Hiking, disc golf, and miniature train rides put Watkins Regional Park in a category of its own among county-managed campgrounds in the campgrounds around Bowie area. The open terrain suits campers who prefer unobstructed sightlines over dense canopy. Sites run $12 to $45 per night and include drinking water, showers, picnic tables, and fire rings. Cell service is available, and the campground is ADA accessible with drive-in and walk-in access. Pets are welcome with reservations available.
Description
The Watkins Regional Park offers primitive tent camping for small or large groups, no RV’s. There are thirty (30) individual sites and three (3) group sites at the Park. The campsites are open March 1-November 15. Check-in time is noon and check-out time is 11 am. Comfort stations with hot showers are available for use.
The individual campsites are available for groups of six (6) people or less with no more than two (2) adults and are offered on a first come, first served basis.
The group sites are for registered groups of fifteen (15) to thirty (30) people and must be reserved in advance. Registered groups such as scouts, church groups, and schools must provide a list of all campers and vehicle tag numbers. Reservations must be canceled at least 48 hours in advance. An after-hours drop box is available at the camp entrance for late night, weekend and holiday arrivals.
Reservation Info
Reservations can be made at Watkins Nature Center, Monday-Friday from 9 am-4:30 pm (301-218-6702), or reserve a camp today through PARKS DIRECT. Payment is due when reservation is made
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsCampsites at Watkins Regional Park is located in Maryland near Bowie
Coordinates
38.88909702959698 N
76.78844110553177 W
Connectivity
T-Mobile5GExcellent Coverage
VerizonLTESome Coverage
AT&T5GGood Coverage
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent Coverage
- VerizonLTESome Coverage
- AT&T5GGood Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- Group
Features
For Campers
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Showers
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Pets
- Fires
Drive Time
- 21 min from Washington, DC
- 35 min from Baltimore, MD
- 1 hr 5 min from Lexington Park, MD
- 1 hr 29 min from Gettysburg, PA
