When we were in DC several years ago it was very difficult to find a
parking place anywhere near the National Mall. The clearance in the parking
decks was too low for the Westfalia.  I finally found a lot that would let
me drive into the exit ramp to park in a slot next to the exit. I don't
know what the situation is now.

On Fri, Jan 6, 2017 at 9:17 PM, KIM BRENNAN <kimbrennan@mac.com> wrote:

> While Cherry Hill RV Park may be closer, I would recommend Greenbelt Park
> campground instead. It’s not all that much further out, and a drive into
> the city from Greenbelt, via the BW Parkway, is pretty straight forward.
> Alternatively you could take the subway from either the Greenbelt or
> College Park stations.
>
>
> > On Jan 6, 2017, at 9:29 AM, Jim Felder <jim.felder@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
> >
> > This upcoming spring break (don't know exactly when it will be) I would
> > like to take my grandson to visit the Museum of Natural History in DC and
> > maybe others. We are in North Alabama, it's a two-day trip if nothing bad
> > happens.
> >
> > I'm looking for information as to what might be good places to stay
> > overnight on the way, and also what campgrounds might be available
> outside
> > DC. And then there's the problem of where to park and which trains to
> take
> > into town.
> >
> > Anyone with experience in the area, I would like to hear suggestions.
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > Jim
>