Overview
Campground closed until Spring 2020. We will update when we know our opening date. We will not be taking reservations until we know our reopening date. Thank you for your patience. We apologize for any inconvenience.
Greenbelt Campground is an urban oasis just 12 miles from Washington, D.C. This beautiful, wooded park is known for its safety, affordability, peaceful surroundings and National Park Service hospitality.
Recreation
Ten miles of hiking trails meander through Greenbelt Park, including Perimeter, Azalea, Dogwood and Blueberry Trails.
Sweetgum Picnic Area is located 1.5 miles from the campground, with playground equipment and public picnic tables.
Facilities
This quiet campground has paved roads and parking spurs, which provide good access for cars and RVs alike.
The site contains flush toilets, drinking water, showers and a dump station. Each campsite has a picnic table and fire ring.
For scout groups, please reserve the “Youth/Scout Only”, which is open year-round.
Natural Features
Situated in suburban Maryland, Greenbelt Campground is forested with a pleasant mix of pine, oak and maple trees, which give way to a colorful autumn season. Mountain Laurel blooms throughout the park in May.
Still Creek flows through the site, where deer and chipmunks are commonly seen.
Nearby Attractions
Greenbelt Campground is surrounded by a myriad of fun and interesting attractions. Washington, D.C. and its famed historic sites are just 12 miles from Greenbelt. Goddard Space Flight Center is 3 miles from the park and the City of Greenbelt is 1 mile away.
Click here for a complete listing of attractions. The Washington, D.C. Metro Transit System can be accessed 1.5 miles from the park, and major shopping centers are located within 1/2 mile away.
Nearby Activities
- Camping
- Interpretive programs
- Hiking
- Wildlife viewing
- Ranger station
Gallery
Directions
From I-95/495 (Capital Beltway), take Exit 23 Kenilworth Avenue South (Route 201) to Greenbelt Road East (Route 193). The park entrance is a quarter mile down Greenbelt Road on the right. The park address is 6565 Greenbelt Road.
GPS Coordinates
Latitude 38° 59′ 2.0000″ N
Longitude 76° 53′ 35.9999″ W