Greenbelt Campground

Greenbelt Park — hiking

Location: GREENBELT, MD, MD

Price: From $20 per night

Rating: 4.3 out of 5 (505 reviews)

Season: Year-round

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.

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): strong signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: T-Mobile. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 100%.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Flush Toilets, Drinking Water, Showers, Dump Station, Electric Hookups

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/greenbelt-campground to be notified when sites open up.

Urban oasis just 10 miles from Washington D.C. offering safety, affordability, and peaceful wooded surroundings with excellent National Park Service maintenance. Campers praise its beauty, well-maintained facilities, and convenient Metro access to the capital.

Wildlife alert: Coyotes present in area; also watch for Eastern Hognose Snake, Rough Greensnake, and various bird species including Trumpeter Swan and Common Loon near water areas.

Insider tips for Greenbelt Campground: Book early — this is a popular federal campground near D.C. Only select sites have electric hookups; most sites are primitive with no water/sewer hookups. Scout Loop available for youth group camping. Quick Metro station access for day trips into Washington D.C.

Skip Greenbelt Campground if: You need full hookups — water and sewer not available at any sites. You prefer solitude far from urban areas — located only 10 miles from D.C..

Best time to visit Greenbelt Campground: Year-round — Campground operates year-round per verified data; however, some seasonal operations noted so confirm availability before booking..

Nearby campgrounds: Greenbelt Park Picnic Areas (GREENBELT, MD), Rock Creek Park Group Picnic Areas (Dc) (Washington, DI), Fort Dupont Park Picnic Areas (Washington, DI), Carderock Recreation Area Pavilion (Williamsport, MD).