GREENBELT CAMPGROUND

About this campground

<h2>Overview</h2> <p>Greenbelt Campground is an urban oasis just 10 miles (16 km) from Washington, D.C. This beautiful, wooded park is known for its safety, affordability, peaceful surroundings and National Park Service hospitality. Each campsite includes a picnic table and combination grill/campfire ring. Campsites have been improved using your camping fees to include new picnic tables and grills. <strong>The campground does not have water or electric hookups (primitive campground).</strong> <strong>A Loop is a Scout loop, youth or group Loop only.</strong></p><p><strong>There is a RV limit of 30 feet/9 m (including tow vehicle) in B Loop and limited availability for larger vehicles (35 feet/10.6 m including tow vehicle) in D loop.</strong></p><h2>Recreation</h2> <p><strong>The trails are open.</strong></p><p>Ten miles (16 km) of <a href="https://www.nps.gov/gree/planyourvisit/hiking.htm" rel="nofollow">hiking</a> trails meander through Greenbelt Park, including the Perimeter, Azalea, Dogwood and Blueberry Trails. Sweetgum Picnic Area is located near the entrance of the park with playground equipment and public picnic tables. The Sweetgum Picnic Area is on a first-come, first-served basis limited to groups of 24 people or less. The Holly Picnic Area is a 1/2 mile (.8 km) walk to playground and open field.</p><h2>Facilities</h2> <p>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. <strong>Each campsite has a picnic table and fire ring.</strong> For scout groups, please reserve the "Youth/Scout/Organized Groups Only" campsite, which is open year-round.</p><h2>Natural Features</h2> <p>In suburban Maryland, Greenbelt Park is forested with a pleasant mix of pine, oak and maple trees which make for a colorful autumn season. Mountain laurel blooms throughout the park in May.</p><p>Still Creek flows through the park, where deer and chipmunks are commonly seen.</p> <h2>Contact Info</h2> This location is staffed. Please call (771) 208-1588 to speak with local staff. <h2>Nearby Attractions</h2> <p>Greenbelt Campground is surrounded by a myriad of fun and interesting attractions. Washington, D.C. and its famed historic sites are just 10 miles (16 km) from Greenbelt. <a href="https://www.nps.gov/keaq/index.htm" rel="nofollow">Kenilworth Park and Aquatic Gardens</a> are 8 miles (13 km) away. <a href="https://www.nasa.gov/goddard/" rel="nofollow">Goddard Space Flight Center</a> is 3 miles (5 km) from the park and the <a href="https://www.greenbeltonline.org/visit-greenbelt/" rel="nofollow">City of Greenbelt</a> is 1 mile (1.6 km) away. The Washington, D.C. Metro Transit System (Greenbelt Station) is just 1.5 miles (2.4 km) from the park, and major shopping centers are located within 1/2 mile (.8 km).</p>

What's on site

Contact & location