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Best Campgrounds near Chevy Chase, MD

716 Reviews

Camping options in the Chevy Chase, Maryland area span from full-service RV parks to basic tent sites within a 30-mile radius. Cherry Hill Park in College Park stands out as a highly rated developed campground with diverse accommodation types including cabins, yurts, and glamping options alongside traditional tent and RV sites. Greenbelt Park Campground offers more rustic camping experiences within federal parkland. Most established campgrounds in the region provide various levels of amenities, from primitive tent-only areas to full hookup RV sites with 50-amp service, giving visitors choices based on their preferred camping style and proximity to Washington, DC.

Reservations are essential for most campgrounds in the Maryland-DC-Virginia corridor, particularly during peak travel seasons from spring through fall. Several parks have limited operating seasons, such as Little Bennett Campground which operates from April through October, while others including Cherry Hill Park and Bull Run Regional Park remain open year-round. Weather in the mid-Atlantic region can be unpredictable with hot, humid summers and occasional severe storms. Highway noise affects certain campgrounds due to their proximity to major transportation corridors. A camper noted, "Basic tent sites are next to highways and very noisy, premium tent sites would be a better choice."

Established campgrounds near Chevy Chase provide convenient access to Washington, DC attractions, with several offering transportation options to the city. Cherry Hill Park receives consistently high ratings for its amenities and location, featuring multiple swimming pools, mini-golf, playgrounds, and comprehensive hookups for RVs. A recent review highlighted, "This campground was the best of both worlds. It was close to a metro stop, so we were able to hop on there and head into DC." Tent campers can find more secluded experiences at locations like Marsden Tract Group Campsite along the Potomac River. The region's campgrounds typically offer some combination of drinking water, restroom facilities, and picnic areas, though amenities vary significantly between basic and premium sites. Most locations welcome pets with appropriate restrictions.

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Best Camping Sites Near Chevy Chase, Maryland (94)

    1. Cherry Hill Park

    42 Reviews
    Beltsville, MD
    8 miles
    Website
    +1 (301) 937-7116

    $282 - $999 / night

    "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."

    2. Greenbelt Park Campground — Greenbelt Park

    32 Reviews
    Greenbelt, MD
    10 miles
    Website
    +1 (301) 344-3948

    $20 / night

    "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"

    3. Lake Fairfax Campground

    25 Reviews
    Reston, VA
    13 miles
    Website
    +1 (703) 471-5414

    $30 - $70 / night

    "We set up our tent in the far side of the campground close to the lake ( site 27). It is slightly slant but still comfortable in the tent. Bathrooms are close by and kept clean."

    "For tent camping I would suggests sites 30,33 or 35 these are tucked along the tree line. The bathroom facilities were the cleanest I have seen in a campground."

    4. Pohick Bay Campground

    39 Reviews
    Lorton, VA
    23 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."

    5. Bull Run Regional Park

    42 Reviews
    Iron Gate, VA
    25 miles
    Website
    +1 (703) 631-0550

    $39 - $100 / night

    "History buffs will like to explore the park surrounding the campground. Fun little water park within walking distance of all campsites that was great for kids."

    "We booked site 136 due to proximity of the playground (traveling with a 5 & 10 yr old). The site was great except the weird parking stops on every site but the pull throughs."

    6. Little Bennett Campground

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

    "Quiet woods in Maryland about 30 or 40 miles north of DC. Tenting, and RV spots partial to full service. Just of hiway 270. pricey ($66/night) for a state park, but nice."

    "PROS  Very nice small Montgomery County Park 

    No reservation fee to make on-line reservations 

    Reserved 137 days prior to arriving 

    Entrance gate required entry code Instructed by staff via gate phone"

    7. Burke Lake Park Campground

    15 Reviews
    Burke, VA
    20 miles
    Website
    +1 (703) 323-6600

    "We stayed Burke lake campground for one night last week. It was very peaceful place. The whole camp ground was very clean and well kept."

    "This was my second time going Burke Lake and it was just as enjoyable as the first."

    8. Marsden Tract Group Campsite — George Washington Memorial Parkway

    1 Review
    McLean, VA
    8 miles
    Website

    9. Marsden Tract Group Campsite

    1 Review
    Cabin John, MD
    8 miles
    Website

    $40 / night

    "Purchasers the camp site is beautiful secluded quiet wonderful if you're looking for that extreme outdoors a no civilization it's a good hike to get to the campsite there's no parking nearby no water"

    10. The Adventure Park at Sandy Spring

    1 Review
    Sandy Spring, MD
    10 miles
    Website
    +1 (240) 389-4386

    $150 - $200 / night

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  • Chelsea B.
    Oct. 13, 2025

    Manor - Cunningham Falls State Park

    Great non-electric site, no dumstation

    This site is at the very top of the loop so it has a great cozy vibe and is spaced well away from other sites. The only downside is that the bathhouse is a walk downhill and then a walk back uphill. Surprised there’s no place for someone to park next to the bathhouse - only trails to it- so if you have accessibility needs, consider choosing a site that’s lower in the loop. The site is level and was raked by the hosts before we got there. Really clean and quiet except for some road noise. Showers are SO nice compared to other campsite. Hot water is hot, no push buttons, and there is a shower wand in both stalls. No dump station though!! Dump before you get here. Also if you work remote and depend on service, it’s spotty. Very wooded so Starlink can’t help much. OH- Don’t bother visiting the winery down the road. Ew. Just don’t.

  • EThe Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 23, 2025

    Adventure Bound Washington DC

    Nice

    This place is a good place to stay, the laundry room & showers are handy, the pool is large, & it's a 40 minute drive to the capital & the Smithsonian Mall or a 25 minute drive to the closest Metro station. It's crowded but folks are quiet & respectful!

  • EThe Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 21, 2025

    Watermelon Park Campground

    Beautiful setting!

    This camping ground is for RVs only. It's right on the Shenandoah River so it's a quiet peaceful setting. However it's a long way from any town, has terrible wifi, (the mobile data was slightly better) & doesn't hav a laundry room. The road in is very narrow so our moterhome had a little difficulty getting in, but we made it! There is only a dumping station. This is just info, not a bad review :) they have showers & firewood & the staff is very friendly & helpful! Tubing on the river was closed for the season but that wud have been a great pass time!

  • EThe Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 6, 2025

    Harpers Ferry Campground - River Riders

    Awesome views on the Potomac

    Very cool spot. Amazing sites right on the Potomac. There is a Ale House above the office that delivers for free to your site (2.5 miles away), just tip the driver

  • 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.

  • Erin W.
    Aug. 3, 2025

    Lake Fairfax Campground

    Nice for a quick weekend

    This campground is nice for a quick weekend and does have pretty trails next to the campground. The sites are largely in more of a meadow and not many are very wooded. Our site, 41, was level and nicely spaced from other sites but many tent sites were not level at all. Many tents were on a full slant. There is a waterpark that is an extra cost which is fun for kids. Bathrooms are well maintained and huge.

  • 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!

  • Caleb S.
    Jul. 31, 2025

    Patapsco Valley State Park-Hilton Area

    Tabolt island state park

    We had a nice stay overlooking the marsh. The small crabs were skittering around the campsite and birds perched in the marsh. The beach was nice and clean.

  • John B.
    Jul. 21, 2025

    Harpers Ferry / Civil War Battlefields KOA

    Overcrowded with upkeep

    I hate leaving bad reviews, but I think people should be aware of this campsite. First thing we noticed when we arrived at the campsite was that it was very tight. We had a pull through campsite, but on the camp side it was all dirt and grass that look like it hadn’t been mowed in over two weeks. With the heat and humidity we have been having for the last couple weeks, I knew this was gonna be a buggy site. Then the rains came and everything turned into mud. We had a rug laid down, but the mud and water worked its way through that. We couldn’t enter the RV without tracking mode through it. On days it was raining we spent a lot of time in the camper. That’s when we discovered another issue. On almost all occasions there was no Internet. We had a strong Wi-Fi signal, but no Internet. Upon talking to some of our neighbors who frequented this campsite, they said they had never seen it this bad. The other thing too, was that there was hardly any trash receptacles. Ending this on a good note, we loved how close it was to historical Harpers Ferry, and how convenient it was to be able to walk to the visitor center and catch a ferry. It really is a beautiful area. I would hope that the management of this KOA would address these issues, because I’m sure I’m not gonna be the only one to leave a negative review about this campground.

Guide to Chevy Chase

Camping near Chevy Chase, Maryland, offers a great mix of nature and convenience. With several campgrounds just a short drive away, you can enjoy the outdoors while still being close to the city.

What to do:

  • Hiking: Explore the trails at Greenbrier State Park Campground. One reviewer mentioned, "Great hiking to Annapolis Rocks or the Washington Monument right from the park, no need to drive!"
  • Fishing: At Tuckahoe State Park Campground, you can fish in Lake Tuckahoe. A visitor shared, "There’s a small lake where many people were fishing for bass."
  • Kayaking: Rent a kayak at Codorus State Park Campground. One camper noted, "A calm waterway (Tuckahoe River) excellent for kayaking."

What campers like:

  • Clean facilities: Campers appreciate the cleanliness of the bathrooms. A review for Cherry Hill Park stated, "The bathrooms/showers are very clean and modern."
  • Friendly staff: Many visitors enjoy the helpfulness of the staff. One camper at Bull Run Regional Park said, "The staff is helpful and friendly."
  • Spacious sites: Campers love the spaciousness of the sites at Owens Creek Campground. A visitor mentioned, "The sites are very clean but close to each other."

What you should know:

  • Alcohol policies: Some campgrounds, like Greenbrier State Park Campground, do not allow alcohol. A reviewer pointed out, "The only negative that stinks is that campers have to drive down and park their cars in the parking lot by the lake EARLY."
  • Noise levels: Be prepared for some noise, especially at Pohick Bay Campground. One camper complained, "This place is so noisy with these helicopters that fly 24/7."
  • Reservations: Many campgrounds fill up quickly, so it’s best to book in advance. A visitor at Cherry Hill Park noted, "It stays booked because it is such a well-maintained campground."

Tips for camping with families:

  • Kid-friendly activities: Look for campgrounds with playgrounds and activities for kids. At Westmoreland State Park Campground, one parent said, "Great playground with plenty of other kids."
  • Proximity to bathrooms: Choose sites near bathrooms for convenience. A camper at Owens Creek Campground mentioned, "Our site was right next to bathrooms which was also great with the kids."
  • Nature exploration: Encourage kids to explore nature. A visitor at Tuckahoe State Park Campground said, "The ranger was so nice there and went in to each enclosure to handle and show us owls, eagles, and falcons."

Tips from RVers:

  • Check site sizes: Make sure your RV fits the site. A reviewer at Harpers Ferry / Civil War Battlefields KOA noted, "The sites were so unlevel that I was not able to get the RV leveled the entire weekend."
  • Plan for noise: Be ready for potential noise from nearby roads or activities. A camper at Pohick Bay Campground mentioned, "The weekend tends to be a bit louder but during the week was very quiet."
  • Bring your own supplies: Some campgrounds may not have firewood or other supplies available. A visitor at Oak Ridge Campground said, "Unfortunately I don’t remember the site number. Think it was in the section B. The park seemed well kept."

Camping near Chevy Chase, Maryland, has something for everyone, whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or a family adventure.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is the most popular campground near Chevy Chase, MD?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Chevy Chase, MD is Cherry Hill Park with a 4.8-star rating from 42 reviews.

What parks are near Chevy Chase, MD?

According to TheDyrt.com, there are 16 parks near Chevy Chase, MD that allow camping, notably Rock Creek Park and National Mall & Memorial Parks.

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