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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

Physical Address:

6565 Greenbelt Road

Greenbelt, MD 20770

Mailing Address:

6565 Greenbelt Road

Greenbelt, MD 20770

contact-details

Phone Number: 771-208-1588 Voice

Email Address: gree_visitorservices@nps.gov
Description:

Fees

Entrance Fees

Entrance Passes

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

park designation:Park

Directions:

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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Directions

Operating Hours:

Campground

Open Year round

Laurel Picnic Area

Open April 1 - October 31

Exceptions:

Picnic Area closed for Offseason (November 1, 2024 - March 31, 2025)

Holly Picnic Area

Open April 1 - October 31.

Exceptions:

Closed in Offseason (November 1, 2024 - March 31, 2025)

Sweetgum Picnic Area

Sweetgum Picnic area is a non reserved picnic located in Greenbelt Park, Maryland. It is first come first serve for groups of twenty five or less. Each group can use up to a maximum of four tables. Sweetgum Picnic area has accessible bathroom facilities.

Weather Information:

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 alternate from warm, humid air coming from the south to cold, dry air coming from the northwest. Be prepared for changing conditions. Summer: The warmest months are June, July, and August, with average highs in the 80s (~31 ?) combined with high humidity. Fall: Expect a drop in temperature and humidity in September