Best Campgrounds near Beallsville, MD

The Beallsville area of Maryland provides several established campgrounds within a 30-mile radius, with Little Bennett Campground in nearby Clarksburg serving as one of the primary options. The camping landscape includes a mix of county and state park facilities, along with private campgrounds and hiker-biker sites along the C&O Canal. Accommodations range from basic tent sites to full-hookup RV spots, with several campgrounds like Little Bennett and Harpers Ferry Campground offering cabin rentals and glamping options. Most established campgrounds in the region operate seasonally, with many closing between November and March, though a few like Harpers Ferry/Civil War Battlefields KOA remain open year-round.

Seasonal considerations significantly impact camping availability throughout the region, with most facilities operating from April through October. Access to many campgrounds requires advance reservations, particularly for weekend stays and holiday periods. Little Bennett Campground features spacious sites with gravel tent pads, though some campers note these can make staking difficult. The C&O Canal hiker-biker sites offer more primitive options with water pumps and basic facilities for those traveling along the towpath. As one visitor observed about the region's campgrounds, "Very nice small Montgomery County Park. No reservation fee to make on-line reservations. Lots of vegetation between sites providing privacy from neighbors."

Families particularly appreciate Little Bennett Campground for its recreational amenities. The facility includes a jumping pillow, pedal carts, and weekend activities that keep children entertained. Sites throughout the area vary in privacy and terrain, with many campgrounds offering a good balance of accessibility and natural setting. Reviews consistently mention clean facilities and well-maintained grounds as highlights. "Little Bennett has spacious RV and tent sites as well as cabins and yurts. It's very clean and well maintained. Lots of hiking within the park and many activities for kids," noted one camper. For those seeking more rustic experiences, the hiker-biker sites along the C&O Canal provide riverside camping with minimal facilities but greater solitude, particularly at locations like Marble Quarry where visitors report "sleeping very well" due to the absence of train noise that affects other sites along the canal.

Best Camping Sites Near Beallsville, Maryland (128)

    1. Little Bennett Campground

    23 Reviews
    Clarksburg, MD
    8 miles
    Website
    +1 (301) 528-3430

    "Quiet woods in Maryland about 30 or 40 miles north of DC. Tenting, and RV spots partial to full service. Just of hiway 270. pricey ($66/night) for a state park, but nice."

    "PROS 

    Very nice small Montgomery County Park 

    No reservation fee to make on-line reservations 

    Reserved 137 days prior to arriving 

    Entrance gate required entry code Instructed by staff via gate phone"

    2. Lake Fairfax Campground

    25 Reviews
    Reston, VA
    16 miles
    Website
    +1 (703) 471-5414

    $30 - $70 / night

    "We set up our tent in the far side of the campground close to the lake ( site 27). It is slightly slant but still comfortable in the tent. Bathrooms are close by and kept clean."

    "For tent camping I would suggests sites 30,33 or 35 these are tucked along the tree line. The bathroom facilities were the cleanest I have seen in a campground."

    3. Harpers Ferry / Civil War Battlefields KOA

    39 Reviews
    Harpers Ferry, WV
    21 miles
    Website
    +1 (304) 535-6895

    $40 - $80 / night

    "We set up camp at Harpers Ferry/Civil War Battlefields KOA Holiday as our launchpad to visit the historic sites in and around Harpers Ferry, West Virginia, and Frederick, Maryland. "

    "It’s very close to Harper’s Ferry (almost worth the hike into town rather than the difficulty finding parking in a town with one parking lot)."

    4. Brunswick Family Campground

    12 Reviews
    Brunswick, MD
    14 miles
    Website
    +1 (301) 834-9950

    $10 - $90 / night

    "Picked this location because it is close to our home in Silver Spring, MD but far enough to make us feel like we were leaving town."

    "Great location right next the river. Easy to walk into the river or tube down it. Lots of different activities for kids and plenty of space at each site to make your home away from home."

    5. Harpers Ferry Campground - River Riders

    24 Reviews
    Harpers Ferry, WV
    21 miles
    Website
    +1 (304) 535-2663

    "If you would like to do some exploring, then you can walk the trail right next to the campground into the historical town of Harper's Ferry (If you’re facing the river then the trail is to the right of"

    "Harper's Ferry is a little town in WV nestled right next to the Potomac River. It's also a convenient halfwayish point on the Appalachian Trail."

    6. Bull Run Regional Park

    42 Reviews
    Iron Gate, VA
    26 miles
    Website
    +1 (703) 631-0550

    $39 - $100 / night

    "History buffs will like to explore the park surrounding the campground. Fun little water park within walking distance of all campsites that was great for kids."

    "We booked site 136 due to proximity of the playground (traveling with a 5 & 10 yr old). The site was great except the weird parking stops on every site but the pull throughs."

    7. Cherry Hill Park

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

    $282 - $999 / night

    "Metrorail is about 6 miles from campground, near University of Maryland."

    "Great camping amenities, soft cushioned sites, with power and water close by. DO NOT GET BASIC TENT SITES AS THEY ARE NEXT TO HIGHWAYS AND VERY NOISY!!! Premium tent sites would be a better choice."

    8. Greenbrier State Park Campground - TEMPORARILY CLOSED

    41 Reviews
    Boonsboro, MD
    27 miles
    Website
    +1 (888) 432-2267

    $23 - $29 / night

    "This park just is near enough to Baltimore and DC to allow for a quick getaway and offers a lot to do."

    "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."

    9. Gambrill State Park Campground

    14 Reviews
    Middletown, MD
    19 miles
    Website
    +1 (888) 432-2267

    $18 - $50 / night

    "The site was very level, nicely shaded, and positioned a short distance from the bath house. There was also a water spigot located right at the entrance of the site."

    "There was a walking path to the bathhouse between 13 and 14. Sites 8-11 were on a nice open field, with some smaller trees."

    10. Button Farm

    1 Review
    Poolesville, MD
    5 miles
    Website
    +1 (240) 579-5112

    $30 / night

    "You are able to drive right up to the camp area and we kept our car right next to our tent. There are nearby chickens, geese and pigs. "

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Recent Reviews near Beallsville, MD

1029 Reviews of 128 Beallsville Campgrounds


  • 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.

  • p
    Sep. 8, 2025

    Artillery Ridge Campground

    Rv stay

    Site and bathrooms clean. Activities provided free each day. Food trucks in park. Close to museum and battleground sites.

  • JThe Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 7, 2025

    Round Top Campground

    Better than OK

    Stayed for 2 days while passing through from FL to NH. Off-season so not crowded. Pool was clean and quite good sized, had it to ourselves due to season. Did laundry while here, ample laundry room. On-site extras include food-truck restaurant and small country goods vendor during our stay. Office staff did ok. Sites have reasonable spacing with gravel pads, mostly level. Trees between sites with sloping hills , not just a big open field. It’s a corporate site so automated web-based reservation system was finicky so we had to verify reservation went through. Tried to book 2 nights but system only set us up for 1. Phone call to help line easily resolved the issue. Quiet and no spotlights on all night.

  • EThe Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 6, 2025

    Harpers Ferry Campground - River Riders

    Awesome views on the Potomac

    Very cool spot. Amazing sites right on the Potomac. There is a Ale House above the office that delivers for free to your site (2.5 miles away), just tip the driver

  • Werner S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 1, 2025

    Aquia Pines Campground

    Good stopover near the highway but hidden between the trees

    We where forced land-inwards because of tropical storm Erin (potential hurricane hitting the Outer Banks). So we decided to visit Washington DC and had a stopover here. It was conveniently located. Terrain is not flat but our spot was well levelled. There is a big dog (and an older gentleman) in the office to welcome you. Full hook up was oké and our spot was nicly secluded between the trees.

  • eThe Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 21, 2025

    Round Top Campground

    I camped and worked here.

    I’m a shamanic energy healer and health enthusiast exploring a new life and hunting for healthy. While this campground has some nice features. This certainly is not a health conscious facility. Lots of smoking, drinking and unhealthy food. There was also evidence of mice in the main store and definitely issues with the water.

  • Erin W.
    Aug. 3, 2025

    Lake Fairfax Campground

    Nice for a quick weekend

    This campground is nice for a quick weekend and does have pretty trails next to the campground. The sites are largely in more of a meadow and not many are very wooded. Our site, 41, was level and nicely spaced from other sites but many tent sites were not level at all. Many tents were on a full slant. There is a waterpark that is an extra cost which is fun for kids. Bathrooms are well maintained and huge.

  • Jennifer H.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 2, 2025

    Cherry Hill Park

    Can’t beat it

    Proximity to DC and surrounding areas can’t be beat. Uber, Lyft, bus, shuttle. It takes about a half hour to get downtown to the monuments. Our uber rides ranged from 20-45$ for a family of 5. So $4-9 per person. We rode in all 4 days this way. Personalized, comfortable. Door to door. We saw tons of stuff. No one can say they saw everything. We took the train from Union station to Penn station. Saw the nationals, the orioles. So fun. The park itself has more than most. Mini golf, two pools, arcade, 24 hour laundry, a store and office open early!! And late!!! Wow! Just can’t be beat. Great sites. So many other things in the park. Splash pad, paved roads for scootering. Just awesome!

  • Caleb S.
    Jul. 31, 2025

    Patapsco Valley State Park-Hilton Area

    Tabolt island state park

    We had a nice stay overlooking the marsh. The small crabs were skittering around the campsite and birds perched in the marsh. The beach was nice and clean.


Guide to Beallsville

Camping near Beallsville, Maryland, offers a great mix of outdoor fun and relaxation. With several campgrounds nearby, you can find the perfect spot to enjoy nature and make lasting memories.

What to do:

  • Hiking: There are fantastic trails around, especially near Greenbrier State Park Campground. One camper mentioned, "Great hiking to Annapolis Rocks or the Washington Monument right from the park, no need to drive!"
  • Swimming: If you’re looking to cool off, Cunningham Falls State Park has a swimming lake that’s perfect for families. A reviewer said, "My kids also LOVED the swimming lake -- especially great for small kids."
  • Fishing and Kayaking: Owens Creek Campground is a great spot for fishing and kayaking. One visitor shared, "My son and I spent an entire day kayak fishing on the small lake and clear clean water."

What campers like:

  • Clean Facilities: Campers appreciate the cleanliness of the campgrounds. A review for Cherry Hill Park noted, "Clean bathrooms and showers were great features."
  • Friendly Staff: Many campers mention the helpfulness of the staff. One camper at Bull Run Regional Park said, "The staff is helpful and friendly."
  • Spacious Sites: Campers enjoy the spaciousness of sites at Lake Fairfax Campground. A visitor remarked, "Nice Suburbia Park & Campground, clean well-kept campground with private toilet/shower combos."

What you should know:

  • Noise Levels: Some campgrounds can be noisy. A camper at Harpers Ferry Campground mentioned, "Busiest train corridor I’ve ever experienced, with several every hour all night."
  • Site Size: Not all sites are created equal. A review for Cunningham Falls State Park warned, "Beware: The sites on the lower side of the road are pretty level. The ones on the upper side are short and have a lot of slope."
  • Alcohol Policies: Some campgrounds, like Greenbelt Park Campground, do not allow alcohol. A camper noted, "No alcohol allowed in the park."

Tips for camping with families:

  • Choose Kid-Friendly Campgrounds: Look for places with amenities for kids. Bull Run Regional Park has a giant playground that kids love. One parent said, "My son loved the giant playground and full water park at the campground."
  • Plan for Activities: Make sure to have activities planned. A camper at Cunningham Falls State Park mentioned, "Access to lake area is included with camp fee, they don't double dip."
  • Check for Clean Facilities: Clean bathrooms are a must for families. A visitor at Cherry Hill Park appreciated, "Bathrooms/showers are very clean and modern."

Tips from RVers:

  • Level Sites: Look for campgrounds with level sites. A reviewer at Lake Fairfax Campground noted, "Mostly level gravel lots with fire rings, picnic tables."
  • Space for Big Rigs: If you have a big rig, check if the campground is big rig friendly. A camper at Greenbrier State Park Campground mentioned, "Big rig friendly."
  • Dump Stations: Make sure the campground has a dump station. A visitor at Harpers Ferry Campground noted, "Dump station is adequate."

Camping near Beallsville, Maryland, has something for everyone, whether you're looking for a family getaway or a peaceful retreat in nature.

Frequently Asked Questions

What camping is available near Beallsville, MD?

According to TheDyrt.com, Beallsville, MD offers a wide range of camping options, with 128 campgrounds and RV parks near Beallsville, MD and 1 free dispersed camping spot.

Which is the most popular campground near Beallsville, MD?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Beallsville, MD is Little Bennett Campground with a 4-star rating from 23 reviews.

Where can I find free dispersed camping near Beallsville, MD?

According to TheDyrt.com, there is 1 free dispersed camping spot near Beallsville, MD.

What parks are near Beallsville, MD?

According to TheDyrt.com, there are 18 parks near Beallsville, MD that allow camping, notably Rock Creek Park and National Mall & Memorial Parks.