3 campgrounds with availability this weekend
Several campgrounds within driving distance of Brandywine, Maryland provide furnished cabin rentals with varying amenities. Cherry Hill Park in College Park offers well-maintained cabins with electricity, beds, and climate control systems. Westmoreland State Park Campground features two-bedroom cabins with waterfront views, including units like "Cabin 24" which provides "a 2BR/1BA cinderblock cabin with waterfront views and large yard space. One room has two bunk beds, dresser, shelving, a lamp, and two night stands. Other room has a queen bed, shelving, a lamp, night stand, and dresser." Pohick Bay Campground and Bull Run Regional Park also maintain cabin accommodations with basic furnishings and electrical outlets, making them suitable for visitors seeking a forest cabin experience without sacrificing comfort.
Rustic and deluxe cabins are both available, depending on the location and price point. Pet-friendly cabins can be found at several parks including Adventure Bound Washington DC in Lothian and Smallwood State Park in Marbury. Most cabins require advance reservations, particularly during summer months when demand peaks. Prince William Forest Park offers unique group cabin options, with a visitor noting, "PWFP has a number of large group cabin campgrounds available to rent, with capacities of 75 to 200. The cabins have beds with waterproof mattresses, closets, screen windows, and electricity, but no fans or AC (bring fans!!)." KOA cabin camping is available at Washington DC/Capitol KOA in Millersville, where cabins include standard amenities plus access to campground facilities like pools and playgrounds.
Most cabin rentals provide beds with mattresses but require visitors to bring their own linens, pillows, blankets, and towels. Kitchen facilities vary significantly between locations, with some offering full kitchens while others provide only outdoor fire rings with cooking grates. Patapsco Valley State Park features "neat mini cabins. Small one room cabins that have electricity and heat. They are a nice touch for those that want to camp, but not completely 'rough it.'" Camp stores at larger facilities like Cherry Hill Park and Westmoreland State Park stock basic supplies, firewood, and snacks. For more substantial grocery needs, most campgrounds are within 20-30 minutes of supermarkets, though specific locations and hours should be confirmed before arrival. Visitors planning extended cabin stays should bring cooking utensils, cleaning supplies, and food storage containers.
"We were at site 133, non electric non water. I feel like the spots at the end of each loop might have slightly more privacy, but our site was fine."
"Great camp sites each with a picnic table and fire pit. There are a ton of things to do at this park, boat ramps, water park, mini golf, disc golf, kayak rental, and hiking trails."
Available this weekend
from $150 / night
"Located less than 3-miles from I-95, about 40-minutes drive time from downtown Washington, DC, and about 35-minutes from Baltimore’s Inner Harbor, this park is ideally situated for a capitol vacation."
"We had another great stay at Cherry Hill Park in College Park, MD. "
Available this weekend
from $999 / night
"Trash dumpsters are always full. Bathrooms and showers are always clean. Full hookups at most sites. Staff very friendly.
Laundry on site as well. Do not try and come in after dark."
"We had a fantastic time our 1st time at #AdventureBoundCampingResort in Lothian, Maryland."
"The sites are well spaced, and while on the smaller side they’re very private with woods between each one. Bathrooms were clean and well stocked."
"Smallwood State Park offers a more intimate setting for camping. There is only 1 circle for camping with tents and cabins intermingled. The sites are moderately separated giving some privacy."
from $27 - $65 / night
"It's spacious, fairly level, heavily wooded, and feels surprisingly private."
"Great Park, friendly staff, clean facilities. We stayed with our Pop Up for two nights at an electric -supported site. Portable water and dumping station located at the camp store."
Available this weekend
from $34 - $90 / night
from $55 - $95 / night
"They have a nice area for kids (pool, playground, jumping pillow, basketball courts, giant chess, etc)."
"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."
"Cabin 24 is a 2BR/1BA cinderblock cabin with waterfront views and large yard space. One room has two bunk beds, dresser, shelving, a lamp, and two night stands."
"This is a stunning state park with a gorgeous campground. The whole place seems very well taken care of, with a camp store, visitor center, and discovery/education center for kids."
Available this weekend
from $27 - $134 / night
"BLP has a great lake for fishing and boat rentals, a paved path to walk around the lake (about 5 miles) and a fantastic playground."
"i’ve camped here too many times to count, love being surrounded by nature!"
"Private campground with cabins and tent sites. Tent sites are first come, first service so call ahead to ensure the space is available."
"They have a few tent camping spots as well as cabins. Just call ahead. I just showed up and got a perfect camp spot with a view of the sunrise and access to the private beach."
ScoutLovely but busy spot. Campground A has hookups but you can also fit a camper into the standard sites. All sites have nice travel pads and fire rings. Campground b is basically an open field as of Nov 2026 recommend avoiding that area.
ScoutWe stayed in site #133 with our 34'10" travel trailer/toy hauler. Overall, we really like the site. It's spacious, fairly level, heavily wooded, and feels surprisingly private. There's plenty of room around the camper, and although there are other campsites and cabins nearby, the trees provide a lot of separation. We had a nice large area for our chairs, fire pit, picnic table, and dogs. The biggest thing to know about #133 is the approach. We were instructed to pass the site, go around the loop, and then make a left turn into it. With our nearly 35' trailer, that would have required an extremely tight, almost 90-degree turn between the trees, and we did not feel we could safely make it. There is actually visible damage on one of the trees at the entrance, so it appears others may have had difficulty with the turn as well. Instead, we approached from the opposite direction and positioned the camper with our doors facing the main campsite area. That put the water and electric hookups on the opposite side, but our hoses and cord were long enough to run underneath the camper and reach without a problem. Once we figured that out, the site worked very well for us. I initially thought we probably wouldn't choose #133 again because of the awkward setup, but after spending the weekend here, I would. Now that we know how to approach and position our trailer, it really is a nice site. If you're bringing a longer travel trailer, just be prepared to do a little maneuvering and make sure your water hose and electrical cord have enough length if you decide to orient your camper the way we did.
ScoutSimple and friendly check in process. Clean and well-maintained site.
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.
ScoutIt was a well maintained campsite. Clean bathrooms and great hikes to fossil beach.
GuideWhat a gem! We found this place as an alternative to staying in DC during 4th of July festivities. Nice spacious sites, cabins were super clean and smelled great! Did I mention they were air conditioned during the hotest week of the summer!
Bathrooms and showers were spotless.
Many things to see and do there. Historic property, big lake (no swimming), boating, fishing, hiking. There is an Art Center with juried displays for sale.
TravelerFor $90 per night the WiFi should work better. Didn’t connect at all. Had to use the antenna pointed East to get local Baltimore news.
ScoutThis camp ground is like a resort with 2 pools mini golf splash pad and many other amenities
GuideThis park is top notch. The grounds are immaculate. The staff is friendly and helpful. They have a lovely gift shop. We were in the 400 sites and it was nice and shady. Though you are close to highways I don’t recall hearing and noise. I love that they have shuttles to DC., walking trails and a large dog park. This is my all time favorite park so far and I need to go back.
Several cabin camping facilities near Brandywine, Maryland offer sites surrounded by Potomac watershed forests. Seasonal cabin rental availability varies, with higher demand during summer months and weekends. Most parks enforce quiet hours starting at 10 p.m., when visitors must contain noise within individual sites.
Fishing opportunities: Bull Run Regional Park provides fishing access with sites positioned near wooded areas. A visitor notes, "Beautiful and quiet campground in a city. Lots of things for kids to do and access to bike trails outside of the complex."
Hiking trails: Westmoreland State Park features extensive trails that connect camping areas to the Potomac River. "We stayed in a cabin for 2 nights and had a great time. The campground had a climbing wall on one afternoon. There are miles of trails and my gkids enjoyed the nature scavenger hunt," reports one camper.
Water recreation: Pohick Bay Campground offers summer water activities including kayak rentals. A camper shares, "Pohick Bay is my go-to weekend camping spot. Just a few miles outside DC, Pohick Bay is a hidden gem in the area. I'd recommend taking in a game of disc golf on their 18 hole course."
Cabin amenities: Cherry Hill Park features cabins with varying comfort levels and convenient access to DC. "This campground is byfar one of the best I have ever stayed at. The price is a little steep, but with all the amenities you get, it is well worth it," writes one visitor.
Seasonal activities: Washington DC / Capitol KOA offers cabin camping with seasonal activities including pool access. "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," according to a reviewer.
Nature viewing: Pohick Bay Campground cabins provide forest surroundings with wildlife viewing opportunities. "Beautiful campground located near the National Harbor. Eagles everywhere! Large clean sites. Great staff!" reports one visitor.
Site spacing: Westmoreland State Park Campground cabins offer varying levels of privacy depending on location. "Sites are spacious and decently level (depends on the site I'm sure). Plenty of playgrounds and trails nearby to keep the family busy," notes a camper.
Reservation requirements: Most cabin facilities require advance booking with deposits. Weekend reservations should be made 3-6 months ahead, especially during peak season from May through September.
Noise levels: Cabin locations can affect noise exposure from other campers or nearby roads. One reviewer at Pohick Bay observes, "This place is packed full of people who like to stay up late and make lots of noise. Park rules aren't very well enforced."
Playground access: Bull Run Regional Park cabins provide easy access to play areas. "We had a great time. The check in is a breeze and the staff is super nice and helpful. They informed us that they had a scavenger hunt for the kids going all weekend," shares a family camper.
Swimming options: Cabin rentals with pool access provide alternative recreation when weather affects outdoor plans. Many facilities charge additional fees for pool use, typically $5-10 per person.
Scheduled activities: Several parks organize family-oriented programs throughout summer months. A visitor at Bull Run notes, "They had an outdoor movie scheduled for Friday night, a campfire story time scheduled for Saturday night and crafts scheduled for Sunday morning."
Site selection: Adventure Bound Washington DC offers alternatives when standard cabins are booked. "Location wise, it's great to see things in area. Both Washington DC and many area's along the Chesapeake Bay, Annapolis, Chesapeake Beach, Solomon's Etc."
Proximity to attractions: Select cabin locations based on planned activities and driving distance to destinations. Most cabins are within 20-45 minutes of major attractions, with varying traffic conditions during weekday commute hours.
Off-season availability: Winter cabin rentals often provide better availability and lower rates. One visitor noted, "Stayed here for 2w while visiting friends in Alexandria. Took me 25-30m to get there so you are far away from bustle of city but not so far that going in to enjoy breakfast or the sights is a feat."
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