Spring Family Campout - Greenbelt Campground!
Friday, May 5th - Sunday May 7th, 2023
6565 Greenbelt Road
Greenbelt, MD 20770
6565 Greenbelt Road
Greenbelt, MD 20770
Introduction
Situated in suburban Maryland, Greenbelt Campground is forested with a pleasant mix of pine, oak and maple trees, which give way to a colorful autumn season. Mountain Laurel blooms throughout the park in May. Still Creek flows through the site, where deer and chipmunks are commonly seen.
Ten miles of hiking trails meander through Greenbelt Park, including Perimeter, Azalea, Dogwood and Blueberry Trails. Sweetgum Picnic Area is located 1.5 miles from the campground, with playground equipment and public picnic tables.
Greenbelt Campground is surrounded by a myriad of fun and interesting attractions. Washington, D.C. and its famed historic sites are just 10 miles from Greenbelt. Goddard Space Flight Center is 3 miles from the park and the City of Greenbelt is 1 mile away.
The Washington, D.C. Metro Transit System can be accessed 1.5 miles from the park, and major shopping centers are located within 1/2 mile away from the park entrance.
Ten miles of hiking trails meander through Greenbelt Park, including Perimeter, Azalea, Dogwood and Blueberry Trails. Sweetgum Picnic Area is located 1.5 miles from the campground, with playground equipment and public picnic tables.
Greenbelt Campground is surrounded by a myriad of fun and interesting attractions. Washington, D.C. and its famed historic sites are just 10 miles from Greenbelt. Goddard Space Flight Center is 3 miles from the park and the City of Greenbelt is 1 mile away.
The Washington, D.C. Metro Transit System can be accessed 1.5 miles from the park, and major shopping centers are located within 1/2 mile away from the park entrance.
General Camp Itinerary
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Reserved Campsites
The following "A" Loop campsites have been reserved for Pack 301:
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Each campsite will allow for a maximum of:
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Camp Map
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Campsite Accommodations
- No electric or water hook-ups at campsites.
- Each campsite has a picnic table and a NEW fire ring.
- This quiet campground has paved roads and parking spurs, which provide good access for cars and RVs alike.
- Potable water spigots
- Bathhouse with sinks
- Showers
- Flushing toilets
- No onsite camp store.
Rules and Reminders
- Alcoholic beverages are prohibited by state law in all regional parks. BSA does not permit alcohol at encampments or activities on property owned and/or operated by the Boy Scouts of America, or at any activity involving participation of youth members. The Diocese of Arlington expects adult participants to refrain from drinking alcoholic beverages for the duration of the event or using tobacco in the presence of children as well as during their travels to and from the event.
- Quiet Hours. Quiet hours are from 10:00 p.m.- 6:00 a.m. Generators may be run from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
- Staff. Rangers and/or campground hosts are available for assistance. Ranger Station hours are 8:00 a.m. to 3:45 p.m.
- No attachments to trees including clotheslines. Alcohol is not permitted in the campground.
- More Information. For more information, call 301-344-3944 or visit the Greenbelt Park website
- Ticks. There is a tick notice in the Mid-Atlantic region in Spring and Summer so please take precautions such as using tick repellent.
BSA Camping Policy
The Boy Scouts of America has established the following guidelines for its members’ participation in camping activities:
- Overnight camping by Tiger Cub, Wolf, and Bear Cub Scout dens as dens is not approved, and certificates of liability insurance will not be provided by the Boy Scouts of America.
- Tiger Cubs, with their adult partner, may participate in boy-parent excursions, day camps, pack overnighters, council-organized family camping, or resident camping.
- Tiger Cubs, Wolf and Bear Cub Scouts, and Webelos Scouts may participate in a resident overnight camping program operating under BSA National Camping School– trained leadership and managed by the council.
- A Webelos Scout may participate in overnight den camping when supervised by an adult. In most cases, the Webelos Scout will be under the supervision of his parent or guardian. It is essential that each Webelos Scout be under the supervision of a parent-approved adult. Joint Webelos den/troop campouts including the parents of the Webelos Scouts are encouraged to strengthen ties between the pack and troop. Den leaders, pack leaders, and parents are expected to accompany the boys on approved trips.