Best Glamping near Bowie, MD

Recent Glamping Reviews near Bowie, Maryland

274 Reviews of 20 Bowie Campgrounds

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  Artemis A.

  Scout

  

  Aug. 21, 2019

  Cherry Hill Park

  Love it so far

  We are staying here now and enjoying our time. It’s true glamping with yurts, cabins, multiple pools, a hot tub and mini golf. We are staying in the cabin sides and enjoying it.

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  MickandKarla W.

  Legend

  

  Mar. 27, 2021

  Cherry Hill Park

  Impressive Campground

  Cherry Hill Park was easy to find and get to basically right off I-95. This was our first time RVing into the WA DC area and we were concerned about traffic getting to the campground(CG). As we arrived, traffic was heavy on I-95 but manageable. Cherry Hill’s and our RV GPS directions were spot on getting us to the park. We were very impressed with this CG from the moment we entered. We picked up our package outside the office(no contact check-in) and went to premium site 93 with FHUs. Back-in was easy. The wifi was very good but the CG was only about a 1/4 full. Cherry Hill has many different ways to stay; cottages, cabins, yurts, glamping pods, premium and regular tent sites in addition to the RV sites. As we looked around we found that all of the sites, regardless of amenities, were spaced about the same. There are a few sites in the CG on the end that will give you a little more yard space like 97(need to be a competent backer), 402, and 1723. We got 2 bars each on Verizon and AT&T. The CG’s cable provided a large selection of channels and worked well. We were impressed with the main laundry facility due to the amount of large washers and dryers, very fair pricing and very clean. The two off leash dog parks(in the same area) were nice plus there’s a well maintained walking trail that goes around this very large CG’s perimeter. We really liked how there are trash receptacles and dog poopy bag dispensers nicely placed all over the CG. Though we didn’t use it, they even have a dog walker service so you can spend a lot of time exploring the DC area without worrying about your pups. About the only draw back was the road noise from the interstate and highway pretty much 24/7, but considering the area that is to be expected. Sites 13-38 and 1500 sites near the premium tent area are the farthest away from the road noise. We would definitely stay here again.

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  singinajf@aol.com

  Traveler

  

  Apr. 22, 2021

  Little Bennett Campground

  Nice place

  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. We were very impressed by their covid safety. Will be back!

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  David L.

  Scout

  

  Oct. 13, 2019

  Cherry Hill Park

  Close to DC

  Lots af amenities, and very clean. A lady with the staff, gives visitors a lengthy orientation to Washington, tours, restaurants, Metrorail, parking, museums, and monuments. Metrorail is about 6 miles from campground, near University of Maryland.

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  Tim T.

  Scout

  

  Sep. 7, 2018

  Little Bennett Campground

  quiet little escape.

  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.

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  Sam D.

  Guide

  

  Aug. 29, 2016

  Martinak State Park Campground

  Great Fishing

  Though I live in Texas now, Maryland will always be home for me. Whenever I get the chance to head back, I almost make sure to check out some of the local fishing spots.

  This is a great place to catch some good action fish. I've always had some success whenever I've been here. It's a fun place to spend a night or two and relax.

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  David A.

  Scout

  

  Aug. 31, 2018

  Susquehanna State Park Campground

  Excellent state park camping experience

  This is a great campground in Susquehanna State Park. The campsites are separated more widely than many other parks in Maryland (Cunningham Falls, Ft. Frederick, Pt. Lookout), and are quite secluded in comparison. The sites are generally well shaded, and the campground abuts a nice forested area which is great for hiking. It's also a short drive from the Susquehanna River, so fishing is a potential as well. It has the usual state park amenities; water faucets, trash dumpsters, picnic tables & fire rings. All you need for decadent car camping. :-) I thoroughly enjoyed visiting, and would go back in a heartbeat! Unfortunately my main camping buddy now lives in VA, so it's a bit much of a drive for him for a weekend.

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  Vanessa S.

  Guide

  

  Sep. 16, 2024

  Tuckahoe State Park Campground

  A Gem of a State Park

  We were looking to explore Maryland's Eastern Shore and picked Tuckaho because they had electric sites available. We were so pleased with our stay. The campground is well maintained and the sites are great. We have a small travel trailer and our site was pretty level and nicely private. We backed up to a hiking trail which was nice. There's lots to do here. There's a disc golf course and the camp store has discs available to use. We've never played before but had a blast learning, now we're hooked. We also enjoyed kayaking on the lake. If you enjoy birding this park is great, we saw so many cool birds. There's an arboretum and horse riding trails. We will definitely be going back!

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  Melissa C.

  Traveler

  

  Mar. 2, 2017

  Tuckahoe State Park Campground

  Really nice to kayak

  Tuckahoe State Park is tucked away onto the Eastern Shore of Maryland, close to the Chesapeake Bay. It features every kind of camping you can imagine. RVs, tents, youth group, etc. while I was only there for one chilly April night, my partner and I were looking forward to kayaking along the lake and creek. I was new to the sport and it was windy so the lake was a bit scary to kayak but the creek was perfect. With all the vegetation growing back, it felt like you were in Florida. There were interpretive signs all along the creek to teach about the birds, amphibians, and even beavers one might see. One of the downsides to the campground was that the bathrooms were small and far away from the campsites. That is, if we went to the right ones. Could have been user error.

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  Tye S.

  Scout

  

  Jun. 19, 2023

  Louise F. Cosca Regional Park

  Nice small campground

  This campground is about 25 sites. Only 5 sites have electric (2, 5, 18, 24, 25)but all 25 sites have water hookup. Weekends are some what noisy because of the games across the street in the park. This is not a gated campground so anyone can come through and have a tour. Park Police patrol the campground 2 times a day. Also the bathrooms are clean, their are 2 stalls and 1 shower, cleaned daily by park rangers. Raccoons run wild at night flipping trash can lids on your campsite hunting for food. Use repel spray to keep the raccoons off your site. Site 24 and 25 are very close together but the other sites are at a distance however, 6 of the 25 sites are unleveled so tent camping is probably the only option. This is not big rig friendly but there are pull through sites but the roads are very narrow and there is only 1 way in and 1 way out (same entrance) there is a dump station at the beginning of the campground with access to water as well. Free of charge. This is a quiet campground and it's cheap for maryland residents and about $20 for non-resident. There is no registration on site it's online only. www.pgparksdirect.com

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  Napunani

  Legend

  

  Jun. 24, 2022

  Little Bennett Campground

  Nice County Park

  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 to proceed to campsite as check-in at camp store is at dead end with insufficient turning space for pickup towing 28ft bumper pull; complete check-in after camper was unhooked at site

   Great night sky viewing as no lights what so ever in camping loops except for toilet/shower buildings 

  Lots of vegetation between sites providing privacy from neighbors 

  Site#D69 shady 

  Very quiet campground 

  Site#D69 level side-to-side but we were forced to greatly elevate front of trailer to level front-to-back 

  Site#D69 gravel parking pad 

  Wooden/metal picnic table that was moveable 

  Metal fire pit with cooking grate 

  Toilet/shower facility very clean 

  3 washers and 3 dryers, along with folding tables in the basement of the check-in building. Accepted credit card for $1.75/load 

  Harper’s Ferry National Historical park 35 miles from Park 

  Walmart and Wegman’s 5 miles from Park 

  CONS 

  Out-of-state campers pay higher camping fee than Maryland residents,$66/night 

  No senior or veteran discount 

  Trees falling on Park power lines caused power outage for hours 

  No toilet/shower facility in FHU loop so had to hike to facilities in Loops B & E

  No camp host 

  No ranger patrolling thru campsite 

  No WIFI 

  1 bar Verizon

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  Wendy W.

  Guide

  

  Jul. 4, 2020

  Tuckahoe State Park Campground

  Perfect First Family Camping Trip

  Tuckahoe is a hidden gem on Maryland’s mid-Eastern Shore region. With many of your standard amenities and a quiet atmosphere, it was a great spot for my first time camping with my kids.

  Our campsite was on the non-electric loop. We had a small creek and trail back up to our campsite. We only had a handful of neighbors and foot traffic at the time was almost nonexistent, so we practically had the park to ourselves.

  There is an electric loop with electric hookup, but no water or sewer. Those can be found at the campground entrance. Each loop has a wood shed and clean, well-appointed bathhouse. There are water pumps along the road for refills.

  There are 4 basic cabins on each loop and most sites are designed for RV and/or tent use. There are 3 sites that are tent-only on the non-electric loop.

  Multiple trails in the area are widespread. Wear comfortable hiking shoes and bring a map! They also have equestrian trails with an equestrian center nearby. The lakefront boasts a picnic area with individual tables and grills, recycled tire playground, and kayak rentals (for a fee). Fishing is allowed, but no swimming (which was a bummer for us, but exploring some of the local creeks helped provide some relief from the summer heat).

  Nearby is Atkins Arboretum. Their 5 mile trail system covers around 400 acres. There are woods, “grasslands,” and “wetlands” to explore the various ecosystems of the Eastern Shore. They also had a goat area and garden play area for children. There is a fee through the Visitor’s Center which supports the center, but some of the trails can be accessed via other Tuckahoe trails.

  Centrally located, you’re still within easy access to a local town center (Denton), supplies, and dining. I can’t recommend Tuckahoe enough if you just want a quiet spot or you’re new to camping!

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  Jonathan B.

  Traveler

  

  Jun. 12, 2022

  Washington DC / Capitol KOA

  The KOA is AOK!

  Phenomenal, clean sites in a beautiful wooded area. It is all it’s cracked up to be!

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  Liz F.

  Scout

  

  Jun. 30, 2022

  Washington DC / Capitol KOA

  Great for Kids!

  We stopped at the DC KOA as a base to visit the Capitol. This is not a site for nature lovers but is perfect for kids. 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.

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  Karen

  Guide

  

  Oct. 5, 2022

  Washington DC / Capitol KOA

  Overall great experience

  I stayed here for one night and had a great experience. After checking in, I followed an employee (Darnell) in his golf cart to my RV spot, which was helpful and he was super nice. The staff was very friendly, the grounds were clean and well maintained. The campground store had a great variety or merchandise and camping essentials. I was also fortunate enough to have awesome neighbors that shared their travel stories with me. Overall, I would be happy to stay here again.

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  Lauren I.

  Scout

  

  Aug. 6, 2021

  Washington DC / Capitol KOA

  So so

  Nothing horrible, nothing great. Stayed in back area for privacy (76-79 range). Sites were moderately uneven. Bathrooms very clean. Quiet campground with some traffic noise. Jump pillow, which kids were looking forward to, was only open 12-6, wish those hours were expanding to morning when not so hot and when kids are awake early.

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  Tristan A.

  Scout

  

  Jun. 29, 2023

  Washington DC / Capitol KOA

  KOA D.C.

  Wonderful experience and amenities for the kids. Our first KOA experience. Lots of other kids playing at the park for my kids to play with. Very clean facilities.

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  George L.

  Guide

  

  Aug. 28, 2023

  Washington DC / Capitol KOA

  Pretty Standard KOA

  Pretty typical KOA. Level gravel sites. Reasonable WiFi clean adequate bathrooms. The location worked for my trip but not sure it’s that convenient to DC.

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  lydia R.

  Scout

  

  Aug. 15, 2020

  Washington DC / Capitol KOA

  Clean, quiet and peaceful

  After a peaceful protest,my sister, nephew and I stayed in a cabin for 1 night. We all slept well in the clean and comfortable cabin. The campground is a safe place for families.

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  Pam O.

  Scout

  

  Jul. 5, 2021

  Washington DC / Capitol KOA

  Good & Bad

  Pros: fairly decent wi-if, pool, hiking trails, close to DC, Annapolis and Baltimore Cons: terribly uneven gravel site, not a lot of shade, guest fee of $5/person+$5 per car (we are visiting where we grew up so lots of friends here—didn’t have one guest come because of the fee)

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  Ricardo X.

  Scout

  

  Jul. 19, 2021

  Washington DC / Capitol KOA

  One night stay

  Had a great stay overnight on our way north from Virginia.

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  Stephanie H.

  Scout

  

  Jul. 29, 2018

  Washington DC / Capitol KOA

  Centrally Located

  We only spent three nights there. Staff was friendly and helpful with any information we needed. Nice play ground for the kids. They also really enjoyed the jumping pillow. We did not take our dog this time with us but would seriously consider it next time. They have a nice dog area for the dog to be able to run around and exercise which a lot of places we have been do not have a place for the dog to really exercise. It was centrally located between Annapolis, Baltimore, and DC. This trip we spent most of our time in DC and only went to Annapolis one night. But there is a ton to do around the cities with or without kids. Pretty clean showers and bathrooms. I didnt like that non potty trained kids are not allowed to swim in their pool. Luckily we only have a 9 month old currently that isn’t potty trained so she didn’t care if she was in the pool or not but I could see where it would be a problem trying to explain to a 2-3 year old that they aren’t allowed to go swimming especIally wIth older siblings. There was a lot of sand at this campground so I felt like I was fighting a losing battle trying to keep it out of the camper and with the sand came ants. we had a lot of ants at our campsite. They didn’t cause any problems and were never in our camper or in our food when we ate outside but they were there and it was evident that there were a lot of ants. I would recommend this campground if you have kids over the age of three and pets. We will go back but we will have to wait a couple of years so our daughter can use the pool with her older siblings when we go back.

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  Elise M.

  Scout

  

  Jun. 23, 2019

  Washington DC / Capitol KOA

  Great family spot

  They have a nice area for kids (pool, playground, jumping pillow, basketball courts, giant chess, etc). If you get an area to back into it’ll be more secluded, but the pull through spots offer no privacy. We enjoyed our stay. We would come again.

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  M. B.

  Guide

  

  Oct. 29, 2021

  Washington DC / Capitol KOA

  Weird little place

  Talk about being right up the butt of watching other people and being in Washington DC it's not cheaper than a hotel and it's much more inconvenient.

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  Jason S.

  Traveler

  

  Dec. 1, 2021

  Washington DC / Capitol KOA

  Very Warm in the Summer

  The layout is nice and the grass tent pads have real grass, not gravel. Many of the tent sites are not shaded though. This makes the hot summer even hotter.

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  Guerrmo

  Scout

  

  Apr. 19, 2024

  Washington DC / Capitol KOA

  Expensive/Not a Great Value

  Camp site wasn’t level at all. I was actually kind of worried that it would slide into the woods. Pool was dirty. Ran out of hot water. Got chided by the golf cart police for driving >20 mph. Stayed at nicer campgrounds for significantly less money.

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  Angie G.

  Guide

  

  May. 31, 2022

  Washington DC / Capitol KOA

  Convenient location but needs work

  Close to DC but they didn’t let us know ahead of time that the shuttle wasn’t working. That was super disappointing. Sites are close and need service. Sandy dirt covered. They could add gravel or grass and a plant or two near the sewer pipes to help. The store charged me for wood twice and I’m still waiting on a refund.