Tent in the Greenbelt Park campground
Camp within 13 miles of the Nation's Capital NPS/G Wilson

Greenbelt Park

Federal Recreation Area · Maryland · National Park Service

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

Plan your visit

Trails & hiking

Hiking

Camping

Camping · Group Camping · RV Camping

Site types & reservations: see the official site.

Know before you go

Phone
771-208-1588
Official site
www.nps.gov
Managed by
National Park Service

Getting there

Directions on Google Maps →

Things to do

Highlights: Animals · Birds · Forests and Woodlands · Deciduous Forests

Activities & features: Food · Picnicking · Junior Ranger Program · Playground · Wildlife Watching

Photos

  • a round back grill with grill on top on a campsite in the Greenbelt Park campground
    NPS
  • trees in Greenbelt Park
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  • Father and son sitting in chairs reading in the Greenbelt Park campground
    NPS Photo
  • Fall Colors in the Sweetgum Picnic Area, Greenbelt Park, Maryland
    NPS Photo
  • bridge in Greenbelt Park
    NPS Photo
  • campfire in the forefront and people watching a campfire program in the background
    NPS

Nearby parks

Parks of Maryland

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Guides for the trip

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Sources: National Park Service, Google Places · updated 2026-08-12