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Sun Outdoors Ocean City Gateway

Sun Outdoors Ocean City Gateway, near Whaleyville, Maryland, is a family-friendly campground that offers a mix of relaxation and fun activities. With spacious sites and a clean environment, it’s a great place to unwind and enjoy the outdoors.

The campground boasts amenities like a heated pool, mini-golf, and a camp store stocked with essentials. Visitors have highlighted the friendly staff and well-maintained facilities, making it easy to feel at home. One camper noted, “Everything was clean, organized, and amenities like the camp store and putt-putt golf were great additions to our stay.”

For those eager to explore, you’re just a short drive from Ocean City, Assateague Island, and the charming town of Berlin. The area offers plenty of opportunities for fishing, beach outings, and even wine tasting at nearby wineries.

While some guests mentioned that the prices can be on the higher side, many felt the amenities and location made it worthwhile. With activities for kids and adults alike, Sun Outdoors Ocean City Gateway is a fantastic choice for a memorable family getaway.

Description

Enjoy a family-friendly vacation at Sun Outdoors Ocean City Gateway (formerly known as Fort Whaley RV Resort & Campground). Bring the whole family for fun and adventure in Whaleyville, just 15 miles from the popular tourist destination of Ocean City.

Enjoy planned activities and events, miniature golf, playgrounds, a fishing pond, and a dog park. We also feature a pump track for skateboards, scooters, and bicycles.

During peak season, guests can hop on our free shuttle to the beach or our sister resort to experience a day at Sun Outdoors Frontier Town. There, you'll enjoy a water park and discounted admission to the Western Experience.

Location

Sun Outdoors Ocean City Gateway is located in Maryland

Detail location of campground

Directions

From jct US 50 & Hwy 610: Go 1/4 mi S on Hwy 610.

Address

11224 Dale Rd.
Whaleyville, MD 21872

Coordinates

38.38368263 N
75.3111024 W

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Access

  • Drive-In
    Park next to your site
  • Walk-In
    Park in a lot, walk to your site.
  • Boat-In
    Sites accessible by watercraft.

Stay Connected

  • WiFi
    Unknown
  • Verizon
    Available
  • AT&T
    Available
  • T-Mobile
    Available

Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • RV Sites
  • Standard (Tent/RV)
  • Group
  • Cabins
  • Tent Cabin

Features

For Campers

  • Market
  • ADA Access
  • Trash
  • Picnic Table
  • Firewood Available
  • Phone Service
  • Reservable
  • WiFi
  • Showers
  • Drinking Water
  • Electric Hookups
  • Toilets
  • Alcohol
  • Pets
  • Fires

For Vehicles

  • Sanitary Dump
  • Sewer Hookups
  • Water Hookups
  • Pull-Through Sites
  • 50 Amp Hookups
  • Big Rig Friendly

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14 Reviews

Reviewed Sep. 30, 2024

Great Location to Ocean City

We stayed at this campground to be close to Ocean City for Ocean Calling music festival in September 2024...It is a great family rv Park...Lots of amenities...clean...close to OC or Historic Berlin...After the in-season fee and lock site fee...our nightly overall cost was $145...I will stay again next year if we attend the music festival. Only 4 stars b/c the showers need upgrading.

Site284
Month of VisitSeptember
  • Review photo of Sun Outdoors Ocean City Gateway by Laurie H., September 30, 2024
  • Review photo of Sun Outdoors Ocean City Gateway by Laurie H., September 30, 2024
  • Review photo of Sun Outdoors Ocean City Gateway by Laurie H., September 30, 2024
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Reviewed Sep. 23, 2023

Pricey

The place is clean, a bit older. Sites are gravel and spacious and mostly level. Grounds well kept. This establishment reminds us of the campgrounds in Florida but one step up. It’s way too expensive unless you have kids that can enjoy the amenities. We wouldn’t stay again as we don’t see the value in what you pay for.

Site139
Month of VisitOctober
Reviewed Jul. 9, 2023

Nice Place

Campsites are large and well kept. Campground is clean and neat. Near to many area attractions. Would have given 5 stars but it is a little pricey.

Site08
Month of VisitJune
Reviewed Aug. 20, 2022

Not a bad place for the family.

Very clean camp with all the amenities! Friendly and knowledgeable staff and plenty to do in the area!

This camp offers sites for everyone! There is Cabins, Spots for Tents, xxl RV’s, and more. Close to Ocean City, Assateague and the coolest little town Berlin!

There is a big pond to fish there with bass and bluegill lurking inside and a little camp store for all your basic needs!

Not a bad place for a family getaway or a stop along the way! Prices have gone up but that’s expected with glamping spots.

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Month of VisitMay
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Reviewed Dec. 28, 2021

Summertime Getaway

My family had a great time staying at fort Whaley. We had two lodging options, one back in campground for our pull along camper and a 2-room cabin for the extended family. Everything was clean, organized, and amenities like the camp store and putt-putt golf were great additions to our stay. Bathrooms were also clean and spacious for tent campers. It was more expensive than we anticipated. Lots of different types of sites and lodging settings for any kind of camper. Definitely would recommend others visit this place at least once! It’s a close distance to Salisbury (20 mins), ocean city (20 mins) and assateague (20 mins). Also close to Delaware for someone looking to explore there. We also visited a few wineries within driving distance.

Month of VisitAugust
Reviewed Oct. 16, 2021

This was a great campground with a ton to offer

We thoroughly enjoyed our time at this campground resort! Multiple playgrounds, minigolf, plenty for the kids to do. You can rent a golf cart, shoot pool, or play table tennis. It’s pricey but has all amenities. I wish there were a few more private sites but there was ample space. We stayed across from two cabins as we were traveling with two families that do not own RVs to be near to them. We had a blast!!!!!

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Month of VisitApril
  • Review photo of Sun Outdoors Ocean City Gateway by Janelle G., October 16, 2021
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Reviewed May. 14, 2021

Extended stay

We are staying here waiting our new home to be completed, should have been here a week and because of delays in closing we have been here 5 weeks

Site88
Month of VisitApril
  • Review photo of Sun Outdoors Ocean City Gateway by Mary P., May 14, 2021
  • Review photo of Sun Outdoors Ocean City Gateway by Mary P., May 14, 2021
  • Review photo of Sun Outdoors Ocean City Gateway by Mary P., May 14, 2021
Reviewed Aug. 24, 2018

Very nice place

We had a great time at this Campground. The facilities are clean and well maintained and all of the staff was very accommodating.

We loved riding the bus to the water park (which is free) but we chose to drive to Assateague because they only drop off and pick up at the visitors center and the distance from there to the beach was a little far. Plus there was so many fun places to see on the island that we would not have done if we didn't drive ourselves, crabfishing and clamdigging can be done on the bay side, but it's a little far to walk with small children.

The campground has enough to keep you busy and most of it was surprisingly free. There are pedal boats and canoes that you can take out on the lake, which you can also fish in. My son had the most fun with just a solo cup scooping up minnows, tadpoles and these crazy jumping shrimp (which startled the hell out of me when he proudly brought the cup over for me to inspect his catch lol). There is a nice pool and a very nice mini golf course that we played almost every night because it was a fun thing to do after dark and before bed. The daytime activities for kids were fun as well and my son even "set the alarm" so he wouldn't miss out on tie dyeing a t-shirt. They also have a variety of sporting goods to borrow at the store, horseshoes, basketballs, and whiffle ball sets to name a few. The playgrounds were nice and they also have a small skateboard\BMX ramp area, as well as a very cute dog park with their own playground equipment.

As with any campground store, things are a bit pricey but I was surprised to find out that their price on a container of Old Bay seasoning was actually cheaper than the crab shack where we bought a bushel of crabs for dinner. I had intended to stop at a dollar general but forgot and decided to check the camp store before going back out and they were a few dollars cheaper than the crab shack and even though I don't know how much it would have been at a different store, I was happy to not have to go anywhere else. Ice is also comparible to Walmart or other convenience stores. However, if you intend to have a campfire, find a cheaper place along the road because you're going to pay about $1.25 per log at the camp store.

Overall, we had a great time at this campground and the rates were very reasonable compared to other places nearby. We would love to camp on Assateague someday but, like Burning Man, you have to be prepared to camp on sand in full sun and put up with wild animals raiding your camp looking for food, lol. Someday maybe, but I would definitely be interested in coming back to Fort Whaley!

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Month of VisitAugust
  • Review photo of Sun Outdoors Ocean City Gateway by Shannon D., August 24, 2018
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Reviewed Aug. 11, 2018

Best of both worlds

This campground is about 20 minutes to Ocean City boardwalk and about 25 minutes to Assateague Island, where the wild horses roam.

Your 8 Miles from Walmart for all your needs. This campground does have a local woman selling fruit and veggies during the day. They have a great store with all your needs plus hot/cold food to order. The campground has a new golf course that is free to campers. They offer shuttles to the beach or their sister Campground Frontiertown. Your camping also includes FREE admission to Frontiertowns water park, which is pretty good on a hot day.

The pool is a nice size and refreshing. They have done great activities for the kids to keep them busy.

We will be back.!

  • Review photo of Sun Outdoors Ocean City Gateway by Sue V., August 11, 2018
  • Review photo of Sun Outdoors Ocean City Gateway by Sue V., August 11, 2018
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Reviewed Aug. 5, 2018

Plenty of perks with little crowd!

This is our favorite campground! It is close enough to ocean city we can enjoy the beach daily but far enough to relax in the woods! This campground is the small sister campground to frontier town. They have a free shuttle bus to provide transportation to assateaque island, frontier town, and ocean city. Campers here are eligible for discounts at frontier town as well! We tent camp but there are RV sites and cabins as well. There is an arcade, camp store, heated pool, playground, dog park, and mini golfing! The main pavilion has rentals for recreational equipment at no extra cost (hula hoops, balls, etc.) There are also themed weekends and scheduled activities throughout the week! The bathhouses are cleaned many times a day and the showers are spacious enough. The staff here is friendly and welcoming. Each tent site is far enough away from the other that you feel spread out and private. This is definitely a place I recommend to friends and family.

Month of VisitJuly
Reviewed Jun. 28, 2018

Greatly improved

under new management. It is a wonderful campground. You can enjoy free mini golf, free pool and waterside, free canoeing, and free billiards. It is about 20 min to ocean city but they have a free bus to take you to ocean. Great prices nice staff

Month of VisitJune
Reviewed Jun. 27, 2018

nice campground

very clean bathrooms. roomy sites. the people that work here are really friendly and helpful. will definitely stay here again. the free water park at frontier town, sister campground, was very nice too.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Does Sun Outdoors Ocean City Gateway have RV hookups?

    According to TheDyrt.com, Sun Outdoors Ocean City Gateway has 50 amp electric hookups, water hookups and sewer hookups.

  • What is the max vehicle length at Sun Outdoors Ocean City Gateway?

    Sun Outdoors Ocean City Gateway allows vehicles up to 50 feet.

  • Are fires allowed at Sun Outdoors Ocean City Gateway?

    Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Sun Outdoors Ocean City Gateway, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

  • Does Sun Outdoors Ocean City Gateway have wifi?

    Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, Sun Outdoors Ocean City Gateway does have wifi.

  • Is there cell phone reception at Sun Outdoors Ocean City Gateway?

    According to campers on TheDyrt.com, Verizon signal is available, AT&T is available, and T-Mobile is available.