9 campgrounds with availability this weekend
Several RV parks operate within 30 miles of Accokeek, Maryland, offering varying levels of hookups and site accommodations. RV campgrounds near Accokeek range from full-hookup parks with 50-amp service and concrete pads to more modest electric-only sites, giving RV travelers options across different budgets and rig sizes. Prince William Forest RV Campground provides primarily pull-through sites with electric and water hookups, though limited sewer connections are available at some back sites. Cherry Hill Park in College Park features full hookup capabilities including 50-amp service, concrete pads, and accommodations for larger rigs. Fort Belvoir Travel and RV Camp offers military personnel access to full hookup sites with 50-amp electrical service on a secure base property. Cedarville State Forest campground provides more modest 30-amp electric sites without water or sewer connections at individual sites. "Most sites do not have sewer access or decent access to Wi-Fi. Sites were close together. Quiet stay," noted one camper about Prince William Forest.
The camping season varies significantly between facilities, with some parks like Cherry Hill operating year-round while others such as Cedarville State Forest are seasonal, typically open April through October. During peak summer and fall weekends, advance reservations are essential, particularly for larger rigs requiring specific site dimensions. Several reviews mention leveling challenges at multiple parks, with one visitor recommending "bring plenty of leveling blocks" for the sometimes uneven terrain. Dump stations are available at all listed facilities, though their accessibility varies by park layout. Cell coverage is generally reliable throughout the region, with ATT service specifically noted as good at Prince William Forest. Most parks accommodate pets with standard leash requirements, though restrictions apply in certain common areas. Proximity to Washington DC makes these locations popular bases for capital exploration, with some parks offering transportation connections.
"Stayed here for a week while working nearby. Easy to get to and set up. Office was closed when we arrived but arrival paperwork was posted outside office door."
"We loved the location of this RV park. We enjoyed our long-term stay."
"Super clean Very well maintained Pet friendly... kinda No veteran discounts smh Good for a day or two"
"Good site, secure location, decent facilities with solid WiFi. Pier within walking distance. Good location, tho our site wasn't fully level, so bring plenty of leveling blocks."
from $55 / night
"Nice campground with all the amenities. Pool, laundry, bath houses, FHU, 50 amp. The sites are big enough, maybe a little right in some places."
"Nearby Colonial Beach is a cute area that has nice waterfront access. We also loved going to Westmoreland park which was practically next door to Harbor View. Great trails and fossil beach was fun."
from $47 - $86 / night
"Very spartan but great location. Not much to do in the campground and some long timers there. Dirt cheap"
"Nice clean restrooms and showers. Friendly hostess and we had a nice shady spot, what was great with a heat of 94F."
"The Good: easy reservations and check in; hard surface sites; sites mostly level; showers and bathrooms are super clean; laundry facility is clean."
"Level lots. Clean facilities. DoD ID required."
"If you want to be near Annapolis, right on the Severn River...this is it. About 15 RV spots nestled in the woods...with full hook ups. A couple of primitive spots as well."
from $20 - $40 / night
"Great Park, friendly staff, clean facilities. We stayed with our Pop Up for two nights at an electric -supported site. Portable water and dumping station located at the camp store."
"We stayed in site #133 with our 34'10" travel trailer/toy hauler. Overall, we really like the site. It's spacious, fairly level, heavily wooded, and feels surprisingly private."
Available this weekend
from $34 - $90 / night
"We got a quick run down, some wood and a brochure with maps and area info. We were at site 133, non electric non water."
"Really enjoyed this park especially since it is so close to Washington DC. The sites were fairly level and shaded with a fire ring and picnic table. Verizon cell coverage was good."
Available this weekend
from $150 / night
TravelerClose to washington as we could get. Could also park our skoolie bus which was nice and had plenty of close by shower with bathrooms. Keep in mind only one shower per restroom house. We stayed at a pretty slow season so it wasn’t bad. Would recommend if visiting DC! They also have a dump station and water fill up.
ScoutWe stayed in site #133 with our 34'10" travel trailer/toy hauler. Overall, we really like the site. It's spacious, fairly level, heavily wooded, and feels surprisingly private. There's plenty of room around the camper, and although there are other campsites and cabins nearby, the trees provide a lot of separation. We had a nice large area for our chairs, fire pit, picnic table, and dogs. The biggest thing to know about #133 is the approach. We were instructed to pass the site, go around the loop, and then make a left turn into it. With our nearly 35' trailer, that would have required an extremely tight, almost 90-degree turn between the trees, and we did not feel we could safely make it. There is actually visible damage on one of the trees at the entrance, so it appears others may have had difficulty with the turn as well. Instead, we approached from the opposite direction and positioned the camper with our doors facing the main campsite area. That put the water and electric hookups on the opposite side, but our hoses and cord were long enough to run underneath the camper and reach without a problem. Once we figured that out, the site worked very well for us. I initially thought we probably wouldn't choose #133 again because of the awkward setup, but after spending the weekend here, I would. Now that we know how to approach and position our trailer, it really is a nice site. If you're bringing a longer travel trailer, just be prepared to do a little maneuvering and make sure your water hose and electrical cord have enough length if you decide to orient your camper the way we did.
ScoutSimple and friendly check in process. Clean and well-maintained site.
GuideSpent two nights while we saw the Avett Brothers play at Wolf Trap. Nice flat site with power. Campground was quiet and clean. The only negative is communication and signage. It took us a couple wrong turns to find our site and when we came back, after the concert around 11, the entrance gate was closed and we had to sneak in through the exit gate. Asked the next day and they said that is what campers do to access the park after 11pm.
RangerWe stayed at Little Bennett starting on Labor Day Monday and left before the weekend, so it is hard to say how this looks when the campground is full of life. They had quite a few activities for families and a pavilion capable of concerts and such, but there was minimal activity during our stay. My biggest complaint is that the gate code changed and we didn't get any notice--so after a long day and a dinner out near Baltimore (nearly an hour away), I had to call the police to get back to my camper. Otherwise, the campsite was relatively spacious and quiet. The bugs were a little rough. Lots of whitetail running around.
ScoutIt was a well maintained campsite. Clean bathrooms and great hikes to fossil beach.
GuideIf you want to be near Annapolis, right on the Severn River...this is it. About 15 RV spots nestled in the woods...with full hook ups. A couple of primitive spots as well. Just a quick 5 min walk to the river...right across from the Academy. NEX, gas within 10 min walk, and 15 min drive to downtown Annapolis. Staff is always great here, and the park is clean....for a park on the woods.
GuideWhat a gem! We found this place as an alternative to staying in DC during 4th of July festivities. Nice spacious sites, cabins were super clean and smelled great! Did I mention they were air conditioned during the hotest week of the summer!
Bathrooms and showers were spotless.
Many things to see and do there. Historic property, big lake (no swimming), boating, fishing, hiking. There is an Art Center with juried displays for sale.
ScoutThe park is very well maintained, and the campsites have clean fire pits and cooking grills. The restrooms are clean, spacious, and well maintained, and my campsite was large enough to comfortably fit a 6-person tent and a canopy.
However, there were a few concerns during our stay. Despite the campground’s quiet hours policy starting at 10:00 PM, many campers continued to make noise well past that time. I did not notice any campground staff or maintenance personnel making rounds to enforce the quiet hours.
I also felt concerned about security. One of my neighboring campers, who was visiting from South Carolina, told me that his generator had been stolen during the night. He reported the theft to the police, and an official report was filed. Incidents like this made me feel unsafe while camping.
I recommend increasing staff or security patrols, especially during the evening and overnight hours, to enforce quiet hours and improve the safety and security of campers and their belongings. With better enforcement and security, Burke Lake Campground would provide an even better camping experience.
Camping opportunities near Accokeek, Maryland concentrate primarily within a 30-mile radius, with several options situated in neighboring Virginia. The region experiences distinct seasons with humid summers reaching into the 90s and mild winters occasionally dropping below freezing. Most camping facilities in this area sit at relatively low elevations under 300 feet above sea level, creating accessible terrain for most vehicles.
Fishing opportunities: Smallwood State Park offers easy water access via a fishing pier and boat launch included with your camping fee. "There was a nice fishing pier and the Generals Trail which my son loved," notes one visitor who enjoyed a weekend trip with family.
Historic exploration: Visit the historical buildings at Prince William Forest RV Campground which provides proximity to Civil War sites. As one camper mentions, "Prince William Forest National Park is accessible for awesome day hikes. Civil War National Parks nearby. DC just up the road. National Marine Corp Museum just around corner."
Trail systems: Access various difficulty levels of hiking paths at Bull Run Regional Park where paved and natural surface trails accommodate different abilities. A visitor notes there are "miles of trails and my gkids enjoyed the nature scavenger hunt. You even get a prize when you finish."
Kayaking: Launch directly from Harbor View RV and Camping Resort for paddling adventures. "Nearby Colonial Beach is a cute area that has nice waterfront access. We also loved going to Westmoreland park which was practically next door to Harbor View. Great trails and fossil beach was fun," reports one camper.
Camp amenities: Cedarville State Forest provides clean facilities and convenient firewood delivery. "Restrooms were clean, closed daily for cleaning between 1 pm - 3 pm. The ranger delivers firewood to your site within about 10-15 min of calling, which was very convenient. Cost was $5 for 8 logs," shares one satisfied visitor.
Privacy between sites: Smallwood State Park features well-spaced campsites with natural barriers. "The sites are well spaced, and while on the smaller side they're very private with woods between each one. Bathrooms were clean and well stocked," reports one camper who particularly appreciated the setup for their reactive dog.
Clean bathhouses: Many campers highlight the quality of shower facilities at Bull Run Regional Park. "The best review I can give us of the bathrooms. They're with staying again alone. Locking doors, individual stalls. Hot dog. Best camping showers I've ever had," enthuses one tent camper.
Camp stores: Several campgrounds maintain supplies for forgotten items. At Prince William Forest RV Campground, visitors appreciate the "small, well stocked camp store. Propane and 2 easy dump stations."
Military ID requirements: Several rv parks near Accokeek require proper identification for entry. Fort Belvoir Travel and RV Camp specifies "you need military credentials" while offering "nice views of river" and proximity to DC transit systems.
Reservation policies: Minimum stay requirements exist at certain facilities. Bull Run Regional Park enforces "a 2-night minimum stay. Even mid-week. In APRIL for gosh sakes!" according to one frustrated visitor who also noted additional occupancy and transaction fees.
Seasonal considerations: Insect activity varies dramatically by season. At Cedarville State Forest, one camper warns, "Bring bug and tick spray - definitely need it!" while another notes, "I have never left this park without at least one tick."
Noise factors: Several campgrounds experience noise from nearby transportation. One camper at Bull Run notes, "There is a shooting range in the park. It is on a flight path for DCA. And, I66 is not that far away."
Pool facilities: Cherry Hill Park offers extensive water recreation options. One visitor lists amenities including "playground, mini golf, swimming pool, hot tub, basketball court, snack bar on site, nightly hayride."
Playgrounds: Multiple campgrounds feature play areas for children. Prince William Forest RV Campground has "a nice pool and bath house" and "the playground is in very good condition" according to reviewers.
Educational opportunities: Structured activities enhance children's camping experiences. Bull Run Regional Park provides "a campfire complete with s'mores followed by hayrides" and hosts special programming like nature scavenger hunts.
Diverse accommodation options: Cherry Hill Park accommodates various comfort levels with "some nice tenting sites under the trees and off by themselves for the true campers, and for the rest of us glampers there are hookups and lots to do."
Leveling challenges: Bring adequate equipment for uneven sites. At Fort Belvoir Travel and RV Camp "our site wasn't fully level, so bring plenty of leveling blocks" advises one RVer.
Site selection strategy: End sites typically provide more space at Thousand Trails Harbor View. "Look at the park map and try to get a site at the end of a row. The sites are pretty close together but on the ends at least you only have a neighbor on one side," recommends one experienced camper.
Site surface conditions: Prepare for variable ground quality based on recent weather. One Harbor View camper noted, "Gravel site pad could definitely use some maintenance and fresh material added. Had to put down boards to park our travel trailer because about a third of the pad had just turned into mud."
Hookup variations: Electric service differs between campgrounds. Prince William Forest RV Campground offers a mix where "I had a 30amp hookup with no issues. They also have up to 50amp full hookups. All of them looked well maintained."
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