National Park Service · Maryland
Greenbelt Campground
National Park Service · Maryland, United States · in Greenbelt Park
- Sites
- 173
- Hookups
- 2 with water, 157 no hookups
- Season
- Year-round
- Max RV length
- 45 ft
- Drinking water
- Yes
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Showers
- Yes
- Dump station
- Yes
- Laundry
- No
- Pets
- Yes
- Elevation
- 115 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 7
- Cell coverage
- Verizon weak · T-Mobile good · AT&T good (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Lake
- Greenbelt Park
- Nearest town
- GREENBELT
- Address
- 6565 GREENBELT ROAD, GREENBELT, MD, 20770
- Phone
- 301 344-3948
- Activities
- Biking, Camping, Day Use Area, Environmental Education, Hiking, Interpretive Programs, Picnicking, Ranger Station, Wildlife Viewing
147 numbered sites are mapped one by one - open the site map to pick yours.
About
Overview
Greenbelt Campground is an urban oasis just 10 miles (16 km) 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/9 m (including tow vehicle) in B Loop and limited availability for larger vehicles (35 feet/10.6 m including tow vehicle) in D loop.
Recreation
The trails are open.
Ten miles (16 km) of hiking trails meander through Greenbelt Park, including the Perimeter, Azalea, Dogwood and Blueberry Trails. Sweetgum Picnic Area is located near the entrance of the park with playground equipment and public picnic tables. The Sweetgum Picnic Area is on a first-come, first-served basis limited to groups of 24 people or less. The Holly Picnic Area is a 1/2 mile (.8 km) walk to playground and open field.
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 fire ring. For scout groups, please reserve the "Youth/Scout/Organized Groups Only" campsite, which is open year-round.
Natural Features
In suburban Maryland, Greenbelt Park is forested with a pleasant mix of pine, oak and maple trees which make for a colorful autumn season. Mountain laurel blooms throughout the park in May.
Still Creek flows through the park, where deer and chipmunks are commonly seen.
Contact Info
This location is staffed. Please call (771) 208-1588 to speak with local staff.
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 (16 km) from Greenbelt. Kenilworth Park and Aquatic Gardens are 8 miles (13 km) away. Goddard Space Flight Center is 3 miles (5 km) from the park and the City of Greenbelt is 1 mile (1.6 km) away. The Washington, D.C. Metro Transit System (Greenbelt Station) is just 1.5 miles (2.4 km) from the park, and major shopping centers are located within 1/2 mile (.8 km).
Fees
Camp site: $20. Three tents and up to six people per campsite. Campground consists of tent and RV Sites
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41° | 26° | 9° | 56° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 45° | 30° | 12° | 68° | 11 of 11 |
| March | 55° | 39° | 18° | 74° | 7 of 11 |
| April | 68° | 48° | 29° | 89° | 2 of 11 |
| May | 74° | 58° | 42° | 96° | 0 of 11 |
| June | 81° | 65° | 55° | 95° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 88° | 72° | 62° | 99° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 85° | 72° | 62° | 96° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 79° | 66° | 52° | 95° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 67° | 50° | 38° | 84° | 0 of 10 |
| November | 53° | 39° | 26° | 73° | 3 of 10 |
| December | 45° | 31° | 17° | 66° | 10 of 10 |
Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.
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