Elk Neck State Park Campground

Very friendly staff. Clean and beautiful sites. Level gravel site. Asphalt parking.

Accessible and pet friendly. Great trails and great staff

We love Elk Neck State Park! It is pristine… The bathrooms are immaculate…The town of Northeast is a hidden Gem… We will always stop here on our way to and from the Keys during our snow bird journeys…

Elks Neck is a beautiful park located at the north end of the Chesapeake Bay.  Very clean like the other MD State Parks

What a park! We loved it here and will definitely be back. This was the quietest campground we have ever stayed at. There was so much to do being on the bay. We went on a hike to check out the lighthouse. We visited an overlook and found a winery on-site. We tried to rent kayaks but there were no doubles available. Next time we will have our own. Our site was directly in front of a small playground with a slide, swings and monkey bars. It was great so our daughter (5) could go when she wanted and we were right there to play and watch. Baltimore is close enough for a day trip so we will plan that on our next trip. The bath houses were clean but no doors on the showers only curtains. The overlook was beautiful and had a winery on-site which was wonderful because it was so hot that weekend. We relaxed and cooled off and refueled and then went to get some milkshakes. We were celebrating our sons and my birthdays while there and enjoyed our long weekend unplugging and being a family.

I grew up 5 minutes from this park, It’s a great scenic view for such a small town, Back woods park.

There is great walking and hiking trails throughout the park and even one that goes to an old lighthouse out on Turkey Point! It’s a gorgeous walk and an amazing view when you reach the lighthouse. In season you can even go inside of it!

There’s also great camping and fishing throughout the area, The Susquehanna river is full of every kind of fish imaginable! And scattered ponds are just waiting for you to discover them.

All around amazing area to visit!

This is a great spot, with water access and tree cover. The camp store is well stocked and the firewood is kept dry (a rarity in MD SPs!) and every staffer we spoke to was awesome. We stayed in the Miles loop and could hear the water lapping while we listened to the campfire crackle. We spent time at the North East Beach Area (unguarded, small, and lots of goose poop though!) and got ice cream from the camp store. A Walmart, Lowes, and Food Lion are a 20 minute drive away for any other last minute needs. In the first few days we saw numerous Bald Eagles and osprey, deer, a salamander, and a woodchuck. I’m the Miles loop it’s worth noting 160 is next to a dumpster and across from the bathhouse 💩

Campsites were a good size with plenty of space and not too close to other sites. The bathrooms were clean. It was very cozy and a peaceful stay overall. Our site was right next to the river and had a trail leading down to the water, it was so beautiful! I would definitely stay here again.

Camp site / Amenities

Camp sites were spacious and the bathroom was clean.

Surrounding area

There are lots of tails for hiking in walking distance and also a playground for kids.

To get the lighthouse, you would need to drive for a few minutes which is definitely worth it. The view from the lighthouse is stunning. Parking lot is pretty small so there is a good chance you'll need to wait for a parking spot. The trail itself is very family-friendly.

Very clean facilities, some sites are sort of close but plenty of more private sites

Great location, quiet this time of year.

This is a very quiet and peaceful campground-- caveat, though, that I was there during the week. There is a variety of types of sites, from tents to small rig to larger pull-throughs with some being more secluded than others. The North East Loop as full hookups and the electric was clean and the water pressure very good. The park store is closed Mon- Wed(while I was there) but they sell firewood and ice on an honor-system basis. My site was relatively level and it seems most of them are that way. They also have a Nature Center but that was closed as well for renovations.

This was nice because you could see the water from the site.

It was a short jaunt to toilets/showers/potable water and everything was surprisingly clean.

Nearby was a beach that was small but cute and a cool lighthouse you could go up.

There is a camp store that had all the basics and ice and firewood was available 24/7 outside of store hours.

I will say the first night was quiet but once the weekend hit it was very busy and the site next to us had 6 collage age jawing it up until 2am and you can hear everything very clearly.

I went with a friend for two nights, and we camped and had a blast. (It rained for one of the days and it was pretty thick tree cover - so it wasn't too bad.) Hiked around the lighthouse, climbed on the rocks, tried crabbing (and failed) and went kayaking around the campground in the bay. 

The trails by the water around the campsites are fun to wander around on. :)

We got a basic camp site with no power hookup. It was a bit loud on one of the evenings - no one was reinforcing quiet hours in the middle of the night (which happens, but it was a little bit of a nuisance.) 

Overall, a nice experience.

My son and I stayed on a quick overnight while traveling South. The reservation was easy to make, the staff super helpful, the area beautiful. I wish we had been able to stay more to explore.

I cant speak for all of the loops cuz we only traveled on ours, but the Bohemia loop is amazing. Our site has a perfect view of the river so we went to sleep and woke up every day to that gorgeous view. Would stay here again a thousand times more!!

My husband and I have stayed at Elk Neck twice. It’s a great campground with lots of different loops to choose sites from. The bath houses are very clean, and the folks responsible for their upkeep are great. There are sinks for washing dishes outside the bathhouses, making cooking cleanup very convenient (especially if your site is close by, like ours). I can’t speak for the camper/RV sites, as we tent camp. But overall our experiences at Elk Neck have been consistently great.

Quiet and clean always  been this way since 1980 for us. Larger sites and quiet areas near the beach,

I stayed here for two nights with a friend, and it was serene and beautiful.  There were nice, easy hikes in or near the campsite, and the location about halfway between Philadelphia and Washington, DC, was perfect.

Stayed on the full hook-up North East loop (incline or decline into some of the sites, well spaced). Cleanest state park bathroom in all of MD! Activities included: the town of North East (15min away), loop hike to the Turkey Point Lighthouse at sunset, and hanging out on the Elk river (fishing/kayaking). At least four play grounds throughout the camp loops. The North East River, where the park’s main beach area is located had failed it’s latest bacteria level test. Check out theswimguide.org for the latest water quality tests. Only 1hr away from Baltimore and you don’t have to cross the Bay Bridge.

Our go to State Park for camping as it is pretty close to home. Standard State Park with all the amenities you need. We are tent campers/ non electric (no pets/ no kids). So we don’t need much other than some privacy. Some sites are closer together than others though. Decent bathhouses. Town of North East is about 10mins drive away which is nice when it rains when you want to grab a bite to eat.

The days were beautiful and relaxing!

This campground/park was nice, clean and beautiful. Friends stayed in a super cute cabin & we stayed at RV site.  Both great.

I can't say enough about Elk Neck for Camping. A few main points are, large scaled, full amenities, family, safe, and clean. They have laundry services and a working payphone. OMG

I camp there multiple times a year! It's dog and family friendly, close to resources, but far enough that it's quiet and feels remote! No cell signal in the campground so the family is forced to disconnect. I absolutely love it!

There’s a ton of camping at Elk Neck, including a loop with full hook ups. In the full hook up loop pay close attention to the lengths specified. The actual pads are fairly level but some of the driveways to them are very sloped. Long rigs will have issues in a few of the sites.
There’s a camp store, boat ramp, swimming, fishing and lots,of great hiking. Definitely drive to, and then hike to the light house (open most weekends) the light house and the view are definitely worth it.

Overall, we enjoyed our August 2020 stay at Elk Neck State Park. We stayed in the North East Loop as we needed both pet-friendly and electrical hook ups. During our hikes, we discovered that the tent sites have some truly amazing water views (particularly Miles Loop sites 169 and 173).
The bathrooms were immaculate in our loop, although the hot water heater was not working. Staff was friendly and kept their distance. The lighthouse was a nice flat hike and made for pretty pictures. We were disappointed to discover that there was a do not enter advisory for the beaches, as there was high bacteria content at the time. We did take a walk down to look at the beach, and to be honest, we probably would have passed on it anyways. Loud music and lots of litter. We don’t travel to the same site more than once, but the kids have both asked to come back to this one!