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Best Campgrounds near Chaptico, MD

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Camping options around Chaptico, Maryland include several waterfront locations with varied accommodation types. Westmoreland State Park Campground in Montross, VA offers tent, RV, cabin, and glamping sites with access to the Potomac River, while Endeavor Point in Maryland provides basic tent camping and cabin accommodations. Mixed-use campgrounds in the region typically feature fishing and water recreation opportunities, with many sites offering electric hookups, drinking water, and picnic areas. The region's campgrounds balance natural settings with basic amenities, primarily concentrated along waterways.

Most campgrounds in the Chaptico area operate seasonally, with peak availability from April through October. Cedarville State Forest campground runs from April to October, while Westmoreland State Park remains open year-round. Sites with full hookups are limited but available at several locations, including Thousand Trails Harbor View which operates from April to November. Weather conditions along the Potomac River and Chesapeake Bay tributaries can affect camping experiences, particularly during summer storms. Many locations require advance reservations, especially for holiday weekends and summer months. According to one visitor, "Westmoreland is always nice to hike around (Fossil Beach) and Montross is a cute little town. Very family-friendly activities for Halloween! Clean bath houses, many wooded sites."

Waterfront access represents a significant draw for campers in the Chaptico area, with multiple locations offering beaches, fishing piers, and water recreation. Westmoreland State Park receives consistently high ratings for its natural features, with campers highlighting the "beautiful views, good trails, nice sites" and fossil hunting opportunities. Endeavor Point offers fishing and crabbing from its pier, though some visitors note management issues. Several developed campgrounds provide bathhouses and shower facilities, though quality varies by location. Weekend crowding affects visitor experiences at some locations, as one reviewer noted: "Don't go on the weekends. It is a really nice park but the weekends get extremely busy. The beach area especially." Site privacy differs significantly between locations, with some parks offering wooded, well-separated sites while others place campsites in close proximity.

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Best Camping Sites Near Chaptico, Maryland (76)

    1. Westmoreland State Park Campground

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

    "The sites we have stayed at have all been super clean and close to bathrooms and water. They include a fire ring, picnic table and a hook for your trash. The bathrooms are clean and have hot showers."

    "The park is well off the beaten path, but has plenty of historic and other attractions near by."

    2. Cedarville State Forest

    17 Reviews
    Brandywine, MD
    20 miles
    Website
    +1 (301) 888-1410

    $30 / night

    "We picked up the camping registration outside the office at the entrance, no need to speak with anyone. Then we just drove down to our campsite in the family camping loop."

    "Forested campground with fairly lengthy but level (and thus beginner friendly) hiking just a short distance away from Washington, DC."

    3. Endeavor Point

    5 Reviews
    Patuxent River, MD
    11 miles
    Website
    +1 (443) 684-7666

    $55 - $95 / night

    4. Thousand Trails Harbor View

    7 Reviews
    Colonial Beach, VA
    15 miles
    Website
    +1 (888) 707-1477

    "Nearby Colonial Beach is a cute area that has nice waterfront access. We also loved going to Westmoreland park which was practically next door to Harbor View. Great trails and fossil beach was fun."

    "The harbor you can see is private property and not very nice to look at--better to drive out to Colonial Beach."

    5. Pohick Bay Campground

    39 Reviews
    Lorton, VA
    30 miles
    Website
    +1 (703) 339-6104

    $37 - $170 / night

    "We have been camping here for nearly 20 years. Each military tour brought us back to this area so Pohick became our second home. Our kids kayak now older but used to walk the trails as little kids."

    "We enjoyed sitting around the campfire at night and walking the dogs down to the water. We were right next to a hiking trail that went down to the water and a beach area."

    6. Calvert Cliffs State Park Youth Group Camping

    5 Reviews
    Lusby, MD
    19 miles
    Website
    +1 (888) 432-2267

    "It is a very nice walk about 2 miles to the beach where you can hunt for fossils. The beach has gotten smaller over the years however the trail has gotten much better."

    "Also right off the parking lot is a little fishing pond which leads you to the main trail to get down to the beach which is about a mile - a mile and 1/2."

    7. Caledon State Park Campground

    5 Reviews
    King George, VA
    19 miles
    Website

    "Caledon was an amazing adventure that’s so close to Fredericksburg. It’s a nice 3 mile hike to the campsite which is right by the Potomac river! They have porta Johns and a pavilion close by."

    "Porta pottie right next to wood pile. You’re not supposed to setup anything outside of the “tent pads”. I had a hammock hung and three rangers saw but didn’t say anything."

    8. Patuxent Camp Sites

    1 Review
    Broomes Island, MD
    12 miles
    Website
    +1 (410) 586-9880

    9. Point Lookout State Park - Temporarily Closed

    29 Reviews
    Scotland, MD
    32 miles
    Website
    +1 (301) 872-5688

    $21 - $50 / night

    "The land was initially used as a resort then made into a hospital followed by a prison due to its ideal location. It is at the tip of Southern Maryland. The location of the campground is ISOLATED."

    "This is the southern most point on Maryland’s western shore, where the Chesapeake and Potomac converge. Bring a fan and some bug spray and you’ll be just fine."

    10. Matoaka Beach Cottages

    2 Reviews
    St. Leonard, MD
    18 miles
    Website
    +1 (410) 586-0269

    "I just showed up and got a perfect camp spot with a view of the sunrise and access to the private beach."

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  • Werner S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 1, 2025

    Aquia Pines Campground

    Good stopover near the highway but hidden between the trees

    We where forced land-inwards because of tropical storm Erin (potential hurricane hitting the Outer Banks). So we decided to visit Washington DC and had a stopover here. It was conveniently located. Terrain is not flat but our spot was well levelled. There is a big dog (and an older gentleman) in the office to welcome you. Full hook up was oké and our spot was nicly secluded between the trees.

  • 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!

  • L
    Jun. 22, 2025

    Greenbelt Park Campground — Greenbelt Park

    Nice Little Campground

    Decent little campground! It was quiet aside from occasional air traffic noise, and while there wasn't much spacing between some camp sites everyone was respectful. My spot was a little difficult to find because the online park map was incorrect, and the spot was basically an extended shoulder of the road. Checking in was a breeze, though!

  • Edward S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jun. 22, 2025

    Fredericksburg-Washington DC KOA

    Small and quiet

    We stayed here for one night for our travel home. Not far off i95, plenty of signage telling you where to go.

    Once here it's tucked away nicely away from everything, sites feel spacious enough and mostly level on their own.

    Pool facility looks clean and good size for all to enjoy. With a playground right next to it and a small mining operation for the kiddos.

    Will likely be back to explore the area more!

  • Genie W.
    Apr. 26, 2025

    R & D Family Campground

    Sparta Pines Family R V Park

    We are winter residents having spent our first time this past year. We found the new owners and management very accommodating. Lot fee is reasonable. We found it quiet, pet friendly,and wooded off-road location. Looking forward to returning in the fall.

  • 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.

  • Nick E.The Dyrt PRO User
    Apr. 16, 2025

    Thousand Trails Harbor View

    Thousand Trails Harbor View

    Would give it 4 stars for the hookups and friendly staff but we were welcomed to our site with pile of dog poop that had been left there. Gravel site pad could definitely use some maintenance and fresh material added. Had to put down boards to park our travel trailer because about a third of the pad had just turned into mud.

Guide to Chaptico

Camping near Chaptico, Maryland, offers a mix of beautiful nature and family-friendly activities. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or a fun-filled adventure, there are several campgrounds nearby that cater to different needs.

What to do

  • Explore Fossil Beach: A short hike from Westmoreland State Park Campground leads to Fossil Beach, perfect for fossil hunting. One visitor mentioned, "The beach is beautiful with lots of rocks and clay; I’m sure I would have found more fossils had I brought a little sifter with me."
  • Visit Historic Sites: Check out nearby historical landmarks like Gunston Hall. A reviewer noted, "The tours are nice, and you can see it from the campground and water."
  • Enjoy Water Activities: Many campgrounds, like Smallwood State Park Campground, offer access to boating and fishing. One camper shared, "There was a nice fishing pier and the Generals Trail which my son loved."

What campers like

  • Clean Facilities: Campers appreciate well-maintained bathrooms and showers. A visitor at Pohick Bay Campground said, "The bathrooms were cleaner than any other campground we have stayed in."
  • Friendly Staff: Many campgrounds have helpful staff. A reviewer at Prince William Forest RV Campground mentioned, "The front office staff were cool and decent selection of RV supplies if you forget anything."
  • Quiet Atmosphere: Campers enjoy the peaceful surroundings. One camper at Cedarville State Forest noted, "Very quiet campground. We had tent and trailer neighbors."

What you should know

  • Noise Levels: Some campgrounds can be noisy due to nearby activities. A visitor at Pohick Bay Campground complained, "This place is so noisy with these helicopters that fly 24/7."
  • Limited Amenities: Not all campgrounds have full amenities. A camper at Prince William Forest RV Campground mentioned, "Most sites do not have sewer access or decent access to Wi-Fi."
  • Reservations Recommended: Some campgrounds fill up quickly, especially on weekends. A visitor at Westmoreland State Park Campground noted, "Our site was the last site available when I made the reservation about 6 weeks prior."

Tips for camping with families

  • Choose Family-Friendly Campgrounds: Look for places with playgrounds and activities for kids. A reviewer at Pohick Bay Campground mentioned, "The waterpark is new and loud so we avoid but nice if you have young kids."
  • Pack for Activities: Bring bikes for the long trails. One camper at Cedarville State Forest suggested, "If you’ve forgotten anything you can pop on by the Target or Costco right outside the forest."
  • Plan for Quiet Time: Some campgrounds can get busy on weekends. A visitor at Smallwood State Park Campground noted, "The campground itself was peaceful but there was a DJ playing all-day Saturday."

Tips from RVers

  • Check Site Sizes: Some sites are small and may require unhooking. A reviewer at Prince William Forest RV Campground said, "The sites are very small (short, so you will have to unhook)."
  • Be Prepared for Limited Services: Some campgrounds may have spotty cell service. A visitor at Champs RV Military A.P. Hill mentioned, "Limited cell service (StarLink or similar is your best option)."
  • Arrive Early: To secure a good spot, especially on weekends. A camper at Harbor View RV and Camping Resort advised, "They also called and told us going to be a cold this night and make sure arrive before dark."

Camping near Chaptico, Maryland, has something for everyone, whether you're a family looking for fun or an RV enthusiast seeking peace and quiet.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is the most popular campground near Chaptico, MD?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Chaptico, MD is Westmoreland State Park Campground with a 4.7-star rating from 34 reviews.

What parks are near Chaptico, MD?

According to TheDyrt.com, there are 16 parks near Chaptico, MD that allow camping, notably Fort Washington Park and George Washington Memorial Parkway.

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