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The Montgomery County area surrounding Boyds, Maryland contains several established campgrounds within a 20-mile radius, including Little Bennett Campground and Button Farm. These camping areas accommodate various styles from primitive tent camping to full-hookup RV sites and cabin rentals. Little Bennett, the closest developed campground to Boyds, provides tent pads, RV sites with electric, water, and sewer connections, plus recreational amenities like hiking trails and children's activities. Other nearby options include Brunswick Family Campground along the Potomac River and several private camping facilities that offer mixed-use camping experiences.

Seasonal operation varies significantly across the region's campgrounds. Little Bennett operates from April through October, while others like Ramblin' Pines remain open year-round. Many locations require advance reservations, especially during summer weekends when family-oriented sites fill quickly. The proximity to both Washington DC and Baltimore makes these campgrounds popular weekend destinations for urban residents seeking outdoor recreation. Road access to most established sites accommodates standard vehicles, with paved entrances and maintained camping loops. As one visitor noted about Little Bennett, "We stayed in loop A. Good sized sites - my family of 4 was able to stretch out 2 tents, our 4 camping chairs, the provided picnic table, our car, and have plenty of room left over."

The camping experience in the Boyds area balances woodland settings with proximity to urban amenities. Many campgrounds feature wooded sites with natural buffers between camping spots, providing a sense of privacy despite being relatively close to population centers. Little Bennett receives consistently positive reviews for its spacious sites and family-friendly amenities. A visitor commented, "Very quiet campground. Site D69 level side-to-side but we were forced to greatly elevate front of trailer to level front-to-back." The region's campgrounds typically provide clean bathroom facilities, fire rings, and picnic tables. Several reviewers mention road noise from nearby highways being audible at some campgrounds, suggesting that more secluded sites within each camping area may be preferable for those seeking a quieter experience.

Best Camping Sites Near Boyds, Maryland (128)

    1. Little Bennett Campground

    23 Reviews
    Clarksburg, MD
    5 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
    15 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. Cherry Hill Park

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

    $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."

    4. Ramblin' Pines

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

    $30 - $70 / night

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

    "We love this home away from home ❤️"

    5. Harpers Ferry / Civil War Battlefields KOA

    41 Reviews
    Harpers Ferry, WV
    26 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)."

    6. Brunswick Family Campground

    13 Reviews
    Brunswick, MD
    18 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."

    7. Bull Run Regional Park

    43 Reviews
    Iron Gate, VA
    28 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."

    8. The Garden

    2 Reviews
    Damascus, MD
    9 miles
    +1 (240) 654-7056

    $15 - $55 / night

    9. Greenbelt Park Campground — Greenbelt Park

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

    $20 / night

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

    "The campsite is superb with walking trails, wildlife and the occasional overflying US Presidential Helicopter. Easily accessible from close by freeways, and charmingly peaceful"

    10. Button Farm

    1 Review
    Poolesville, MD
    7 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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  • MsTrailBlazer 🏔.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jun. 6, 2026

    Codorus State Park Campground

    Top Tier

    I love this place. The tent sites are super, rustic but superior. Showers are a walk. Tent Sites are very private huge and I love that.

  • Jeff F.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jun. 4, 2026

    koa Gettysburg battlefield

    Nice spot to experience Gettysburg

    Friendly staff, well shaded, good size site 23 with easy in and paver patio and sturdy furniture

  • M
    Jun. 4, 2026

    Codorus State Park Campground

    Excellent campground!

    The sites offer plenty of space and privacy, making it easy to relax and enjoy nature. The campground is conveniently located near the lake, with beautiful views and easy access to the water. There is also a nice swimming pool, which is a great bonus. We enjoyed kayaking on the lake and spending time outdoors. Overall, it's a wonderful place to unwind, relax, and enjoy a peaceful getaway. We would definitely come back!

  • Phillip H.
    May. 10, 2026

    Harpers Ferry / Civil War Battlefields KOA

    Harper’s Ferry KOA

    The sites are close together. The park was not full Mother’s Day weekend. It is a very nice park. The bathhouses were clean. The amenities were good although we didn’t utilize them. The national historic site was very close and we walked over day 1 rode our bikes day 2. The C&O canal is accessible but you must walk your bike across the lower town bridge and carry it down the stairs. This section of the trail was very good and we completed 38 miles.

  • c
    May. 9, 2026

    Patapsco Valley State Park-Hilton Area

    Hilton area

    Thought the campsites were extremely close together. There were A LOT of kids and no quiet hours. Good for families. Not good for a camping camping experience.

  • D
    Apr. 28, 2026

    Harpers Ferry / Civil War Battlefields KOA

    Not as advertised on website. Loose dogs. Sites not as advertised.

    Less amenities than advertised. We usually camp in more rustic locations and planned this trip simply for the fun of the amenities. Their website claims that the pool is seasonal but doesn't list anything else as seasonal. There was supposed to be mini golf, a giant bounce pillow, indoor basketball, an arcade with air hockey and a pool table. Mini golf was fine. The bounce pillow was deflated and full of water. The arcade/pool table/air hockey building was locked and the maintenance guy(who locks it up) was outside smoking before leaving early for the day. The employee at the camp store said it was supposed to be open until the store closed but that he probably just closed it early.

     The rules state that dogs need to be on a leash at all times and, in the two hours we actually stayed, we saw four that weren't. One was staying near us and started chasing us when we rode our bikes by. One was wandering about 4 campsites down from it's owner. We mentioned it to the person at the camp store before we were chased and she just shrugged it off. 

    The map is incorrect. It lists site numbers that don't exist and doesn't list some sites that supposedly do. We spent a fifteen minutes trying to find a non-existent site before going back to the camp office and getting assigned a new site. They acted like it was a new thing caused by maintenance but we just looked and saw a review from ten months ago saying the map was messed up then. 

    The description of the site we paid for was non electric tent with a sand tent pad. The site we got was on a hill(no actual flat spot) overgrown with weeds, no tent pad, a slanted picnic table, and no actual parking spot. You had to drive over a drainage ditch and park on the hill. If our car didn't have high clearance we wouldn't have made it. There was also a hole in the middle of the site. And the map showed that number site on the corner where another unmarked site was. Our originally assigned site was supposedly in the same group of sites, so it would've been similar. Also don't believe the claim that they're"large sites." Most of them are crammed together. There are a few that look decent sized and flat, but they want you to pay an extra$30 to pick your own site. 

    We didn't even look in the bathrooms. 

    We left after two hours. Definitely a waste of$60+ dollars. 

    Next time we'll go over to the Brunswick Family campground. Their owners are lovely people who care about their customers.

  • Adam and Suzanne B.The Dyrt PRO User
    Apr. 18, 2026

    Greenbrier State Park Campground - TEMPORARILY CLOSED

    Beautiful setting

    It is NOT closed for 2026! Spent the weekend here as it is only an hour from home. There are 4 large camping loops. Only loop C- cedar has electric. None of the loops have water hookups but all have spigots to fill your rig. There are also 3 fill stations at check in (which we missed). The campground is on a hill and the loop roads are narrow, hilly, and winding. We had no trouble with our 23 ft TT and saw some bigger rigs. There are some tight angles to get into a few sites. But, once you are in, the sites are spacious and mostly private. It is wooded without feeling overgrown. Loop D has some sites that are good buddy campsites. There are many hiking trails and a lovely lake. The only bad thing are the dated bathhouses. Mostly clean but there are only 2 showers for each fenced for each loop and they were yucky enough that we showered at our rig. It was busy but pretty quiet. It’s close to I-70

  • Beth B.The Dyrt PRO User
    Apr. 12, 2026

    Prince William Forest RV Campground — Prince William Forest Park

    Nice clean Campground

    Stayed here for a week while working nearby. Easy to get to and set up. Office was closed when we arrived but arrival paperwork was posted outside office door. Even with busy road nearby, park was quiet and felt private. Sites were level and paved making setup easy. Sites had 1/2 site extra paved for vehicle with extra parking nearby. There was no litter in park, we observed a staff member daily making the rounds to keep everything clean. There was walking access into the park on wide private roads without traffic. With park access you are able to walk into national forest park from RV camp. National Forest visitor center close by, 1 exit away going south I95. Amenities in RV park included swimming pool, chess board with extra large pieces, playground and clean bath house. Firewood and ice on site.

Guide to Boyds

Camping sites near Boyds, Maryland span Montgomery County and neighboring regions, located primarily in deciduous forest terrain at an average elevation of 400-600 feet. The area experiences distinct seasons with hot, humid summers and mild to cold winters, making late spring through early fall the most comfortable periods for tent camping. Rain showers can occur year-round, with weather patterns influenced by the nearby Appalachian foothills.

What to do

Fishing opportunities: The Brunswick Family Campground provides direct Potomac River access for anglers. "The Shenandoah River is beautifully clean, clear and cool," notes camper Brian S. The campground features a boat loading ramp and dock specifically designed for fishing.

Outdoor exploration: For hikers, Little Bennett Campground offers extensive trail networks through wooded terrain. One visitor mentioned, "There is a very nice network of trails, most if not all were leashed dog friendly." These trails connect to the regional park system with varying difficulty levels suitable for most ability ranges.

Water activities: During summer months, several campgrounds feature water recreation. At Lake Fairfax Campground, "There's a water park, paddle boats, playgrounds, trails, skate park, sports fields, and the bathrooms are the nicest I've ever seen," according to Brittany V. The water park requires an additional fee but provides welcome relief during hot summer days.

What campers like

Spacious sites: Many campgrounds near Boyds feature generously sized camping spots. At Ramblin' Pines, visitors appreciate the room to spread out. Michelle L. reported, "The spot he chose was big enough for two tents. The site itself offered the usual fires grill and another cooking grill to cook on which for us came in handy."

Natural surroundings: Despite proximity to urban areas, campers enjoy the woodland settings. At Bull Run Regional Park, one visitor noted, "Very spacious sites and awesome views of the forest." The forested environment provides shade during summer months and beautiful fall colors during autumn.

Clean facilities: Campground cleanliness ranks high in camper satisfaction. As one Greenbelt Park Campground visitor shared, "Sites were well-maintained, including lavatories. Plenty of tree cover." The attention to maintenance at facilities within 20 miles of Boyds allows for comfortable camping experiences even for novice campers.

What you should know

Reservation requirements: Most campgrounds require advance booking, particularly during peak season. At Cherry Hill Park, visitors must reserve online as this is a "NO CASH facility which means you CANNOT pay upon arrival."

Noise considerations: Several campgrounds experience noise from nearby infrastructure. At Harpers Ferry KOA, one camper mentioned, "Cell service in the area for both AT&T and Verizon was poor. I do not know if this was due to the terrain or lack of towers." Some sites also experience road or train noise that light sleepers should consider.

Weather preparedness: The region experiences variable weather conditions, particularly during spring and fall. After heavy rainfall, drainage issues can affect some sites. At Bull Run, a visitor reported, "The mouths of the metal culverts in our loop were bent downward from campers driving over them, which obstructed the flow. Result was lots of standing water at our campsite."

Tips for camping with families

Kid-friendly amenities: Button Farm offers unique educational opportunities for children. A visitor explained, "There are nearby chickens, geese and pigs... Nice hiking trails with varying lengths, easy to hike even for a 3 year old." The working farm setting provides both entertainment and learning experiences.

Activity planning: Schedule structured activities during weekends when more programming is available. At Bull Run Regional Park, one camper reported, "The campground had a climbing wall on one afternoon. There are miles of trails and my gkids enjoyed the nature scavenger hunt. You even get a prize when you finish."

Site selection: Choose sites based on proximity to bathrooms and play areas when camping with children. At Brunswick Family Campground, a visitor shared, "We choose site 1 due to its proximity to the bathroom and picnic tables because we were camping with small kids." Most campgrounds offer site maps online to help with planning.

Tips from RVers

Leveling challenges: Several campgrounds have uneven sites that require preparation. At Harpers Ferry KOA, one RVer warned, "Our Pull-thru FHU Patio site had a serious slope. It was impossible to level my 45' motorhome without elevating the front wheels dangerously in the air." Bring additional leveling blocks if traveling with a larger rig.

Hookup availability: Verify which utilities are available at your specific site. At Little Bennett, a camper noted, "D Loop is for RVs, A, B, C& E are tents only. AT&T 5 MB/s w/o booster(1 bar), 8 MB/s with it(2 bars). There is no satellite coverage due to the heavy tree canopy." Many campgrounds offer a mix of primitive and full-hookup sites with varying levels of connectivity.

Size restrictions: Confirm your RV fits within campground limitations. Some campgrounds like Greenbelt specify, "Loop B is for tents and RVs under 30 ft, Loop C is for tents, and Loop D is for tents and RVs under 35 ft." Measure your total length including tow vehicles before booking.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is the most popular campground near Boyds, MD?

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

What parks are near Boyds, MD?

According to TheDyrt.com, there are 17 parks near Boyds, MD that allow camping, notably Rock Creek Park and National Mall & Memorial Parks.

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