Glamping sites near Greenbelt, Maryland offer convenient access to natural settings while maintaining proximity to urban amenities. Located in Maryland's Piedmont Plateau region with elevations ranging from 150-250 feet above sea level, the area experiences a humid subtropical climate with four distinct seasons. Summer temperatures typically reach 85-90°F, while winter nights often drop below freezing between December and February.
What to Do
Water activities at nearby creek: Bull Run Regional Park features creek access where families can splash and explore during warmer months. "The park has too many amenities to list. They had a campfire complete with s'mores followed by hayrides. Great family friendly campground," notes one Bull Run Regional Park visitor.
Fishing opportunities: Pohick Bay Campground provides shoreline fishing access with several species available. "Eagles everywhere! Large clean sites. Great staff!" reports a camper who stayed at Pohick Bay Campground.
Disc golf courses: Several parks near Greenbelt feature disc golf facilities. "Pohick Bay is my go-to weekend camping spot. Just a few miles outside DC, Pohick Bay is a hidden gem in the area. I'd recommend taking in a game of disc golf on their 18 hole course," shares one enthusiast.
Historical exploration: Many campgrounds provide access to significant historical sites. "Took the 20 minute drive. They have a nice looking pool area, but it was too cold. The shop was cute and staff nice. Sites were pretty level," notes a camper at Cherry Hill Park.
What Campers Like
Proximity to transportation: Most glamping locations near Greenbelt offer strategic access to public transit. "Proximity to DC and surrounding areas can't be beat. Uber, Lyft, bus, shuttle. It takes about a half hour to get downtown to the monuments. Our uber rides ranged from 20-45$ for a family of 5," explains one Cherry Hill Park guest.
Privacy between sites: Little Bennett Campground provides well-spaced sites with natural screening. "Lots of vegetation between sites providing privacy from neighbors. Very quiet campground. No lights what so ever in camping loops except for toilet/shower buildings," mentions a visitor at Little Bennett Campground.
Clean bathroom facilities: Campers consistently highlight bathroom quality as important. "Bull Run Regional Park is absolutely beautiful. So much to do and centered around many historical sites," writes one reviewer, while another specifically notes, "The best review I can give us of the bathrooms. They're with staying again alone. Locking doors, individual stalls. Best camping showers I've ever had."
Security features: Some campgrounds offer enhanced security measures. "You get what you pay for. This campground has so much to offer. We loved it. Gated. On-site camp store. On-site bus shuttle," states one Cherry Hill Park visitor.
What You Should Know
Reservation requirements: Most glamping sites require advance booking, especially during peak seasons. "Out-of-state campers pay higher camping fee than Maryland residents, $66/night. No senior or veteran discount," notes a Ramblin' Pines camper about fee structures.
Site selection considerations: Choose sites carefully based on specific needs. "Check out your site before booking, some sites are steep but spacious. Close to town but far enough to enjoy yourself. Bathrooms are clean and have decent showers," advises a visitor to Louise F. Cosca Regional Park.
Weather impacts: Regional campgrounds can experience seasonal flooding with heavy rains. "While we were here, there was a fairly heavy day of rain. Couple inches, I suppose, but nothing Biblical. Result was lots of standing water at our campsite," shares a Bull Run camper.
Noise factors: Some campgrounds experience noise from nearby facilities. "The only drawback is that it is not quite. There is a shooting range in the park. It is on a flight path for DCA. And, I66 is not that far away," explains one Bull Run Regional Park visitor.
Tips for Camping with Families
Children's amenities: Seek out campgrounds with designated kid-friendly facilities. "They have a nice area for kids (pool, playground, jumping pillow, basketball courts, giant chess, etc). If you get an area to back into it'll be more secluded, but the pull through spots offer no privacy," advises a Washington DC Capitol KOA visitor.
Age-specific restrictions: Some facilities have policies regarding young children. "I didnt like that non potty trained kids are not allowed to swim in their pool. Luckily we only have a 9 month old currently that isn't potty trained so she didn't care," shares a camper at Washington DC Capitol KOA.
Organized activities: Many glamping sites offer structured programming. "This is a good regional campground with activities for kids on special days. Took our grand daughter there for her first camping trip and she loved the bouncing strawberry and the hikes," notes a Little Bennett Campground visitor.
Tips from RVers
Site leveling requirements: Many campgrounds have uneven sites requiring preparation. "Site#D69 level side-to-side but we were forced to greatly elevate front of trailer to level front-to-back. Site#D69 gravel parking pad," reports a Little Bennett Campground RVer.
Hookup configurations: Confirm specific hookup details before booking. "We stayed at site D72 for 4 days. The sites are quiet, very spacious, level, and heavily wooded with 50A service, water and sewer hookup. D Loop is for RVs, A, B, C& E are tents only," advises another Little Bennett visitor.
Limited connectivity: Cell service and internet access vary significantly. "AT&T 5 MB/s w/o booster(1 bar), 8 MB/s with it(2 bars). There is no satellite coverage due to the heavy tree canopy. OTA TV was descent using an external omni antenna. There is no WiFi," notes a detailed review from Little Bennett Campground.
