Greenbelt Park
Enjoy affordable camping, hiking, and peaceful forest surroundings just ten miles from Washington, DC!
Hours
See this week's hours below.
- Entrance fee
- The Park Service lists no entrance fee for this site.
- Phone
- 771-208-1588
- Address
- 6565 Greenbelt Road, Greenbelt, MD 20770
About Greenbelt
Enjoy affordable camping, hiking, and peaceful forest surroundings just ten miles from Washington, DC!
Hours
Greenbelt Park
Open daily from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
| Monday | 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM |
| Saturday | 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM |
| Sunday | 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM |
Good Luck Road Parking Area
Good Luck Road Parking Area is temporarily closed. Please use the park entrance at 6565 Greenbelt Road, Greenbelt, MD 20770.
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Changes to these hours
- Thanksgiving Day, Nov 26: Closed
- Christmas Day, Dec 25: Closed
- New Year’s Day, Jan 1: Closed
Sweetgum Picnic Area Gates
Sweetgum Picnic Area is open daily from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. for pedestrian access. The gates open to vehicles from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. and are closed on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day.
| Monday | 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM |
| Thursday | 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM |
| Friday | 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM |
| Saturday | 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM |
| Sunday | 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM |
Changes to these hours
- Thanksgiving Day, Nov 26: Closed
- Christmas Day, Dec 25: Closed
- New Year’s Day, Jan 1: Closed
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.
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
Things to do
Camping, Food, Group Camping, Hiking, Junior Ranger Program, Picnicking, Playground, RV Camping, Wildlife Watching.
Source: National Park Service data feed, checked September 24, 2026. Hours shown are the Park Service's posted standard hours plus any date changes it lists. Official page for Greenbelt ↗