Greenbelt Park - National Park Directory

Camp within 13 miles of the Nation's Capital

a round back grill with grill on top on a campsite in the Greenbelt Park campground

Enjoy a campfire in the new grill under the stars at Greenbelt

Enjoy the beautiful forest in the Urban Oasis of Greenbelt Park,Maryland

Father and son sitting in chairs reading in the Greenbelt Park campground

A family weekend getaway at the Greenbelt Park campground

Fall Colors in the Sweetgum Picnic Area, Greenbelt Park, Maryland

Enjoy the beautiful trails of Greenbelt Park

campfire in the forefront and people watching a campfire program in the background

Enjoy a free campfire program under the stars at the Greenbelt Park campground

Photos: National Park Service

About Greenbelt Park

Enjoy affordable camping, hiking, and peaceful forest surroundings just ten miles from Washington, DC!

Quick Facts

State Maryland

Designation Park

State Code MD

Weather The Washington, D.C. area has a four-season Mid-Atlantic climate. Summertime is warm and humid, while winter can be cold and snowy. Spring: During these months of transition, the weather can…

Location & Map

Greenbelt Park is located in Maryland.

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Operating Hours

Open daily from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.

Wednesday 6:00AM - 10:00PM

Monday 6:00AM - 10:00PM

Thursday 6:00AM - 10:00PM

Sunday 6:00AM - 10:00PM

Tuesday 6:00AM - 10:00PM

Friday 6:00AM - 10:00PM

Saturday 6:00AM - 10:00PM

Activities

Camping Group Camping RV Camping Food Picnicking Hiking Junior Ranger Program Playground Wildlife Watching

Getting There

Off I-95 South Take Exit 23 Route 201 Kenilworth Avenue South(toward Bladensburg). (this will be a left). Drive on Kenilworth Avenue (Route 201). Once crossing over I-95, you will see sign for Route 193 Greenbelt Road. Veer right to Take Route 193 East. Take a left on Greenbelt Road . (Greenbelt Road is Route 193 and is an overpass over Route 201) The park entrance is a quarter mile on the right hand side.

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Contact & Address

Address 6565 Greenbelt Road, Greenbelt, MD, 20770

Phone 771-208-1588

Email gree_visitorservices@nps.gov

Topics & Themes

Animals Birds Forests and Woodlands Deciduous Forests

Things To Do

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Junior Ranger booklet- free

Greenbelt Park Junior ranger booklet

Greenbelt Park Junior Ranger booklet

Spring and Fall Campfire programs

Campfire Programs in the Greenbelt Park campground. Program begins at Sunset.

Campfire Program at Greenbelt Park

Visitor Centers

Greenbelt Park Ranger Station

The Ranger Station is located near the campground entrance, two miles from the park headquarters and park entrance.

Hours: Open daily from 8:00 a.m. to 3:45 p.m.

Campgrounds

Greenbelt Park Campground

The park features a 172 site campground and is open year round. The campground is known for its affordability, safety, peaceful surroundings, and National Park…

172 Sites

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