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Clinton-Camp Springs
Skip as a base unless you have business at Joint Base Andrews: one night, a car, and a half-day for the Surratt House Museum.
Clinton and Camp Springs are two unincorporated communities in Prince George's County, Maryland, wrapped around Joint Base Andrews. There is no walkable town centre, bus service is thin, and the sights are a historic house and a large county park. Treat it as a car-based overnight stop between Washington and southern Maryland, not a destination in itself.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- USD
- Best months
- Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct
- avoid Jul–Aug (heat and humidity)
- Airports
- DCA · BWI · IAD
- Nights
- 1
Rules in force · 7Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs …Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but ta…
- North America ↗Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs your passport even on a day trip; rental cars need the company's written permission to cross, and most US and Canadian rental insurance stops at the Mexican border.
- North America ↗Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but taking any amount across the US, Canadian or Mexican border is a federal crime — including edibles and vapes.
- North America ↗The busiest US and Canadian national parks need timed-entry, campsite or lodge reservations in summer; release dates are months ahead.
- United States ↗Check whether you need an ESTA (Visa Waiver Program) or a visa on the official CBP and State Department sites; apply only through esta.cbp.dhs.gov, not third-party sites, and allow time before you book.
- United States ↗Several popular national parks use timed-entry or vehicle reservations in peak season; check each park's page on nps.gov and book on recreation.gov before fixing your dates.
- United States ↗Medical care is very expensive for visitors; buy travel insurance with high medical cover before you fly.
- United States ↗Tipping is expected: about 15–20% at sit-down restaurants and bars, and a tip for taxis, hotel staff and guides.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Clinton-Camp Springs911 ▾
- Police, fire, ambulance911
- Prince George's County non-emergency police301-352-1200
- Poison control (24 h)1-800-222-1222
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Clinton-Camp Springs, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the US dollar (USD, $).United States-wide
- SIM or eSIMAT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile cover the country; prepaid SIMs at their stores and Walmart/Target (passport required), or an eSIM before you fly.United States-wide
- Tap waterTap water is drinkable nearly everywhere; boil or treat water from streams in parks.United States-wide
- TippingSit-down restaurant: 18–22% of the pre-tax bill.United States-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 120 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.United States-wide
- SafetySuburban and generally calm, but this is a car country: the main risks are road traffic on Branch Avenue, thin sidewalks after dark, and summer heat.
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- RestroomsFree public toilets are scarce in big cities; use cafés, department stores, libraries, stations.United States-wide
- Emergency numbers911 police, fire, ambulance · 301-352-1200 Prince George's County non-emergency police · 1-800-222-1222 Poison control (24 h)
- Sundays & holidaysFederal holidays close offices, banks and post offices; national parks stay open.United States-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportDCA Ronald Reagan Washington National (About 25–35 min by car via I-295/I-95; Metro plus bus is slower).
- Getting aroundA car is the practical answer: the two communities are spread along Branch Avenue (Route 5) and Old Branch Avenue, and pavements are patchy.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee to go$3–6
- Sit-down mealSit-down dinner mainAdd 18–22% tip and Maryland sales tax.$15–30
- Metro or bus rideRideshare, Clinton to Branch Avenue Metrocheck$12–20
- SIM or eSIM, a weekeSIM or data plan, about a week$10–25
- Budget bedBudget motel or chain hotel room, a night, per roomUS$80
- Mid-range bedBudget motel or chain hotel room, a night, per roomUS$110
- High-end bedBudget motel or chain hotel room, a night, per roomUS$150
A day, not counting the bed: Budget US$60 · Mid US$120 · High US$220
Prices in local money; change the currency in the header to see yours next to them. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- DCA Ronald Reagan Washington National (About 25–35 min by car via I-295/I-95; Metro plus bus is slower) · BWI Baltimore/Washington International (About 45–60 min by car north on I-95) · IAD Washington Dulles International (About 60–75 min by car; the longest of the three transfers)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
not flagged
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
Feb
not flagged
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
Mar
not flagged
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Apr
Best
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
May
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Jun
Best
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Jul
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Aug
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Sep
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Oct
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Nov
not flagged
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Dec
not flagged
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
Best: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct. Avoid: Jul–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)), coolest Jan (−3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C) low), wettest May (11 rain days), driest Sep (8). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Clinton-Camp Springs: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
−3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C)
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Feb
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
9 rd
Mar
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
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Apr
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
10 rd
May
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
11 rd
Jun
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
10 rd
Jul
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
11 rd
Aug
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
9 rd
Sep
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
8 rd
Oct
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
8 rd
Nov
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
9 rd
Dec
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
10 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
A car is the practical answer: the two communities are spread along Branch Avenue (Route 5) and Old Branch Avenue, and pavements are patchy. TheBus (Prince George's County) covers local routes better than WMATA buses, but weekend frequency is low. Branch Avenue Metro station, on the Green Line, is under 10 minutes away by car and is the link to Washington.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: About 30–50 min by car; about 1 h by Metro with parking
Drive I-295/I-95, or park at Branch Avenue Metro and ride the Green Line in
The obvious reason to stay here: cheaper beds with a straight run into the city.
Door to door: About 20–30 min
Drive north on I-95/I-495 across the Woodrow Wilson Bridge
Waterfront dining and the Capital Wheel; easy half-day.
Door to door: About 30–40 min by car
Drive north via I-95/I-495, or Metro from Branch Avenue with a change
NASA Goddard visitor centre and a walkable 1930s planned town.
Door to door: About 30–40 min
Drive north on I-95/I-495
University of Maryland campus and the aviation museum.
Door to door: About 40–50 min
Drive east on Route 4/Route 2 or via I-495 and Route 50
State capital, historic dock and seafood; a full half-day or more.
Door to door: About 20–30 min
Drive northeast on Route 301/Route 4
Mostly shopping and suburban parks; only worth it if you are already nearby.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Camp Springs / Mercedes Boulevard
Airport-style hotels near the base gate; easiest for an early flight or base visit.
Clinton / Branch Avenue
Highway-side hotels and suites with parking; drive to everything.
Branch Avenue Metro area
Cheapest access to Washington without a car; the station is a short drive from both communities.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- $60–110 excl. bed
- Mid
- $110–200 excl. bed
- High
- $200+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Mid-range hotel or suite room1 × 1 night × US$160 | US$160 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × US$120 | US$240 |
| Rideshare from Branch Avenue Metro to Clinton1 × US$15 · check | US$15 |
| Compact car rental, one day1 × US$60 · check | US$60 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × US$15 | US$30 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | US$51 |
| Trip total≈ US$278 per person per day, bed included | US$556 |
2026 estimate in US dollars; sales tax and tips excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee to go | $3–6 |
| Diner or carry-out lunch | $10–18 |
| Sit-down dinner mainAdd 18–22% tip and Maryland sales tax. | $15–30 |
| Rideshare, Clinton to Branch Avenue Metrocheck | $12–20 |
| Gasoline, per US galloncheck | $3.00–3.60 |
| eSIM or data plan, about a week | $10–25 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Bus service is limited, especially at weekends: check the last run before you rely on it.
- Sidewalks are missing on stretches of the main roads; drive or use a rideshare after dark.
- Summer heat and humidity are real; carry water if you walk the park trails.
- Prices in shops and restaurants are shown before Maryland sales tax is added.
Emergency numbers
- Police, fire, ambulance
- 911
- Prince George's County non-emergency police
- 301-352-1200
- Poison control (24 h)
- 1-800-222-1222
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Emergency
- Police, fire, ambulance911
- Prince George's County non-emergency police301-352-1200
- Poison control (24 h)1-800-222-1222
Embassy
No embassies here; they are in Washington, DC, about 30–50 min by car.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Branch Avenue Metro → downtown DC: about $2–6 depending on time of day (check)
- Rideshare Clinton → Branch Avenue Metro: $12–20 (check)
- Drive Clinton → Washington, DC: about 30–50 min, toll-free on I-295/I-95
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- Thank you — Thank you
- Where is the Metro station? — Where is the Metro station?
- Can I pay by card? — Can I pay by card?
- To this address, please — To this address, please
English is the working language; Spanish is common in shops and services.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Clinton-Camp Springs. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct · avoid Jul–Aug (heat and humidity) · month by month →
- 3 airports and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 6 day-trips, door to door
- 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Airport-to-bed contract for DCA, BWI and IAD: drive times by time of day, rideshare fallback, overnight rung.
- Two sleep clusters with parking and check-in cutoffs: Camp Springs/Mercedes Boulevard and Clinton/Branch Avenue.
- Place pages with verified hours for the Surratt House Museum and Louise F. Cosca Regional Park, plus last-orders data for the Branch Avenue corridor.
- Metro-and-bus fallback fixtures for travellers arriving without a car.
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