Greenbelt

Summary

Greenbelt Campground is a suburban oasis located 10 miles away from Washington, D.C., with a variety of trails, facilities, and natural features. Visitors will experience National Park Service hospitality, while camping in primitive sites with improved picnic tables and fire rings. It is surrounded by numerous attractions, including Goddard Space Flight Center and the Washington, D.C. Metro.

Overview

Greenbelt Campground is an urban oasis just 10 miles 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.
The campground does not have water or electric hookups (primitive campground).
A Loop is a Scout loop, youth or group Loop only.

There is a RV limit of 30 feet (including tow vehicle) in B Loop and limited availabilty for larger vehicles (35 feet including tow vehicle) in D loop.

Recreation

The trails are temporarily closed.

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 a NEW fire ring.
For scout groups, please reserve the "Youth/Scout/Organized Groups Only", which is open year-round.

Natural Features

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Nearby Attractions

Greenbelt Campground is surrounded by a myriad of fun and interesting attractions. Washington, D.C. and its famed historic sites are just 10 miles from Greenbelt. Goddard Space Flight Center is 3 miles from the park and the City of Greenbelt is 1 mile away.
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 from the park entrance.