Established Camping
Green Ridge State Forest
About
State Park
Primitive Camping There are 100 designated primitive campsites dispersed throughout Green Ridge State Forest that are available to visitors throughout the year by permit. Campers must register for the campsite at the Green Ridge Headquarters prior to occupying the site. There is a $10 per night permit fee for camping. There are also 6 group sites available for groups of 20 or more that are available by reservation. Details on group site camping are available at the Green Ridge State Forest headquarters.
Primitive camping has become a rare opportunity as most public and private campgrounds have adopted a more improved and consolidated approach to managing camping facilities. Camping at Green Ridge is a primitive experience in that the sites have a picnic table and a fire ring and no other amenities or plumbing. We urge our visitors to practice the "Leave no Trace" ethic as they enjoy a primitive and remote camping experience. Back Country backpack camping is also permitted within the forest.
Backpack Camping Backpack camping is also permitted throughout the forest. Backpackers must register at the Green Ridge Headquarters prior to embarking on backpacking adventure by payment ($10/night) and including itinerary with names of all campers. Campfires are permitted except during drought conditions. Leave No Trace guidelines apply to backpack camping as well.
Firewood use on Green Ridge State Forest Firewood for camping must be purchased from local vendors or gathered on site. Please DO NOT bring personal firewood into the State Forest. A wide variety of forest insect pests are accidentally transported and introduced to new areas by transporting personal firewood between distinct geographic locations. Please keep our forests safe!
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Hike-InBackcountry sites.
Stay Connected
- WiFiUnknown
- VerizonAvailable
- AT&TUnknown
- T-MobileUnknown
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Dispersed
- Group
Features
For Campers
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Phone Service
- Drinking Water
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Pull-Through Sites
Great site!
First come first server. I got in late Friday night and only the overflow camps were available, but don't let that dissuade you from coming. I got site 93 and it was a awesome camping spot. It's located in Bonds Landing, has room to park your car and walk to camp or drive your vehicle to the camp. Behind site 93 and a couple of others have a river that's not far from the camp site. It is 43 minute drive from the Ranger station.
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Secluded and serene
Got there Friday evening and there were still many sites to choose from. Went with 46 on a recommendation by a fellow visitor at the headquarters and it was a good choice. It was about a 20+ minute drive from the headquarters to the campsite. The roads were winding gravel roads but not issue for my Crosstrek. I probably saw two or three other vehicles the entire weekend and my site was well off the road.
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Secluded, and peaceful
The view from campsite 65 is outstanding. Although, not much shade during the summer months.
Steep hill to campsite, but made it up in my Tesla without issue.
We stayed at 66, the road was tough but we made it. Close to the C&O trail, saw bikers pass through often.
Will definitely return, hopefully in the fall.
Location
Green Ridge State Forest is located in Maryland
Directions
From Washington, D.C./Baltimore: (Travel time approximately 2 hours.) Take I-70 west to I-68 west. Take exit #64 (M.V. Smith Road). Make a right onto M.V. Smith Road. The Headquarters Drive is on the right after crossing I-68. From Pittsburgh: (Travel time approximately 3 1/2 hours.) Take I-79 to I-68 east. Take exit #64 (M.V. Smith Road). Take a right onto M.V. Smith Road. The Headquarters Drive is immediately on the right.
Address
28700 Headquarters Drive NE
Flintstone, MD 21530
Coordinates
39.66520005184531 N
78.44321090611008 W