Best Cabin Camping near Buckeystown, MD

Cabins near Buckeystown provide rustic to modern overnight accommodations at several area campgrounds. Gambrill State Park Campground offers four cabin options, while Little Bennett Regional Park includes cabins alongside its other camping facilities. Most cabins feature basic amenities like electricity, beds, and picnic tables, with varying levels of kitchen facilities. Harpers Ferry/Civil War Battlefields KOA and Brunswick Family Campground provide cabin rentals with more robust amenities, including heating and air conditioning in some units. A camper noted, "We may splurge on a cabin when it's colder," highlighting their year-round appeal for visitors seeking shelter from seasonal weather.

Rustic and deluxe cabins are both available, depending on the location. Cunningham Falls State Park offers cabin options in both its Manor and Houck areas, with pet-friendly accommodations available at select locations. Most cabins require advance reservations, especially during peak summer months when families frequently book these popular alternatives to tent camping. KOA-style cabins typically provide more amenities than state park cabins, including furnished interiors and private fire rings. Some locations like Ramblin' Pines remain open year-round, while others close seasonally from November through March.

Most cabins include beds but require visitors to bring their own linens, towels, and toiletries. Basic cooking supplies such as fire rings and picnic tables are standard, though full kitchens are rare in rustic cabin rentals. On-site camp stores at locations like Harpers Ferry Campground and Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park sell essential supplies and firewood. According to one review, "The camp store was well stocked with reasonable prices," noting items like firewood bundles for $10 and ice for $3.50. Grocery options are available within short driving distances from most cabin locations, with Wegman's and Walmart mentioned as being approximately 5 miles from certain campgrounds.

Best Cabin Sites Near Buckeystown, Maryland (44)

    1. Little Bennett Campground

    23 Reviews
    Clarksburg, MD
    10 miles
    Website
    +1 (301) 528-3430

    "viewing as no lights what so ever in camping loops except for toilet/shower buildings 

    Lots of vegetation between sites providing privacy from neighbors 

    Site#D69 shady 

    Very quiet campground 

    Site"

    "We live in Montgomery County and this is a nice camping get away close to home."

    2. Harpers Ferry / Civil War Battlefields KOA

    39 Reviews
    Harpers Ferry, WV
    18 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. "

    "We had trouble leveling our rig and almost had to buy more leveling blocks from the camp store for $60($28 on Walmart.com) We made it work without but we saw one of our neighbors use a cooler to support"

    3. Gambrill State Park Campground

    14 Reviews
    Middletown, MD
    9 miles
    Website
    +1 (888) 432-2267

    $18 - $50 / night

    "Gambrill State Park is great for those just starting out to camp. It is located in Frederick, about an hour outside of Baltimore and Washington D.C."

    "Sites were generous, and equipped with a good fire pit, and space for parking two cars at our site (12). The parking/tent site was gravel."

    4. Brunswick Family Campground

    12 Reviews
    Brunswick, MD
    10 miles
    Website
    +1 (301) 834-9950

    $10 - $90 / night

    "The campground is adjacent to a very large, very busy train yard. It’s not bothered me but you should be aware."

    "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."

    5. Manor - Cunningham Falls State Park

    22 Reviews
    Thurmont, MD
    18 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."

    "Site was very shaded, and quite secluded. Camping pad was nice and level, although the driveway was slightly sloped. Nice amount of space in between sites. Very short walk to bathhouse."

    6. Harpers Ferry Campground - River Riders

    24 Reviews
    Harpers Ferry, WV
    18 miles
    Website
    +1 (304) 535-2663

    "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."

    "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"

    7. Houck - Cunningham Falls State Park

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

    $21 - $65 / night

    "the road from Catoctin Mountain Park, a National Park Service with additional trails to enjoy."

    "Not a fan of kids running around through sites. The Elderberry and Deer Spring loops are no pets, but I’d like to see a no kids policy too. Kidding!"

    8. Ramblin' Pines

    17 Reviews
    Woodbine, MD
    22 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."

    "It has a pool, jump pillow, mini golf, fishing pond, barnyard with goats, and multiple playgrounds. I really like all the trees. Space between sites seems to be standard."

    9. Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park in Williamsport MD

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

    $99 - $471 / night

    "This is a huge campground geared around kids. We didn't bring any with us this time and were just staying here overnight."

    "This campground has tons of nice cabins and tent sites, all in wooded surroundings. There is a small creek to play in and a nice little hiking trail within the campground."

    10. Brunswick City Campground

    1 Review
    Brunswick, MD
    10 miles
    Website
    +1 (301) 695-5177

    "This location is very welcome with the friendly staff and large sites for tents or RVs. We had easy access to the electric and water. Plus enough room for a large tent."

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Cabin Reviews near Buckeystown, MD

665 Reviews of 44 Buckeystown Campgrounds


  • barb C.
    Aug. 6, 2022

    Gettysburg / Battlefield KOA

    Amazing campground!

    We stayed for 10 days in a rustic cabin. Campground is well organized and clean. Tons of activities and even a hiking path. Pet friendly with small dog park. We had civil war soldiers drilling and staying the weekend we were there. Bathrooms are super clean.

  • Dave G.
    Jul. 14, 2016

    Olive Green Cabin

    Decent escape from life in a cabin full of history

    Olive Green cabin, owned/operated by the Potomac Appalachian Trail Club is a two floor primitive cabin near Frederick, Maryland. It's a log cabin that was built around the mid-1860's. The last private owner, Olive Green lived in it until the 1980's (I think) when she was still living primitively without electricity or water. She grew her own food and had livestock on her property. The cabin itself is stocked with various cookware (including cast iron), bed frames, tables, chairs, books and games. We went in December after a storm and needed to shovel our way to the outhouse. Manual labor is not a bad thing! The opportunity to stay here and live primitively for a weekend was nice. The only downside is that the cabin is not effectively insulated, with numerous holes between the logging that lets a good amount of cold air in at night. There is also a wood burning stove on the first floor that's great for cooking on, but doesn't produce a lot of heat that needs to make its way to the sleeping quarters in the loft.

  • Wendy W.
    Aug. 15, 2019

    Ole Mink Farm Recreation Resort

    Great resort-style cabin for “glamping!”

    Well-appointed, semi-rustic cabins set in Catoctin Mountain. Not far from the Wm. Houck lake area and trailhead to Cunningham Falls.

    Our cabin came equipped with A/C and heat, full kitchenette, fireplace, screened in porch, and firepit area (including wood and fire starters!) with seating and picnic table.

    Ole Mink Farm is very resort-like with a central pool and clubhouse. They also offer various activities — mainly on weekends — like cornhole tournaments and campfire gatherings.

    And I can’t say enough about the customer service!! They take hospitality to whole new levels! We ran into a couple personal snags on our trip, and they were so accommodating. Even when my Mom got sick, they checked in on us and asked about her by name. What a wonderful group of owners!

    If you want to “glamp,” I would HIGHLY recommend this place!

  • Wendy W.
    Oct. 25, 2020

    Merry Meadows Recreation Farm

    Quiet Family Fun

    What a wonderful place! The resort is spacious, scattered throughout the woods. The RV sites are comfortable with all the amenities. And the customer service is impeccable.

    We stayed during a few weekdays in October and we almost had the whole place to ourselves. We stayed in one of the cabins, which had 2 beds and a bunk bed, sink and toilet, refrigerator, microwave, dining table and sofa. There was also a front porch with picnic table and fire pit.

    Honestly, the beds were not very comfortable and way too small for a couple to sleep in one. It was a VERY dark walk to get to the bathhouse for showers. And the fire pit had no grill, so we ended up having to use the stoves of some RV camping friends for meals. Otherwise the stay was great.

    I would strongly recommend camping there in the summer months or during weekends in the shoulder season if you have social kids like mine. There were tons of things to do there for adults and kids alike. The activities — such as putt-putt, jump zone and the playground ended up being kinda boring for them without others to share it with. Obviously that would change with crowds. And advance reservations are a must — this place books up fast!

    I would highly recommend staying at Merry Meadows, especially if you have an RV and a group of friends to join you!

  • Reba H.
    Jun. 4, 2022

    Patapsco Valley State Park-Hilton Area

    Well maintained but fair warnings

    The Hilton area campground is unique because, unlike the Hollofield area of the park, it doesn't allow RVs and its tent sites are non-electric. However, a tiny cabin experience with electricity is available... within the same loop as non-electric tent camping. My non-electric tent campsite was surrounded by brightly lit cabins, even unoccupied all of their porch lights stay on all night. It doesn't make the upper half of the campground ideal for stargazing. The other reviewers are correct that the lower half of the loop is situated lower in the valley which will make any rain you get more difficult, so avoid booking a site at the very bottom. Overall the campground and state park deserve 4 stars because from what I could see tent pads were level, firepits had grill gates, showers were hot, and staff were cleaning and maintaining the grounds everyday. But be safe; prepare detailed offline navigation if you use the trails surrounding the camp. I definitely got lost relying on blazes for what I thought was supposed to be the Charcoal Trail.

  • Candace and Sean B.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 21, 2021

    Manor - Cunningham Falls State Park

    Deer Spring Loop

    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. Not a problem except the cabins were empty and the ac was running. Noisy and kind of wasteful.

    There are lots of good hiking trails in the park. It’s a nice walk to the lake. Note that the hike back is 2/3 uphill.

    They sell ice at the camp entrance, which is nice.

    The bathrooms were moderately clean and had plenty of hot water.

    I was not aware that there was a camp host until the third morning as I was readying to leave. I approached another camp to ask a question and they said they were the “camp hosts”.

  • 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.

  • Dave V.
    Aug. 27, 2017

    Houck - Cunningham Falls State Park

    Quiet Getaway

    Cunningham Falls State Park - Houck Area, (http://dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/Pages/western/cunningham.aspx) is pretty big and has much to offer...but part of the beauty is it is literally 5 miles down the road from Catoctin Mountain Park, a National Park Service with additional trails to enjoy.

    Nestled away in the Catoctin Mountains, it lands further away from Camp David, so the likelihood of it being negatively affected during dignitary or presidential visits is slim. Unlike the trails at Catoctin Mountain Park which will see closings.

    There are 149 sites to choose from, yes...149...in five different loops that continue to wind their way up the mountain. There are very few electric sites on the three lower loops, the fourth loop is all electric sites, but water is relegated to water spigots...3 to 4 spaced out in each loop. Be mindful that on some loops, one side of the upper loop can look down onto some of the sites on the lower loop... but they are spaced out. There is some ground cover between sites but you still have line of sight with your neighbors. There are also Camper Cabins available too. Each site provides a picnic table and fire ring. Gathering downed firewood is permitted.

    They also permit up to 6 people and two tents on a site...a rarity indeed!

    Showerhouse/Restrooms are placed in the middle of each loop and are modern facilities. Fairly clean and maintained. Electric outlets are a plus.

    This campground is pet friendly...must be leashed and not permitted on the sandy beach area during season. Cell service was fairly consistent.

    Unlike the National Park Campground a few miles down the road, Cunningham Falls State Park requires you to pass through a staffed office at the entrance and a gate.

    The 43 acre Hunting Creek Lake offers great (and busy weekend) fishing. Trolling motors are permitted, but ideal for paddling.

    There are plenty of trails, including the Catoctin Trail, but all the trails I was on do not permit biking.

    Another big draw is Cunningham Falls itself. The trail is an easy six mile loop to and from the falls.

    This is a very busy campground and I was advised it normally sells out on weekends, so securing a site in advance is wise.

  • Erica M.
    Jun. 28, 2020

    Happy Hills Campground

    Lots of regulars

    So this is my second time at Happy Hills Campground in Hancock, MD from June 25th-28th. It being relatively close to the home is the reason for choosing it because of doctor appts for the kids.

    The site I was in (F1) was really small and very close to the neighboring site. We got lucky no one was camping next to us. It had full hook-ups (30amp/water/sewer) and a pull thru site with picnic table and fire ring. It was $40/night. This campground is mainly for monthly site rentals with more than 3/4 of them permanent sites.

    Lots of golf cart and ATV traffic with no quiet hours that I am aware of. We weren't informed the pool would be open and you had to sign up for two hour timeslots to get in. This must have been information only available to the regulars here. Also cell service (Sprint roaming most of the time) is terrible and the campground wifi is spotty at best. The camp store was closed due to COVID so if needed anything you had to go to town.

    Bathrooms were clean. Never checked out the showers but heard they were free.

    Overall, I wasn't a happy camper. I don't think I will be back.


Guide to Buckeystown

Cabin camping near Buckeystown, Maryland offers a unique blend of outdoor adventure and cozy accommodations, perfect for families and nature lovers alike.

Cabin campers appreciate these amenities

  • At Ole Mink Farm, guests enjoy well-appointed cabins with A/C, heat, and a full kitchenette, making for a comfortable stay in the Catoctin Mountains.
  • Camp Misty Mount provides rustic cabins that are clean and equipped with firewood, ensuring a cozy atmosphere for evening gatherings.
  • The Olive Green Cabin offers a charming rustic experience with a porch for cooking and relaxing, though it lacks modern amenities like running water and electricity.

Some prices for cabin camping range from $60 to $100

  • Rates at Brunswick Family Campground are reasonable, with spacious sites and easy access to the Potomac River, making it a great value for families.
  • Gambrill State Park Campground offers affordable cabin options, perfect for those looking to explore scenic trails and enjoy nature without breaking the bank.
  • For a more luxurious experience, Ramblin' Pines features cabins with various amenities and activities, with prices reflecting the resort-style offerings.

Cabins are available at these locations

  • Ole Mink Farm provides a resort-like atmosphere with a central pool and clubhouse, perfect for families looking for a fun getaway.
  • At Camp Misty Mount, cabins are set in a beautiful natural setting, ideal for group retreats or family reunions.
  • The Olive Green Cabin offers a unique historical experience, allowing guests to step back in time while enjoying the tranquility of the woods.

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

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