RV camping near Chase, Maryland offers options within 25 miles of the Chesapeake Bay area. The region sits at low elevations with numerous waterways and tributaries flowing into the bay, creating opportunities for water recreation. Summer temperatures average 85-90°F with high humidity, while spring and fall camping seasons bring milder conditions between 60-75°F.
What to do
Kayaking from waterfront sites: Bar Harbor RV Park & Marina provides direct water access with sites just steps from launch points. "Beautiful water front sites and good location right off 95. Cute little dock, fishing from your campsite if waterfront and an area to put in small boats or kayaks" notes a Bar Harbor RV Park & Marina visitor.
Fishing without leaving camp: Waterfront camping allows for fishing directly from your site. "You can fish from your chair. Kayak rentals, boat slips. Close to all types of stores, civilization, 7-11, a nice seafood store to get crabs or fish if you didn't catch any," shares a Bar Harbor camper.
Lighthouse hiking: The Turkey Point Lighthouse trail at Elk Neck State Park Campground offers scenic bay views. "The lighthouse trail is a must. It is about a five minute drive to get to the trail though, but is worth it!" reports one visitor. Another adds, "Definitely drive to, and then hike to the light house (open most weekends) the light house and the view are definitely worth it."
What campers like
Waterfront camping views: Premium waterfront sites provide direct water access. "The daily waterfront sites are pricy but right on the water with great views. Some of the trailer sites are a tough back in but worth the trouble," mentions a Bar Harbor RV Park visitor.
Pool facilities: Many campgrounds offer swimming options when not exploring the bay. At Thousand Trails Circle M, "There is an indoor and outdoor pool. Nice playground. We were down by the river and had a lot of room on our site," reports one camper.
Well-maintained bathhouses: Clean facilities make stays more comfortable. At Elk Neck State Park, "The lovely camp host, Carol, kept the bathhouse spotless." Another camper notes, "The camp host were very friendly and were actually in charge of keeping the bathrooms clean (which they did excellent at)! The bathrooms were nothing fancy but I was impressed with the cleanness."
What you should know
Site spacing varies significantly: Some parks offer ample space while others pack campers tightly. "Sites were level, spacious, spaced apart, with packed gravel surface. Back in and pull through sites available," reports a visitor to Elk Neck State Park, while Duck Neck Campground receives different feedback: "Campers are packed in so closely most can't open their awnings. Our door is about 5ft from the neighbors sewer drain."
Seasonal considerations: Off-peak camping offers advantages. "Finished the season at this state park in MD with full hook up (20, 30, and 50 amp, water and sewer) and the water was still on in November. Bathhouses were open with hot water," reports an Elk Neck visitor.
Reservation timing matters: Popular waterfront sites require advance planning. "Beautiful water front sites and good location right off 95. We are here visiting family for the holidays and it's serving us well. I will say you can tell most people are long term residents. Only the front section is available for nightly booking."
Tips for camping with families
Diverse pool options: Cherry Hill Park offers extensive water recreation. "This campground has so much to offer. We loved it. Pros: Swimming Pool, Hot tub, Playground, Mini Golf, Basketball court, Snack bar on site, Nightly hayride," shares a recent visitor.
Activity planning: Some campgrounds schedule regular events for children. At Thousand Trails Circle M, "Lots of events to keep the kids busy. We happened to be there on the weekend a magician came, my kids loved it. They have an indoor and outdoor pool. Nice playground."
Forced disconnection benefits: Limited connectivity can improve family time. As one Elk Neck State Park camper notes, "It's dog and family friendly, close to resources, but far enough that it's quiet and feels remote! No cell signal in the campground so the family is forced to disconnect."
Tips from RVers
Water hookup challenges: Look for specific hookup placements that may require extra equipment. At Camp Meade RV Park, "Nice clean restrooms and showers. Friendly hostess and we had a nice shady spot, what was great with a heat of 94F."
Site dimensions and access: Access roads can present challenges for larger rigs. "The road on the FHU loop is narrow and hilly. Our site was uphill and at a difficult angle. Plenty of bigger TTs and 5th wheels were camping," reports an Elk Neck State Park camper.
Leveling requirements: Site conditions vary across parks. At Ben Franklin RV Park, "The only spots available were electric and were super tight with no landscaping etc. We had to be careful to ensure our slide outs wouldn't hit the electric boxes," while Cherry Hill Park offers "level pull-through sites with a fire ring, grill, picnic table and table with three chairs."
