Best Dog-Friendly Camping near Baltimore, MD

Whether you're a tent camper, an RVer, or just passing through, Baltimore, MD has a lot to offer. Camping, hiking, biking: however you want to spend your days near Baltimore, you'll find great campgrounds with The Dyrt. You're sure to find the perfect spot for your Maryland camping adventure.

Best Dog-Friendly Sites Near Baltimore, Maryland (65)

    1. Patapsco Valley State Park-Hilton Area

    19 Reviews
    Catonsville, MD
    7 miles
    Website
    +1 (410) 461-5005

    $20 - $51 / night

    "It's not far from Baltimore, and was the perfect get away with my little boy. As you enter the park, there is a HUGE tire park/playground, that anyone entering the park has access to."

    "Very short drive in to Baltimore- around 30 minutes. Getting in to the park was a little difficult. We missed the entrance and had to turn around (only reason I took off 1 star)."

    2. Hollofield Area Campground

    19 Reviews
    Windsor Mill, MD
    9 miles
    Website
    +1 (410) 461-5005

    $19 - $27 / night

    "Pet friendly. Very quiet. I only gave it 4 stars because the camp sites are too close together. Fire pits were well designed, bathrooms were relatively clean."

    "It may be close to suburbia (a neighborhood right through the trees) and convenient to major highways (literal minutes to I95), but you will feel like you are truly secluded in the woods."

    3. Washington DC / Capitol KOA

    15 Reviews
    Millersville, MD
    15 miles
    Website
    +1 (410) 923-2771

    "We did not take our dog this time with us but would seriously consider it next time."

    "We had a site near the pool, outdoor chess set, jumping pillow and gaga ball pit. Our kids (9, 10 and 14) all had fun and made friends. The staff is exceptionally friendly and helpful."

    4. Cherry Hill Park

    42 Reviews
    Beltsville, MD
    25 miles
    Website
    +1 (301) 937-7116

    $282 - $999 / night

    "Located less than 3-miles from I-95, about 40-minutes drive time from downtown Washington, DC, and about 35-minutes from Baltimore’s Inner Harbor, this park is ideally situated for a capitol vacation."

    "Great location with access to all forms of transportation.  Store fully stocked to include groceries.   Two pools. Hot tub.   Play areas to include a game room and miniature golf.  "

    5. Greenbelt Park Campground — Greenbelt Park

    32 Reviews
    Greenbelt, MD
    25 miles
    Website
    +1 (301) 344-3948

    $20 / night

    "The park is located away from the camping grounds. It has two play grounds, several picnic tables and a bathroom."

    "If you are really looking for somewhere to feel far away from civilization and see some beautiful scenery, this probably isn't it."

    6. Ramblin' Pines

    17 Reviews
    Woodbine, MD
    22 miles
    Website
    +1 (410) 795-5161

    $30 - $70 / night

    "We love all the games there are to play and the dog park is our favorite spot. Overall, it's peaceful and quiet in a nice, wooded setting."

    "We stay at Ramblin Pines because it is close to family and a good proximity to visiting Baltimore and Frederick."

    7. Susquehanna State Park Campground

    24 Reviews
    Edgewood, MD
    25 miles
    Website
    +1 (410) 557-7994

    $21 - $50 / night

    "Our site was really good and I love that it had it's own access to the bathrooms. Quite a few of the inner loop sites do. If you're a tent camper Acorn has some very private and secluded sites."

    "The campsites are separated more widely than many other parks in Maryland (Cunningham Falls, Ft. Frederick, Pt. Lookout), and are quite secluded in comparison."

    8. Elk Neck State Park Campground

    60 Reviews
    Perryville, MD
    37 miles
    Website
    +1 (410) 287-5333

    $21 - $55 / night

    "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."

    "Accessible and pet friendly. Great trails and great staff"

    9. Camp Meade RV Park

    2 Reviews
    Odenton, MD
    14 miles
    Website
    +1 (888) 722-4237

    10. Sandy Point State Park Youth Group Camping

    8 Reviews
    Gibson Island, MD
    22 miles
    Website
    +1 (888) 432-2267
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Dog-Friendly Camping Reviews near Baltimore, MD

663 Reviews of 65 Baltimore Campgrounds


  • M
    Aug. 21, 2020

    Gambrill State Park Campground

    Great spot close to home

    Just over an hour from Baltimore or DC. Great for a last minute trip for me. May splurge on a cabin when it's colder.

  • M
    Jun. 21, 2021

    Elk Neck State Park Campground

    Father’s Day weekend

    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.

  • Laure D.The Dyrt PRO User
    Nov. 15, 2019

    Bar Harbor RV Park & Marina

    Small but nice

    Weekend was cold but the park was pretty full. This is close to us so it was an easy trip. Full hookup but we’re told to turn off and unhook water the night it dropped below freezing. They do fill up propane but there’s a Tractor Supply about 20min away that will also fill them. Bathhouse available but I didn’t use it. Pool was closed but looked nice. There was a fenced dog area and play set. The sites are close but there were all sizes of RVs there, even large class A. Many sites are on the water. No swimming in the Bush River but you can fish from the pier or right from your site. There appeared to be a boat dock as well. I read they had a couple bungalows to rent too. Fire pit was nice and situated near the water. Picnic tables at each site. It’s a gated park and nestled at the back of a quiet neighborhood. I didn’t take many pics this time. It was all about relaxing and we never left the campground. It’s located about 40 min. from Baltimore Harbor, Ravens and Orioles stadiums. Bel Air is 20 min. away and has several restaurants. Walmart is 10-15 min. away. There is a grocery store, beer store, Walgreens, and a couple restaurants just 5-10 min. away and a 7-11 at the neighborhood entrance. It seems like a great overnight as you’re passing through the area. It’s 5 min. from Interstate 95.

  • Matt S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 29, 2022

    Cherry Hill Park

    Washington DC Vacation

    ★★★★★ Washington, DC Vacation 

    Cherry Hill Park may be the greatest campground we’ve stayed at yet! 

    Located less than 3-miles from I-95, about 40-minutes drive time from downtown Washington, DC, and about 35-minutes from Baltimore’s Inner Harbor, this park is ideally situated for a capitol vacation. We spent 9-days in mid-July and it really wasn’t enough. 

    The staff and the array of services available is awesome. They offer concierge assistance with sightseeing tours and mass transit(Metro). They run an express bus to/from DC each weekday which is reasonably priced. Their day and night tours are informative and fun. 

    The cafe offers snacks and ice cream at the cafe, at the pool, or delivered to your site. 

    The camp store was well-stocked with food and drinks, souvenirs, and basic supplies. 

    They charge your purchases to your site(cafe, tours, store) which is smart and convenient. 

    The pools are clean and offer a nice cooldown after a day about DC. 

    For those without RVs, there are cabins and cottages to rent. There are indoor and outdoor reception facilities. For a few hours a day a few days each week, they offer a tram around the park. Nightly tractor rides are fun and there’s mini golf, ponds, and walking trails. The list goes on and on. 

    Our site (#1715) was level and the full hookups all worked fine. Beside our gravel site, there was a small brick patio with cafe table and chairs in addition to the picnic table, fire ring, and grill. 

    Everywhere I looked, I saw staff working on cleaning and maintenance— and all this work shows. The place isn’t fancy, but really well maintained and clean. 

    This is a great place and we can’t wait to go back! 

    THINGS I LIKED: 

    • Lots of staff to help make the most of your stay. 

    • Clean and well maintained property and facilities. 

    • Proximity to DC and Baltimore. 

    THINGS I’D CHANGE: 

    • My only negative is the lousy wifi. It’s 2022, and I feel having reasonable wifi should be standard. It’s important to check in with work or watch movies. Come on, folks!
  • Jennifer S.
    Sep. 18, 2017

    Patapsco Valley State Park-Hilton Area

    Great for a quick getaway, with the kids, near the city.

    We have stayed at both the Hollifield area and the Hilton area of PSP. We have a 7 year old, and much preferred the Hilton area. It's not far from Baltimore, and was the perfect get away with my little boy. As you enter the park, there is a HUGE tire park/playground, that anyone entering the park has access to. There is also a small nature center, a sensory trail for the kids and an area for some "natural" games/play area. You can easily spend the entire afternoon just at the playground.

    Once you leave that area, through the parking lot, you come to the entrance for the camp area. There is a decent drive - maybe a half mile or so- to the camp area. It has fairly steep rolling hills and would not be good for small children to bike or walk, but okay for older kids. Just a head's up, in case you're wondering if the littles can bike from the campsite to the tire park. I wouldn't count on it.

    Once you enter the camp loop, the camp host is right off to the right. The host that was there was incredible. He was there when you needed him, but wasn't overbearing. He delivered firewood to our site for us, and was nice to make sure we had some kindling, as a recent storm had soaked all the down branches.

    There is another smaller playground near the camp host, at the entrance to the camp loop. It is small, but something and is easily walkable from the campsites.

    I'm giving this camp a 4 for a few reasons:

    1. Most of the sites we saw had a bit of a grade/slope to it and made setting up our tent a bit more challenging.
    2. They do NOT sell ice at the park, and you have to leave to go buy ice.
    3. The bathhouses were adequate, and clean, but very old and out of date.
    4. There is no coded gate. The first night we were there, some guys came in around 10 pm and began to party. I yelled out that people were trying to sleep and they left. I did not like that I felt so "open" to people that were not camping there.

    Otherwise, this was a great experience. Minimal noise from the highway, easy access to town... would be a great way to visit Baltimore without having to stay at a hotel. Close to Elliott City and about a 30 min drive from the city. We saw deer in the mornings and had an overall great experience.

  • JThe Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 9, 2025

    Artillery Ridge Campground

    Great location and friendly staff

    We have a motorhome with no additional vehicle and two dogs, and this site couldn’t have been more perfect for us. A dog park, walking distance to most everything we wanted to see. The national park is mostly dog friendly. My husband caught a fish first day in the pond behind our site. The staff was super friendly and welcoming.

  • singinajf@aol.com
    May. 26, 2021

    Ramblin' Pines

    Quiet Spot

    The staff and seasonal campers are all very friendly. The bathrooms are incredibly clean. We love all the games there are to play and the dog park is our favorite spot. Overall, it's peaceful and quiet in a nice, wooded setting.

  • p
    Sep. 17, 2023

    Merry Meadows Recreation Farm

    WOW

    Needed a place for 13 weeks near Baltimore. This was the only place available. Could be nice,but... Most expensive site we've ever had, plus had to pay electric at almost double electric company rates. Had to allow others to drive through our site, plus had to drive through someone elses to get to ours. Completely unkept. Filthy laundry room. Half the toilets and showers out of order. Took about a month just to put up out of order signs on washer and dryer that at least 3 people brought to their attention. Won't allow you to receive mail or packages and claim it is a county rule. Just tell people you don't want to mess with their mail. Any time the power even flickered due to wind or rain (which was frequently) it would take about 8 hours for wifi to come back up. Had to walk up the hill to get any cell service. Got a call because we had Memorial Day flowers outside. We're told we couldn't have them in a pot and Needed to plant them in the ground. Was told water was shut off for routine sanitization, then noticed small signs behind restroom and at dog park about e. coli being in the well. Tried to give away firewood when leaving, but the guy didn't want it on his site because he might fail his site inspection. Using pressure regulator messes with the well pump and makes it pulsate. Their answer is don't use a regulator. Since we went 5 days over 3 months our going away gift was to be put on a daily rate of $76 so it cost almost $400 for the last few days. Every other place we've stayed just continues you at the same rate. "Oh, we can't do that," was the response. There is more, but I'll stop now. Would not stay here again.

  • C
    Aug. 23, 2018

    Bar Harbor RV Park & Marina

    RV Park surrounded by water!

    Our first visit (March 2018) was just prior to peak season (lower rates) and we had a site literally 10 ft. from the water! Full hook ups and sites were a little close, but nice. There seemed to be a lot of long term/permanent residents, but most sites along the waterfront remained open. The campground seemed to stress pet restrictions both in the rules section of their registration packet and signage around the grounds. There was a pet exercise/walking area, but could use some sprucing up. However, no one really made an issue of walking your dog around the campground and as the weekend came around, more and more dogs were around.

    You have to drive through a residential neighborhood to reach Bar Harbor, so big rigs take care/caution. Would like to try Bar Harbor again sometime.


Guide to Baltimore

If you're looking for pet-friendly camping options near Baltimore, Maryland, there are several great spots where you and your furry friends can enjoy the great outdoors together.

Dog owners appreciate the amenities available at these campgrounds

  • At Cherry Hill Park, pets are welcome, and the campground features clean facilities, including showers and restrooms, making it a comfortable stay for both you and your dog.
  • Ramblin' Pines offers a spacious environment with plenty of activities, including a dog park where your pet can play and socialize with other dogs.
  • Bar Harbor RV Park & Marina allows pets and provides waterfront sites, giving you and your pet a beautiful view to enjoy while relaxing outdoors.

Pet owners like the variety of activities available

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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular dog-friendly campground near Baltimore, MD is Patapsco Valley State Park-Hilton Area with a 4.2-star rating from 19 reviews.

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