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Park · Maryland

Greenbelt Park

Park in Maryland. No entrance fee. 3 hikes listed.

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TypePark
StateMaryland
Entrance feeNo entrance fee
Campgrounds1
Nearest national parkShenandoah (84 mi)
Closest airportDCA (12 mi)
Tent in the Greenbelt Park campground
Camp within 13 miles of the Nation's Capital Photo: NPS/G Wilson

Greenbelt Park is a park run by the National Park Service in Maryland.

In the park service’s words

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

From the National Park Service (public domain).

Things to do

  • Spring and Fall Campfire programs (45 Minutes): Campfire Programs in the Greenbelt Park campground. Program begins at Sunset.
  • Junior Ranger Programs at National Capital Parks - East (30 to 90 Minutes): Become a Junior Ranger at parks across National Capital Parks, East! Explore, complete a booklet, and earn badges and certificates along the way!
  • Collect all the National Capital Parks - East Passport Stamps (5 to 10 Minutes): Start your stamp collection and celebrate every park you visit! Explore historic sites and scenic parks managed by National Capital Parks - East and collect a unique stamp at each one.
  • Green Line - DC Metro (1 to 2 Days): History, culture and nature come together to provide a variety of parks for visitors utilizing the Green Line. Each of the parks listed here are 1 mile or less from each metro stop (about a 20 minute walk) or a 10 minute bus ride away.
  • Yellow Line - DC Metro (1 to 2 Days): Explore Washington, DC from top to bottom on the Yellow Line. Each of the parks listed here are 1 mile or less from each metro stop (about a 20 minute walk) or a 10 minute bus ride away.
  • Junior Ranger booklet- free (15 to 30 Minutes): Greenbelt Park Junior ranger booklet
  • Perimeter Trail 5.2 miles (60 to 120 Minutes): Park in the Sweetgum Picnic Area, pick up a park brochure (with trail maps and descriptions included in the brochure) and enjoy a 5.2 mile walk through Greenbelt Park. If walking, the Perimeter trail can be accessed at the park entrance.
  • Dogwood Trail 1.6 miles (30 to 60 Minutes): Dogwood trailhead with a trail going in to the woods of Greenbelt Park.

Fees and hours

Entrance fee: No entrance fee.

Hours: Daily, 6:00AM - 10:00PM. Open daily from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.

Camping

Campground Sites Booking From RVs Amenities
Greenbelt Park Campground 172 Reservable $20 Yes, up to 35 ft dump station, showers, water, cell signal

Getting there

Off I-95 South Take Exit 23 Route 201 Kenilworth Avenue South(toward Bladensburg). (this will be a left). Drive on Kenilworth Avenue (Route 201). Once crossing over I-95, you will see sign for Route 193 Greenbelt Road. Veer right to Take Route 193 East. Take a left on Greenbelt Road . (Greenbelt Road is Route 193 and is an overpass over Route 201) The park entrance is a quarter mile on the right hand side.

Airport City Drive to the park Straight-line miles Type
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) Washington, DC No road route 12 Large hub
Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) Baltimore, MD No road route 18 Large hub
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) Dulles, VA No road route 30 Large hub

Drive times run from the airport to Zion Canyon Visitor Center, estimated with OSRM routing on OpenStreetMap roads at normal speeds; allow extra for traffic, stops and construction.

Miles are straight-line distances.

Visitor centers

Weather

The Washington, D.C. area has a four-season Mid-Atlantic climate. Summertime is warm and humid, while winter can be cold and snowy. Spring: During these months of transition, the weather can alternate from warm, humid air coming from the south to cold, dry air coming from the northwest. Be prepared for changing conditions. Summer: The warmest months are June, July, and August, with average highs in the 80s (~31 ?) combined with high humidity. Fall: Expect a drop in temperature and humidity in September

From the National Park Service (public domain).

Know before you go

Drones are banned at almost every park site, and you may not take rocks, plants or artifacts. Pets must be on a leash no longer than 6 feet where they are allowed. Bring no firewood from home.

Nearby

The nearest national park is Shenandoah, about 84 miles away in a straight line.

Sources

Last checked 1 November 2026.

Frequently asked questions

Is there an entrance fee at Greenbelt Park?

No entrance fee.

Where is Greenbelt Park?

In Maryland. The closest airport with scheduled flights is Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, about 12 miles away.

Can you camp at Greenbelt Park?

Yes, at 1 campground the park service lists.

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