Greenbelt Campground
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.
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Site mix
| Standard, no hookups | 96 |
| Tent-only | 57 |
| RV, no hookups | 4 |
| Host/management | 16 |
Site guide
Will my RV fit
The longest site here provides 45 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.
156 sites in 4 loops. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Fits, ft | Surface | Shade | People / vehicles | Fires | Pets | Accessible |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B37 | LOOP B | Standard | Back-in | 30 | Paved | Partial | 6 / 2 | Yes | Yes | |
| B38 | LOOP B | Standard | Back-in | 30 | Paved | Partial | 6 / 2 | Yes | Yes | |
| B39 | LOOP B | Standard | Paved | Partial | 6 / 2 | Yes | Yes | |||
| B40 | LOOP B | Standard | 30 | Paved | Partial | 6 / 2 | Yes | Yes | ||
| B41 | LOOP B | Standard | 28 | Paved | Full | 6 / 2 | Yes | Yes | ||
| B42 | LOOP B | Standard | 24 | Paved | Full | 6 / 2 | Yes | Yes | ||
| B43 | LOOP B | Standard | 30 | Paved | Full | 6 / 2 | Yes | Yes | ||
| B44 | LOOP B | Standard | 30 | Full | 6 / 2 | Yes | Yes | |||
| B45 | LOOP B | Standard | 30 | Paved | Full | 6 / 2 | Yes | Yes | ||
| B46 | LOOP B | Standard | 30 | Paved | Full | 6 / 2 | Yes | Yes |
Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 12:30 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Amenities & rules
| Hookups | None |
| Max vehicle length | 45 ft |
| Equipment | RVs & trailers, Tents |
| Pets | Allowed |
| Campfires | Allowed, subject to restrictions |
| Tent pads | Yes |
| Accessibility | Sites B60, B61, B62, B63 and 4 more are listed accessible |
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.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
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Getting there
From I-95/495 (Capital Beltway), take Exit 23 Kenilworth Avenue South (Route 201) to Greenbelt Road East (Route 193). The park entrance is a quarter mile down Greenbelt Road on the right. The park address is 6565 Greenbelt Road.
| Nearest town | Greenbelt, Maryland |
| Coordinates | 38.9839° N, 76.8933° W · Directions ↗ |
Supplies & services
| Outdoor gear | Adventure Program Rental Desk ↗ | 2.9 mi |
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 3.9 mi |
| RV sales & service | RV sales & service ↗ | 31.7 mi |
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Video
DC by RV: Review of Greenbelt Campground [North American Road Trip #33]
Worth a stop
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).
- 9.7 miFrederick Douglass Nhs Visitor Center ↗Visitor center
- 10.5 miGeorgetown Visitor Center ↗Visitor center
- 11.1 mi
Public land it sits in
Patuxent Research Refuge begins about 5.3 miles away, and it is the closest of these.
- 5.3 miPatuxent Research Refuge ↗National Wildlife Refuge · Fish and Wildlife Service · 12,952 acres
Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.
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Historic landmarks nearby
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.
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Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Greenbelt Campground?
Sites at Greenbelt Campground are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Greenbelt Campground?
Check-in 12:30 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
How many sites does Greenbelt Campground have?
173 sites, including 96 standard sites without power, 57 tent-only sites, and 4 RV sites without hookups.
Source: Recreation.gov
Will my RV fit at Greenbelt Campground?
The longest site here provides 45 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.
Source: Will my RV fit
Are there showers or a dump station at Greenbelt Campground?
The site contains flush toilets, drinking water, showers and a dump station.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are pets allowed at Greenbelt Campground?
Yes, pets are allowed at Greenbelt Campground. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I have a campfire at Greenbelt Campground?
Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are there accessible sites at Greenbelt Campground?
Sites B60, B61, B62, and B63 are listed accessible on Recreation.gov, 8 sites in all. What that covers (a paved pad, an accessible table, a nearby accessible restroom) is on each site's booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
Is there cell service at Greenbelt Campground?
FCC coverage maps show Verizon 4G LTE, AT&T 5G, and T-Mobile 5G at the campground point. Terrain changes that from one site to the next.
Source: FCC Broadband Map
What is there to do at Greenbelt Campground?
The trails are open. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to Greenbelt Campground?
Greenbelt, Maryland. Greenbelt Campground is surrounded by a myriad of fun and interesting attractions.
Source: Getting there
What if Greenbelt Campground is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Greenbelt Park Ranger Station (0.4 mi, first-come), Marsden Tract Group Campsite (17.3 mi), and Swains Lock Hiker-Biker Campsite (19.1 mi, first-come).
Source: Campgrounds nearby