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Best Campgrounds near Braddock Heights, MD

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The forested foothills surrounding Braddock Heights, Maryland provide a strategic base camp for exploring the region's diverse outdoor recreation areas. Within a 30-minute drive, campers can access several well-maintained state parks including Gambrill State Park with its heavily wooded sites and Cunningham Falls State Park featuring both the Manor and Houck camping areas. Nearby Greenbrier State Park (temporarily closed) has historically offered lake access and swimming opportunities. For those seeking proximity to historical attractions, Harpers Ferry Campground and the Harpers Ferry/Civil War Battlefields KOA in neighboring West Virginia provide developed sites with full hookups just minutes from significant Civil War landmarks and the Appalachian Trail.

Most campgrounds in the area operate seasonally from April through October, with limited winter camping options. Advance reservations are strongly recommended, especially for summer weekends when facilities near water features reach capacity quickly. According to one camper at Owens Creek Campground in Catoctin Mountain Park, "It was a very hot weekend but the campground is mostly in full shade. We never felt uncomfortable at our site." Maryland state parks generally prohibit alcohol consumption, a regulation worth noting when planning supplies. Cell service is reliable at most established campgrounds, though coverage may be spotty in more remote areas of Catoctin Mountain or along sections of the C&O Canal.

Shaded sites receive consistently positive reviews from summer visitors, with Gambrill State Park described by one camper as "a very peaceful and heavily wooded park, with minimal but perfectly adequate facilities." The proximity to water features enhances many camping experiences, with Brunswick Family Campground offering river views from half its sites and access to the C&O Canal towpath for hiking and biking. Families appreciate the recreational amenities at Cunningham Falls State Park, including a lake with a beach area, though one visitor noted "there is a steep hike back and forth from campsite to beach." During peak season, popular areas like Greenbrier can become crowded, particularly on weekends when day-use visitors flock to swimming areas.

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Best Camping Sites Near Braddock Heights, Maryland (131)

    1. Greenbrier State Park Campground - TEMPORARILY CLOSED

    41 Reviews
    Boonsboro, MD
    10 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."

    2. Harpers Ferry / Civil War Battlefields KOA

    39 Reviews
    Harpers Ferry, WV
    16 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)."

    3. Gambrill State Park Campground

    14 Reviews
    Middletown, MD
    3 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."

    4. Manor - Cunningham Falls State Park

    22 Reviews
    Thurmont, MD
    12 miles
    Website
    +1 (301) 271-7574

    $23 - $29 / night

    "Deer Spring Loop is near the top of the mountain.

    This is not a pet friendly loop.

    Site 112 is level, mostly shaded, backs up to the woods and has electric.

    The site is between two cabins."

    "Only one trail leading out. Ground is all gravel so bring a mat. Also VERY close to highway 15 so we heard traffic and j-breaks and motorcycles all night."

    5. Houck - Cunningham Falls State Park

    24 Reviews
    Thurmont, MD
    14 miles
    Website
    +1 (301) 271-7574

    $21 - $65 / night

    "Camp next to the president."

    "There are a few vineyards and breweries nearby. Gettysburg, PA is close as is Frederick, MD. Our site was level and had a good view of the woods. Family was staying in site next to us, site 12."

    6. Owens Creek Campground — Catoctin Mountain Park

    28 Reviews
    Sabillasville, MD
    17 miles
    Website
    +1 (301) 663-9388

    $30 / night

    "Our campsite was quiet with the creek right behind us and had lots of privacy. This place is a great campground to go during summer as it's tucked in the mountains with lots of tree coverage."

    "My only complaint is that the fire ring is a little too close to the main road. This is true for most of the sites. However the tent pad was set back in the woods and it was very peaceful."

    7. Brunswick Family Campground

    12 Reviews
    Brunswick, MD
    10 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."

    8. Harpers Ferry Campground - River Riders

    24 Reviews
    Harpers Ferry, WV
    16 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."

    9. Little Bennett Campground

    23 Reviews
    Clarksburg, MD
    16 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"

    10. Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park in Williamsport MD

    23 Reviews
    Williamsport, MD
    19 miles
    Website
    +1 (301) 223-7117

    $99 - $471 / night

    "We recent went camping for the first time at Jellystone in Maryland. 5 of our 6 kids came with us, so we knew we needed to find a camping ground more geared kids."

    "There is a food court in the swimming pool and a camp store right next to it.

    They play movies every night at the outdoor theater near the pool."

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  • Marcandpatti B.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 11, 2025

    Gettysburg Campground

    Good spot for Gettysburg, a bit spendy.

    We stayed here mid-week in September so it was very quiet. There was a bit of road noise as our site was close to the entrance. Host was super friendly. They have a bunch of things going on with groups that stay here; next group is quilters with vintage trailers, sorry to miss that. All of the utilities worked just fine. Sites re a bit close to each other, not a lot of foliage between sites.

  • 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

  • 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.

  • Sharon L.
    Aug. 11, 2025

    Merry Meadows Recreation Farm

    Great getaway close to home!

    We totally loved our camping trip here! I was a little apprehensive because I read so many disappointing reviews about pretty much everything. People didn’t like this or that, but most of it seemed as if they weren’t happy with rules! Neither of us found anything that was so terrible in the rules and truthfully, if more campgrounds had them and enforced them, it would be nice for all.

    We loved the peace and quiet, the restrooms were clean and tidy, the usable sites all looked nice. They had a tornado come through at the beginning of the season that messed some areas up, but they are working it. The pool area seemed like the place to be. We just went to rest though. Honestly, we liked the campground so much that we would consider parking our camper over the summer! There are occasional whiffs of McCormick spices in the air that is very soothing. Prices aren’t horrible. One of the complaints was they work on cash. Yeah, I knows it’s not popular because most of us live in a plastic dominated world. I read it in advance and I just made sure we had some with us. The activities and store weren’t outrageous. Ready to go back!

  • 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!

Guide to Braddock Heights

Camping near Braddock Heights, Maryland, offers a mix of beautiful scenery and fun activities for everyone. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or an adventurous getaway, there are several campgrounds in the area that cater to different needs.

What to do:

  • Hiking: Explore the numerous trails in the area. Campers at Andy Guest/Shenandoah River State Park Campground rave about the "breathtaking views" and "tons to do in the area," making it a great spot for hiking enthusiasts.
  • Fishing: Enjoy fishing in the nearby rivers and lakes. One visitor at Gifford Pinchot State Park Campground mentioned, "The lake is very nice and it's a very family park!" which highlights the fishing opportunities available.
  • Exploring History: Visit historical sites like Gettysburg, which is just a short drive from Codorus State Park Campground. Campers appreciate the "lots to do and see" in the area, including local wineries and ice cream shops.

What campers like:

  • Clean Facilities: Campers at Greenbrier State Park Campground appreciate the "clean bath houses & sites" and the friendly staff who keep everything organized, especially during busy weekends.
  • Privacy: Many visitors enjoy the spacious sites at Caledonia State Park Campground, noting that the "sites are spacious" and provide a sense of privacy, making it a relaxing spot to unwind.
  • Family-Friendly Atmosphere: Families love the amenities at Cherry Hill Park, where one reviewer mentioned, "There is also plenty to do for the kids," highlighting the playgrounds and activities available for younger campers.

What you should know:

  • Noise Levels: Some campgrounds, like Pohick Bay Campground, can be noisy due to nearby traffic or activities. One camper noted, "This place is so noisy with these helicopters that fly 24/7," which might be a concern for light sleepers.
  • Site Conditions: At Harpers Ferry / Civil War Battlefields KOA, some sites are described as "unlevel" and "close together," so it's good to check site conditions before booking.
  • Limited Amenities: Campgrounds like Oak Ridge Campground — Prince William Forest Park do not offer electric hookups or showers, which may not suit everyone’s needs. A visitor mentioned, "No water or electricity!" so be prepared for a more rustic experience.

Tips for camping with families:

  • Choose Family-Friendly Campgrounds: Look for places like Gifford Pinchot State Park Campground, where families can enjoy "lots of birds singing, and owls at night," creating a peaceful environment for kids.
  • Plan Activities: Make sure to have a list of activities to keep the kids engaged. One parent at Bull Run Regional Park mentioned that the "playground and trails were nice," which can help keep children entertained.
  • Pack Essentials: Bring along games, outdoor toys, and snacks to keep the family happy. A camper at Cherry Hill Park noted the "well-stocked camp store," which can be a lifesaver for last-minute needs.

Tips from RVers:

  • Check Site Size: Make sure your RV fits the site dimensions. A reviewer at Harpers Ferry / Civil War Battlefields KOA mentioned that "the sites were so unlevel" and "close together," which can be tricky for larger rigs.
  • Use Public Transport: If you're visiting DC, consider using public transport. Campers at Cherry Hill Park found it convenient to take the bus right from the campground to the city.
  • Be Prepared for Limited Services: Some campgrounds, like Oak Ridge Campground — Prince William Forest Park, do not have electric hookups, so plan accordingly. A visitor noted, "No electric hookups," which is important for RVers to keep in mind.

Camping near Braddock Heights, Maryland, has something for everyone, from families to solo adventurers. Just remember to check the specifics of each campground to ensure a great experience!

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is the most popular campground near Braddock Heights, MD?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Braddock Heights, MD is Greenbrier State Park Campground - TEMPORARILY CLOSED with a 4.4-star rating from 41 reviews.

What parks are near Braddock Heights, MD?

According to TheDyrt.com, there are 18 parks near Braddock Heights, MD that allow camping, notably Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park and Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park.

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