Families looking to combine lake activities with beach access will find Sun Outdoors Ocean City Gateway operates from mid-March through October in Whaleyville, Maryland. The campground centers around a fishing lake where campers can use complimentary pedal boats and canoes. Children often spend hours scooping minnows, tadpoles, and small jumping shrimp from the shallows along the shoreline.
The facility maintains gravel sites that accommodate RVs up to 50 feet with full hookups, plus tent camping and cabin rentals. Stephanie M. notes the "sites are gravel and spacious and mostly level." Staff clean the bathhouses multiple times daily, and reviewers consistently mention the cleanliness standards throughout the grounds. A camp store stocks essentials, though firewood runs about $1.25 per log.
Free amenities include mini golf, a heated pool, arcade, multiple playgrounds, and equipment rentals like basketballs and horseshoes. The campground provides shuttle service to Ocean City, Assateague Island, and sister property Frontiertown, whose water park is included with stays. Rachel W. found it "close distance to Salisbury (20 mins), ocean city (20 mins) and assateague (20 mins)." For additional options in the area, campers can explore camping areas outside Berlin.
Peak season rates reflect the extensive amenities, with some reviewers finding the cost high unless children can take advantage of activities. The campground tends to fill up during summer months, so advance reservations help secure preferred sites. Alternative nearby options include King and Strawberry Crossroads. This works best for families wanting resort-style camping with easy beach access rather than a rustic experience.
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.
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Location
Public CampgroundSun Outdoors Ocean City Gateway is located in Maryland
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
Connectivity
T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 4 usersLast on 3/23/26
VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 3 usersLast on 3/23/26- AT&T5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 1 user
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 4 usersLast on 3/23/26
- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 3 usersLast on 3/23/26
- AT&T5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 1 user
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
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
Contact
General Info
Reservations
Drive Time
- 15 min from Salisbury, MD
- 1 hr 2 min from Dover, DE
- 2 hrs 31 min from Vineland, NJ
- 2 hrs 51 min from Lexington Park, MD
