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Greenbelt Park

Park · MD

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

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Current Alerts (1)

Park Closure

Good Luck Road Parking Lot Closed

The Good Luck Road Parking Lot is closed. Please use the main entrance located at 6565 Greenbelt Road, Greenbelt, MD 20770.

Entrance Fees

This park is fee-free.

Campgrounds (1)

Greenbelt Park Campground

The park features a 172 site campground and is open year round. The campground is known for its affordability, safety, peaceful surroundings, and National Park Service hospitality. Campers must pay for sites via the online reservation system.

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Upcoming Events

Campfire Program: Welcome to Washington!

Sep 4, 2026 · Loop B Campfire Circle, Greenbelt Park, 6565 Greenbelt Road, Greenbelt, MD 20770

Campfire Program: The National Park Service and The Response to September 11th

Sep 5, 2026 · Loop B Campfire Circle.

Campfire Program: Camping Basics with Ranger Jim

Sep 12, 2026 · Loop B Campfire Circle

Campfire Program: The American Indian Movement

Sep 19, 2026

Campfire Program: Bioluminescence

Sep 26, 2026

Things to Do

Azalea Trail 1.2 miles

Walk the Azalea Trail through the forest of Greenbelt Park. (1.2 miles) Park across the street , pick up a park brochure (with trail maps and descriptions included in the brochure) enjoy a 1.2 mile walk.

Camping in Greenbelt Park, Maryland

Greenbelt Park campground is located in Greenbelt Park, Maryland. Our entrance is at 6565 Greenbelt Road in Greenbelt, Maryland.   Reservations are required through Recreation.gov $20 per campsite. 

Dogwood Trail 1.6 miles

Dogwood trailhead with a trail going in to the woods of Greenbelt Park.

Experience an Urban Oasis at Greenbelt Park

Just ten miles from Washington, D.C., Greenbelt Park is located in suburban Greenbelt, Maryland. The park features a 172 site campground with specific site reservations, nine miles of trails, and three picnic areas. The campground is open all year round.

Green Line - DC Metro

History, culture and nature come together to provide a variety of parks for visitors utilizing the Green Line. Each of the parks listed here are 1 mile or less from each metro stop (about a 20 minute walk) or a 10 minute bus ride away.

Junior Ranger booklet- free

Greenbelt Park Junior ranger booklet

Perimeter Trail 5.2 miles

Park in the Sweetgum Picnic Area, pick up a park brochure (with trail maps and descriptions included in the brochure) and enjoy a 5.2 mile walk through Greenbelt Park. If walking, the Perimeter trail can be accessed at the park entrance. 

Spring and Fall Campfire programs

Campfire Programs in the Greenbelt Park campground. Program begins at Sunset.

Visitor Centers

  • Greenbelt Park Ranger Station

Source: National Park Service.

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