Greenbelt Park

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Discover an urban oasis just twelve miles from the White House.

Camp or hike among 1100 acres of pine and decidious forest located just twelve miles from Washington, D.C.

Make plans to visit Washington, D.C. and stay at Greenbelt Park's campground for only $14 a night. The Greenbelt campground is known for its safety, affordability, peaceful surroundings, and the National Park Service hospitality.

Photo of campsite in the Greenbelt campground

Camping

Camp in an urban oasis for just $14 per night.

The Greenbelt Park campground offers 174 campground sites with hot showers and bathroom facilities. Park Rangers and Campground Hosts are available to enjoy your camping experience.
Click on this link for reservations through Labor Day.

After Labor Day, the campground is on a first-come, first-serve basis in the offseason. Note that the campground has never filled up in the off-season.
The campground is open all year round.

Hiking

There are four trails in the park.

-The Azalea Trail is 1.1 miles and is marked by white blazes. It begins and ends at the Sweetgum Picnic area located near the entrance of the park.
-The Perimeter Trail is 5.3 miles and is marked by yellow blazes.
-The Dogwood Trail is 1.4 miles and is marked by red blazes.
-The Blueberry Trail is 1 mile and is located near the campground area and is marked by blue blazes.

		Picnicing There are three picnic areas in Greenbelt Park. Sweetgum Picnic Area is a unreserved area on a first- come first serve basis. This area is for groups of 25 people or less. Click on this link for more information on Sweetgum Picnic Area. Holly and Laurel Picnic Areas are for large groups. Advance reservations are required and a fee is charged depending on the size of the group. Click on this link for more information on Holly and Laurel Picnic areas.

Write to

6565 Greenbelt Road
Greenbelt, Maryland 20770

E-mail Us

Phone

Park Headquarters
(301) 344-3938

Ranger Station
(301) 344-3944

Fax

(301) 344-3736

Climate

Spring and fall are generally comfortable with precipitation possible. Summers can be hot and humid (Average temperature in the summer is 86 degrees Fahrenheit) with sudden thunderstorms possible; July and August are the hottest months. Winters can be cold (Average temperature in the winter is 41 degrees Fahrenheit) with variable precipitation, with snow possible. Winter visitors must prepare for a variety of conditions.
For current Greenbelt weather, please use the Plan Your Visit link on the left hand side

Greenbelt Park Information