Best Glamping near Brandywine, MD

Cherry Hill Park houses some of the most comfortable glamping accommodations near Brandywine, offering both yurts and safari-style canvas tents with modern amenities. Each glamping unit provides electric hookups, comfortable bedding, and private picnic tables. The park maintains clean facilities with showers, restrooms, and trash service, creating a hassle-free luxury camping experience. One guest shared, "We loved our stay! It was quiet and peaceful and we were able to take the metro into DC for a day of exploring!" Louise F. Cosca Regional Park also features glamping options with picnic tables and fire rings, though only select sites offer electrical hookups—specifically sites 2, 5, 18, 24, and 25 according to visitor reports.

Westmoreland State Park Campground provides year-round glamping in yurts positioned along hiking trails with boat access to nearby waterways. The park's glamping units include electric hookups, comfortable beds, and access to modern shower facilities. Visitors can explore the surrounding natural areas through multiple trail systems or rent boats for water activities. A recent visitor noted, "This place will have a positive effect on you. The owners are involved and designed this space with the visitors' pleasure in mind." For families considering a luxury camping experience, Bull Run Regional Park offers glamping accommodations with fifty-amp electric hookups and water connections, making it suitable for visitors seeking modern comforts while enjoying the outdoors in all seasons.

Best Glamping Sites Near Brandywine, Maryland (23)

    1. Pohick Bay Campground

    38 Reviews
    Lorton, VA
    16 miles
    Website
    +1 (703) 339-6104

    $37 - $170 / night

    "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."

    "We stayed on the big loop on site 48. Unfortunately there wasn’t anything on ReserveAmerica specifying the water situation, so when we arrived we found that we didn’t have water hook up."

    2. Cherry Hill Park

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

    $282 - $999 / night

    "We stayed in a level pull-thru site(#1715) with picnic table on a paver patio, iron table and chairs, clean gravel surface, grill, and fire pit."

    "Every campsite has a patio, grill, and fire pit. Great pool, clubhouse, entertainment for the kids, great laundry facilities, and huge off leash dog area for the dogs."

    3. Louise F. Cosca Regional Park

    4 Reviews
    Clinton, MD
    3 miles
    Website
    +1 (301) 868-1397

    $10 - $45 / night

    "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."

    "Close to town but far enough to enjoy yourself. Bathrooms are clean and have decent showers."

    4. Andrews AFB Military FamCamp

    2 Reviews
    Clinton, MD
    6 miles
    Website
    +1 (301) 981-4109

    $18 - $30 / night

    5. Bull Run Regional Park

    42 Reviews
    Iron Gate, VA
    33 miles
    Website
    +1 (703) 631-0550

    $39 - $100 / night

    "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."

    "Pros - Clean Bathrooms, Camp store open 8am - 8pm, Sites 62 - 92 (except #74 and 88) are all pretty  good.  Security was great, patrol throughout the night.  "

    6. Lacy Oasis Campground

    2 Reviews
    Chesapeake Beach, MD
    15 miles
    +1 (202) 270-5189

    $90 - $190 / night

    "Whether you are an adult or a child, this place will have a positive effect on you. The owners are involved and designed this space with the visitors pleasure in mind."

    7. Leesylvania State Park Campground

    6 Reviews
    Dumfries, VA
    21 miles
    Website
    +1 (703) 730-8205

    $15 - $18 / night

    "Close to me so theres nothing new"

    "Good for a day use, parking is full most of the time but have a lot of space to park you may have to walk but you will find one spot..."

    8. Westmoreland State Park Campground

    34 Reviews
    Montross, VA
    36 miles
    Website
    +1 (804) 493-8821

    "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. Fireplace and screened in porch are lovely."

    "Everything was closed when we arrived, so it was a welcome surprise to have firewood available for sale on an honor system."

    9. Washington DC / Capitol KOA

    16 Reviews
    Millersville, MD
    29 miles
    Website
    +1 (410) 923-2771

    "Staff was friendly and helpful with any information we needed. Nice play ground for the kids. They also really enjoyed the jumping pillow."

    "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."

    10. Fairfax County Burke Lake Park

    2 Reviews
    Fairfax Station, VA
    23 miles
    Website
    +1 (703) 323-6600

    "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!"

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Glamping Reviews near Brandywine, MD

266 Reviews of 23 Brandywine Campgrounds


  • Matt S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 12, 2023

    Cherry Hill Park

    Awesome Campground near Washington, D.C.

    We had another great stay at Cherry Hill Park in College Park, MD. 

    We stayed in a level pull-thru site(#1715) with picnic table on a paver patio, iron table and chairs, clean gravel surface, grill, and fire pit. The site was just big enough for our motor home and Jeep. Full hook-ups with 50-amp service all worked fine. 

    If you’re visiting Washington, this is the place to stay. They offer a daily charter bus plus the Metro bus stops at the campground entrance. And if you have a car, it’s about 35-minutes drive time(maybe a bit longer with traffic). 

    To be honest, it’s a great place to stay even if you’re not visiting D.C. They have two swimming pools, a cafe, playgrounds, well-stocked camp store, delivery of firewood, ice, and cafe orders, and a concierge to help with travel and tourist sites. 

    The entire park is clean and well-maintained. 

    THINGS I ESPECIALLY LIKED: 

    1. Proximity to Washington, D.C. 

    2. Excellent condition and clean 

    3. Great staff to help with making the most of your stay

  • N
    Jul. 18, 2020

    Rappahannock River Campground

    Great Getway Spot

    Great spot right next to the Rappahannock River, plenty of place to set up camp. Had water on site with a fire pit and picnic table too! It was super easy to get down to the water and there was plenty of spots to explore. Would definitely go again!

  • Stuart O.The Dyrt PRO User
    Apr. 18, 2025

    Bull Run Regional Park

    Expensive for what you get; and drainage problems.

    We have found municipal campgrounds in Northern Virginia are a bit spendy for being government sponsored.  Not as bad as South Carolina, but way more than Florida.  Fine.  Comes with the territory.  But Bull Run manages to goose you even more.  There are occupancy AND transaction fees that really add up if you're only there a few nights.  But the real kicker is a 2-night minimum stay.  Even mid-week.  In APRIL for gosh sakes!

    While we were here, there was a fairly heavy day of rain.  Couple inches, I suppose, but nothing Biblical.  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.

    We're done with NOVA Parks campgrounds.  Better cost options exist with Fairfax County Parks.

  • Corey B.
    Sep. 3, 2018

    Bull Run Regional Park

    Great Stay at Bull Run Reg. Park

    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. We stayed at site 146 on the first caul-de-sac off the first loop just another site away from the bath house (which was pretty clean). We got rained on the first night so things got a little muddy but nothing out of hand. Tons of free activities for the kiddos facilitated by the camp staff over the weekends. Face-painting, ice cream sundaes, S'Mores, hay rides and a rock wall. Park has a lot of things to do as well just outside the campground. We took a try at disc golf which was a lot of fun. Pet friendly. We'll be back!

  • Harry R.
    Sep. 20, 2022

    Bull Run Regional Park

    No truck bed tents or campers allowed

    Was excited to try first night out in a Kodiak Canvas Truck Bed Tent. Unfortunately, learned NOVA Parks regards anything in a truck bed whether a camper or tent is not welcome. I didn't realize NOVA Parks considers this campground as a resort and vehicle camping - ither than a class A or B - implies homeless and they don't want that image. They do also allow a travel trailer and tents can only be used on the ground not in a truck bed as designed. Beautiful park ... I live nearby in Arlington but was frustrated not able to use a nearby Park and Campground I pay taxes to support. I used another Campground in Fairfax County that was welcoming.

  • Tye S.
    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

  • M J.
    Sep. 28, 2020

    Pohick Bay Campground

    Great spot around Northern Virginina

    We were here for just one night during September. Our first time camping in the area and since COVID. Check in process was relatively simple, just pull up and pop out of your car to check in, with mask of course. We got a quick run down, some wood and a brochure with maps and area info. 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. It included a picnic table and probably the best fire pit with grill that I've had in a while. It rained the night before we came, and the night we were there so the ground was pretty wet. Bathrooms had a sign for taking care with COVID precautions, and to wear your mask. Bathrooms were ok, but floors were a mess from muddy feet. Not much to be done about that. There were showers, and a dishwashing sink, plus laundry available. It's nice to know we've got a close spot to escape to if we don't have time to go far. This is a pet friendly campground. There's a lot to do out at the whole park, and its worth exploring (we just didn't have time). I'm sure its so pretty out near the water.

  • T
    May. 5, 2022

    Pohick Bay Campground

    Camping with your friends, whether you bring your own or not

    This review is specific to the non-electric tent sites.

    From a services available view, their staff is visible and around to help.  Bathrooms, "Comfort Stations", could use some cleaning more frequently but I've seen a lot worse.  Big trash bin near the comfort stations, convenient.   Definitely a well stocked camp store, its obvious they cater to beginner and family camping.  You are NOT permitted to use deadfall at this park, must bring locally purchased USDA wood yourself or buy from camp store.

    There are comfort stations and trash bins close to every non-electric camp site, an easy sub-200 yard walk for me, but that fact is also where my disappointment starts.  The non-electric camp sites in some cases, appear to share a single area, fire pits 10 feet apart from each other, one flat area, barely a full length truck can fit in the parking available at each site they are so close to the road.  If you whisper,  your neighbors will easily hear close.   A big part of camping for me is the peace and quiet of nature.  THIS IS NOT THAT CAMPSITE.  It is extremely compact and close to each other.  Snoring of your neighbor is definitely an issue no matter which site you choose, except for maybe 138 as was said in another review.

    The gravel road into the campsites,  is a RESIDENTIAL road.  Yes, there are houses at the end of the road these campsites are ON.  Not off of, on.  Now mostly that wasn't a big deal, cars moving through during the day, early evening.  But that one guy that sat with his high beams on pointed directly into my tent late night for a solid minute or two before loudly accelerating through was a bit irritating. 

    This was a weeknight trip, there was only one other camper in this small campground with me so all in all, not a terrible trip but definitely not worth the cost and will not be visiting here again.

  • Sonyia W.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jun. 11, 2021

    Pohick Bay Campground

    Good home base for exploring DC

    We stayed on the big loop on site 48. Unfortunately there wasn’t anything on ReserveAmerica specifying the water situation, so when we arrived we found that we didn’t have water hook up. I’m attaching a photo of the color map I got at checkout which specifies which sites have water.

    Bath house was cleaned regularly and was generally very clean (except footprints from people who came in while the floor was wet from mopping). Shower stalls and bathroom stalls were very small but water was hot. Laundry facility in the bath house, $2 per load, quarters. The camp store had most everything you could need and was open 8-8. Staff was all super friendly. They had numerous activities going on for kids.

    Definitely be prepared for bugs and ticks.

    Sites were shaded well but many didn’t have a lot of privacy from neighbors. Definitely a tad smaller than the photos online show. Our site was level.

    The raccoons and squirrels have no fear and will chew through plastic containers to get your food.


Guide to Brandywine

Glamping near Brandywine, Maryland offers convenient access to Washington DC, approximately 20 miles away, while maintaining the peaceful atmosphere of Maryland's woodlands. The area features several campgrounds within Prince George's County and neighboring counties, with summer humidity levels often reaching above 80% during peak camping season. Most luxury camping options in this region sit at elevations between 200-300 feet above sea level.

What to Do

Hiking trails and wildlife viewing: Pohick Bay Regional Park features multiple trail systems where visitors can observe local wildlife. "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," shares Rachel L. from Pohick Bay Campground.

Water recreation opportunities: Several campgrounds offer boat rentals and water activities throughout summer months. At Burke Lake Park, "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. There is a carousel and a kiddy train, frisbee golf, a regular golf course - all a short drive from DC," notes Alexis.

Historical exploration: The area provides access to significant historical sites and museums. "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," explains Josh J. about winter visits to Pohick Bay.

What Campers Like

Proximity to DC attractions: Many campers appreciate the ability to visit DC while staying in natural surroundings. "This was a great stop to take the kids to visit the city. Easy access and well laid out sites. They have a bus stop for metro service to the city, but we took the 20 minute drive," notes Joe R. about his experience at Cherry Hill Park.

Family activities: Campgrounds in this region frequently offer organized activities for children. "The check in is a breeze and the staff is super nice and helpful. They gave us a great intro to the park as we were first timers. They informed us that they had a scavenger hunt for the kids going all weekend, they had an outdoor movie scheduled for Friday night, a campfire story time scheduled for Saturday night and crafts scheduled for Sunday morning," shares Ben G. about Pohick Bay Regional Park.

Seasonal variations: The area offers different experiences throughout the year. "Nice and quiet here during winter more so during week than weekends. Nice and quiet here during winter more so during week than weekends," mentions Josh J. regarding Pohick Bay.

What You Should Know

Site leveling challenges: Some campgrounds have terrain issues that require preparation. At Bull Run Regional Park, "My site had a slight slope, but was easily overcome using additional blocks on the low side to get the trailer level," reports Drew M.

Electric hookup availability: Not all sites provide power connections, requiring advance planning. "This campground is about 25 sites. Only 5 sites have electric (2, 5, 18, 24, 25) but all 25 sites have water hookup," explains Tye S. about Louise F. Cosca Regional Park.

Noise considerations: Some locations experience occasional noise disruptions. "Camp ground is nice. Check in was a breeze. The only drawback is that it is not quite. There is a shooting range in the park. It is on a flight path for DCA. And, I66 is not that far away," notes Drew M. regarding Bull Run Regional Park.

Tips for Camping with Families

Waterpark amenities: Several parks feature water recreation specifically designed for children. "Pirate's Cove waterpark is definitely a highlight in summer," mentions Anne K. about Pohick Bay Regional Park.

Playground accessibility: Consider campsite proximity to play areas when booking. "We got a site on thr inner loop and it backed to the playground and the bathhouse. The site was spacious. We are tent campers but almost all our neighbors were in an RV or trailer," explains Ben G. about his family camping success at Pohick Bay.

Scheduled activities: Look for campgrounds offering organized programs. "Our family stayed here in a cabin on a long weekend trip to DC. This campground was full of stuff to do and we didn't even get to do a lot of it. 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," shares Bridget H. about her experience at Bull Run.

Tips from RVers

Site spacing considerations: RV sites vary significantly in privacy levels across campgrounds. "If you get an area to back into it'll be more secluded, but the pull through spots offer no privacy," advises Elise M. about her stay at Washington DC / Capitol KOA.

Hookup variations: Different campgrounds offer varying levels of service. "We had a premium site for seven nights. The site was perfectly level with a fire ring, grill, picnic table and table with three chairs," shares Jonathan B. about Cherry Hill Park.

Winter camping options: Some campgrounds remain open year-round with heated facilities. "Went in March 2018 for my birthday, when it was still VERY cold, but had a wonderful time. The beaches and trails seem so much more peaceful and untouched this time of year. Definitely gets windy near the river. Bath houses are heated which is amazing," reports RL about Westmoreland State Park Campground.

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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular glamping campground near Brandywine, MD is Pohick Bay Campground with a 4.2-star rating from 38 reviews.

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