National Parks Near Greenbelt, Maryland
182 national parks within 8 hours · 71 within 2 hours
71
Within 2 Hours
43
Within 4 Hours
62
Within 8 Hours
182
Total Parks
Greenbelt, Maryland is an exceptional base for exploring America's national parks and protected lands. Located just outside Washington, D.C., this charming community puts you within reach of an impressive 182 national parks and protected areas, with 71 located within just two hours of travel. Whether you're planning a quick afternoon outing or an extended weekend adventure, you'll find remarkable natural and historical destinations nearby. Start with Greenbelt Park, situated just one mile from downtown—perfect for a leisurely walk or picnic without leaving town. For slightly more ambitious outings, the iconic Baltimore-Washington Parkway lies only three miles away, offering scenic drives and hiking opportunities, while Kenilworth Park and Aquatic Gardens, nestled six miles out, showcases stunning wetlands and botanical displays. Civil War Defenses of Washington, eight miles distant, and the expansive Rock Creek Park, nine miles away, round out your closest options for historical and recreational exploration.
Planning your park visits from Greenbelt is straightforward and flexible. For a casual day trip, aim for parks within two hours—this gives you time to enjoy multiple locations or spend a full day at a single destination without excessive driving. Pack a light picnic, comfortable walking shoes, and a detailed map or download offline directions before you head out, as cell service can be spotty in some areas. If you're considering a weekend trip, the four-hour radius opens up even more possibilities, allowing you to venture into Virginia's Shenandoah Valley or explore further into Maryland's scenic regions. Start by visiting Greenbelt Park for a quick orientation, then gradually expand your adventures to the surrounding parks as you discover your preferences.
Browse Parks by Drive Time from Greenbelt
Greenbelt Park
Park 1 mi away
Baltimore-Washington Parkway
Parkway 3 mi away
Kenilworth Park & Aquatic Gardens
6 mi away
Civil War Defenses of Washington
8 mi away
Rock Creek Park
Park 9 mi away
Fort Dupont Park
9 mi away
Carter G. Woodson Home National Historic Site
National Historic Site 9 mi away
Capitol Hill Parks
9 mi away
Belmont-Paul Women’s Equality National Monument
National Monument 9 mi away
Anacostia Park
Park 9 mi away
African American Civil War Memorial
9 mi away
World War I Memorial
10 mi away
Pennsylvania Avenue
10 mi away
National Mall and Memorial Parks
10 mi away
Mary McLeod Bethune Council House National Historic Site
National Historic Site 10 mi away
Ford’s Theatre National Historic Site
National Historic Site 10 mi away
Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial
Memorial 10 mi away
World War II Memorial
11 mi away
Washington Monument
11 mi away
Vietnam Veterans Memorial
11 mi away
Thomas Jefferson Memorial
11 mi away
The White House and President’s Park
11 mi away
National Capital Parks-East
11 mi away
Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial
11 mi away
Lincoln Memorial
11 mi away
Korean War Veterans Memorial
11 mi away
Frederick Douglass National Historic Site
National Historic Site 11 mi away
Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial
11 mi away
Constitution Gardens
11 mi away
Theodore Roosevelt Island
12 mi away
LBJ Memorial Grove on the Potomac
12 mi away
Arlington House, The Robert E. Lee Memorial
13 mi away
Glen Echo Park
Park 14 mi away
George Washington Memorial Parkway
Memorial Parkway 14 mi away
Clara Barton National Historic Site
National Historic Site 14 mi away
Oxon Cove Park & Oxon Hill Farm
15 mi away
Fort Foote Park
Park 17 mi away
Harmony Hall
18 mi away
Great Falls Park
Park 19 mi away
Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park
National Historical Park 19 mi away
Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts
21 mi away
Fort Washington Park
Park 21 mi away
Chesapeake Bay
22 mi away
Captain John Smith Chesapeake National Historic Trail
National Historic Trail 22 mi away
Piscataway Park
Park 23 mi away
Star-Spangled Banner National Historic Trail
National Historic Trail 25 mi away
Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine
National Monument and Historic Shrine 25 mi away
Thomas Stone National Historic Site
National Historic Site 33 mi away
Hampton National Historic Site
National Historic Site 33 mi away
Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail
National Scenic Trail 36 mi away
Monocacy National Battlefield
National Battlefield 37 mi away
Manassas National Battlefield Park
National Battlefield Park 37 mi away
Prince William Forest Park
Park 39 mi away
Harpers Ferry National Historical Park
National Historical Park 51 mi away
Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad National Historical Park
National Historical Park 55 mi away
George Washington Birthplace National Monument
National Monument 55 mi away
Catoctin Mountain Park
Park 55 mi away
Antietam National Battlefield
National Battlefield 56 mi away
Fredericksburg & Spotsylvania National Military Park
National Military Park 58 mi away
Eisenhower National Historic Site
National Historic Site 59 mi away
Gettysburg National Military Park
National Military Park 60 mi away
Cedar Creek & Belle Grove National Historical Park
National Historical Park 76 mi away
Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument
National Monument 85 mi away
First State National Historical Park
National Historical Park 91 mi away
Shenandoah National Park
National Park 92 mi away
Green Springs
97 mi away
Appalachian National Scenic Trail
National Scenic Trail 101 mi away
Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site
National Historic Site 103 mi away
Maggie L Walker National Historic Site
National Historic Site 104 mi away
Richmond National Battlefield Park
National Battlefield Park 106 mi away
Valley Forge National Historical Park
National Historical Park 108 mi away
Assateague Island National Seashore
National Seashore 110 mi away
Gloria Dei Church National Historic Site
National Historic Site 113 mi away
Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial
National Memorial 114 mi away
Independence National Historical Park
National Historical Park 114 mi away
Edgar Allan Poe National Historic Site
National Historic Site 114 mi away
Great Egg Harbor River
122 mi away
Colonial National Historical Park
National Historical Park 123 mi away
Historic Jamestowne Part of Colonial National Historical Park
Part of Colonial National Historical Park 124 mi away
Yorktown Battlefield Part of Colonial National Historical Park
Part of Colonial National Historical Park 125 mi away
Petersburg National Battlefield
National Battlefield 129 mi away
Flight 93 National Memorial
National Memorial 130 mi away
Washington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route National Historic Trail
National Historic Trail 132 mi away
Allegheny Portage Railroad National Historic Site
National Historic Site 134 mi away
New Jersey Pinelands National Reserve
National Reserve 137 mi away
Johnstown Flood National Memorial
National Memorial 137 mi away
Lower Delaware National Wild and Scenic River
National Wild and Scenic River 140 mi away
Fort Monroe National Monument
National Monument 140 mi away
Cape Henry Memorial Part of Colonial National Historical Park
Part of Colonial National Historical Park 151 mi away
Appomattox Court House National Historical Park
National Historical Park 152 mi away
Fort Necessity National Battlefield
National Battlefield 155 mi away
Friendship Hill National Historic Site
National Historic Site 171 mi away
Morristown National Historical Park
National Historical Park 175 mi away
Steamtown National Historic Site
National Historic Site 179 mi away
Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area 180 mi away
Thomas Edison National Historical Park
National Historical Park 187 mi away
National Parks of New York Harbor
190 mi away
Statue Of Liberty National Monument
National Monument 191 mi away
Gateway National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area 191 mi away
Governors Island National Monument
National Monument 192 mi away
Ellis Island Part of Statue of Liberty National Monument
Part of Statue of Liberty National Monument 192 mi away
Federal Hall National Memorial
National Memorial 193 mi away
Castle Clinton National Monument
National Monument 193 mi away
Lower East Side Tenement Museum National Historic Site
National Historic Site 194 mi away
African Burial Ground National Monument
National Monument 194 mi away
Theodore Roosevelt Birthplace National Historic Site
National Historic Site 195 mi away
Stonewall National Monument
National Monument 195 mi away
Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park
National Historical Park 195 mi away
Hamilton Grange National Memorial
National Memorial 200 mi away
General Grant National Memorial
National Memorial 200 mi away
Booker T Washington National Monument
National Monument 202 mi away
Upper Delaware Scenic & Recreational River
Scenic & Recreational River 208 mi away
Saint Paul’s Church National Historic Site
National Historic Site 209 mi away
Wright Brothers National Memorial
National Memorial 216 mi away
Fort Raleigh National Historic Site
National Historic Site 221 mi away
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
National Historic Site 222 mi away
Gauley River National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area 229 mi away
New River Gorge National Park & Preserve
National Park & Preserve 236 mi away
Fire Island National Seashore
National Seashore 237 mi away
Weir Farm National Historical Park
National Historical Park 240 mi away
Bluestone National Scenic River
National Scenic River 243 mi away
Home Of Franklin D Roosevelt National Historic Site
National Historic Site 247 mi away
Vanderbilt Mansion National Historic Site
National Historic Site 248 mi away
Eleanor Roosevelt National Historic Site
National Historic Site 248 mi away
Guilford Courthouse National Military Park
National Military Park 256 mi away
Cape Hatteras National Seashore
National Seashore 257 mi away
First Ladies National Historic Site
National Historic Site 268 mi away
Women’s Rights National Historical Park
National Historical Park 270 mi away
Harriet Tubman National Historical Park
National Historical Park 271 mi away
Thomas Cole National Historic Site
National Historic Site 274 mi away
Martin Van Buren National Historic Site
National Historic Site 286 mi away
Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site
National Historic Site 289 mi away
Cape Lookout National Seashore
National Seashore 290 mi away
Cuyahoga Valley National Park
National Park 293 mi away
James A Garfield National Historic Site
National Historic Site 299 mi away
Fort Stanwix National Monument
National Monument 301 mi away
Coltsville National Historical Park
National Historical Park 308 mi away
Springfield Armory National Historic Site
National Historic Site 312 mi away
Moores Creek National Battlefield
National Battlefield 321 mi away
New England National Scenic Trail
National Scenic Trail 323 mi away
Saratoga National Historical Park
National Historical Park 324 mi away
Hopewell Culture National Historical Park
National Historical Park 332 mi away
Touro Synagogue National Historic Site
National Historic Site 341 mi away
Roger Williams National Memorial
National Memorial 348 mi away
Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park
National Historical Park 351 mi away
Perry’s Victory & International Peace Memorial
Memorial 362 mi away
Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail
National Historic Trail 363 mi away
New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park
National Historical Park 363 mi away
Kings Mountain National Military Park
National Military Park 364 mi away
Minute Man National Historical Park
National Historical Park 377 mi away
Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument
National Monument 377 mi away
Frederick Law Olmsted National Historic Site
National Historic Site 379 mi away
Andrew Johnson National Historic Site
National Historic Site 380 mi away
John Fitzgerald Kennedy National Historic Site
National Historic Site 381 mi away
Cowpens National Battlefield
National Battlefield 381 mi away
Longfellow House Washington’s Headquarters National Historic Site
National Historic Site 382 mi away
Adams National Historical Park
National Historical Park 382 mi away
Boston African American National Historic Site
National Historic Site 383 mi away
Boston National Historical Park
National Historical Park 384 mi away
Lowell National Historical Park
National Historical Park 385 mi away
Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area 387 mi away
Blue Ridge Parkway
Parkway 388 mi away
Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park
National Historical Park 389 mi away
Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site
National Historic Site 390 mi away
Saint-Gaudens National Historical Park
National Historical Park 390 mi away
Marsh – Billings – Rockefeller National Historical Park
National Historical Park 392 mi away
River Raisin National Battlefield Park
National Battlefield Park 396 mi away
Salem Maritime National Historical Park
National Historical Park 397 mi away
Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site
National Historic Site 400 mi away
Cumberland Gap National Historical Park
National Historical Park 402 mi away
William Howard Taft National Historic Site
National Historic Site 409 mi away
Cape Cod National Seashore
National Seashore 413 mi away
Congaree National Park
National Park 419 mi away
Camp Nelson National Monument
National Monument 426 mi away
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
National Park 433 mi away
Ninety Six National Historic Site
National Historic Site 440 mi away
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