Located about 12 miles from Washington DC, the Greenbelt Park is a national park known for its campgrounds and closeness to nature. The park offers a retreat from the chaos of city life and acts as a refuge for various plants and animals. The walking tour through the park is a must-do activity if you are visiting Washington DC on a trip.

The park's campground area offers more than 170 sites for the families and friends to enjoy camping. So, you can stay within the park and enjoy the walking tours to explore the park's serenity. Though, there is no entry fee to the park, you can expect a small fee if you wish to use a camping site in the park.

Among the most popular attractions of a walking tour through Greenbelt Park is the presence of animals like chipmunk, gray squirrel, white tailed deer, red fox, beaver, raccoon, woodchuck, skunk and many others. Besides, the park offers excellent opportunity to explore plants in the categories like common wildflowers, bluebell family, buckwheat family, clubmoss family and many more.

A 5.3 mile hiking and equestrian trail further enhances the park's importance for walking expeditions. Besides, there are many small natural trails that you would like to follow to have good clean fun. There are 3 picnic areas with playing equipments available on first-come first-serve basis.

The park is open round the year and can be easily visited from Washington DC. The staff here consists of firefighters, rescue personnel and others. A tour through the park is indeed a great way to spend time with your near and dear ones.

Greenbelt Park, a National Park, under the United States National Park Service, is a wholly wooded area about 10miles north-east of Washington D.C. The park is an ideal family camping site given its proximity to the city and highway and the facilities that are provided there.

Greenbelt Park is open throughout the year without any exceptions. Greenbelt Park is an extremely popular family camping destination for its safety, inexpensive rates and tranquil, green and utterly peaceful surroundings.

Greenbelt Park has 174 campground sites that have bathrooms and hot shower facilities. For kids and inexperienced campers, these are very helpful. The park has several rangers and campground hosts to assist you in your camping experience and ensure that you have an optimum time at Greenbelt Park.

Greenbelt Park Info on Government Site

http://www.nps.gov/gree/index.htm

Entry is free but camping costs $16/night regardless of the number of people and you may pay only by cash or check at the park. You are welcome to use any of the campgrounds and if you are looking for a day's pleasure then the 3 picnic spots might be a better option. If you are camping, note that the checkout time is 12 noon.

Greenbelt Park-Fees, Reservations & Offers

http://www.nps.gov/gree/planyourvisit/feesandreservations.htm

Greenbelt Park offers several activities for you and your family. There are totally four hiking trails, each marked by a unique color and all can be trekked depending upon the weather. Greenbelt has stereotypical weather; hot and humid summers with the occasional thunderstorm and cold winters. Prepare yourself with the right equipment depending upon the time of year you are camping. The park usually gives out warnings regarding ticks and the like. Do check their website before going camping.

Things to do in Greenbelt Park

http://www.nps.gov/gree/planyourvisit/things2do.htm

Hiking in Greenbelt Park

http://www.trails.com/tcatalog_trail.aspx?trailid=HGD131-022