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Greenbelt Park Picnic Areas
NPSNational Park Service — Greenbelt · Maryland · Greenbelt Park
| Agency | NPSNational Park Service |
|---|---|
| Area | Greenbelt Park |
| Location | Greenbelt · Maryland · Greenbelt Park · 38.98389, -76.89333 · Map |
| Sites | 2 public sites counted from the federal listing — 2 picnic |
| Getting a site | Reservable — the federal listing marks this campground as taking reservations. Some sites or seasons may still be first-come; the listing’s own words are below. |
| Hookups | Electric at 0 of 2 sites Water hookups at 0 of 2 sites Sewer hookups at 0 of 2 sites Full hookups (all three at one site) at 0 of 2 sites Counted site by site from affirmative reports in the federal record. A site with no report is not counted either way. |
| Max RV length | Not reported in the federal data |
| Months open | Not in federal data — the federal listing does not publish a season for this campground. Check the official description below or Recreation.gov. |
| Fees | $100.00 for 1-99 people $155.00 for 100-149 $225.00 for 150-200 There is a 200 person maximum. |
| Check-in / out | In 10:00 AM · Out 8:00 PM (most common in the listing) |
| Accessible sites | 2 marked accessible in the listing |
| Accessibility | N |
| Amenities, as reported | Flush toilets |
| Phone | 301 344-3944 |
Check availability & book on Recreation.gov →
This site takes no reservations and shows no live availability. Source: Recreation.gov (RIDB export pulled November 5, 2026); this listing was last updated in the federal record on 2026-09-29.
From the official listing
Overview You may book a picnic areas up to six months ahead. Greenbelt Park is an urban oasis just 10 miles (16 km) from Washington, D.C. This beautiful, wooded park is known for its peaceful surroundings and National Park Service hospitality.
Recreation Ten miles (16 km) of hiking trails meander through Greenbelt Park, including the Perimeter, Azalea, Dogwood and Blueberry Trails. Sweetgum Picnic Area is located near the entrance of the park with playground equipment and public picnic tables. The Sweetgum Picnic Area is on a first-come, first-served basis limited to groups of 24 people or less. The Holly Picnic Area is a 1/2 mile (.8 km) walk to playground and open field.
Facilities Greenbelt Park has two picnic areas available, ranging in capacity from 25-150 people per site, with restrooms, picnic tables, and barbeque grills. Park rangers, maintenance personnel and park police are on site if needed. Natural Features In suburban Maryland, Greenbelt Park is forested with a pleasant mix of pine, oak and maple trees which make for a colorful autumn season. Mountain laurel blooms throughout the park in May.
Still Creek flows through the park, where deer and chipmunks are commonly seen.
Contact Info For facility specific information, please call (202) 909-6128. Nearby Attractions Greenbelt Campground is surrounded by a myriad of fun and interesting attractions. Washington, D.C. and its famed historic sites are just 10 miles (16 km) from Greenbelt. Kenilworth Park and Aquatic Gardens are 8 miles (13 km) away. Goddard Space Flight Center is 3 miles (5 km) from the park and the City of Greenbelt is 1 mile (1.6 km) away. The Washington, D.C. Metro Transit System (Greenbelt Station) is just 1.5 miles (2.4 km) from the park, and major shopping centers are located within 1/2 mile (.8 km).
Charges & Cancellations All Cancellations and changes must be made with Recreation.gov and not with the park.
Directions, from the listing
From I-95/495 (Capital Beltway), take Exit 23 Kenilworth Avenue South (Route 201) to Greenbelt Road East (Route 193). The park entrance is a quarter mile down Greenbelt Road on the right. The park address is 6565 Greenbelt Road.
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Trip Card — Greenbelt Park Picnic Areas
Greenbelt · Maryland · Greenbelt Park
| Agency | NPS · National Park Service |
|---|---|
| Location | Greenbelt · Maryland · Greenbelt Park |
| Fees | $100.00 for 1-99 people $155.00 for 100-149 $225.00 for 150-200 There is a 200 person maximum. |
| Getting a site | Reservable |
| Hookups | None reported |
| Max RV | Not reported |
| Months open | Not in federal data |
| Sites | 2 sites |
Book: recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/251624 · Source: Recreation.gov, pulled November 5, 2026. Facility details come from federal recreation data and may be out of date — this site takes no reservations and shows no live availability; confirm details and book through Recreation.gov or the managing agency.