IMPORTANT CAMPING INFORMATION

GATE COMBINATION: All campers will get the gate combination at time of check-in.

CAMPING EQUIPMENT/VEHICLES: Two vehicles per site. The number of tents/trailers per site depends on the size of the site. All camping equipment and vehicles must be kept on the camp pad or driveway to the pad. Overflow parking is available at the Visitor Center.

CAMPING REGULATIONS: Occupancy is limited to 6 people per site, including children. At least one person must be 18 years or older. All campers must be registered by 10:00 pm. Check-in is at 3:00 pm - campers may occupy a site sooner than 3:00 pm if the site is vacant. Many of us arrive by noonish on Friday and have no problem getting on our sites to set up. If you can’t arrive before 10:00 pm on Friday, it’s best to come on Saturday morning. Many folks also do this.

We always took our kids out of school early for this weekend so we could get there and get set up before dark. 

CAMPFIRES: Campfires are permitted in the fire ring only, except during times when a burning ban may be in effect. Campfires must be attended at all times, extinguished before going to bed at night, and upon departure.

FIREWOOD RESTRICTION: Due to the potential threat of the Emerald Ash Borer, the Maryland Department of Natural Resources has prohibited the importation of personal firewood into all DNR owned and managed properties. Please do not bring firewood with you from home when visiting a DNR property. Firewood can be purchased at the Park.

SWIMMING: Lifeguards are on duty from 11 am to 6 pm daily from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day.

ALCOHOL POLICY: The consumption or possession of an open container of an alcoholic beverage will be prohibited in all areas of the park with the exception of interior areas of motorhomes.

PARK EMERGENCIES: After office hours, Contact PARK WATCH: 1-800-825-PARK (7275)

QUIET HOURS: Quiet time will be maintained in the campground from 10:00 pm to 7:00 am.

CAMPGROUND VISITORS: When the Park is filled to capacity, visitors to the campground will not be allowed in until/unless the Park reopens. Visitors must pay a service charge and exit the campground by 10:00 pm. Memorial Day Weekends, $5/person. The park always fills up since this is a holiday weekend. Make sure your visitors come early in the day!

Park Policy

Park Rules

• All pets must be licensed and have all required vaccinations, including a rabies vaccination.
• Pets must be leashed.
• Pet owners must clean up after their pet. Waste disposal containers are available in most areas.
• Pets are not allowed in park buildings.
• Pets are not allowed in playgrounds.
• Pet owners must obey all park signs that prohibit the entry of pets into specific areas.
• Excessive barking is not permitted in any park area, especially during campground "quiet hours" (10:00 p.m.- 7:00 a.m.).

Greenbrier State Park

• Pets are not permitted in the day-use area and lake from May 1 to September 30.
• Pets are allowed in the Cedar and Dogwood camp loops
• Pets are allowed on trails outside day-use area (access from outlying parking areas)

Fishing - The 42-acre freshwater lake is stocked with trout, largemouth bass and bluegill. A Maryland Angler's License is required for all fishermen 16 years of age or older. All Maryland fishing laws apply.

Check the link below to get fishing license in advance.

http://www.dnr.state.md.us/service/fishing_license.asp

Checklist

"Checklist"

Tent Equipment

ground cover (under the tent)

tent & stakes

hammer

flashlights or light

sleeping bags or bedding

pillows

air mattresses/pads

doormat

broom/whisk dustpan

Camp Site Equipment

wood (chop or buy on site)

axe/saw

newspaper (fire starter)

matches or lighters

charcoal/lighter fluid

trash bags

bucket/jug to carry water

dishwashing basin

dish detergent

brillo/pot scrubber

dish towels & rags

paper towels

wet wipes

tarp over the site (rain/sun)

rope (hang tarp/clothes line)

clothes pins

lawn chairs

folding table

cook stove

lantern or site light

fuel canisters

table cloth

Cooking Equipment

pots/pans

wood spoons/spatulas

can opener

cups

plates

bowls

eating utensils

food prep knives

cutting board

pot holders

serving spoons

coffee pot

open fire utensils

For Food

coolers

ice

foil & ziplocks

tupperware

Comdiments

salt & pepper

ketchup 

mustard

mayo

spices

sugar

cooking oil

butter

Drinks

water bottles

juice boxes

sports drinks

soda

hot cocoa mix

milk

creamer

coffe/tea

Lunch / Dinner

Camping at Greenbrier State Park May 22 - May 25 2015

Camping at Greenbrier State Park, MD
May 22 - May 25, 2015

Located in the Appalachian Mountains, this state park offers many recreational opportunities. The man-made freshwater lake offers swimming, sunbathing, boating and fishing opportunities. There are also hiking trails which meander through a variety of wildlife habitats and afford a view of the area's geological history. Picnic tables and grills and playgrounds are available in the day-use area.

Each campsite is equipped with a table, fire ring and parking area. Fires must be kept inside the fire rings. Dump station available.

Features:

Camping, boat launch, boat rental, camp store, flat water canoeing, hiking trails, picnic area, playground, swimming May-September (lifeguards Memorial Day to Labor Day), mountain biking and hunting. All persons 15 years old or younger are required to wear helmets while cycling in Maryland.

Swimming - Lifeguards are on duty at the swimming area of the lake from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Memorial Day to Labor Day.

Fishing - The 42-acre freshwater lake is stocked with trout, largemouth bass and bluegill. A Maryland Angler's License is required for all fishermen 16 years of age or older. All Maryland fishing laws apply.

Things to see - Visitors interested in nature will find Greenbrier State Park well-suited to their pursuits. A wide variety of birds, animals, fish, turtles, frogs and snakes can be found in the park. In addition visitors can enjoy many different species of wildflowers and trees. A visitor center is open year-round and a nature center near the lake is open during the summer.

Geology - Greenbrier State Park is located in the Appalachians, one of the earth's oldest mountain ranges. Rock outcrops found at Greenbrier show much of the earth's geologic history.

http://dnr2.maryland.gov/publiclands/Pages/western/greenbrier.aspx

Campsite