Greenbelt Campground
National Park Service campground in Greenbelt Park, near Greenbelt, Maryland.
Not publishednightly fee (check Recreation.gov)
157overnight sites
Reservablebooking
Year-roundseason (agency text)
45 ftmax RV/trailer length
5named USFS/NPS trails within 5 mi (8.5 mi)
2.2 mibike trails within 5 mi
How it compares
- With 157 sites it is the #2 largest of 21 Maryland campgrounds that publish a site count (busy, more amenities).
- There are 20 other campgrounds in our data within 25 miles.
- 50% of Maryland campgrounds that publish a length limit accept a rig this long (45 ft).
- 100% of sites with a shade rating are listed as shaded or partly shaded.
- Pets allowed on 152 of 157 sites; campfires allowed on 150 (subject to seasonal fire bans).
- Straight-line distance: Washington ~9 mi, Baltimore ~26 mi, Fredericksburg ~56 mi.
Site mix
Amenities & rules
Fire ringsGrillsTent padsPets allowedTentsRVs/trailers8 accessible sites
Trails within 5 miles
| Trail | Closest point | Mapped miles within 5 mi | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perimeter Trail | 0.1 mi | 4.9 | NPS |
| Dogwood Trail | 0.3 mi | 1.3 | NPS |
| Azalea Trail | 0.4 mi | 1.2 | NPS |
| Bike Trail (paved) | 0.4 mi | 0.5 | NPS |
| Blueberry Trail | 0.4 mi | 0.6 | NPS |
Mountain biking nearby
2.2 miles of bike-legal trail lie within 5 miles (1.5 mi on unnamed paths). Difficulty mix: Unrated: 2.2 mi
| Trail | Closest point | Miles within 5 mi | Difficulty (as tagged) | Kids | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bike Trail (paved) | 0.4 mi | 0.5 | Unrated | NPS | |
| Levee Access Road | 3.3 mi | 0.2 | Unrated | OSM |
Ratings come only from OpenStreetMap mtb:scale / IMBA tags. Untagged trails show as "Unrated", and we never guess. Check conditions and maps on Trailforks or MTB Project.
Activities listed
BikingCampingDay Use AreaEnvironmental EducationHikingInterpretive ProgramsPicnickingRanger StationWildlife Viewing
Nearest campgrounds
| Campground | Miles | State | Fee/night | Sites | Hookups | Max RV | Pets | Booking | Trails ≤5 mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenbelt Park Ranger Station Greenbelt Park |
0.4 | MD | — | — | — | — | — | First-come | 6 (8.7 mi) |
| Cherry Hill Park OpenStreetMap listing |
4.0 | MD | — | — | E | yes | — | Reserve | 5 (8.5 mi) |
| Watkins Regional Park Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission |
8.8 | MD | — | — | — | — | — | ? | 0 |
| Ford Campsite at Stocketts Run Anne Arundel County |
13.7 | MD | $10 | — | — | — | — | ? | 0 |
| Robert C. McDonell Campground Montgomery County |
14.3 | MD | — | — | — | — | yes | Reserve | 6 (3.3 mi) |
| Washington DC / Capitol KOA Holiday KOA |
14.4 | MD | — | — | E | yes | — | Reserve | 0 |
Hookups: E = electric (max amps), W = water, S = sewer. "—" means the agency doesn't publish it. Trail counts are named USFS/NPS trails within 5 miles. 🟢 = kid-friendly (green-rated) bike trail nearby.
From the managing agency
Overview
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.
Recreation
… read the full description on Recreation.gov