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Best Tent Sites Near Beltsville, MD (26)

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    1. Patapsco Valley/Hilton Area

    18 Reviews
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    156 Saves

    Tent camping only. Pets are prohibited in the Hilton Area campground.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    • Tents

    $19 - $51 / night

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    2. Sandy Point State Park Youth Group Camping

    8 Reviews
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    38 Saves

    The park has two Youth Group Camping sites that are strictly for official youth groups only. The youth group camping sites are open from the beginning of April through the beginning of November. These rustic camping sites overlook the Chesapeake Bay. Each site has a small picnic shelter with two tables and a grill. Download a Youth Group Pass application online. If your youth group would like to do a service project during your stay, please call the park two weeks before the date of your arrival and speak with the volunteer coordinator to set up a project. Make youth group camping reservations on-line for Sandy Point State Park or call 1-888-432-CAMP (2267).

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      3. The Adventure Park at Sandy Spring

      1 Review
      8 Saves

      The Adventure Park at Sandy Spring is Maryland's biggest climbing and ziplining adventure!

      We have 5 campsites on site. Please note, these campsites are only available for scout troops and youth groups who are also taking part in park activities.

      • Pets
      • Fires
      • Phone Service
      • Reservable
      • Tents
      • Group

      $150 - $200 / night

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      4. Marsden Tract Group Campsite

      1 Review
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      71 Saves

      Overview

      The Marsden Tract Group Campground was built by scouts to provide access to larger campsites within easy commuting distance of the D.C. Metro area. It is located at Mile 11.5 on the C&O Canal Towpath, between the Carderock Recreation Area and Anglers Inn. The group campsites are nestled in the woods between the Canal and the Potomac River and they are a short distance from many recreational opportunities. Fishing, rock climbing, paddling and hiking are but a few possibilities while staying at Marsden Tract.

      Recreation

      The most popular activity for Marsden Tract campers is hiking the three sections (A, B and C) of the Billy Goat Trail, one of the most popular and challenging rock hikes in the east. There are also many woodland trails for beginners and experts alike. Fishing is also a popular pastime in both the C&O Canal and the Potomac River. Be sure to acquire a Maryland fishing license for those age 16 or older. Virginia licenses are approved for fishing in the Potomac only.

      Natural Features

      Marsden Tract Group Campsite is just south of the Great Falls of the Potomac and Mather Gorge. These two stunning features provide an excellent example of local geology while showing the sheer force and power of nature.

      Nearby Attractions

      Marsden Tract Group Campsite is located about 14 miles outside of Washington, D.C., providing affordable camping near the nation's capital. Many campers will base out of Marsden to see the sites such as the Smithsonian Institution, National Mall, Capitol and The White House.

      Charges & Cancellations

      Cancellations A cancellation is the release of a confirmed reservation prior to the start of the defined late cancellation time frame which results in non-use by the original customer. Camping and Day Use Facilities Cancellations up to 2 days before a reservation start date incur a $10.00 cancellation fee. Late Cancellations or Cancellations within the Cut-off Window Individual Campsites: A customer who cancels a reservation the day before or on the day of arrival will pay a $10.00 service fee AND forfeit the first night's use fee (not to exceed the total paid for the original reservation). Cancellations for a one-night reservation will forfeit the entire amount paid and will not be subject to an additional service fee. Group Facility: Customers who cancel a group overnight facility reservation less than 14 days before the arrival date will pay a $10.00 service fee AND forfeit the first night's use fee. Group Day Use Area: Customers who cancel a group day-use facility reservation less than 14 days before the arrival date will forfeit the total day-use fee.

      • Pets
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      • Phone Service
      • Reservable
      • Tents
      • Group

      $20 - $40 / night

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      5. Leesylvania State Park

      6 Reviews
      4 Photos
      115 Saves
      • Phone Service
      • Tents
      • Tent Cabin
      • Trash
      • Picnic Table
      • Firewood Available
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      6. Lacy Oasis Campground

      2 Reviews
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      14 Saves

      Lacy Oasis is a land that is encompasses a history of women who loves nature, family and heart of gold who wants to share her property with others to embrace the benefits of nature specifically clarity of life.

      Learn more about this land:

      *Welcome to a place that allows you to be in pure tranquility with nature and yourself. Come to connect, share laughter and create endless memories with your family, friends and your pets. The sunlight bursting through tree leaves, to the sound of frogs dancing along the streams to fluttering butterflies of amidst buzzing bees and the birds that whistle will encourage you to embrace the journey that you will embark on at Lacy Oasis. *

      *Our space is private property within a tight knit, friendly, family oriented neighborhood. We encourage our guest to wave or simple double tap on the horn on your way in and out of the space. It truly means a lot to our neighbors at the entrance of the property. *

      *All parking is provided on our property not at our neighbors house or community. We have ample amount of parking and drive up campsites for you and your guest. *

      *We look forward to seeing you soon. *

      Come Adopt The Pace Of Lacy Oasis: Patience

      • Pets
      • Fires
      • Phone Service
      • Reservable
      • Tents
      • Group

      $90 - $190 / night

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      9. Endeavor Point

      5 Reviews
      13 Photos
      56 Saves

      NOTE: THERE IS A 2 NIGHT MINIMUM FOR HOLIDAY WEEKENDS.

      Great place for fishing, camping, kayaking, lazy days on the beach grilling and hanging out with family and friends. Book family events on the beach. Come and explore the historic Benedict village. Join us at our Endeavor Point to enjoy simplicity and remarkable views of the Patuxent river. The Endeavor Point is located at the end of Mill Creek Road, offering breathtaking views of the Patuxent river, overlooking Golden Beach and St. Mary's County shoreline. Far enough for a serene retreat and yet just a few minutes drive to shops and restaurants in Prince Frederick or Charlotte Hall. Endeavor Point is a diamond in the rough. Come play, fish, relax, and have fun! Whether you’re in Maryland for a day, weekend stop or a week of touring, Endeavor Point is the perfect spot for bird watching, fishing, kayaking, camping, stargazing, or just enjoying a serene evening by the fire. Enjoy breathtaking views from each one of our 3 comfortable accommodations or from any of the campsites. Spacious outdoor area, rustic beach, long pier. Explore the Patuxent river or Mill Creek with our kayaks or paddle board, available for rent on site.

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      • Tents
      • Cabins
      • Standard (Tent/RV)

      $45 - $65 / night

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        10. Campsites at Watkins Regional Park

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        The Watkins Regional Park offers primitive tent camping for small or large groups, no RV’s. There are thirty (30) individual sites and three (3) group sites at the Park. The campsites are open March 1-November 15. Check-in time is noon and check-out time is 11 am. Comfort stations with hot showers are available for use.

        The individual campsites are available for groups of six (6) people or less with no more than two (2) adults and are offered on a first come, first served basis.

        The group sites are for registered groups of fifteen (15) to thirty (30) people and must be reserved in advance. Registered groups such as scouts, church groups, and schools must provide a list of all campers and vehicle tag numbers. Reservations must be canceled at least 48 hours in advance. An after-hours drop box is available at the camp entrance for late night, weekend and holiday arrivals.

        • Pets
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        • Phone Service
        • Reservable
        • ADA Access
        • Tents

        $12 - $45 / night

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      Recent Tent Reviews In Beltsville

      639 Reviews of 26 Beltsville Campgrounds


      • dito S.
        Camper-submitted photo from Pohick Bay Campground
        Oct. 17, 2024

        Pohick Bay Campground

        Pohick Bay Campground

        Pohick Bay Campground in Virginia offers a peaceful escape with beautiful views and a variety of outdoor activities like hiking and fishing. It's an ideal spot for families and nature lovers. Don’t forget to register dito sim to stay connected during your visit!

      • ZThe Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Aquia Pines Campground
        Oct. 1, 2024

        Aquia Pines Campground

        So convenience campsite, right up the Rt 95, 36mile from Washington DC.

        And the host are very kind and very friendly, event near Rt. 95, not very loud noise with big tall trees, happy stay!

      • AThe Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Hollofield Area Campground
        Oct. 1, 2024

        Hollofield Area Campground

        Closed

        We arrived at 1am, hadn’t made a reservation, and it was closed and the gates locked. No where on the website does it say it’s closed. Very frustrating, especially as a weary traveler.

      • RThe Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Camp Meade RV Park
        Sep. 23, 2024

        Camp Meade RV Park

        Great RV park to stay near Vicksburg

        Did stay here after visting Vicksburg. Nice clean restrooms and showers. Friendly hostess and we had a nice shady spot, what was great with a heat of 94F.

      • Rob  O.The Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Oak Ridge Campground - Prince William Forest Park
        Sep. 20, 2024

        Oak Ridge Campground - Prince William Forest Park

        Great family campground with trails and HOT showers

        Reservations are made through the National parks service "recreation.gov" website. Arrived for tent camping for 1 nights, park ranger met me at the entrance to ensure i could find my site. My stay was quiet and the bathrooms were clean and well stocked with HOT water in the private showers. This is a great base camp for getting out to hike the various trails in Prince William Forrest. Firewood is gather your own from fallen limbs in the park.

      • Judy W.
        Camper-submitted photo from Bull Run Regional Park
        Sep. 19, 2024

        Bull Run Regional Park

        Noisy but Nice

        Pros - Clean Bathrooms, Camp store open 8am - 8pm, Sites 62 - 92 (except #74 and 88) are all pretty  good.  Security was great, patrol throughout the night.  Quiet hours are enforced and campers are polite.  Lots of activities, and nice hiking trails. Fabulous historical attractions, great visitor center. 

        Cons - Campground is in the flight path of Dulles Airport, so planes are flying over head at all hours of the day and sometimes late at night/morning.  There is a shooting range nearby. Some noise during range hours. (Not late at night!)  Because there had been so little rain, there was not great fishing in the park.  (I went to Silver Lake, that was great!)

        Traffic! Lots of local traffic on the main roads. (to be fair, it IS a suburb of DC ). Stores are all approx. 20 mins away. (Head towards Haymarket)

      • Brett D.
        Camper-submitted photo from Susquehanna State Park
        Sep. 17, 2024

        Susquehanna State Park

        Good Near by Camping

        Good near by camping less then 90 minutes from me. Relatively quiet campsite, family friendly. We stayed in site 38 on the Acorn loop,  which had a fair amount of roots and took some work to get leveled , but was manageable once the camper was leveled. Electric worked great. Hiking trails were infested with yellow jackets and stung myself and my wife while hiking. Also Steppingstone farm was closed , but was not indicated on the website prior to camping. If you like beer I recommend checking out Hopkins Brewery, which is about 8 minutes away from the campsite.

      • K
        Camper-submitted photo from Little Bennett Campground
        Sep. 15, 2024

        Little Bennett Campground

        Great for families

        Fun weekend trip very close to DC. Well kept park with lots of activities for kids - jumping pillow, laser tag, pedal carts, arts and crafts. Nice little game room and some outdoor games at the activity center as well. Full hookup spots in the D loop were pretty nice. The spots in the first half of the loop felt a little close together for my taste, but our spot (D61) was nice as we didn’t have any neighbors on one side. Only complaint is that it’s pricey and has a two night minimum on weekends, but felt worth it with all the activities that were available.

      • DThe Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Brunswick Family Campground
        Sep. 12, 2024

        Brunswick Family Campground

        Nice campground

        The campground is adjacent to a very large, very busy train yard. It’s not bothered me but you should be aware.

        The campground is also right on the Potomac, easy to get to, reasonably priced, and the sites are spacious. The loops are small, each containing a dozen or fewer spaces. Many sites share a power pole and water faucet, but they are well situated.

        There is a small camp store, but the campground is convenient to ample grocery stores, convenience stores, and restaurants as well as many local historic attractions.

      • Germ E.
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        Sep. 11, 2024

        Horsepen Branch

        Good

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      • DThe Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Harpers Ferry Campground - River Riders
        Sep. 10, 2024

        Harpers Ferry Campground - River Riders

        Loud with trains and car horns

        Busiest train corridor I’ve ever experienced, with several every hour all night. To add to the noise, there is a one-way tunnel a few feet from the campground. The practice is for cars to stop, blow their horn to announce their presence, then proceed into the tunnel.

        I have a 14’ trailer, and it wouldn’t fit into my site perpendicular to the road. I had to pull past then back in so that I was parallel to the road. Ordinarily no big deal, except that the road isn’t a loop. It’s a single lane straight road in. No place to turn around, no way out except to back all the way out.

      • Richard B.The Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Hollofield Area Campground
        Aug. 11, 2024

        Hollofield Area Campground

        Nice place to camp

        This campground is pleasant, but the sites are situated quite close to one another. The camping area is away from the main parts of the park through gates, so you won't be bothered by non-camp traffic. A few hiking trails lead to many more extended trails, but it is a steep slope down to the river.

      • Craig F.
        Camper-submitted photo from Harpers Ferry / Civil War Battlefields KOA
        Jul. 31, 2024

        Harpers Ferry / Civil War Battlefields KOA

        Nice Amenities but poor sites

        Great location, amazing amenities(huge pool, game room, snack bar, camp store, coffee shop etc.), and friendly employees, but these are where the positives end. I've never stayed at a KOA/campground where the sites were so unlevel, close together, and the whole infrastructure in need of repair. 

        The Historic trench section is nice in the trees, but the roads are crumbling and too small for most RV's. If the person across from your site is already parked, good luck having enough room to back into your site. Our site was so unlevel that I was not able to get the RV leveled the entire weekend. Looking at the surrounding sites most campers were jacked high on blocks or sloping significantly. The section of sites were on a curve/semi-circle, which caused the site beside ours to be even smaller. We had to move our picnic table to give space for this person to back his camper on the site. They were unable to get even close to level so they didn't put out their slide. There is a new section to the campground out in the open whose sites are more level, but they are even closer together than the section we stayed in. 

        In addition to the poor sites, little enforcement was done regarding monitoring the number of people on the sites and the partying going on. A nearby site had 15+ people on Friday night partying and carrying on until 1:30AM until a fight broke out. They had a boombox on the bumper of the camper and blasted music all evening. After hours any vehicle can enter the campground as there is no gate. Cars/trucks pulled up to the party sites, who just drove in to party. I know calls were made to the office as neighboring campers stated to us. On Saturday night, the group wasn't quite as rambunctious, due to a visible presence of staff driving by, but with a campground this size, regular monitoring and shutting down of quiet hour violators should occur pre-actively. Harpers Ferry KOA could be so much more if they would invest in site upgrades and rule monitoring. We will not return.

      • Terrance D.
        Camper-submitted photo from Lacy Oasis Campground
        Jul. 30, 2024

        Lacy Oasis Campground

        Serenity, serenity, serenity!

        If you are a nature lover, a person who loves peace, serenity, and, tranquility, or just need some respite, Lacy Oasis is the place to be. Whether you are an adult or a child, this place will have a positive effect on you. The owners are involved and designed this space with the visitors pleasure in mind. This space is about healing and being grounded with yourself. My agency took about 25 children there last week and they did not want to leave, neither did I. The rates are very economical for what is being provided on the space. There is not enough I can say about this place. It was definitely more than I expected. But my agency has worked with the owner in the past on other community support initiatives and she has always been an overachiever. Please come and enjoy this space. You will not be disappointed. I cannot wait to return.

      • Trees F.The Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Pohick Bay Campground
        Jul. 16, 2024

        Pohick Bay Campground

        Excellent spot

        We loved staying at Pohick. We were here to visit DC and it was an excellent spot to stay. It was extremely hot as it was July but the sites had a lot of shade. Site 46 where we stayed was close to the bathrooms and nice and flat. The bathrooms were cleaner than any other campground we have stayed in and they have laundry and a nice stainless sink and counter for washing dishes if needed. About a 40 minute drive into DC and definitely worth it. Also, campers get a discount at the water park which was a very reasonable 5 dollars per person. The weekend tends to be a bit louder but during the week was very quiet.

      • V
        Camper-submitted photo from Susquehanna State Park
        Jun. 30, 2024

        Susquehanna State Park

        Good State Park

        We camped here to hike and visit Havre de Grace. For a State Park it's pretty nice. We have a tiny camper so we stayed on the Acorn loop which has a few sites with power. 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. Beechnut sites are more open and close to the road. It also seemed more crowded and noisy over there. There is a hiking trail right off Acorn loop which was nice, with options for easy or difficult. The staff were super friendly and the bathrooms were kept clean. There was quite a bit of poison ivy though and we had to keep the dogs on tight leashes. Phone service is very spotty but if you wander around Beechnut you can pick some up. Lots of great hiking and there are a couple of great tubing and fishing areas. I would camp there again.

      • T
        Camper-submitted photo from Cherry Hill Park
        Jun. 24, 2024

        Cherry Hill Park

        Great park and amenities

        We stayed a week at Cherry Hill and it had everything we needed for visiting DC. Staff very helpful and really explained the Metro system very well. We didn't drive to DC at all - just used public transit We also did 2 tours with Cherry Hill, which were good overviews of the featured sites. Nicely stocked store, great cafe onsite, and clean bathrooms and showers were great features. Swimming pools pretty crowded so we didn't use. Still, very happy with site, partial shade too. Would return to Cherry Hill.

      • jThe Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Little Bennett Campground
        Jun. 10, 2024

        Little Bennett Campground

        Level site with privacy

        We were going to a family reunion. So we brought our "mobile hotel room" with us. In D loop, they were long sites, clean, and a nice woods buffer between sites. Also, full hookups. We were quite pleased for a reagenal park.

      • Chris S.
        Camper-submitted photo from Lake Fairfax Campground
        Jun. 1, 2024

        Lake Fairfax Campground

        Nice spot, friendly park rangers, clean bathrooms

        Chicken was easy and the Rangers were helpful. We stopped here to go tour Washington DC. We tried both sides 46 and 44 and both were not level.

      • j
        Camper-submitted photo from Lake Fairfax Campground
        Jun. 1, 2024

        Lake Fairfax Campground

        Crowded but nice

        Great bathrooms all singles w showers. Lots of fun things to do. Pretty peaceful despite being crowded and not overly scenic campsites. A bit on top of each other. Site 43 had good location, electric and trees. But was a very pokey gravel pad, a bit uncomfortable if you don’t have good mattress. Interior sites, less scenic but some have more grass. But also more slope. 43 was pretty flat.

      • AThe Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Pohick Bay Campground
        May. 29, 2024

        Pohick Bay Campground

        Good trip

        We have been camping here for nearly 20 years. Each military tour brought us back to this area so Pohick became our second home. Our kids kayak now older but used to walk the trails as little kids. The waterpark is new and loud so we avoid but nice if you have young kids. Careful low bridge on Route 1 exit ramp little warning when taking ramp off I95. Go around to next exit. The check in at the cap store is crowded and narrow even with renovations but our 34 ft makes it okay. Bring bikes. Long bike trail along road. Farmers markets in Lorton and things to do in DC. Park at Huntington or Springfield metro. Short boat ride straight across from Ft Belvoir new family campground. Ice cream shop in season by water docks. Bathrooms clean always hot water three stalls each. Sink outside for dishes. Playground buts up against inner circle which are the only sewer sites. Others are electric water. Careful some near steep drop off. Stick to main road or inner circle or first circle if in big unit. Must go round circle to get to those spots which can be annoying. Two speed bumps. Camp store sells smores ingredients, limited candy, no eggs or bacon get those off Rte 1. Past entrance on Rte 1 is a Food Lion, McDonalds. Gas stations along Rte one are tight so fill up before exiting to campground. If you are desperate there is gas 7/11 at corner of Pohick and Rte 1 but its sketchy. Up the road off Rte 1 is Fort Belvoir Access w a drivers license however cant shop without military sponsored ID. Great bbq at Telegraph Rd and greek at Olympians family restaurant. Movie theater on Telegraph is nice. Springfield Mall close. Take Onville Rd which is a backroad by Pohick Church to shortcut to Rte 1. Pohick Rd past camping turn deadends into private neighborhood. Do not pass camp entrance. Hard to turn around if you do. Near End of Pohick is a small walk with overlook. See birds at point. Drive a car not RV. Park at lot on right before road split deadend. Gunston Hall on left can see from campground and water. Tours are nice.

      • Martin T.
        Camper-submitted photo from Greenbelt Park Campground — Greenbelt Park
        May. 28, 2024

        Greenbelt Park Campground — Greenbelt Park

        Depends on What You Are Looking For

        This is a fairly nice, bare bones NPS campground. If you are really looking for somewhere to feel far away from civilization and see some beautiful scenery, this probably isn't it. Helicopters and planes fly over regularly, and you can hear sirens from neighboring college park. The campsites are pretty close together, we could see probably about 10 or so other campsites from our campsite. And there is not a ton to do within the park itself -- there are a few picnic areas, a pretty unimpressive small playground, some nature/walking trails, and that's about it.

        But it is a pretty nice campground -- campsites and showers seem clean and well maintained, bathrooms are fine and you're never far away from one. Rangers come around regularly to check on things and every one we interacted with was extremely friendly. I don't think there's anything comparable so close to DC, so if you're in the DC area and just want someplace close by for a short camping trip, or are looking for an affordable outdoors-y option to stay while you're visiting DC from out of town, this probably fits the bill. As soon as you leave the park you are in College Park with Metro access close by, and very close to the Baltimore-Washington Parkway.

      • J
        Camper-submitted photo from Bull Run Regional Park
        May. 1, 2024

        Bull Run Regional Park

        First Camping Trip

        Took my family of 7 to the Bull Run regional park for our first camping trip and the experience was great! Didn’t want to stray too far from the house in the event that it was a nightmare, thankfully this local spot offered a soft opening to our family over the two days we spent there and all was good. The site was clean and well kept, bathhouse was close to the tent site and in ok shape (wasn’t expecting anything spectacular so wasn’t disappointed. Playground and trails were nice, kids really enjoyed the chance to take in nature. This experience was good and would recommend a visit for anyone looking for a soft intro to camping for their family!

      • jThe Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Ramblin' Pines
        May. 1, 2024

        Ramblin' Pines

        Very nice campground

        Everything is everything is well maintained. The sites are clean and level. Plenty of activities on site. And a live band on the weekends. Also close driving distance to many towns and cities.



      Guide to Beltsville

      Camping near Beltsville, Maryland, offers a variety of outdoor experiences for families and nature lovers alike. With several campgrounds in the area, you can find the perfect spot to unwind and enjoy the great outdoors.

      What to do:

      • Hiking: Explore the scenic trails at Elk Neck State Park Campground. One reviewer mentioned, "Great trails and great staff," highlighting the park's accessibility and beauty.
      • Fishing: Head to Codorus State Park Campground for fishing opportunities. A visitor shared, "There’s a small lake where many people were fishing for bass," making it a great spot for anglers.
      • Kayaking: Enjoy kayaking on the Tuckahoe River at Tuckahoe State Park Campground. One camper noted, "We had our own yaks, but the park will rent them," making it easy for everyone to join in.

      What campers like:

      • Clean Facilities: Campers appreciate the cleanliness of the restrooms and showers. A review for Greenbrier State Park Campground stated, "The bath houses & sites are always clean."
      • Spacious Sites: Many campgrounds, like Cherry Hill Park, offer spacious sites. One visitor mentioned, "The sites are all nice and level," which is a big plus for RVers.
      • Family-Friendly Atmosphere: Campgrounds like Pohick Bay Campground are great for families. A reviewer said, "The kids loved the man-made beach and park," making it a fun spot for children.

      What you should know:

      • Alcohol Policies: Some campgrounds, such as Bull Run Regional Park, do not allow alcohol. A camper noted, "NO alcohol allowed," so plan accordingly.
      • Crowded Weekends: Popular spots like Cherry Hill Park can get busy on weekends. One visitor mentioned, "The swimming pools were pretty crowded," so consider visiting during the week for a quieter experience.
      • Limited Amenities: Campgrounds like Oak Ridge Campground may not have electric hookups or showers. A reviewer pointed out, "No water or electricity!" so be prepared for a more rustic experience.

      Tips for camping with families:

      • Choose Kid-Friendly Campgrounds: Look for places with playgrounds and activities. At Westmoreland State Park Campground, a parent said, "Great playground with plenty of other kids," making it a fun environment for families.
      • Plan for Nature Exploration: Many parks have trails and educational programs. A visitor at Tuckahoe State Park Campground mentioned, "The ranger was so nice and showed us owls, eagles, and falcons," which can be a highlight for kids.
      • Pack Snacks and Drinks: Having snacks on hand can keep the little ones happy. One camper at Greenbrier State Park Campground noted, "The camp store is well stocked," but it's always good to bring your own favorites.

      Tips from RVers:

      • Check Site Sizes: Make sure your RV fits the site. A reviewer at Harpers Ferry / Civil War Battlefields KOA mentioned, "The sites were so unlevel," so be cautious when booking.
      • Arrive Early: Popular campgrounds can fill up quickly. One camper at Cherry Hill Park advised, "You won’t get a spot if you don’t arrive early," especially on busy weekends.
      • Use Public Transit: If visiting DC, consider using public transport. A visitor at Cherry Hill Park said, "We didn't drive to DC at all - just used public transit," which can save you the hassle of parking in the city.

      Camping near Beltsville, Maryland, offers a mix of fun activities and family-friendly environments. With a little planning, you can enjoy a great outdoor experience!

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