About Greenbelt Park
Enjoy affordable camping, hiking, and peaceful forest surroundings just ten miles from Washington, DC!
From the National Park Service.
- Region
- Mid-Atlantic
- State
- Maryland
- Designation
- Park
- Entrance fee
- None listed
- Trail data for this park is still being added.
- Places for this park are still being added.
Know before you go
Fees, hours, weather and getting to Greenbelt Park.
Entrance fees
The National Park Service lists no entrance fee for this park.
Hours
- Mon
- 6:00AM - 10:00PM
- Tue
- 6:00AM - 10:00PM
- Wed
- 6:00AM - 10:00PM
- Thu
- 6:00AM - 10:00PM
- Fri
- 6:00AM - 10:00PM
- Sat
- 6:00AM - 10:00PM
- Sun
- 6:00AM - 10:00PM
Open daily from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Weather and when to go
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
Getting there
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.
Contact the park
- Address
- 6565 Greenbelt Road, Greenbelt, MD 20770
- Phone
- (771) 208-1588
- Official site
- nps.gov/gree
From the National Park Service, checked weekly. Fees, hours and road conditions change: confirm with the park before you go.
Trip planner
A day-by-day plan for Greenbelt Park
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Things to do in Greenbelt Park
The park service's own list, with how long each takes.
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Spring and Fall Campfire programs
Campfire Programs in the Greenbelt Park campground. Program begins at Sunset.
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Collect all the National Capital Parks - East Passport Stamps
Start your stamp collection and celebrate every park you visit! Explore historic sites and scenic parks managed by National Capital Parks - East and collect a unique stamp at each…
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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,…
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Dogwood Trail 1.6 miles
Dogwood trailhead with a trail going in to the woods of Greenbelt Park.
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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…
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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 $…
Campgrounds in Greenbelt Park
Run by the park service. Reservable sites book on Recreation.gov; first-come sites do not.
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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…
What to pack for Greenbelt Park
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For this trip
Traveling with kids
Bringing a pet
RVing
Backcountry
Winter conditions
On the water
Photography
Accessibility
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