Spring Family Campout - Greenbelt Campground!

Friday, May 5th - Sunday May 7th, 2023
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.

General Camp Itinerary

Friday

• 12:30pm - Scouts begin to arrive, select campsite, set up
• 3:00pm to 5:30pm - Free Time
• 5:30pm to 6:30pm - Pack Dinner
• 6:30pm to 7:30pm - Free Time
• 7:30pm to 8:30pm - Den Campfires
• 9:00pm to 7:00 am Camp Quiet Hours

Saturday

• 8:00am to 9:00am - Pack Breakfast
• 9:00am - 10:00am - Free Time
• 10:00am - 12:00pm - Pack Hike / Nature Walk
• 12:30pm - 1:30pm - Pack Lunch
• 1:30pm - 3:30pm - Free Time
• 4:00pm - 5:30pm - Den Activities
• 5:30pm - 6:30pm - Den Dinners 
• 6:30pm - 7:30pm - Free Time
• 7:30pm to 8:30pm - Cubmaster's Camp Fire & S'mores
• 9:00pm to 7:00 am Camp Quiet Hours

​Sunday

• 7:00am - Individual Breakfasts
• 8:00am - 11:30am - Clean and Break Camp
• 12:00pm - All Campers Gone

Reserved Campsites

The following "A" Loop campsites have been reserved for Pack 301:

• 01
• 02
• 03
• 04
• 05
• 07
• 08

• 24
• 26
• 27
• 29
• 30
• 31
• 32
• 33

Each campsite will allow for a maximum of:

• 3 tents
• 6 persons
• 2 vehicles

Please abide by capacity restrictions! We can have 90 campers, maximum.

Camp Map

What Should I Bring?

DO Bring!

1. Tent - for shelter from the elements
2. Sleeping pad and sleeping bag, to stay warm at night
3. Sleeping pad or cot, and pillow - to provide further insulation and comfort
4. Drop cloth or footprint - to protect bottom of tent!
5. Large water bottle and water because a hydrated Scout is a happy Scout!
6. Sturdy sneakers or hiking shoes - you can't hike in flip flops or Crocs!
7. Scout Uniform Shirts, pants, and neckerchiefs
8. Pack 301 Activity Shirt (blue or yellow version)
9. Sunscreen
10. Insect repellant
11. Day pack for hikes
12. Clean underwear and socks
13. Pajamas
14. Clothing that can be layered - t-shirts, shorts, sweatshirts, long pants!
15. Rain jacket or poncho
16. Hat (a knit hat is also good for sleeping)
17. Sunglasses
18. Flashlight and extra batteries
19. Toiletries: toothbrush, washcloth, soap, etc.
20. Scout handbook
21. ​Camp chair or stool

DO NOT Bring!

1. Electronics (cameras are OK)
2. Axes/hatchets (OK for adults)
3. Sheath knives (pocket knives only for Bears and Webelos who have earned Whittling Chip)
4. BB guns or other firearms
5. Archery equipment
6. Fireworks
7. Anything you can't afford to see damaged or lost
8. No snacks in tents

Where is Greenbelt Campground?

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.