Best RV Parks & Resorts near Columbia, MD

Cherry Hill Park in College Park provides full hookup RV sites with 50-amp service, water, and sewer connections. The park features level gravel pads with patio areas and offers convenient access to Washington DC via shuttle service. Bar Harbor RV Park & Marina in Abingdon accommodates big rigs with 91 sites featuring full hookups including 50-amp electrical service. Camp Meade RV Park in Laurel operates year-round with water, electric, and sewer hookups for military personnel. Sites at most parks are closely spaced, particularly at Prince William Forest RV Campground where pull-through sites are described as "more like pull over sites." "Sites look to be semi private in a lot of pictures but that isn't the case. We had a full hook up with our 15ft travel trailer. Pretty tight even with my Tacoma."

Several RV parks in the region require navigation through residential areas or narrow roads that can challenge larger motorhomes. Fort Belvoir Travel and RV Camp offers big-rig friendly sites with 50-amp service but requires military credentials for access. Dump stations are available at most parks, though some charge additional fees for non-guests. Cell service varies significantly between locations, with Verizon coverage reported as excellent at Cherry Hill Park but spotty at some of the more wooded campgrounds. Based on reviews from The Dyrt, winter camping options are limited primarily to Cherry Hill Park and Camp Meade, while many other facilities close between November and March. Pet policies differ substantially between parks, with some charging additional pet fees and others maintaining designated pet-friendly loops.

Best RV Sites Near Columbia, Maryland (70)

    1. Camp Meade RV Park

    2 Reviews
    Odenton, MD
    10 miles
    Website
    +1 (888) 722-4237

    "Nice clean restrooms and showers. Friendly hostess and we had a nice shady spot, what was great with a heat of 94F."

    2. Prince William Forest RV Campground — Prince William Forest Park

    17 Reviews
    Dumfries, VA
    48 miles
    +1 (703) 221-2474

    "We loved the location of this RV park. We enjoyed our long-term stay."

    "Quiet campground with tables and fire rings at all sites. Small, well stocked camp store. Propane and 2 easy dump stations. Nice pool and bath house. Close to everything."

    3. Drummer Boy Camping Resort

    8 Reviews
    Gettysburg, PA
    47 miles
    Website
    +1 (888) 707-1477

    "There seem to be a lot of seasonal campers but everyone was extremely nice and welcoming. We had a pull-through site with W/S/E, which made dumping, etc much easier that pulling to a dump site."

    "It’s a nice campground with a lot of amenities for all. Everyone whom I had contact with that had season sites were very friendly and provided some good info."

    4. Round Top Campground

    7 Reviews
    Gettysburg, PA
    45 miles
    Website
    +1 (888) 707-1477

    "Off-season so not crowded. Pool was clean and quite good sized, had it to ourselves due to season. Did laundry while here, ample laundry room."

    "We were looking for a semi-local final fall get-a-way near us. What better location for that than Gettysburg."

    5. Military Park United States Naval Academy/Annapolis Naval Station Annapolis FamCamp

    1 Review
    Annapolis, MD
    28 miles
    Website
    +1 (410) 293-9200

    "Very spartan but great location. Not much to do in the campground and some long timers there. Dirt cheap"

    6. Bar Harbor RV Park & Marina

    8 Reviews
    Abingdon, MD
    38 miles
    Website
    +1 (410) 679-0880

    $70 - $90 / night

    "Our first visit (March 2018) was just prior to peak season (lower rates) and we had a site literally 10 ft. from the water! Full hook ups and sites were a little close, but nice."

    "Some of the trailer sites are a tough back in but worth the trouble. WiFi is good washrooms are modern and adequate. A lot of long term residents but the transient sites are pretty separate."

    7. Fort Belvoir Travel and RV Camp

    4 Reviews
    Fort Belvoir, VA
    37 miles
    Website
    +1 (703) 805-3081

    $55 / night

    "Super clean Very well maintained Pet friendly... kinda No veteran discounts smh Good for a day or two"

    "Good site, secure location, decent facilities with solid WiFi. Pier within walking distance. Good location, tho our site wasn't fully level, so bring plenty of leveling blocks."

    8. Harpers Ferry Campground - River Riders

    24 Reviews
    Harpers Ferry, WV
    49 miles
    Website
    +1 (304) 535-2663

    "We brought our paddle boards and river access was super easy. Freshwater hookup and electrical hookup were convenient (and the water tasted great :)."

    "The campground offers adventures like rafting, biking, tubing and zip lining to name a few."

    9. Cherry Hill Park

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

    $282 - $999 / night

    "We stayed in a level pull-thru site(#1715) with picnic table on a paver patio, iron table and chairs, clean gravel surface, grill, and fire pit."

    "Pros: 50 amp hook-up Water Sewer Playground Mini Golf Swimming Pool Hot tub Basketball court Snack bar on site Nightly hayride Gated On-site camp store On-site bus shuttle

    Cons: Gravel pad Expensive"

    10. Bull Run Regional Park

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

    $39 - $100 / night

    "Great Park, friendly staff, clean facilities. We stayed with our Pop Up for two nights at an electric -supported site. Portable water and dumping station located at the camp store."

    "We then proceeded to pull through site 4 with water& 50 AMP, which was a nice long and spacious site. All the pull through sites along the main road in this area are spacious."

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RV Park Reviews near Columbia, MD

785 Reviews of 70 Columbia Campgrounds


  • Nancy W.The Dyrt PRO User
    Dec. 24, 2022

    Ramblin' Pines

    Good location to Baltimore/Frederick Attractions

    We stay at Ramblin Pines because it is close to family and a good proximity to visiting Baltimore and Frederick. The campground is quite large with lots of seasonal sites but there are some transient spaces that can accommodate big-rigs. In addition to RV sites, there are tent sites and cabins. 

    We stayed in one of the transient sites (#FR14) across from the RV storage lot. It was a long gravel back-in with 50-amp FHU. The water hook-up is in a pit so it doesn’t freeze so look under the cover. It can be a bit difficult to reach and you have to get on the ground to hook-up. Based on the location of the spigot, we were not able to attach our water filter (we drank the tap water anyway and it was good). The electric worked fine and were able to reach the sewer with our 20’ hose. The view out of our front window was of the storage lot which was not the most scenic. However, parking in the FR row is the easiest place for big-rigs to park since some roads in the park are tight and hard to navigate with the trees and with the two-way traffic. 

    There are lots of amenities and it seems some people come here for the activities and things to do. It is a destination for many campers. They have lots of themed events, the most popular being the entire month of October celebrating like Halloween. They set up a haunted walk through the woods, have pumpkin carving, trick or treating, a costume contest, haunted hayride, and site decoration contest every weekend. If you want to camp on the weekends– book early because we found it very difficult to get a reservation during October and you have to pay in full and there are no refunds for cancellations. Other weekends have live music, bingo, hayrides, cornhole tournaments, crafts, and more. Basically, there is something every weekend. 

    Huge fishing pond, shuffleboard, horseshoes, large dog park with agility, game room, playgrounds, jump pillow, heated swimming pool, and exercise room (which was decent but didn’t have a television to occupy your time), 18-hole mini golf. A short but nice hiking trail winds through the woods and is nice for walking dogs. There is a large covered pavilion with picnic tables for big gatherings. There is free Wi-Fi but it doesn’t reach sites in the back of the campground. Wi-Fi is great if you are near the office/store. The camp store is fairly large with some food/beverage items, t-shirts, large amount of RV supplies, and misc. other items. There is a coffee maker with free coffee.

  • Kristen M.
    Nov. 29, 2020

    Prince William Forest RV Campground — Prince William Forest Park

    Convenient

    Campground is close (ish) to the DC area. It is easy and convenient to get to. Almost all sites are pull through and are close together. Most have some tree cover (and some of the trees could use a trim along the roads). Some long term guests occupy the back sites which have sewer.

    Close to Prince William Forest which is a fantastic National Parks forest.

    Att coverage is good.

    Playground is nice.

  • Jen V.
    Jul. 17, 2017

    Harpers Ferry / Civil War Battlefields KOA

    More "glamping" than camping, but great for families!

    This campground is huge, and very crowded. We were there in the days leading up to 4th of July, and there was not a single empty site. Our section had mostly pop-ups and mid-size travel trailers, so the sites were all grass and gravel. However, the area with pull-through sites for big rigs was just a huge RV parking lot. All roads were very narrow and winding. We did fine with the pup, but can’t imagine trying to navigate a large motorhome through there. Crowding/space issues aside, this is a really nice (albeit expensive) campground. Almost everything, from the grounds, to rec halls, to pool and laundry, was sparkling clean and beautifully maintained. Bathrooms were reasonably clean as well, although they could certainly use some TLC and updating (most MD state park bathhouses are nicer).Staff was very friendly, as well. Tons of stuff to do here, especially for families: arts & crafts, indoor movie theatre, games, civil war reenactments, wine tastings, etc. We were certainly never bored, and the kids thought they had died and gone to heaven. Our site was extremely close to our neighbor's site, but still surprisingly roomy and decently shaded. We were right next to the pancake hut (free daily pancake breakfast included during the on-season) and playground, and very close to other activities. Harpers Ferry National Historical Park is just a stone's throw away, with great hiking, sight-seeing, and cute little shops.

    Overall, this is a really nice place, but much more of a resort than a campground in my opinion. The kids loved it, but I’ll always prefer the wooded seclusion of a state or national park. However, if I was looking for a more action-packed, activities-filled “glamping” experience, I wouldn’t hesitate to return.

  • Roger W.The Dyrt PRO User
    May. 8, 2023

    Greenbelt Park Campground — Greenbelt Park

    Close to DC, Quiet, and Pretty

    Greenbelt, MD: (Scale 1- bad, 5-Very good (70 yr olds in 17’ trailer) Overall Rating: 4.5 Price: About $12 w our senior pass. Usage during visit: 50 % during week Site Privacy: Most inner loop sites are not very good. However, our inner loop site was very private. Most inner loop sites lack privacy. Pull Through” sites are more like pull over sites. The picnic table privacy is often not very good for the pull over sites. This is because the adjacent back in site is deeper with picnic table not blocked by the trailer.
    Site Spacing: Some are close. Check the map. Site surface: black top Reservations: Yes. We were able to change our site upon arrival on Rec.gov. Campground Noise: Very quiet.
    Road Noise: None Through Traffic: Not a problem if the site is in a loop. Electricity: No Water: Available at a few spigots and at the washbasins at the bathrooms Sewer: No Dump: Yes Generators: 6AM till 10PM Bathroom: Old but clean. Showers: Old but clean. Cirtains Pull Throughs: Some “pull over spots”. I have a pic or two of good ones in the D loop.
    Cell Service (Verizon): Great. Setting: 10 mins from subway for DC access. Great way to get to DC. Located in a deciduous forest serving as a pleasant getaway for locals.
    Weather: It was cool during our stay.
    Bugs: No problems yet. Solar: Most sites are not adequate.
    Host: They are friendly and very courteous. Notes: Amazing that there is such a pretty place so close to DC. This must be a great getaway for locals . …. We did not walk the park trails , but there are some.

  • Corey B.
    Sep. 3, 2018

    Bull Run Regional Park

    Great Stay at Bull Run Reg. Park

    Great Park, friendly staff, clean facilities. We stayed with our Pop Up for two nights at an electric -supported site. Portable water and dumping station located at the camp store. We stayed at site 146 on the first caul-de-sac off the first loop just another site away from the bath house (which was pretty clean). We got rained on the first night so things got a little muddy but nothing out of hand. Tons of free activities for the kiddos facilitated by the camp staff over the weekends. Face-painting, ice cream sundaes, S'Mores, hay rides and a rock wall. Park has a lot of things to do as well just outside the campground. We took a try at disc golf which was a lot of fun. Pet friendly. We'll be back!

  • W
    May. 3, 2021

    Gettysburg / Battlefield KOA

    Awesome campground while exploring Gettysburg Battlefield!

    We couldn't have been more pleased with this campground! The usual variety of sites, back-in and pull through, 50/30/20 amp service with full hookups.  Cable has the usual channels, about 20, available for $2.00 per night.  WIFI is free and we had good service, even though we were quite far from the office.  The site was level and needed no additional blocking, a fire pit and picnic table with ample outdoor sitting room.  A wooded setting gave plenty of shade and lent to the atmosphere of having more room than we actually did.  Located about 4 miles from town it is far enough for that country feel but close enough to be convenient.  The camp store was well stocked with basic needs as was the gift shop.  Trash is picked up daily, just leave it at the entrance to your site when you leave in the morning.  Cell service wasn't the best, Verizon had about 2 bars.  I can't say enough good things about the staff, from check-in and being escorted to our site with help backing in to filling up the propane on the way out everyone was courteous and helpful.  We felt secure at all times, and noticed a staff member frequently driving through on a golf cart.  A dog playground, kiddie playground, pool, putt putt, and other activities for the family.  All in all a very positive experience and a definite thumbs up for this campground!!

  • Tye S.
    Jun. 19, 2023

    Louise F. Cosca Regional Park

    Nice small campground

    This campground is about 25 sites. Only 5 sites have electric (2, 5, 18, 24, 25)but all 25 sites have water hookup. Weekends are some what noisy because of the games across the street in the park. This is not a gated campground so anyone can come through and have a tour. Park Police patrol the campground 2 times a day. Also the bathrooms are clean, their are 2 stalls and 1 shower, cleaned daily by park rangers. Raccoons run wild at night flipping trash can lids on your campsite hunting for food. Use repel spray to keep the raccoons off your site. Site 24 and 25 are very close together but the other sites are at a distance however, 6 of the 25 sites are unleveled so tent camping is probably the only option. This is not big rig friendly but there are pull through sites but the roads are very narrow and there is only 1 way in and 1 way out (same entrance) there is a dump station at the beginning of the campground with access to water as well. Free of charge. This is a quiet campground and it's cheap for maryland residents and about $20 for non-resident. There is no registration on site it's online only. www.pgparksdirect.com

  • Matt S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 12, 2023

    Gettysburg / Battlefield KOA

    Camping Gem Near the Battlefields

    We had a great stay at Gettysburg/ Battlefield KOA Holiday in Gettysburg, PA. 

    We stayed in a level pull-thru site(#14) with deluxe picnic table, swinging Adirondack glider, and fire pit. The site was big enough for our motor home and Jeep. Full hook-ups with 50-amp service. 

    Lots of mature shade trees made the site more comfortable given the July heat. The paver patio with seating and natural landscaping with well-placed boulders made it quite comfortable. 

    Wow, what a great place to stay when visiting the town of Gettysburg and nearby battlefields. 

    From the escort to our site and friendly interactions with the staff, we immediately felt at home. The site was covered with clean gravel(which I like to keep sand and dirt outside), the camp store was well-stocked, the pool was inviting, the utilities all worked great, daily trash collection was convenient, immaculate landscaping, and a 2:00 PM check-out make this place a gem when visiting the Gettysburg area. 

    Just 15-minutes to historic sites, restaurants, and breweries. 

    Everything seemed clean and well-maintained. 

    Bottom Line: This is a great campground in a great location and we can’t wait to go back! 

    THINGS I ESPECIALLY LIKED: 

    1. Beautifully landscaped site 

    2. Well maintained and clean campground 

    3. Close to town of Gettysburg and battlefields

  • C
    Aug. 23, 2018

    Bar Harbor RV Park & Marina

    RV Park surrounded by water!

    Our first visit (March 2018) was just prior to peak season (lower rates) and we had a site literally 10 ft. from the water! Full hook ups and sites were a little close, but nice. There seemed to be a lot of long term/permanent residents, but most sites along the waterfront remained open. The campground seemed to stress pet restrictions both in the rules section of their registration packet and signage around the grounds. There was a pet exercise/walking area, but could use some sprucing up. However, no one really made an issue of walking your dog around the campground and as the weekend came around, more and more dogs were around.

    You have to drive through a residential neighborhood to reach Bar Harbor, so big rigs take care/caution. Would like to try Bar Harbor again sometime.


Guide to Columbia

RV camping near Columbia, Maryland offers a variety of options for outdoor enthusiasts looking to enjoy nature while having access to essential amenities. From well-reviewed parks to unique features, there’s something for everyone.

Some prices for RV Parks range from $30 to $60

  • Camp Meade RV Park provides a secure environment with essential amenities, making it a great choice for families and solo travelers alike.
  • Bar Harbor RV Park & Marina features waterfront sites that offer stunning views, though prices can be on the higher side for these premium spots.
  • Fort Belvoir Travel and RV Camp is known for its clean facilities and convenient location, perfect for those visiting the DC area.

Most parks have electrical and sewer hookups

  • Camp Meade RV Park is equipped with both 50-amp and 30-amp electrical hookups, ensuring a comfortable stay for RV travelers.
  • At Bar Harbor RV Park & Marina, guests can enjoy full hookups, including sewer connections, making it easy to manage waste during your stay.
  • Fort Belvoir Travel and RV Camp also offers electric hookups, catering to the needs of larger RVs and ensuring a hassle-free experience.

Big rigs should check out Camp Meade RV Park

  • Camp Meade RV Park is big rig friendly, providing ample space and facilities to accommodate larger RVs without any issues.
  • Bar Harbor RV Park & Marina has paved, level sites that can accommodate big rigs, although some may require careful maneuvering.
  • Fort Belvoir Travel and RV Camp is also suitable for larger RVs, with well-maintained sites and easy access to nearby attractions.

Frequently Asked Questions

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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular RV campground near Columbia, MD is Camp Meade RV Park with a 4-star rating from 2 reviews.

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