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Best Campgrounds near Brinklow, MD

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Camping opportunities near Brinklow, Maryland include a mix of established campgrounds and outdoor adventure areas within a short drive of both rural settings and urban amenities. Cherry Hill Park in College Park offers comprehensive facilities with tent sites, RV hookups, cabins, yurts, and glamping options, while The Adventure Park at Sandy Spring provides a more rustic group camping experience. Little Bennett Campground in Clarksburg, approximately 15 miles northwest of Brinklow, features seasonal camping from April through October in a wooded regional park setting.

Most campgrounds in the area operate seasonally, with peak availability from spring through fall. Reservations are strongly recommended, particularly for weekend stays and during summer months when facilities reach capacity. "Great staff and pleasantly surprised with the campground. We were worried about the road noise but where we were was fine. Picnic tables and fire pits, full hook-ups and plenty of trees," noted one visitor about Cherry Hill Park. Highway noise can be a consideration at several locations due to proximity to major routes like I-95, though many campgrounds have strategic site placement to minimize disruption. Hookup availability varies significantly between properties, with some offering full amenities while others maintain a more primitive camping experience.

Developed campgrounds in the region frequently provide amenities like hot showers, flush toilets, and electric hookups. Several properties feature recreational facilities including swimming pools, playgrounds, and hiking trails. A camper at Cherry Hill Park commented, "You'd never know you were in the city. So much for the kids to do and shuttles to DC." The Washington DC metro area location makes these campgrounds particularly valuable as bases for exploring national attractions while maintaining access to outdoor experiences. Sites with natural features such as wooded surroundings tend to receive higher ratings from visitors, though proximity to urban conveniences is frequently cited as a significant advantage. Greenbelt Park Campground offers a more natural setting within the National Park Service system while still providing reasonable access to the city.

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Best Camping Sites Near Brinklow, Maryland (109)

    1. Cherry Hill Park

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

    $282 - $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."

    2. Greenbelt Park Campground — Greenbelt Park

    32 Reviews
    Greenbelt, MD
    14 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"

    3. Ramblin' Pines

    17 Reviews
    Woodbine, MD
    13 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 ❤️"

    4. 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"

    5. Hollofield Area Campground

    19 Reviews
    Windsor Mill, MD
    15 miles
    Website
    +1 (410) 461-5005

    $19 - $27 / night

    "It has 8 recreation areas and we stayed at the Hollofield Area in April- one of our first experiences in a Maryland State Park. Beautiful park with 70 miles of hiking/biking /multi use trails."

    "This campground is pleasant, but the sites are situated quite close to one another."

    6. Patapsco Valley State Park-Hilton Area

    19 Reviews
    Catonsville, MD
    16 miles
    Website
    +1 (410) 461-5005

    $20 - $51 / night

    "Camp site(Tent camping)

    The camp site is what it is, just a camp site :)  It's one of the bigger state parks surrounded by forest in MD."

    "Another negative was after the storm for the next few days we heard trees falling nearby."

    7. Lake Fairfax Campground

    25 Reviews
    Reston, VA
    22 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."

    8. Washington DC / Capitol KOA

    15 Reviews
    Millersville, MD
    21 miles
    Website
    +1 (410) 923-2771

    "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."

    "The location worked for my trip but not sure it’s that convenient to DC."

    9. The Adventure Park at Sandy Spring

    1 Review
    Sandy Spring, MD
    3 miles
    Website
    +1 (240) 389-4386

    $150 - $200 / night

    10. The Garden

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

    $15 - $55 / night

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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 Brinklow

Camping near Brinklow, Maryland, offers a mix of outdoor fun and easy access to the sights of Washington, D.C. Whether you're looking for a family-friendly spot or a place to park your RV, there are several campgrounds that cater to different needs.

What to do:

  • Explore Washington, D.C.: Many campgrounds are just a short drive from the city. For instance, staying at Cherry Hill Park makes it easy to hop on public transit to visit the National Mall. One visitor mentioned, "We didn't drive to DC at all - just used public transit."
  • Hiking and Nature Trails: Cedarville State Forest has great trails for hiking. A camper noted, "There are lots of trails accessible from the loop," making it a good spot for nature lovers.
  • Family Activities: Ramblin' Pines offers a fishing pond, mini-golf, and playgrounds. One reviewer said, "The kids really enjoyed the chance to take in nature."

What campers like:

  • Clean Facilities: Campers appreciate well-maintained bathrooms and showers. A visitor at Lake Fairfax Campground mentioned, "Great bathrooms all singles w showers. Lots of fun things to do."
  • Community Feel: Many campers enjoy the friendly atmosphere. One reviewer at Bull Run Regional Park said, "There is a generally good sense of community."
  • Convenient Location: Campgrounds like Greenbelt Park Campground are close to D.C. and offer easy access to the metro. A camper noted, "As soon as you leave the park you are in College Park with Metro access close by."

What you should know:

  • Noise Levels: Some campgrounds can be noisy due to nearby highways or airports. A camper at Pohick Bay Campground complained, "This place is absolutely the most horrific noisy place."
  • Site Proximity: Many sites are close together, which can affect privacy. A visitor at Hollofield Area Campground mentioned, "The sites are situated quite close to one another."
  • Limited Amenities: Some campgrounds, like Greenbelt Park Campground, have fewer amenities, so plan accordingly. A reviewer said, "There’s not a ton to do within the park itself."

Tips for camping with families:

  • Choose Family-Friendly Campgrounds: Look for places with activities for kids, like Ramblin' Pines, which has a playground and a fishing pond. One parent said, "There are multiple playgrounds."
  • Plan for Nearby Attractions: If you're visiting D.C., consider staying at Cherry Hill Park for easy access to the city. A family mentioned, "We opted to make the very short drive to the College Park Metro."
  • Pack for All Weather: Be prepared for changing weather conditions, especially if you're camping in the spring or fall. A camper at Cunningham Falls State Park noted, "The sites were level and shaded."

Tips from RVers:

  • Check Site Size: Make sure your RV fits the site. A reviewer at Bull Run Regional Park mentioned, "While it was tight, we fit no problem."
  • Look for Full Hookups: Campgrounds like Ramblin' Pines offer full hookups, which can make your stay more comfortable. One RVer said, "The sites are clean and level."
  • Be Mindful of Road Access: Some campgrounds have narrow roads that can be tricky for larger RVs. A visitor at Lake Fairfax Campground noted, "The campground ring road is narrow, not much room to navigate."

Camping near Brinklow, Maryland, provides a great mix of outdoor adventure and city exploration. Whether you're with family or traveling solo, there's something for everyone in this area.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is the most popular campground near Brinklow, MD?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Brinklow, MD is Cherry Hill Park with a 4.8-star rating from 42 reviews.

What parks are near Brinklow, MD?

According to TheDyrt.com, there are 16 parks near Brinklow, MD that allow camping, notably Greenbelt Park and Rock Creek Park.

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