete Guide to Greenbelt Park
Fort McHenry National Monument and Shrine - come learn what inspired Francis Scott Key to write the words that became the U.S. National Anthem
Washington D.C. National Parks - Discover all the National Park sites just half an hour from Greenbelt Park!
Check out all of the National Parks in Maryland along with neighboring National Parks in Delaware, National Parks in Pennsylvania, National Parks in Virginia, and West Virginia National Parks
Additional Photos of Greenbelt Park Campground
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