Ranger Station
Open — The Ranger Station is currently open seven days a week from 8:00 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. Due to a water main break, the adjacent campground is not accepting new reservations and has no water currently available.
Perimeter Trail Closed
The section of the perimeter trail from the .8 mile marker to the 1.9 mile marker at Park Central Road is closed for repairs. This trail was closed under emergency conditions on July 22, 2025, and will remain closed until December 31, 2025, at 11:59 p.m.
South Parking Lot of Greenbelt Park Closed to Vehicle Access
This area will be closed to vehicle access from 12:00 a.m. May 9, 2025, and continuing until September 30, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. The area will remain available to pedestrians.
Restroom Closures at Greenbelt Park
Restrooms at the Laurel and Holly Picnic Areas will be closed April 15–November 15, 2025, and remain closed afterward per the Superintendent’s Compendium schedule.
About
The Ranger Station at Greenbelt Park is positioned at the entrance to the campground, approximately two miles from the park headquarters and main park entrance off Greenbelt Road. This facility serves as the administrative hub for the campground and provides visitor services including information, brochures, and ranger assistance. The station is staffed seven days a week and houses the official NPS Passport stamp for the park. Rangers are available to assist with campground questions, park information, and general visitor needs. The station is easily accessible from the park entrance by taking a right at the stop sign and proceeding two miles to the campground area.
Directions
From I-95/495 Capital Beltway, take Exit 23 Kenilworth Avenue South to Greenbelt Road East. The park entrance is a quarter mile down Greenbelt Road on the right. Upon arrival at the park entrance, proceed to the stop sign, take a right, and continue two miles to the Ranger Station near the campground.
Nearby Campgrounds
- Greenbelt Park Campground 0.0mi
- Greenbelt Park Picnic Areas 0.4mi
- Greenbelt Campground 0.4mi
- Fort Dupont Park Picnic Areas 8.9mi
- Rock Creek Park Group Picnic Areas 8.1mi
- Fort Washington Park Day Use Facilities 20mi
- Carderock Recreation Area Pavilion 16mi
- Fort Hunt Picnic Areas 20mi
- Patapsco Valley Hilton Vally State Park Campground 20mi
Amenities
| Water | — |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | — |
| Dump Station | — |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | — |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | — |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| kevin_barry@nps.gov | |
| Phone | +1 (771) 208-1588 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
Useful Links
| Ranger Station Official Website | |
| View on Recreation.gov |
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