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Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park in Williamsport and Hagerstown / Antietam Battlefield KOA provide upscale glamping accommodations within easy reach of Big Pool. The Jellystone Park boasts climate-controlled yurts with comfortable bedding, electricity, and private outdoor spaces, while the KOA features well-appointed glamping tents furnished with real beds and linens. "This campground is a great place for families. Everything from a waterpark, to a lazy river, adult pool, playgrounds, hay rides, activity center, volleyball, hiking trails, and a store are available," notes one visitor about Jellystone Park. Both locations offer full bathrooms with hot showers, picnic tables, and fire rings at each site, making these luxury camping options considerably more comfortable than traditional tent camping while maintaining a connection to nature.
The Potomac River provides a scenic backdrop for glamping adventures at these resorts, with fishing and water recreation directly accessible from campground properties. Harpers Ferry / Civil War Battlefields KOA, located 30 minutes from Big Pool, rounds out the area's canvas tent camping options with its premium glamping accommodations and proximity to historic sites. Seasonal activities include Halloween-themed weekends in fall with haunted houses and trick-or-treating that families particularly enjoy. A recent visitor mentioned, "We only stayed one night due to traveling through but would love to go back and stay again." Most glamping accommodations remain open from April through October, though some sites offer year-round availability with enhanced heating options during cooler months. Advance reservations are strongly recommended, especially for premium glamping units during summer weekends and holiday periods.
"We set up our tent on gravel. No hookups to electricity or water. Rangers deliver firewood for your convenience."
"They have tons of things for Children including a waterpark, a jumping pillow, ziplining, trick or treating, haunted trails, etc. The options are endless."
from $99 - $471 / night
Check Availability"Activities for the kids, diner with a great breakfast selection and subs and pizza for dinner. Very clean facilities. Great staff. Delivery of wood or ice to your site."
"Beautiful campgrounds situated near a creek. The campgrounds have a homey feel and were decorated nicely for fall & Halloween. The staff & hosts were incredibly nice & helpful."
"Almost everything, from the grounds, to rec halls, to pool and laundry, was sparkling clean and beautifully maintained."
"The campground has a nice big pool and lots of activities for the kids. The area has river float and whitewater rapids trips on both the Shenandoah and Potomac Rivers."
from $40 - $80 / night
Check Availability"This state park is at the top of the mountain and has a smaller lake perfect for a short kayak trip or fishing. Lovely views from the lake and very nice secluded sites."
"The pros:
- Easily accessible and CLEAN bathhouse and showers."
from $20 - $48 / night
Check Availability"Sites and roads are gravel, nice newer fire pit and picnic table at each."
"It’s a small, quiet campground that is very welcoming. There’s not too much to do for little ones, but there is a little, homemade playground, pond for fishing, ducks/geese to feed, and a pool."
from $25 - $71 / night
Check Availability"Freshwater hookup and electrical hookup were convenient (and the water tasted great :)."
"Lots to do on-site. Tent camped and really had a great time. Harper’s Ferry is a beautiful place to hike, camp and visit. Highly recommended!"
"For this portion, at least, the campground is good and the tow path along the canal is great for a run and quite scenic."
"We reserved site 4 online but someone had set up there when we arrived. Site 6 was open and it had a better view anyway and was farther away from the toilets, so we didn’t mind."
from $20 - $40 / night
Check Availability"There are options for RV camping with electric, tent spots, small cabins, and the resort if you would rather have a more comfortable resort experience. Pets are allowed in a select few loops."
"Beautiful lake and from our lakeside sites we could put our kayaks in right from the campsite, maybe 20 yards away into a sheltered cove."
from $23 - $29 / night
Check Availability"Not a fan of kids running around through sites. The Elderberry and Deer Spring loops are no pets, but I’d like to see a no kids policy too. Kidding!"
"Stayed one night in September and had a nice level gravel site with fire pit, picnic table and bath house."
from $21 - $65 / night
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GuideGreat campsite. Fire pit, picnic table, swimming pool ( not open), miniature golf course, laundromat, bathrooms, showers, dump station, gathering areas for groups, playground, and even a horse area and stalls for horses. Dog friendly. Staff was very helpful and curious.
LegendWe spent a long weekend for walks in the woods, seeing the fall colors, and all around a huge lake.
What We Liked:
- Even though the sites are sloped, they’re huge. I like that a lot.
- This property is enormous. They have a marina on the lake, a wedding facility, conference center, lots of cabins which look pretty good, and tent sites in addition to the RV sites. Go say hi to the goats behind the store. The property is amazing!
- If you’re interested, it’s a 90-minute drive to the Flight 93 Memorial— well worth the trip!
Things to Keep in Mind:
- The roads getting there are like a roller coaster. This isn’t the resort’s fault, but something you need to know if you’re going there.
- The sites are sloped. Took several blocks to get even close to level. I may be spoiled, but I really appreciate a level site.
- No sewer connection. There’s a dump station available, but just know the sites are water and electric only.
Would We Return?
- Probably not. It’s not fun driving in that area and there’s nothing much to do in the area.
GuideWhere we were camping had blown up their dump station. Artillery Ridge helped us out. $10. to dump. If we come to camp in Gettysburg, it will be hear.
ScoutWas looking for a last-minute getaway on a busy weekend, and they seemed the best option. I've always associated private campgrounds with crowding and sites on top of each other. I couldn't have been more wrong about The Cove. There is more wooded space between sites than in many National Parks.
Some sections are best accessed via 4WD, which I think is a great way to keep things from getting too crowded.
Such a huge diversity of types of sites, from lakeside to wooded, to open fields. They have something for everyone.
The bathrooms are ok. Other than the shower area and the reception, most toilets are pit toilets. If you want to be walking distance to showers, make sure to book sites near them. For most sites, it's going to be a hike or a drive.
And on top of that, they have a beach for the kids, boat rentals, and a range.
This was our first visit, but we will definitely be coming back.
ScoutThe campground is a nice size with enough space between sites to feel as though you have some privacy.
We reserved site 4 online but someone had set up there when we arrived. Site 6 was open and it had a better view anyway and was farther away from the toilets, so we didn’t mind.
The boat launch is right there which we planned to paddle board in the morning, but got rained out. The river looks really nice and clean though.
Tables and fire pits are a great size. We saw some gorgeous stars as there isn’t any light pollution.
It’s only half hour from Berkeley Springs, so fill up your spring water for free there and then come enjoy the campsite!
Will definitely return.
ScoutThis is are first camping adventure in are new travel trailer. Camp ground is quiet and well maintained. Bath rooms and shower facilities are fantastic.
GuidePrimitive feel with full hookups. I have a 22' trailer, and it fits fine. I hope you like trains. Plenty of them go by.
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.
LegendThis quiet campground has plenty of wooded campsites that offer privacy to campers. We were in the electric loop and it can be a bit tight if your rig is larger, and also you need to be prepared to level your rig in several different directions. But all in all, it was a great spot for an overnight day and we even got to check out some of the trails. Very nice park overall.
Camping near Big Pool, Maryland offers convenient access to the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park and the Potomac River. Located in Washington County at approximately 416 feet elevation, this area features rolling hills and rich forest land with moderate summer temperatures typically ranging from 65-85°F. Fall camping conditions bring cooler nights and vibrant foliage, creating ideal conditions for yurt camping and other accommodation options.
Hiking along the Potomac: Harpers Ferry Campground provides direct access to scenic river trails. "Nice river front sites, and pool in the campground. Close to historic Harpers Ferry and lots of great hiking," notes one visitor about Harpers Ferry Campground.
Paddle sports on Lake Habeeb: Rocky Gap State Park offers excellent water activities. "A lot to do here! Clean, well run camp store. Nice beach area with volley ball nets. Lots of paddle boards and canoes for rent. The 5 mile hike around Lake Habeeb is enjoyable," reports a camper at Rocky Gap State Park Campground.
Trail biking: The C&O Canal towpath offers 150+ miles of flat terrain for cyclists. "Great drive-in campground along the C&O Towpath Trail where you can actually drive in, instead of just hiking or cycling. It would make a great shuttle point, or RV base camp for the weekend if you plan to ride the C&O Trail," explains a visitor to Fifteen Mile Campground.
Private wooded sites: Cowans Gap State Park features well-spaced campsites. "Our first time at Cowans Gap and we loved it. 5 nights, 6 days with no cell or wifi to stress us out. Biking, Hiking, sitting around a campfire, very nice," shares one camper at Cowans Gap State Park Campground.
Year-round availability: Some campgrounds operate beyond standard seasons. "The tent sites are paved so you can't hammer stakes into the ground. It was windy so we had to get the gear into tent so we wouldn't get blown away," notes a visitor at Cunningham Falls State Park.
Wildlife viewing: Several parks offer nature observation opportunities. "There is a little viewing area/dock with information on the bald eagles and osprey that live there," mentions a camper who stayed at Hagerstown / Antietam Battlefield KOA.
Train noise impacts: Some campgrounds experience regular train disturbances. "A friend and I chose this campground because of its right-on-the-river sites. The river views were amazing, but face the other way and you're looking at a 15 or so foot CSX rail line berm. The trains that come through here almost hourly range from quick commuter MARC or Amtrak trains to long freight trains," cautions a visitor to Harpers Ferry Campground.
Seasonal facility limitations: Pool and water features often have restricted hours. "My daughter was excited about the little water park. Because it was early June, I emailed prior to booking to make sure that the water park would be open during the week and was assured that it would be. When we got there, it was not open," reports a camper at Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park.
Limited supplies: Remote locations may lack amenities. "The only complaint we had, and it's a pretty big one, is that there's NO CAMP STORE. No place to buy bags of ice, extra batteries, lighters, or any other supplies that people usually need when camping. And this campground is in the middle of nowhere," advises a visitor about Cunningham Falls State Park.
Off-season visits for fewer crowds: October and April offer quieter camping with seasonal activities. "Beautiful in the fall. Absolutely amazing fall color on the lake and great drives surrounding. Bathrooms are clean and hot showers," shares a camper at Cowans Gap State Park.
Halloween camping events: Several parks offer special fall programming. "We have stayed in the camping cabins here multiple times. We love the animals and activities for the kids. Fall is the best at this campground with the trick or treating and haunted house," notes a visitor to Harpers Ferry / Civil War Battlefields KOA.
Yurt camping for families: Yurts provide comfortable shelter for Big Pool area camping. "This is one of our favorite campground that we visit often. We love that the campground has their own beach so it's not over crowded with the public. Near the beach there is a nice playground near shade for parents to watch," shares a Rocky Gap State Park camper.
Site leveling challenges: Many campgrounds have uneven terrain. "We ran out of blocks trying to level on this site and were still off a bit. If we were staying more than a night we may have asked for a different site," advises an RV camper at Ridge Rider Campground.
Navigation difficulties: Narrow campground roads can be problematic. "All roads were very narrow and winding. We did fine with the pup, but can't imagine trying to navigate a large motorhome through there," cautions a visitor to Harpers Ferry / Civil War Battlefields KOA.
Spacing concerns: RV sites vary widely in privacy. "The RV sites and tent sites are separated by a drive down the road. The RV side has all the cool stuff; store, pavilion, basketball courts, playground, etc. The sites are pretty decent amount of space too," notes a camper at Little Orleans Campground.
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