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Campgrounds in the Grasonville area provide a mix of forested and waterfront camping options on Maryland's Eastern Shore. Tuckahoe State Park Campground, about 15 miles east of Grasonville, features both tent and RV sites with electric hookups, along with cabins and glamping accommodations. Martinak State Park and Wye Island Natural Resources Management Area offer additional camping areas with varying amenities. Most campgrounds in the region support mixed-use camping with both primitive tent sites and RV-friendly spaces, allowing visitors to choose between different camping styles within the same park system.
Several state parks in the region operate seasonally, typically from March through November, with limited year-round options available. Campground amenities vary significantly, with some parks offering full hookups while others maintain more basic facilities. Water access is a common feature, with multiple campgrounds situated near rivers, lakes, or the Chesapeake Bay. Reservations are strongly recommended, especially during summer weekends when waterfront sites fill quickly. The region experiences humid summers and mild winters, making spring and fall ideal for comfortable camping conditions. According to one visitor at Tuckahoe State Park, "With many of your standard amenities and a quiet atmosphere, it was a great spot for my first time camping with my kids."
Campers frequently mention the peaceful environment and water recreation opportunities throughout the area. Many campgrounds provide kayak rentals and fishing access, with Tuckahoe State Park receiving particular praise for its creek paddling opportunities. The region features numerous hiking trails, with some campgrounds backing directly to wooded paths. Based on reviews from The Dyrt, most campsites offer reasonable privacy despite proximity to neighboring sites. Bathhouse facilities are generally well-maintained but vary in quality across different parks. Family-friendly amenities include playgrounds and nature centers at several locations. While some campgrounds are relatively secluded, others provide convenient access to nearby towns for supplies. Visitors particularly appreciate the balance of natural surroundings and basic amenities that characterize most camping areas near Grasonville.
Best Campgrounds near Grasonville (74)
1. Tuckahoe State Park Campground
"Tuckahoe State Park is tucked away onto the Eastern Shore of Maryland, close to the Chesapeake Bay. It features every kind of camping you can imagine."
"Those can be found at the campground entrance. Each loop has a wood shed and clean, well-appointed bathhouse. There are water pumps along the road for refills."
from $21 - $70 / night
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"We spent a week at Bay Shore Campground to explore Rock Hall, the Chesapeake Bay, and the Eastern Shore of Maryland. What stands out about this campground? The view! "
"We spent one morning walking the various trails at the Eastern Neck Wildlife Sanctuary, which is only 7 minutes away. Campground also close to the restaurants in Rock Hall for seafood. "
from $42 - $82 / night
Check Availability3. Martinak State Park Campground
"Though I live in Texas now, Maryland will always be home for me. Whenever I get the chance to head back, I almost make sure to check out some of the local fishing spots."
"Park is that the Electric loop (B) has all of the sites on the outside of the drive loop so you are not looking across the road at other campers."
from $18 - $77 / night
Check Availability4. Sandy Point State Park Youth Group Camping
5. Wye Island Natural Resources Management Area
"I would LOVE this area to be opened for public primitive camping, but I do not see this occurring in the near future."
from $12 / night
Check Availability6. Washington DC / Capitol KOA
"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."
7. Elk Neck State Park Campground
"I didn't notice it when I was in my tent, but I did as I was walking around.
The campground is well-wooded, offering reasonable privacy given the space constraints. ""Surrounding area
There are lots of tails for hiking in walking distance and also a playground for kids."from $21 - $55 / night
Check Availability8. Military Park United States Naval Academy/Annapolis Naval Station Annapolis FamCamp
"Very spartan but great location. Not much to do in the campground and some long timers there. Dirt cheap"
9. Cherry Hill Park
"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."
from $999 / night
Check Availability10. Greenbelt Park Campground — Greenbelt Park
"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"
from $20 / night
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Drive Time
- 43 min from Baltimore, MD
- 49 min from Washington, DC
- 52 min from Dover, DE
- 1 hr 30 min from Lexington Park, MD
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Recent Reviews near Grasonville, MD
494 Reviews of 74 Grasonville Campgrounds
- TTrevor
TravelerBay Shore Campground
Fred’s bay shore
One of our favorite places. Very well kept. No bathhouse so bring your own. A lot of shady sites. Great views of Chesapeake bay. Flat roads in the area for cycling.
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GuideSusquehanna State Park Campground
A little noisy - park stuff, not campers
A beautiful, well maintained park with lots to do, great bathroom facilities and extremely nice people. The electric sites aren't all together, so you don't have RV's lined up but maybe annoying for folks who are tent camping. Avoid the locations in the mid-30's by the dumpster, both staff and campers start shaking the lid around 6:30. Between 5 AM and noon staff were driving big trucks and ATV's around with loud reverse horns, and slamming the fire pit grills, which they store sideways. Overall I had a really wonderful time, but that's largely down to good sound reduction inside the van. Almost zero cell service. I was able to get a couple of text messages in and out, but seemed to be a fluke.
Isabel Z.ScoutElk Neck State Park Campground
Great for families
This campsite was amazing for our first tent camping experience. The park was a godsend for keeping our toddler occupied and we felt very safe overall. While the beach is pretty, be careful about the water condition. We were warned before entering and informed of the risks. They were very clear on the condition of the water that day which was a yellow, slight risk. But normally it should be okay. We would definitely camp here again.
- hheather B.Scout
Cherry Hill Park
Like a resort
This camp ground is like a resort with 2 pools mini golf splash pad and many other amenities
- HHolly B.Guide
Cherry Hill Park
My All Time Favorite…so far
This park is top notch. The grounds are immaculate. The staff is friendly and helpful. They have a lovely gift shop. We were in the 400 sites and it was nice and shady. Though you are close to highways I don’t recall hearing and noise. I love that they have shuttles to DC., walking trails and a large dog park. This is my all time favorite park so far and I need to go back.
- TTroli R.Guide
Aberdeen Proving Ground RV Park
Bougie sites; AWFUL reservation system
BASE ACCESS REQUIRED!
Electric/Water/Sewer hookup sites for $56 a night! (2 night minimum) Which is a great full hookup price, even though it's gone up $6 since last year. Weekly and monthly pricing available as well.
The sites are neat, well maintained, level, and sunny with concrete pads and paved campground roads. Centrally located laundry facilities and airconditioned bath house. Playground, boat launch, beach volleyball court, disk golf, basketball court, and outdoor pool all within walking distance. Other base amenities include: commissary, gas station, bowling, BBQ, Dunkin', and Greek restaurants, and golf. (I'm sure I'm forgetting something.)
Note: in July it is very buggy - the biting flies are the worst. So bring bug spray or a screened in tent to eat in.
The downside: the reservation system is a major PITA. You have to download a PDF packet, fill it out, and EMAIL it in. When you get your confirmation, it doesn't include a specific site number. You get assigned one when they call you the week of your scheduled check-in for payment completion.
Don't miss out on: the water! My advice would be to reserve one of their boats at the same time you reserve your campsite. The water in this area is great - no jellyfish, low waves. You can SUP, kayak, pontoon boat. Whatever your preference. There are large flats of grasses - which you'd want to avoid with a motor but are so much fun to paddle over. Also check out the Susquehanna National Wildlife Refuge island. You can't go inland, but you can anchor off shore, jump in and wade around the shallows.
Also very driveable to an off-base movie theater, Baltimore, and Havre de Grace.
Jeremy G.TravelerJoint Base Andrews Military FamCamp
Could be a great campground but......
There are some good things about this Famcamp. It's like a diamond in the rough. If the military would spend some time and money on it, it could be a great campground. One of the greatest points about this campground is its location. You are so close to downtown D.C.! Every RV site (as far as I saw) was a level concrete pad. All sites, except for tent sites, have full electricity. Most sites have sewer and water. Sites 12-18 should be mainly used for the smaller travel trailers. I had an interesting time getting my 35' 5th wheel into the site. Even though I got my RV into the site, I don't have much room for my truck. My site has a picnic table, fire pit, and a grill. Everything is rusted beyond repair. My grill was filled with cigarette butts and my fire pit had trash in it. There is some shade. My site has two trees at the front of the pad on both sides of the RV. My bedroom stays nice and cold and I have a good view for my Starlink in the rear. The sites are close to each other, but there is some space. The good thing is that we are surrounded by the golf course. You don't get much noise from the base, because of the location, and because the FamCamp is surrounded by trees. You can hear the busy road outside the fence but I don't hear it much inside the RV. Every once in a while you'll hear an aircraft... but this is an air base, it's expected. We were told the community laundry was not working and to use the base laundry mat. Finally, one of the best parts about the campground, is the lady at outdoor rec that is in charge of the Famcamp. She is very nice and helpful. She will try to assist you with anything you need from directions to useful tips.
- AAimee K.Traveler
Washington DC / Capitol KOA
Good location
Nice campground, maintained very well and clean. Laundry room and Propane fill on site so that was nice. RV Site was fairly level and easy to get into. Some sites are a bit close together and not long enough to keep your tow vehicle hooked up. A bit inconvenient if you’re only there for 1 night.
Guide to Grasonville
The Eastern Shore region surrounding Grasonville offers campers access to both wooded retreats and waterfront sites at elevations generally below 100 feet. The area's watershed geography creates abundant paddling opportunities through creek systems that feed into the Chesapeake Bay. Campgrounds near Grasonville typically open from March through November, with most facilities closing during winter months.
What to do
Kayaking on creek systems: Tuckahoe State Park Campground provides a convenient kayak launch between sites 46 and 48. "The walk to Tuckahoe Creek from the parking area is very short, and the creek leads to Tuckahoe Lake (no gasoline motors) with more of the creek on the other side of the lake," notes reviewer Mary S. The park allows visitors to rent kayaks and fishing equipment.
Lighthouse viewing: Elk Neck State Park Campground, about 45 minutes north of Grasonville, features the Turkey Point Lighthouse with panoramic bay views. "Definitely drive to, and then hike to the lighthouse (open most weekends) the lighthouse and the view are definitely worth it," suggests David G. The lighthouse trail requires a five-minute drive from the campground to reach the trailhead.
Wildlife observation: Wye Island Natural Resources Management Area offers secluded nature experiences 15 minutes from Grasonville. "This is beautiful NRMA and has thick serene woods. Oftentimes people are found taking engagement, wedding, and graduation pictures in this beautiful landscape," reports Maya S. The management area primarily permits group camping with proper documentation.
What campers like
Spacious, shaded sites: Susquehanna State Park Campground provides well-separated camping areas under mature trees. "Site was very shaded, and probably the most secluded feel of anywhere we've camped. Camping pad was nice and level, although the driveway was slightly sloped," reports Jen V., adding "Nice amount of space in between sites."
Waterfront access: Martinak State Park Campground receives praise for its river setting. "Campsites and bathrooms are clean. Beautiful waterfront great for kayaking and water sports. No real hiking trails. Overall small quiet campground," explains Laura M. The park maintains river access points for paddling and fishing.
Landscape variety: Tuckahoe State Park Campground offers diverse terrain beyond standard campsites. "Lots of trails to hike. Beautiful, peaceful. Some sites not level," notes Shawn. The campground features both tent/cabin sites and an electric loop for RVs with different landscape characteristics.
What you should know
Bathhouse maintenance: Facilities vary widely across campgrounds near Grasonville. At Elk Neck State Park Campground, "Bath house was immaculate; by far the cleanest I have ever seen in a campground. Must have been recently renovated," reports Jen V. However, at Susquehanna, one camper noted: "Bathhouse is clean but ran out of toilet paper often; they supposedly clean 3 times a day since COVID but we didn't see that happening on a regular schedule."
Site leveling challenges: Many camping areas around Grasonville feature uneven terrain. "We took out 1st trip to Tuckahoe over the 4th of July weekend. We really liked the park, but beware, the sites can be small! I watched people with 25+ footers struggle to back into the sites," warns Buck P. Similarly, at Susquehanna some campers report having to move picnic tables to make room for tents.
Off-season closures: Most campgrounds operate seasonally. "Finished the season at this state park in MD with full hook up and the water was still on in November. Bathhouses were open with hot water," notes Laure D. about Elk Neck State Park. Most other camping facilities in the region close between November and March.
Tips for camping with families
Playground access: Susquehanna State Park Campground features recreational areas for children. "Deer Creek day-use area was nice; had a big playground and a few pavilions," explains Jen V. When selecting a site, note that "not all sites had a path to the bathhouse, and the path that they did have was also very rocky and covered in roots."
Nature programs: Several parks offer educational activities for younger campers. "If you're looking to learn and explore with your kids, there is an extensive junior ranger program," mentions Jean C. about Martinak State Park. These programs typically run weekends during summer months.
Transportation planning: When visiting Washington DC / Capitol KOA with children, note the shuttle situation. "Close to DC but they didn't let us know ahead of time that the shuttle wasn't working. That was super disappointing," reports Angie G. Call ahead to confirm shuttle availability if planning day trips to Washington from this campground.
Tips from RVers
Site selection strategy: At Bay Shore Campground near Rock Hall, RVers recommend specific site areas. "Stayed here 2 nights in November in the newer pull in sites. We had electric and water, there were several dump stations at the campground. They are still waiting for approval from the state for the septic," explains Helen O. Most campgrounds have limited full hookup sites, so early reservations are essential.
Utility access considerations: Campgrounds often provide workarounds for limited hookups. "They have portables just in case you need to remove some instead of moving the entire camper," notes Lisa V. about Bay Shore Campground. This option helps campers extend stays beyond tank capacity limits.
Winter camping limitations: Few camping spots near Grasonville, Maryland remain open year-round with full services. Elk Neck State Park maintains winter camping with water still available in November, though other facilities have more limited winter access. Before planning cold-weather trips, call ahead to confirm which utilities remain operational.
Frequently Asked Questions
What RV parks are available in Grasonville, MD?
What RV parks are available in Grasonville, MD?
RV enthusiasts visiting Grasonville have several excellent options in the surrounding area. Cherry Hill Park stands out with its extensive amenities, cleanliness, and helpful staff who provide orientations to Washington DC attractions. They offer full hookups and are conveniently located near public transportation. Another option is Bay Shore Campground near Rock Hall, which accommodates big rigs and provides water hookups in a waterfront setting. Both parks are within comfortable driving distance of Grasonville and provide good bases for exploring both the Chesapeake Bay area and Washington DC.
Where are the best camping spots in Grasonville, Maryland?
Where are the best camping spots in Grasonville, Maryland?
While Grasonville itself has limited camping options, the surrounding area offers excellent alternatives. Tuckahoe State Park Campground is a hidden gem on Maryland's Eastern Shore, close to the Chesapeake Bay. It accommodates all camping styles (tents, RVs, youth groups) and features a peaceful lake for kayaking. For those willing to drive a bit further, Wye Island Natural Resources Management Area near Queenstown provides a more secluded camping experience with beautiful waterfront views. Both locations offer access to the natural beauty of Maryland's Eastern Shore and are within easy driving distance of Grasonville.
What amenities are available at Grasonville campgrounds?
What amenities are available at Grasonville campgrounds?
Campgrounds near Grasonville offer a range of amenities to enhance your camping experience. Louise F. Cosca Regional Park provides water hookups at all 25 sites, with 5 sites offering electrical connections. The park features clean facilities, though it's worth noting it's not gated and weekend activity can create some noise. For more extensive amenities, Cedarville State Forest provides clean sites with fire pits and access to hiking trails. Most campgrounds in the region offer the basics like restrooms, picnic tables, and fire rings, while some feature additional attractions like fishing areas, hiking trails, and recreational fields.
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