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Greenbelt Campground

Greenbelt Park

Upcoming Availability

14 of 14 days currently show available sites.

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Campground guide

What to know before booking

Greenbelt Campground is an urban oasis just 10 miles (16 km) from Washington, D.C. This quiet campground has paved roads and parking spurs, which provide good access for cars and RVs alike. In suburban Maryland, Greenbelt Park is forested with a pleasant mix of pine, oak and maple trees which make for a colorful autumn season.

max Stay

28 nights

Official campground details, summarized

Concise planning notes based on the public Recreation.gov campground information.

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.

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.

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).

Campsite map

Site markers come from Recreation.gov campsite coordinates.

147 mapped sites

Campsites

A sample of official campsite metadata for scanning equipment fit before booking.

Site C91

LOOP C

TENT ONLY NONELECTRIC

vehicle

people

shade

Site B60

LOOP B

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

30 ft

vehicle

6

people

Full

shade

Site D159

LOOP D

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

30 ft

vehicle

6

people

Full

shade

Site C103

LOOP C

TENT ONLY NONELECTRIC

0 ft

vehicle

6

people

Yes

shade

Site B75

LOOP B

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

30 ft

vehicle

6

people

Full

shade

Site A10

Scout/Youth/Organized Group

TENT ONLY NONELECTRIC

0 ft

vehicle

6

people

Yes

shade

Site A17

Scout/Youth/Organized Group

TENT ONLY NONELECTRIC

0 ft

vehicle

6

people

Yes

shade

Site D136

LOOP D

RV NONELECTRIC

35 ft

vehicle

6

people

shade

Site B69

LOOP B

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

30 ft

vehicle

6

people

Full

shade

Site B62

LOOP B

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

25 ft

vehicle

6

people

Yes

shade

Site B38

LOOP B

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

30 ft

vehicle

6

people

Yes

shade

Site C89

LOOP C

TENT ONLY NONELECTRIC

vehicle

people

shade

Site C104

LOOP C

TENT ONLY NONELECTRIC

vehicle

6

people

shade

Site A15

Scout/Youth/Organized Group

TENT ONLY NONELECTRIC

0 ft

vehicle

6

people

Yes

shade

Site C84

LOOP C

TENT ONLY NONELECTRIC

0 ft

vehicle

6

people

Yes

shade

Site C102

LOOP C

TENT ONLY NONELECTRIC

0 ft

vehicle

6

people

Yes

shade

Site D137

LOOP D

RV NONELECTRIC

30 ft

vehicle

6

people

shade

Site A07

Scout/Youth/Organized Group

TENT ONLY NONELECTRIC

0 ft

vehicle

6

people

Yes

shade

Site A05

Scout/Youth/Organized Group

TENT ONLY NONELECTRIC

0 ft

vehicle

6

people

Yes

shade

Site B41

LOOP B

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

28 ft

vehicle

6

people

Full

shade

Site A08

Scout/Youth/Organized Group

TENT ONLY NONELECTRIC

vehicle

6

people

shade

Site D150

LOOP D

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

25 ft

vehicle

6

people

Full

shade

Site B64

LOOP B

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

30 ft

vehicle

6

people

Yes

shade

Site A03

Scout/Youth/Organized Group

TENT ONLY NONELECTRIC

0 ft

vehicle

6

people

Yes

shade

Important notices

National Capital Parks-East Superintendents Compendium: 2026 Superintendent's Compendium - National Capital Parks-East (U.S. National Park Service)
The campground offers year-round reservations. You may book 6 months in advance. Payment is not accepted on site. You must book your campsite in advance or upon arrival using the Recreation.gov website or call center (1-877-444-6777).
No Hookups. There are no water or electrical hookups at the sites but there is water and electricity in the bathrooms. There is a dump station and portable water available.
Maximum equipment. Two vehicles, three tents and six people are allowed per site. RV limit is 30 feet (9 m) in B Loop and 35 feet (10.6 m) in D loop.

Surrounding campgrounds

Other tracked campgrounds within driving distance, nearest first.

Common questions

Is Greenbelt Campground available right now?

Kestrel's most recent scan found openings on 14 of the next 14 days, starting Fri, Sep 11. Availability changes constantly — check the calendar above, then confirm on Recreation.gov.

How do I book Greenbelt Campground?

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