Best Tent Camping near Chesapeake City, MD

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Best Tent Sites Near Chesapeake City, MD (14)

    Camper-submitted photo from Blackbird State Forest Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Blackbird State Forest Campground
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    1. Blackbird State Forest Campground

    6 Reviews
    19 Photos
    95 Saves
    Townsend, Delaware

    Open for camping 365 days a year at a cost of $25 per night per site. Online reservations only and credit card is required. Blackbird State Forest, located on the border of New Castle and Kent Counties, is Delaware's northernmost state forest. It is only a 30-minute commute from Wilmington and Newark. The ten tracts of Blackbird State Forest are open year-round at no cost to the public for nature walks, hiking, jogging, and horseback riding. The forest features a 1/2-mile, wheelchair-accessible wildlife and nature interpretation trail on the Tybout Tract as well as the Blackbird Education Center on the Meadows Tract.

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    • Group

    $25 / night

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    Camper-submitted photo from Group Camp — Ridley Creek State Park
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    2. Group Camp — Ridley Creek State Park

    10 Reviews
    10 Photos
    186 Saves
    Gradyville, Pennsylvania

    Group Camping only by arrangement/reservation Qualified organized groups can use the 120-person area from April to October. A restroom with flush toilets, but no showers, is available. To reserve a group tent campsite, call 888-PA-PARKS (888-727-2757), Monday to Saturday, 7:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. except on the Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day holidays.

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    3. Hibernia County Park

    8 Reviews
    14 Photos
    103 Saves
    Coatesville, Pennsylvania

    The campground is open Friday and Saturday nights only. Two camping units are permitted at each site, one unit must be a tent. Sleeping in personal vehicles is not permitted.

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    • Equestrian

    $15 - $50 / night

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    5. Sandy Point State Park Youth Group Camping

    8 Reviews
    8 Photos
    38 Saves
    Gibson Island, Maryland

    The park has two Youth Group Camping sites that are strictly for official youth groups only. The youth group camping sites are open from the beginning of April through the beginning of November. These rustic camping sites overlook the Chesapeake Bay. Each site has a small picnic shelter with two tables and a grill. Download a Youth Group Pass application online.

    If your youth group would like to do a service project during your stay, please call the park two weeks before the date of your arrival and speak with the volunteer coordinator to set up a project.

    Make youth group camping reservations on-line for Sandy Point State Park or call 1-888-432-CAMP (2267).

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    6. Tinicum Island

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    8 Saves
    Essington, Pennsylvania

    Little Tinicum Island has 1 designated campsite on the Island. It is located in the Delaware River is the site of one of the few tidal mud flats in Pennsylvania. This is also the site of several wetland species of plants and animals not commonly found in Pennsylvania. The island is a good place to observe waterfowl as well as some uncommon plants.

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    • Dispersed
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    Camper-submitted photo from Lancaster County Mill Creek Camping Area
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          10. Mill Creek Camping Area

          1 Review
          10 Saves
          Lancaster, Pennsylvania

          This primitive tent-only camping area spans 10 acres and has five campsites; each with a picnic table and fire ring.

          The Mill Creek Camping Area is located in the southern end of Lancaster County Central Park, in the woods and fields behind the Environmental Center. A driveway leads from Eshelman Mill Road to the camping area parking lot. It is bordered on the west by Mill Creek and includes both woodland and grassy areas.

          A permit is required to camp. The maximum stay at the Mill Creek Camping Area is 7 consecutive days (6 nights), followed by a 7 day absence. View the camping brochure for more information.

          Parking: Please park your vehicle in the cul-de- sac area. No parking is permitted at the campsites. • Water: Water spigots are located next to Campsite #2 and near Campsite #5. • Electricity: There is no electricity in the camping area. • Restrooms: A port-a-pot is provided near the parking area. Full-service restrooms are available at the Environmental Center from 8 am - dusk. Please note there are no shower facilities. • Trash: Please place all trash in the trash receptacles provided in the cul-de-sac or take it with you. • Fire Rings: Each campsite is equipped with a fire ring. Fires are permitted only in the provided fire rings. • Firewood: A cooking pile of firewood (10-12 pieces) may be purchased for $10. Any dead wood on the ground may be used for fires. The cutting of standing trees and operation of chain saws is not permitted.

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          $23 / night

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        Recent Tent Reviews in Chesapeake City

        598 Reviews of 14 Chesapeake City Campgrounds


        • Renee P.
          Camper-submitted photo from French Creek State Park Campground
          Nov. 1, 2024

          French Creek State Park Campground

          Beautiful place

          First time camper, and I'm glad this is the site I started at. Bathrooms are very clean. They have showers as well, but I didn't get to use one. Very quiet, and you get to see a bit of wildlife scattered around. They do not sell would at the sites, so you'd have to go out of your way to get them. Bring cash cause some locals don't accept cc/dc. Also, if you're tent camping, make sure you pick a place that's not too rocky. My site was A 24 and it was mostly rocks. Otherwise, I will be coming back very room!

        • Frank J.The Dyrt PRO User
          Camper-submitted photo from Parvin State Park Campground
          Oct. 21, 2024

          Parvin State Park Campground

          Good size camp sites

          Bathrooms were clean but most of the faucets on the sinks were broken. The water has a very high iron content. I couldn't even use it for tooth brushing. Most of the showers were out of order. The toilets were clean but had the orange staining from the iron in the water. I stayed at Site#8 in a travel trailer. Site was level and easy in and out. Large site off the main road to other sites. Nice hiking trails. Staff very nice. The dump station is sometimes secured has a combination lock. Ask for the combination during check-in. Note: Some sites are right next to hiking trails. If you want privacy, don't choose them.

          Verizon cell service was between 1 and 2 bars.

        • ZThe Dyrt PRO User
          Camper-submitted photo from Martinak State Park Campground
          Oct. 2, 2024

          Martinak State Park Campground

          Beautiful campground with cozy bathroom

          I love this campground very much. I called the office book my reservation, the representative put me in Acorn loop.

          When I arrived by the late evening, there are only two camper in a huge site. Then I drove to Butterfly loop, this site have much more peoples, some camper tell me, the Ranger will coming soon; finally the ranger help me move my site into the Butterfly loop. From my experience, better book campsite by yourself online, then you have an idea this site how many occupancy.

        • BThe Dyrt PRO User
          Camper-submitted photo from Woodlands Camping Resort
          Sep. 22, 2024

          Woodlands Camping Resort

          No frills, but OK

          Staying in the overnight section was just OK. Only 4 50 amp spots, luckily we secured one. No sewer hookup, but there is a dump station in the seasonal/ permanent section. The campground is gated and that is nice, because the surrounding area is not great. *Highlight- super fun restaurant very nearby, great food, live music, on the Elk river. Restaurant is Unwind on the Water.

        • Brett D.
          Camper-submitted photo from Susquehanna State Park Campground
          Sep. 17, 2024

          Susquehanna State Park Campground

          Good Near by Camping

          Good near by camping less then 90 minutes from me. Relatively quiet campsite, family friendly. We stayed in site 38 on the Acorn loop,  which had a fair amount of roots and took some work to get leveled , but was manageable once the camper was leveled. Electric worked great. Hiking trails were infested with yellow jackets and stung myself and my wife while hiking. Also Steppingstone farm was closed , but was not indicated on the website prior to camping. If you like beer I recommend checking out Hopkins Brewery, which is about 8 minutes away from the campsite.

        • RThe Dyrt PRO User
          Camper-submitted photo from Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park at Quarryville
          Sep. 16, 2024

          Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park at Quarryville

          It’s a Kid’s Campground

          Granted it’s a Yogi Bear campground, so the kids were expected. However, adults carrying on well beyond the 11pm quiet time, outrageously loud hay rides well past 9pm on Friday, combined with a ton of golf carts and under age drivers it’s unanimous, we won’t be back.

        • V
          Camper-submitted photo from Tuckahoe State Park Campground
          Sep. 16, 2024

          Tuckahoe State Park Campground

          A Gem of a State Park

          We were looking to explore Maryland's Eastern Shore and picked Tuckaho because they had electric sites available. We were so pleased with our stay. The campground is well maintained and the sites are great. We have a small travel trailer and our site was pretty level and nicely private. We backed up to a hiking trail which was nice. There's lots to do here. There's a disc golf course and the camp store has discs available to use. We've never played before but had a blast learning, now we're hooked. We also enjoyed kayaking on the lake. If you enjoy birding this park is great, we saw so many cool birds. There's an arboretum and horse riding trails. We will definitely be going back!

        • J
          Camper-submitted photo from Philadelphia South/Clarksboro KOA
          Sep. 12, 2024

          Philadelphia South/Clarksboro KOA

          Peaceful New Jersey

          I arrived on a Tuesday a few days after they closed the pool, and by Wednesday I had the whole row of tent sites to myself. Maybe that's why it was so peaceful, but every night after my cacophonous conference in Philadelphia, I couldn't wait to turn down Timberlane Road and see that little KOA sign glowing in the darkness. In addition to the peaceful vibe, the people are friendly, the little office store has everything you forgot to pack, and if you look around the campground edges or follow the walking trail into the woods, you will find wonderful native plants like blueberry, viburnum, clethra, and meadow beauty.

        • Stephen W.The Dyrt PRO User
          Camper-submitted photo from French Creek State Park Campground
          Sep. 2, 2024

          French Creek State Park Campground

          Excellent State Park campground

          We stayed in loop C that allows pets. Very spacious sites. The paved parking spot was tight but a short walk down to the spacious fire pit picnic table area.

        • Stephen S.
          Camper-submitted photo from Philadelphia-West Chester KOA
          Aug. 14, 2024

          Philadelphia-West Chester KOA

          Persied Peak Watch

          I'd have stayed at a different site on different conditions, but they have a spot for just about anything, from what I could tell. Staff and grounds are awesome!

        • John H.The Dyrt PRO User
          Camper-submitted photo from Beacon Hill Camping
          Jul. 27, 2024

          Beacon Hill Camping

          Small, but nice quiet campground w/ good services

          Stayed 2 nights. Located w/in walking distance of small town of Intercourse, PA, with plenty of shopping and Amish crafts. Very friendly people. Inexpensive stay.

        • pThe Dyrt PRO User
          Camper-submitted photo from Pequea Creek Campground
          Jul. 9, 2024

          Pequea Creek Campground

          Peaceful, beautiful location

          Beautiful picturesque campground with large spots and a lot of trees. Very quiet and close enough to Lancaster for shopping. Covered bridges and road side shopping are close by. Enjoyed river tubing which is close by to this campground. Music bingo on Saturday night was so much fun. Owners are very nice and helpful.

          Bath house is located at top of steep hill and bathrooms were not very clean. So if you don’t have a camper to use, you might not like the bath house situation.

          I would definitely stay here again due to the beauty and quietness of the camp sites. Thanks Lori and John for a great 4th of July extended weekend!

        • V
          Camper-submitted photo from Susquehanna State Park Campground
          Jun. 30, 2024

          Susquehanna State Park Campground

          Good State Park

          We camped here to hike and visit Havre de Grace. For a State Park it's pretty nice. We have a tiny camper so we stayed on the Acorn loop which has a few sites with power. Our site was really good and I love that it had it's own access to the bathrooms. Quite a few of the inner loop sites do. If you're a tent camper Acorn has some very private and secluded sites. Beechnut sites are more open and close to the road. It also seemed more crowded and noisy over there. There is a hiking trail right off Acorn loop which was nice, with options for easy or difficult. The staff were super friendly and the bathrooms were kept clean. There was quite a bit of poison ivy though and we had to keep the dogs on tight leashes. Phone service is very spotty but if you wander around Beechnut you can pick some up. Lots of great hiking and there are a couple of great tubing and fishing areas. I would camp there again.

        • Inez W.
          Camper-submitted photo from French Creek State Park Campground
          Jun. 24, 2024

          French Creek State Park Campground

          Unique campsites

          Staying in C loop and here are some tips. If you want starlink, stay toward the entrance of the loop for a good view of the sky. If you want to be away from everyone and don't need a site that has good accessibility, stay in C27. You park at the top of the site and walk your tent and gear down a small slope where you can set up your tent. A little further down is a large-ish area with a fire pit and table. You can't see the roady from there and it looks like a great place to get away from it all! 

          Other sites around C27 have similar set-ups but not so far off the road.

        • Matt S.
          Camper-submitted photo from Jellystone Park South Jersey
          Jun. 17, 2024

          Jellystone Park South Jersey

          Relaxing Father's Day Weekend

          We stayed in Site 122, a Red Carpet Pull-Thru RV site, at Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park Camp Resort South Jersey for Father’s Day weekend. This was our third stay at this campground, but the first since new owners took over and converted it to a Jellystone. 

          THINGS I LIKED: 

          1. Everything, including our site, was in great condition, clean, and good working order 

          2. Our site was directly across from the Pavilion which was great for Saturday night’s live band 

          3. Our site included a nice concrete pad big enough to park our 45’ motorhome+ toad 

          4. Our site was roomy with plenty of mature shade trees 

          5. The pool and surrounding amenities are nice and clean including lake, snack bar, and ice cream 

          WOULD WE COME BACK? 

          Absolutely, this is a nice place for a few days of downtime.

        • CThe Dyrt PRO User
          Camper-submitted photo from Cecil County Permaculture
          Jun. 15, 2024

          Cecil County Permaculture

          Good campsite for great nature, animals, and a great deal!

          Has outhouse, fire pit, running water on side of house near outhouse. An is a wonderful person. Good reception with T-Mobile!

        • Gerald B.
          Camper-submitted photo from Otter Creek Campground
          Jun. 7, 2024

          Otter Creek Campground

          FANTASTIC Campground!!

          FANTASTIC Campground!! Its close proximity to the Susquehanna River, Otter Creek, and the Mason Dixon Trail is absolutely ideal! Sites are spacious and nice! Restrooms clean! Showers good; cost 50¢ for 6 min, but that's fine...ensures enough hot water for everyone and no waste. Most of all, I really liked the campground managers, Scott and Mandy!! They are extremely helpful and friendly, and all around great people!!

        • Randall K.The Dyrt PRO User
          Camper-submitted photo from Old Mill Stream Campground
          Jun. 3, 2024

          Old Mill Stream Campground

          Super relaxing and easy camping

          My husband stayed here as a kid and wanted to revisit it. It was a great stay! Very easy going place and so well kept up. Some of the cleanest camp bathrooms and showers I have seen. A small amusement park to the side (very local and quiet sound never bothered us) and a small creek to the back of it. Off a busy road but never heard any traffic at all - guess they are far enough away. Was a tranquil little spot right in the thick of it so kind of perfect! Peaceful grounds and friendly people. Pretty perfect and highly recommend. Weather was sublime. Easy to drive to bird in hand too!

        • jThe Dyrt PRO User
          Camper-submitted photo from Pequea Creek Campground
          May. 14, 2024

          Pequea Creek Campground

          Loved our stay!

          Lori was great with booking process, the general store has ice, and anything else you could forget. They deliver firewood to your site. We brought our 7 year old and we visited the playgrounds, hiked the trails and explored the creek area. Boat ramp near by, we had site 54 which was nice and private. Site had fire ring, picnic table, water and electric. 25 mins from dt Lancaster which we visited as well. I’d definitely stay there again.

        • CThe Dyrt PRO User
          Camper-submitted photo from The Loose Caboose Campground
          May. 1, 2024

          The Loose Caboose Campground

          Nice location, not the greatest campground

          We arrived and got setup only to find out the water didn't work. We had crawl into the bushes to get to a hose running down from a campsite up the hill. If we'd have had a long enough hose, I would probably have forgotten that entirely, but having to find a hardware store to get a hose, was annoying.

          The place had an overall dingy, old feeling.

        • CThe Dyrt PRO User
          Camper-submitted photo from Lums Pond State Park Campground
          Apr. 29, 2024

          Lums Pond State Park Campground

          Great place to hike

          Had a nice time camping for two nights. If you like small breweries, about 20 minutes away is Stewarts Brewpub. They have been around since the 1990s!



        Guide to Chesapeake City

        Tent camping near Chesapeake City, Maryland offers a variety of scenic locations where nature lovers can enjoy the great outdoors. With well-reviewed campgrounds nearby, you can find the perfect spot to pitch your tent and unwind.

        Tent campers like these nearby activities

        • Enjoy hiking and horseback riding along the trails at Blackbird State Forest Campground, where you can encounter friendly fellow campers and nature enthusiasts.
        • Explore the beautiful landscapes and trails at Ridley Creek State Park, perfect for first-time campers and seasoned adventurers alike.
        • Take a leisurely stroll or a bike ride through the scenic paths at Susquehannock State Park Campground, where you can enjoy stunning views of the Susquehanna River.

        Tips for tent camping near Chesapeake City

        Local attractions to enhance your camping experience

        • Visit the charming town of Coatesville, close to Hibernia County Park, where you can enjoy local dining and shopping.
        • Discover the rich history and natural beauty of the area by exploring the trails at Susquehannock State Park Campground, which features scenic overlooks and diverse wildlife.
        • Experience the unique environment of Tinicum Island, accessible by boat, where you can enjoy a peaceful retreat surrounded by water.

        Frequently Asked Questions

        • Which is the most popular tent campsite near Chesapeake City, MD?

          According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular tent campground near Chesapeake City, MD is Blackbird State Forest Campground with a 4.8-star rating from 6 reviews.

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