Greenbelt National Park

Greenbelt National Park A unit of the National Park Service featuring a 172 site campground, 9 miles of trails and three picnic areas. The park is located in Greenbelt, Maryland.

park website is www.nps.gov/gree Greenbelt is a unit of the National Park Service. The park does not have an entrance fee. Park roads, picnic area, and the campground are open. The trails are closed until further notice for visitor safety. There is a $20 fee for a campsite in the campground. Reservations are required for the campground,
This is the official page of Greenbelt Park, National Park Service, Greenbelt, Maryland.

What better way to get down and dirty than by helping maintain the Perimeter Trail this Saturday?Winding 5 miles around ...
08/11/2026

What better way to get down and dirty than by helping maintain the Perimeter Trail this Saturday?

Winding 5 miles around the entire park, it often needs volunteer assistance with vegetation trimming, debris raking, and surface widening to ensure optimal conditions for visitors. ✂️🌿⛏️

✴️Sign up to help out: https://www.volunteer.gov/s/volopprecord?listing=a09SJ00000PeehtYAB

Photo: NPS / Nick Hall

Kick up some dirt by maintaining the Perimeter Trail this Saturday! A sprawling 5-mile pathway around the entire park, i...
07/14/2026

Kick up some dirt by maintaining the Perimeter Trail this Saturday!

A sprawling 5-mile pathway around the entire park, it often needs volunteers' help with trimming vegetation, raking debris, widening the trail surface, and other crucial tasks. ✂️🌿⛏️

✴️Sign up now to help us out: https://www.volunteer.gov/s/volopprecord?listing=a09SJ00000PG4m1YAD

Photo: NPS / Nick Hall

Happy Fourth of July and 250th anniversary of our country!Have a safe and happy holiday from the staff at Greenbelt Park...
07/04/2026

Happy Fourth of July and 250th anniversary of our country!

Have a safe and happy holiday from the staff at Greenbelt Park and Baltimore-Washington Parkway.

Photo Credit: Library of Congress/Carol M. Highsmith

Greenbelt Park Campground is full for Friday, July 3rd and Saturday, July 4th. Thank you to everyone choosing Greenbelt ...
07/03/2026

Greenbelt Park Campground is full for Friday, July 3rd and Saturday, July 4th. Thank you to everyone choosing Greenbelt Park Campground for your stay here in Washington, DC! Have a happy and safe Fourth of July!

Hydrate! Hydrate! Hydrate! Due to the extreme heat, Greenbelt Park Ranger Station will remain open as a cooling station ...
07/02/2026

Hydrate! Hydrate! Hydrate! Due to the extreme heat, Greenbelt Park Ranger Station will remain open as a cooling station for campers and visitors until 8:00 PM today, tomorrow, and Saturday.

Remember to take the heat seriously this week and to continue to hydrate! Remember to follow these tips from the American Red Cross:

- Drink plenty of water.
- Avoid caffeine and alcohol.
- Wear lightweight clothing.
- Limit exposure during hottest parts of the day.
- Use air-conditioned spaces.
- Check on your loved ones and neighbors.

We are officially one week out from Fourth of July festivities! If you’re looking for a place to stay this week while vi...
06/27/2026

We are officially one week out from Fourth of July festivities! If you’re looking for a place to stay this week while visiting Washington, DC, look no further than Greenbelt Park Campground!

We are located less than 12 miles from downtown Washington, DC and a short distance from both the Greenbelt and College Park Metro Stations. Our campground is perfectly located for your visit to Washington, DC and the 250th Celebrations!

Be sure to check availability and campsites are open to registered campers only!

To make your reservation please visit: https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/232474

Photo: NPS - N. Hall
Photo: Fourth of July Fireworks - Library of Congress/Carol M. Highsmith

Reminder! Campfire Program Tonight!"America 250: The Signers of the Declaration of Independence" - Join Ranger Dave from...
06/27/2026

Reminder! Campfire Program Tonight!

"America 250: The Signers of the Declaration of Independence" - Join Ranger Dave from Thomas Stone National National Historical Site as he discusses the importance of the Declaration of Independence and the signers of the declaration.

Event will be held rain or shine. In the event of rain, please follow campfire signs to the Ranger Station.

Address: 6565 Greenbelt Road, Greenbelt, MD 20770 - Follow campfire program signs to the campground and ranger station.

Image: The Maryland Signers of the Declaration - NPS/Harper's Ferry Center

Greenbelt Park and the National Park Service are happy to announce: The Laurel and Holly Picnic Area's are back open for...
06/26/2026

Greenbelt Park and the National Park Service are happy to announce: The Laurel and Holly Picnic Area's are back open for business! Just in time for your Fourth of July picnic or family event!

To reserve a picnic area, please visit: https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/251624

If you have any questions or want more information, please call: 771-208-1588.

Photo: NPS/G. Wilson

Reminder! Campfire Program's this Friday and Saturday! Rain or shine! In the event of inclement weather, please park at ...
06/25/2026

Reminder! Campfire Program's this Friday and Saturday! Rain or shine! In the event of inclement weather, please park at the Ranger Station parking lot and follow ranger direction. Both programs are at 8:00 PM.

Friday: "Welcome to Washington" - Tips and Tricks of visiting Washington, DC!

Saturday: "America 250: The Signers of the Declaration of Independence" - Join Ranger Dave from Thomas Stone National Historic Site as we discuss the importance of the Declaration of Independence and the men that wrote it.

Photo: Thomas Stone - Smithsonian/National Portrait Gallery

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6565 Greenbelt Road
Greenbelt, MD
20770

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+17712081588

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