Greenbrier State Park Campground - TEMPORARILY CLOSED

It is NOT closed for 2026! Spent the weekend here as it is only an hour from home. There are 4 large camping loops. Only loop C- cedar has electric. None of the loops have water hookups but all have spigots to fill your rig. There are also 3 fill stations at check in (which we missed). The campground is on a hill and the loop roads are narrow, hilly, and winding. We had no trouble with our 23 ft TT and saw some bigger rigs. There are some tight angles to get into a few sites. But, once you are in, the sites are spacious and mostly private. It is wooded without feeling overgrown. Loop D has some sites that are good buddy campsites. There are many hiking trails and a lovely lake. The only bad thing are the dated bathhouses. Mostly clean but there are only 2 showers for each fenced for each loop and they were yucky enough that we showered at our rig. It was busy but pretty quiet. It’s close to I-70

We love this campground. The staff really make sure the traffic is circulating and organized during the weekend when it’s crazy busy!! The only negative that stinks is that campers have to drive down and park their cars in the parking lot by the lake EARLY or you won’t get a spot (especially for the campers in the further camp loops like Dogwood, where we stay). I wish the campground had their own access to the lake like at Rocky Gap State Park. Other than that, we love the park. The bath houses & sites are always clean, camp hosts are friendly and park rangers are present and helpful.

I camp here in the summer as often as I can.  It stays booked because it is such a well maintained campground, kudos to the MD State Park Service.  There is a pretty lake there and very close to the AT.  Great hiking to Annapolis Rocks or the Washington Monument right from the park, no need to drive!

Greenbrier is a wonderful campground that is heavily used for its day-use at the lake.  The park includes excellent amenities for the picnic and day-use person as well as the camper.  There is one dog-friendly loop.  All of the bathrooms are well maintained and water is available.  There are also easy trails from the camping loops to the lake.

Maryland has some great state parks and this is one of them. Decent sized sites, clean bath houses. Swimming lake is excellent. Only basic amenities, but dump station.

Last minute camping trip and site B61 within Birch Loop was the only site available. There was nice space between us and the next sites, but this is only 30 feet from the main camp road. Surprising after dark very little traffic. The campsites are very clean and flat with fine gravel. All sites have alot of tree cover and opportunity for hammocks. The bath house was a short walk away, clean, hot shower, but a little dated. My son and I spent an entire day kayak fishing on the small lake and clear clean water. We didn't do any hiking but love to come back check out the trails. The kids loved the man made beach and park. We will definitely will be back.

Checked in late and left early, so didn’t explore around the park much. Nice folks, near to plenty of places, quiet and pretty setting.

Sites: wooded, semi-private, okay spacing and semi private.

Vibe: family camping. Not crowded when we were there.

Good camp for hopping over to Antietam.

Check in was very easy and quick, the site was clean as well as the bathrooms. I stayed 2 nights and both nights the campground was full of families with kids running around but as it got dark it quieted right down. I did some hiking while I was here and signage and directions to the trails were easy to follow. I am looking forward to visiting again.

I stayed here with just me & one of my girlfriends. Normally I try to camp in a bigger group, and I was slightly worried camping alone with two young females, but it turned out awesome! There was a lovely family who camped next to us & we actually shared breakfast together. Some of the trails in the park were closed, but the ones we hiked were beautiful. There is security for camping and a camp host at every loop. The park was super clean & well maintained. I was very impressed by the bathhouses as well! Loved Greenbrier, another MD State Park checked off! Also hiking Annapolis Rocks is a MUST.

Sites are meticulously manicured, level, and clean. Due to scheduling issues I stayed in 3 sites in 5 days. Not a negative to either. My favorite was Cedar 74 over 69 and 79 but all 3 were great.

Men's bathroom stools were discolored and not inviting. The middle stall during a #2 had a water leak upon seating you dont notice until your shorts are soaked with what I hope was fresh water but not sure.

Access to the Appellation trail offers a strenuous climb and I recommend the trek to Annapolis rock.

We had to head out a day early after thunderstorms rolled in but we really enjoyed our time. Camphost was super kind and the trek to lake was nice. The lakeside was also inviting but for weather and we'd try again next time. 

It's a quick drive to Mt. Washington State Park and a portion of the AT that comes through MD. The kiddos really enjoyed the view from the monument.

Weekends the park gets really busy so we had to ask permission to come ahead of the folks waiting to for day access but staff was kind and accommodating so if you book on weekend be prepared for long lines on the side of highway. 

Saw more good doggos here too.

We hiked from Harper's Ferry to Pen Mar on the AT and used this fabulous campground as a base station the entire 5 days.  The level and semi-private sites were excellent, although there were no water hook ups at each site.  We were allowed to fill the camper with water before we set up, which worked out fine.

There is a swim area and some trails, but our focus was on the AT so we did not use them much.  The hosts were wonderful, bathroom facilities were older but well maintained, and the overall campground atmosphere was great!

Well groomed sites split into three main sections. Several hammock friendly (we were in 121 in the dogwood loop). Flat motorcycle parking, but bring a puck for your kick stand. Firewood and ice for sale at the check-in point. Quiet with modern bathrooms. Drinking water available. Fire pits have built-in grills. Critter free over night.

Nice campground with great hosts. Fun lake, especially for kids. It can get pretty packed on the weekenders or holidays but mid week is great. Fee to get into the park if not camping.

This campground is perfect for a weekend getaway from Washington or Baltimore.  The facilities are excellent, the lake is wonderful for swimming and kayaking, and there are amazing mountain bike trails.

This is our local go-to campground. Anytime we want to get away easily we visit Greenbrier. It has 4 loops near a small lake with swimming and boat launch. Great for kayaking& fishing with kids. There is a dog loop and an RV loop. Sits right off the Appalachian Trail. I think that they have a hiker pick up service.. as I've seen the rangers drop off backpackers into campgrounds. The lake& picnic area is crazy busy during the weekends. I do not camp on weekends here. Which is what gives it a 3 star. I find that the people ruin camping with lack of campground etiquette. But the campground hosts are quick to clean sites. and the park staff are wonderful. Fall time is gorgeous& quiet as well.

A good, comfortable place with a lot to offer. We’d go again.

We stayed two nights in Dogwood. The site was well looked after with camp hosts that seemed very attentive and thoughtful. Good rangers who showed up to help when needed. Everyone was (mostly) well behaved in the site, and we had a terrific time.

The facilities were clean. The sites on Dogwood are quite close together, but it still felt like camping. The nearby trails are great and the lake is a good place to swim or laze on a warm day.

We really enjoyed camping at Greenbrier state park, and was pleasantly surprised how nice the park was given its convenient location to us! The grounds were clean and organized, the bathrooms were clean (albeit a bit outdated), and the camp ground hosts and rangers were very friendly. There’s quite a few great hiking and biking trails, and a small lake if you feel like taking a dip in the warmer months. We live near Frederick MD so this camp ground is practically in our backyard, which makes it super convenient for quick weekend camping with the family. We will definitely be camping here again!

We were very pleased with the facilities at this campground. Arrived a little early and found the site ready and spotless. Decent sized sites included picnic table, fire ring, and 2 poles for hanging lanterns, garbage, whatever. Decent space between sites, with trees, though could easily see the neighbors. Very friendly camp host who came through every evening to make sure everything was ok. Bathroom facilities were close enough and had hot and cold water, showers, flush toilets, and showers. All were spotless. Close to good hiking and could walk right out of the tent and meet up with the AT. Was excited about the lake until we got there ... was very crowded and noisy with happy screaming children. But for that, nice lawn and sand areas for sitting and enjoying the lake view.

My partner and our two dogs loved this campground! We were in the dogwood loop.

Positives

* Big, immaculately groomed tent pads

* Mostly tent campers!

* Almost all sites were nice and shaded 

* Clean bathrooms with free showers were close by

* Fellow campers were friendly and respectful

* Water spigots were close by 

* Ice and firewood were easily accessible

Negatives

* The beach by the lake is PACKED every weekend with day trippers - we avoided it since we are careful due to COVID

When we pulled the rangers where blocking traffic to the park. They said that the park was full. OMG they were right. No wonder Maryland is a hot spot for covid 19. After about an hour we were able to get to a camp site. Not the one I reserved. The staff was extremely friendly and helpful. After setting up we ventured out to the camp store that is located at the concessions near the packed beach of the lake. We didn't find anything that resembled camping items. So we decided to go mushroom 🍄 hunting. Wow we hit the jackpot. The showers were fairly close and clean. There were a lot of signs that pet prohibited 🚫 in the park. But the cedar loop did have 🐕 dogs. They are just not allowed in the rest of the park. We had good cell service and no reception on the tv

It was a really beautiful park with plenty of hiking trails. The sites are nice and level. It’s very wooded and sites are spread out so you get plenty of privacy. Can’t wait to come back.

Very nice campground not far from DC area and Frederick.  We are going back for second time this month (June 2020).  Sites are forested with good spacing between them so easy to social distance in times of Covid 19.  We drive and camp in our class B camper van so self-contained but we did use the restroom in the campground and it was clean.  Electric hookups, flat (level) campsite with clean picnic table and a fire pit.  Camp hosts were welcoming and provided good info.  Good spot for a local getaway.

This was our 2nd trip and it was just as wonderful this time too! They renumbered the sites but once we figured that out, we were able to get a site we remembered as being a nice one. It faced a empty field so it was private. It overlooked another site which is where our relatives were camping. The weather was beautiful! Lake/beach was open but we had our dog so that was a no. We hiked up to the Washington Monument and were disappointed to find the monument itself was closed to visitors. The view is great from the base but better from the top. Then we went to the Antietam Creek Winery for live outdoor music and delicious wine! Our second time there. It was wonderful getting away again!

My wife has camped here for the last 26 years. It is a yearly tradition. The lake is beautiful, bathrooms are always clean, the campsites are so beautifully wooded. She says loop B is her favorite, but loop A is very convenient if you have little ones. The path to the lake is a great adventure. You can jump on the Appalachian Trail for a hike. Some of the family is still going every year. They also have fishing, paddle boats, and a snack bar at the lake.

#18 was a very private spot with a trail leaving from the back of the spot. Has a pretty lake with trails around it. In season has concession stand and paddle boat rentals. We went off season, but saw the potential. People were fishing and we saw a swim/run competition. Bathrooms were weren’t the cleanest, but had good pressure and hot water. Campground sells firewood at the entrance, which is too far to walk, so buy it on the way in. Sprint and Verizon cell service. Pack your broom because the sites have very small gravel and it gets EVERYWHERE. We stayed in May and actually had to turn on the heater. Lots of trees for dog run or hammocks. Will definitely be returning

This park just is near enough to Baltimore and DC to allow for a quick getaway and offers a lot to do. There are trails in the park you can hike, run and bike; the lake is small but you can paddle and fish; and, nearby you'll find some great sections of the Appalachian Trail.

The camping spots accommodate large tents if needed and the showers are hot.

Be aware: no alcohol in Maryland parks.