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Camping in Maryland

By Alex Murphy

From the coastline of the Chesapeake Bay through Baltimore and the mountains of the western part of that state, Maryland has a lot to see in a fairly small area. Visitors can enjoy some tasty blue crabs and see views of the Appalachian Mountains all in a single day.

Here's a look at some of the best places to camp in the "America in Miniature" state.

See a map of all camping in Maryland.

Maryland State Parks

Like many other natural areas around the country, Maryland State Parks officials say they've seen an increase in visitors to their 75 parks and campgrounds in Maryland.

For anyone looking to visit the coast for fishing and soak up the sun, the popular Assateague State Park is a barrier island providing campsites close to the Atlantic Ocean and the Sinepuxent Bay. However, the main attraction may be the wild Assateague horses who call the area home.

On the opposite side of the state, visitors can explore the mountains and hike a section of the Appalachian Trail in Greenbrier State Park. The park also has a lake with fishing and a beach.

Like many states in this region, Maryland is packed with history. Fort Frederick State Park is named for the fort built before the American Revolution for the French and Indian War.

National Parks in Maryland

Visitors can find more history at the Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park, which runs for miles along the Potomac River. The park starts near the border of Maryland and Washington DC and heads west to the Harpers Ferry, WV area.

The site preserves one of the country's earliest modes of transportation as expansion headed west from the East Coast and used the Chesapeake and Ohio Canals to do so.

RV Parks in Maryland

With plenty of RV Parks in Maryland, there are a lot of options when it comes to choosing where to stay.

Options for camping near the popular destination of Ocean City, MD, include Castaways RV Resort & Campground and Island Resort Campground, which are near the beach and close to popular destinations like Assateague Island.

Those passing through the state or looking to visit Baltimore, Annapolis or DC, can stay at Capitol KOA or Cherry Hill Park. Both locations have easy access back onto Interstates 95 and 97.

Finally, if you're trying to avoid the busy coast, visitors to Maryland can head west to the part of the state squeezed in between West Virginia, Virginia, and Pennsylvania, where the salty air is replaced by fresh mountain breezes. Hillcrest River Kampground and Bumble Bee RV Park Campground are both close to nearby destinations with great views.

Free Camping in Maryland

Finding free camping in Maryland can be a little tricky as most of the state is near major metro areas, and public land can be limited.

For those in the northern part of the state in Hagerstown, Cracker Barrell and Walmart allow parking. It is always a good idea to check with management before settling in for the evening.

Closer to the beach on the Delmarva Peninsula is the Furnace Town Parking Lot. This popular free camping in Maryland location is a historic site with a museum and reenactments of life in the 1800s.

Travelers can find additional free camping over state lines with plentiful public land in West Virginia.

National Forests in Maryland

The National Forest Service does not manage any land in Maryland.

Recent Maryland Campground Reviews

Oct 30, 2024

"great stop"

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sign said “$10 dump or free with 40 gallon fill” so we asked and they said “the dump is free if you buy gas.” we told them we were planning to buy gas after dumping so they said they trusted us and didnt charge us to dump. the water by the dump didnt work. the dump was locked so they had to unlock it for us. we got gas, the price on diesel was...
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16 reviews
Millersville, MD

Capitol KOA

Oct 18, 2024

"Great place To camp"

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I used to stay here when I was headed south and I wanted to get things set up for the night and make sure everything worked. Great campground, right off of 97 and Route 32. Easy access to DC.

Oct 18, 2024

"Great For Dumping And A Nap"

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We live in the area so I use it to do a deep clean. The water pressure is extremely high and gets black tanks really clean. Right before the dump station is where the staff is supposed to park, I usually borrow that area for a little bit if I need a rest or I’m headed southand just need a place for a few minutes to get myself together before I...
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Oct 18, 2024

"Great Place For Long Term Stay"

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I’ve been staying here for some years before I decided to hit the road full-time and RV. Wonderful place to have a base camp long-term. Sites in the back are huge and the people are super friendly.

Sep 28, 2024

"Great Campground for Potomac River activities"

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Our site was gravel/grass a 50Amp/water pull through. The daily rate of $60 climbs to $87 for the weekend, and it was much busier Friday evening. This is a destination campground perfect if you want to ride/hike the C&O trail or float/fish the Potomac. It’s a bit of a challenge for big rigs from the highway, but follow the published directions...
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Pops-GA
26 reviews