GREENBELT PARK, Maryland
This month's National Park Getaway
By Kevin P. Barry, park ranger, Greenbelt Park
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Welcome to an urban oasis. Although most visitors find it hard to
believe, Greenbelt Park is just 12 miles from Washington, D.C. The peace
and quiet that you'll find here evoke images of a dense forest or
mountain resort. That's what you’ll experience when you visit Greenbelt
Park -- untrampled nature in a region where most wild spaces have
disappeared.
Despite its primitive setting, the campground is close to public
transportation. Even the train to Washington, D.C., is
within walking distance from campsite loops. Leave your car or camper on-site and take the train to such places as Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens,
Mary McLeod Bethune Council House, the National Mall, the Smithsonian
Institution's museums, and a host of other sites in and around the city. After you've enjoyed the sights of the city, enjoy a campfire
and a quiet night's rest at your campsite.
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Greenbelt Park attracts visitors from across the country and around
the world, drawn by the recreational opportunities, stunning natural
beauty, and a campground that is open year-round for RVs or tents at an affordable rate
of $16 per night ($8.00 for Golden Age, Golden Access, and the America the Beautiful Senior pass card holders). The campground offers more than 170 campsites, nine miles of trails, and several day-use picnic areas.
Make online reservations to guarantee your site up to three months in advance.
Wild yet accessible, Greenbelt Park
is one of those places that you may not have heard of, but once you
visit, you'll be back and telling friends about the national park
treasure you discovered. The memories you create will
be lifelong.
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