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Best Campgrounds near Hyattsville, MD

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Hyattsville, Maryland provides access to a variety of mixed-use campgrounds within a short drive of Washington DC. The camping landscape includes established facilities like Greenbelt Park Campground, Cherry Hill Park, and Patapsco Valley State Park, offering accommodations ranging from tent sites to RV hookups and cabin rentals. Most campgrounds in this region operate as developed sites with designated camping areas rather than dispersed camping, reflecting the suburban character of the area just outside the nation's capital. The proximity to urban areas makes these campgrounds popular bases for exploring DC while still enjoying natural surroundings.

Reservations are required at most campgrounds near Hyattsville, with many transitioning from cash payment systems to online booking platforms. Seasonal availability varies, with some facilities like Lake Fairfax Campground operating from March through September, while others such as Pohick Bay Campground remain open year-round. The region experiences typical mid-Atlantic weather patterns with humid summers and mild winters, though bugs can be a significant consideration during warmer months. Campground amenities differ considerably across the area, with some offering full RV hookups while others maintain more primitive facilities. A recent review noted, "The park is located away from the camping grounds. It has two playgrounds, several picnic tables and a bathroom. The trails are maintained."

Campers consistently highlight the surprising tranquility of these campgrounds despite their proximity to urban areas. Greenbelt Park, for instance, provides a forest setting that feels removed from the surrounding development, with multiple campers describing it as an "oasis" amid the metropolitan region. The campground's location approximately two miles from the nearest Metro station makes it particularly attractive for budget-conscious travelers visiting Washington DC. Several visitors mentioned encountering wildlife such as deer near campgrounds. Common concerns in reviews include bathroom cleanliness, mosquitoes and ticks during summer months, and occasional traffic noise from nearby highways. One camper shared, "Nice spot close to DC. Unfortunately you can hear traffic from the sites, but you can't see anything through the beautiful trees."

Best Camping Sites Near Hyattsville, Maryland (85)

    1. Cherry Hill Park

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

    $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
    4 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
    20 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

    37 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. Washington DC / Capitol KOA

    16 Reviews
    Millersville, MD
    18 miles
    Website
    +1 (410) 923-2771

    "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."

    "We had a site near the pool, outdoor chess set, jumping pillow and gaga ball pit. Our kids (9, 10 and 14) all had fun and made friends. The staff is exceptionally friendly and helpful."

    6. Adventure Bound Washington DC

    9 Reviews
    Upper Marlboro, MD
    18 miles
    Website
    +1 (443) 607-8609

    "We had a fantastic time our 1st time at #AdventureBoundCampingResort in Lothian, Maryland."

    "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"

    7. Cedarville State Forest

    17 Reviews
    Brandywine, MD
    22 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."

    8. Patapsco Valley State Park-Hilton Area

    20 Reviews
    Catonsville, MD
    24 miles
    Website
    +1 (410) 461-5005

    $20 - $51 / night

    "Camp site(Tent camping)
    The camp site is what it is, just a camp site :)  It's one of the bigger state parks surrounded by forest in MD."

    "Another negative was after the storm for the next few days we heard trees falling nearby."

    9. Bull Run Regional Park

    43 Reviews
    Iron Gate, VA
    30 miles
    Website
    +1 (703) 631-0550

    $43 - $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."

    10. Burke Lake Park Campground

    15 Reviews
    Burke, VA
    23 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."

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  • Phillip H.
    May. 10, 2026

    Harpers Ferry / Civil War Battlefields KOA

    Harper’s Ferry KOA

    The sites are close together. The park was not full Mother’s Day weekend. It is a very nice park. The bathhouses were clean. The amenities were good although we didn’t utilize them. The national historic site was very close and we walked over day 1 rode our bikes day 2. The C&O canal is accessible but you must walk your bike across the lower town bridge and carry it down the stairs. This section of the trail was very good and we completed 38 miles.

  • c
    May. 9, 2026

    Patapsco Valley State Park-Hilton Area

    Hilton area

    Thought the campsites were extremely close together. There were A LOT of kids and no quiet hours. Good for families. Not good for a camping camping experience.

  • John M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Apr. 28, 2026

    Matoaka Beach Cottages

    Fantastic location with winderful hosts

    Private campground with cabins and tent sites. Tent sites are first come, first service so call ahead to ensure the space is available. The host family was very nice and easy to work with and talk to. Fire pits were at tent sites and past the office was beach access into Chesapeake Bay. There are trash bins and porta potty’s on sight that are all maintained and kept clean. Beautiful sights and plenty to do in the area with DC being roughly an 40-60 minutes away.

  • D
    Apr. 28, 2026

    Harpers Ferry / Civil War Battlefields KOA

    Not as advertised on website. Loose dogs. Sites not as advertised.

    Less amenities than advertised. We usually camp in more rustic locations and planned this trip simply for the fun of the amenities. Their website claims that the pool is seasonal but doesn't list anything else as seasonal. There was supposed to be mini golf, a giant bounce pillow, indoor basketball, an arcade with air hockey and a pool table. Mini golf was fine. The bounce pillow was deflated and full of water. The arcade/pool table/air hockey building was locked and the maintenance guy(who locks it up) was outside smoking before leaving early for the day. The employee at the camp store said it was supposed to be open until the store closed but that he probably just closed it early.

     The rules state that dogs need to be on a leash at all times and, in the two hours we actually stayed, we saw four that weren't. One was staying near us and started chasing us when we rode our bikes by. One was wandering about 4 campsites down from it's owner. We mentioned it to the person at the camp store before we were chased and she just shrugged it off. 

    The map is incorrect. It lists site numbers that don't exist and doesn't list some sites that supposedly do. We spent a fifteen minutes trying to find a non-existent site before going back to the camp office and getting assigned a new site. They acted like it was a new thing caused by maintenance but we just looked and saw a review from ten months ago saying the map was messed up then. 

    The description of the site we paid for was non electric tent with a sand tent pad. The site we got was on a hill(no actual flat spot) overgrown with weeds, no tent pad, a slanted picnic table, and no actual parking spot. You had to drive over a drainage ditch and park on the hill. If our car didn't have high clearance we wouldn't have made it. There was also a hole in the middle of the site. And the map showed that number site on the corner where another unmarked site was. Our originally assigned site was supposedly in the same group of sites, so it would've been similar. Also don't believe the claim that they're"large sites." Most of them are crammed together. There are a few that look decent sized and flat, but they want you to pay an extra$30 to pick your own site. 

    We didn't even look in the bathrooms. 

    We left after two hours. Definitely a waste of$60+ dollars. 

    Next time we'll go over to the Brunswick Family campground. Their owners are lovely people who care about their customers.

  • Beth B.The Dyrt PRO User
    Apr. 12, 2026

    Prince William Forest RV Campground — Prince William Forest Park

    Nice clean Campground

    Stayed here for a week while working nearby. Easy to get to and set up. Office was closed when we arrived but arrival paperwork was posted outside office door. Even with busy road nearby, park was quiet and felt private. Sites were level and paved making setup easy. Sites had 1/2 site extra paved for vehicle with extra parking nearby. There was no litter in park, we observed a staff member daily making the rounds to keep everything clean. There was walking access into the park on wide private roads without traffic. With park access you are able to walk into national forest park from RV camp. National Forest visitor center close by, 1 exit away going south I95. Amenities in RV park included swimming pool, chess board with extra large pieces, playground and clean bath house. Firewood and ice on site.

  • C
    Apr. 12, 2026

    Oak Ridge Campground — Prince William Forest Park

    Great Campground

    Our family loved this campground. It was entirely wooded with plenty of shade, sites were close but separated enough to feel like you were in your own site. Our kids and others rode their bikes around the loop all weekend long. Bathrooms could have been a little cleaner and all the entrances except one were closed, but that’s what happens when you cut budgets for public lands.

  • V
    Apr. 1, 2026

    Brunswick Family Campground

    Lovely campground on the C&O. Beware the trains!

    This is a lovely campground that I recommend and would stay again.  We have been twice:  once as a family and once with a Scout troop.  The RV sites are fairly large and clean.  The tent-only sites are smaller and have a metal fire ring with a grate (nice!).  The  RV sites have mostly brick rings without grates.  The bathrooms are fairly small (two showers on the female and one on the male) which might be an issue on busy weekends.  The only real water entrance is the boat ramp, but you can climb down a cliff in other places.  A, D, and E are sunnier.  B and C and Nottingham are mostly wooded with mature trees.  We used the site as a base for a bike trip along the C&O to go to Harper’s Ferry (14mi round trip along a gravel path).  The staff were friendly and there is a small camp store.

    But the trains!  THE TRAINS!!!  Every review will mention them for a reason.  The site is adjacent to a rail yard that runs all day.  Not just a passing train, but clanging car and engine changes.   It’s LOUD.  I slept with earplugs, but could still hear the noise.  The yard really starts going around 5am and goes all day.  It slows down after 8/9pm, but never stops entirely.  The trains are the only reason for the removed star and it’s not the campground’s fault.  But almost all of the real complaints are about the noise.  If you want an extra quiet campground with only birds and running water, this is not the place for you.  But if you don’t mind the loud bangs and low rumbles, this place is fine!

    The entrance is beyond the train yard and about a mile down a widened part of the C&O.  It is possible to be trapped inside or outside if a train is stopped at the crossing (30min for us, once).  

    In short, it’s a great campground if you bring ear plugs!

  • Ashley T.
    Mar. 13, 2026

    Goose Bay Marina

    Jeepers Creepers meets Catalina Wine Mixer

    When we first arrived it was late (we are either late or not coming as always!) the cut down tobacco fields and long dark woods surrounded the entrance into this campground and marina… to be honest I was scared and cried and my husband thought I was ridiculous and reminded me I will love it tomorrow… welp he knows me! All the boat storage and walking around it so fun looking at all the boat names… they are remodeling the bathhouses now they look nice so far on the inside. Everyone is working really hard a staying busy tending to the boats or landscaping or docks… Vicki is super friendly she works practically everyday… but hopefully one day she will trust someone enough to delegate her duties to…

Guide to Hyattsville

Camping sites near Hyattsville, Maryland range from simple tent facilities to fully equipped RV destinations, with most located within a 30-minute drive of the city. The region sits at elevations of 50-300 feet above sea level, creating moderately hilly terrain with several stream valleys cutting through the camping areas. During summer, temperatures regularly exceed 90°F with high humidity, making spring and fall the most comfortable camping seasons.

What to do

Waterpark adventures: 5-7 miles away at Lake Fairfax Campground, where families can combine camping with water recreation. "There's a water park, paddle boats, playgrounds, trails, skate park, sports fields, and the bathrooms are the nicest I've ever seen," notes Brittany V. in her review of Lake Fairfax Campground.

Disc golf courses: accessible year-round at Pohick Bay Campground. "Pohick Bay is my go-to weekend camping spot. Just a few miles outside DC, Pohick Bay is a hidden gem in the area. I'd recommend taking in a game of disc golf on their 18 hole course," recommends Rachel L. from her experiences at Pohick Bay Campground.

Nature scavenger hunts: family-friendly activity found at Bull Run Regional Park. "The campground had a climbing wall on one afternoon. There are miles of trails and my gkids enjoyed the nature scavenger hunt. You even get a prize when you finish," shared Bridget H. in her review of the park's family programming.

River swimming: seasonal opportunities throughout Patapsco Valley State Park. "You can also gain access to the Patapsco River by traveling down into the river valley along the Forest Glen Trail. This trail follows the Saw Mill Branch Stream and can connect with several trails to make for very interesting hiking adventures," explains Rachel S.

What campers like

Proximity to DC transportation options: Cherry Hill Park offers convenient transit access. "Great for camping if u want to go into Washington DC... Plan and reserve you DC tours right at the campground. No need to drive anywhere, the tour buses pick you up at the park!" explains Jason E. in his review of Cherry Hill Park.

Urban seclusion: surprisingly quiet settings at Greenbelt Park despite nearby development. "This is an urban oasis. Traffic can be heard but not seen. Weekdays are pretty quiet in this campground," reports a camper named Becky. "Beautiful campground, fairly large with 4 separate loops. Loop A is for organized groups/youth/scouts, Loop B is for tents and RVs under 30 ft, Loop C is for tents, and Loop D is for tents and RVs under 35 ft," adds Laura M. about Greenbelt Park Campground.

Varied terrain options: from wooded sites to open meadows. "The sites are pretty close together but enough space to do your thing and lots of woods around for shade and hammocks," notes Nick C. about the camping environment at Greenbelt Park Campground.

Wildlife viewing opportunities: common in several area parks. "We had a nice stay overlooking the marsh. The small crabs were skittering around the campsite and birds perched in the marsh," shares Caleb S. about his experience at Patapsco Valley State Park.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is the most popular campground near Hyattsville, MD?

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

What parks are near Hyattsville, MD?

According to TheDyrt.com, there are 16 parks near Hyattsville, MD that allow camping, notably Greenbelt Park and Rock Creek Park.

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