Best Camping near Crisfield, MD

Crisfield is the perfect place for adventurous campers and RVers. Crisfield is an adventure-filled destination for those who love the outdoorsy camper lifestyle. But it's also great for those who prefer to spend time near the city, exploring and sightseeing. Ready to plan your adventure? Check out our campgrounds near Crisfield and user-submitted reviews.

Best Camping Sites Near Crisfield, MD (68)

    Camper-submitted photo from Janes Island State Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Janes Island State Park Campground
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    1. Janes Island State Park Campground

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    Crisfield, Maryland

    The mainland portion of the park offers over 100 campsites, 49 of which are equipped with electrical hook-ups to accommodate tent or vehicle campers.

    Each site is equipped with a camping pad, picnic table, fire ring and lantern post.

    Three centrally located bath houses have hot water showers and flush toilets.

    Campers must arrive and check-in before quiet hours start at 10:00 PM. Campers who arrive after 10:00 PM will not be allowed into the park and will have to find other accommodations for the night.

    Backcountry Campsites and Permits The primitive backcountry campsites are equipped with tent platforms and boat landings. C​ampers at these environmentally sensitive sites must obtain a permit from the park and strictly follow Leave No Trace principles. Call the park at 410-968-1565 for more information about backcountry permits.

    Youth Group Camping The park offers a 30 person youth group site, featuring a shaded but open area with a stone fire pit, group grill and picnic tables.

    Full Service Cabins Four rustic waterfront cabins are available for rent year round. Each sleeps six persons and is equipped with three bedrooms, a common area, kitchen, bathroom, a screened porch with picnic table, air conditioning, heat, gas log fireplaces (available seasonally), an outdoor fire ring with a grill, a picnic table and ample parking. Cabin kitchens are equipped with an oven, stove, refrigerator, coffee pot, microwave, basic cooking utensils and service for six. Renters must provide their own towels and bedding (linens, pillows and blankets).

    Camper Cabins Four waterfront camper cabins that sleep four are available during the camping season. Each has a capacity of four persons and is equipped with air conditioning and heat, electric, a table and chairs, either two sets of bunk beds or a double bed and a set of bunk beds, ceiling fan, a picnic table and fire ring. Occupants must use the campground bathhouses.

    Located just outside of Crisfield on Maryland’s Eastern Shore, Janes Island State P​ark offers visitors a unique opportunity to enjoy the beauty and bounty of the Chesapeake Bay. Within the mainland portion of the park are the campground, with 103 campsites, rental cabins, a lodge, picnic areas, pavilions, and the boat ramp and marina.

    The island portion of the park – Janes Island – includes over 2,900 acres of saltmarsh, over 30 miles of water trails and miles of isolated pristine beaches. Although people have harvested the resources of the island for thousands of years, today the island is wild and seemingly untouched. A haven for birds, fish, crabs and other saltmarsh dwellers, Janes Island provides visitors a tranquil setting to explore the wildlife of the bay while enjoying the expansive vistas and stunningly beautiful sunsets. Whether fishing or crabbing, motor boating, paddling or simply relaxing, visitors to Janes Island will experience a world still ruled by the weather, the tides and the wildlife that first drew people to this very special place.

    The park offers ADA accessible restrooms and four accessible campsites. The park store, nature center, picnic pavilions, recreation area, fish cleaning station and dock area are also ADA accessible.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

    There is no fee to enter the park for day-use, but there is a fee to use the park's boat ramp. ($7.00 for Maryland residents. $9.00 for out of state residents.)

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    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access

    $21 - $87 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from Bayside Assateague Campground — Assateague Island National Seashore
    Camper-submitted photo from Bayside Assateague Campground — Assateague Island National Seashore
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    2. Bayside Assateague Campground — Assateague Island National Seashore

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    Assateague Island National Seashore, Maryland

    Overview

    Assateague Island National Seashore is a 37-mile long barrier island on the Atlantic Coast of Maryland and Virginia. Famed for its wild horses, this barrier island is a constantly shifting ribbon of sand, altered daily by powerful wind and waves. Assateague Island, dedicated as a National Seashore on September 1, 1965, lays claim to a long and rich history. Today's visitors can explore sandy beaches, salt marshes, maritime forests, and coastal bays. Only a couple of miles wide at its broadest point, the island's terrain offers shelter to the famed wild horses as well as sika deer, ghost crabs, and migrating birds such as the great blue heron and snowy egret. Favorite recreational activites include fishing, surfing, beachcombing, swimming, and sunbathing. The Over-Sand Vehicle (OSV) Zone at Assateague Island contains miles of unspoiled beaches managed by the National Park Service to accommodate OSV enthusiasts and other beach goers. The Assateague Island National Seashore, Assateague State Park, and the Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge work together to manage and protect this unique, diverse strip of land. For more information visit the Assateague Island National Seashore website .

    Recreation

    Activities are abundant on the island, with both crabbing and clamming as well as a long stretch of beach for swimming, kayaking and fishing.

    Natural Features

    Assateague Island, famed for its wild horses, lies off the Delmarva Peninsula on the Atlantic Coast. This barrier island is a constantly shifting ribbon of sand, altered daily by powerful wind and waves. The Assateague Island National Seashore, Assateague State Park, and the Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge each manage and protect this unique, diverse strip of land. For more information visit the Assateague Island National Seashore website .

    Nearby Attractions

    Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge offers a 14,000-acre wildlife preserve located at the southern end of Assateague Island. To the north, Assateague State Park features two miles of pristine ocean beaches. Ocean City, Maryland is only about 10 miles away with a 2.5 mile long boardwalk filled with shops, restaurants, and a wide variety of entertainment options. The historic town of Berlin is about 10 miles west of Assateague, offering many shops and restaurants.

    Charges & Cancellations

    Cancellations/Modifications: Customers can modify/cancel reservations starting 18 days after the reservation was made. Customers cancelling a reservation will be charged a $10.00 service fee. Customers wishing to modify a reservation can do so online or over the phone with Recreation.gov and may be subject to a $10.00 service fee. Late Cancellations: Customers who cancel a reservation the day before or the day of arrival will pay a $10.00 service fee and forfeit the first nights use fee. Cancellations for a 1-night stay will forfeit the entire amount paid and will not be subject to the additional service fee. Early Departures: Customers wishing to early depart before 11am can receive a refund for that night and subsequent nights provided they are off the campsite completely by 11am. Customers wishing to early depart after 11am can receive a refund for subsequent days, but will not get a refund for the current night. ANY early departure requires that you stop at the Ranger Station to check out with the rangers or no refunds will be given. (See Need to Know)

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    • Reservable
    • RVs
    • Tents

    $50 - $80 / night

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    3. Shad Landing Campground

    28 Reviews
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    83 Saves
    Girdletree, Maryland
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access

    $23 - $29 / night

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    Camper-submitted photo from Point Lookout State Park - Temporarily Closed
    Camper-submitted photo from Point Lookout State Park - Temporarily Closed
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    4. Point Lookout State Park - Temporarily Closed

    29 Reviews
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    226 Saves
    Scotland, Maryland

    The campground will be closed for the 2023 season due to water and sewer replacement.

    This park's peaceful surroundings on a peninsula between the Chesapeake Bay and the Potomac River in St. Mary's County belie its history as the location of a camp which imprisoned as many as 52,264 Confederate soldiers during the Civil War. A museum on site recounts this vivid history. A park map is available at park headquarters, the camp office, camp store and the Civil War Museum/Marshland Nature Center. The Point Lookout Lighthouse is currently closed for renovations.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • ADA Access
    • RVs

    $21 - $50 / night

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    5. Jellystone Park™ Chincoteague Island

    31 Reviews
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    108 Saves
    Chincoteague, Virginia

    Enjoy the natural beauty of Virginia's Eastern Shore and the family-friendly fun of Chincoteague Island camping at our waterfront campground. We have a place for every type of camper to call home. You can get back to basics on a primitive tent site, sleep above the ground in a tree tent, try it before you buy it in an RV Rental, add a little luxury to your RVing with a deluxe patio site, sleep like an adventurer in a safari tent or get the ultimate glamping experience in one of our deluxe cabins or Island Bungalows. There are tons of amenities to keep you busy during your stay on Chincoteague Island. Take a dip in our pool, let the kids burn off some energy on our jump pillow or at our playground, take your pup to the dog park, or get in on the fun at the activities center. We also have a full slate of events and themed weekends, so there's never a dull moment. We're located in the heart of Chincoteague, so everything is at your fingertips. We're just one mile from the sandy beaches and wild ponies of Assateague Island National Seashore and great restaurants and shopping are just a short drive away. One of the island's premier attractions is just steps from the campground. At Maui Jack's Waterpark, you can cool off and relax in the lazy river or get your adrenaline pumping on twisting water slides. There's an area just for kids with fountains, tipping buckets and waterfalls and adults can lounge in a cabana or grab a cocktail and a snack from Keko's Bar and Grill.

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    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
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    6. Assateague State Park Campground

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    Berlin, Maryland

    Assateague State Park camping is Maryland's only oceanfront park. It is located on Assateague Island, a barrier island bordered by the Atlantic Ocean on the east and the Sinepuxent Bay on the west. Its two miles of ocean beaches offer swimming, beachcombing, sunbathing, surfing and fishing. The bayside offers visitors the chance to explore secluded coves by canoe or kayak. The marsh areas have a variety of wildlife, including deer, waterfowl and feral horses. -342 sites are available, each with a fire ring and picnic table. -Electric hook-ups are available in the G-Loop and a limited number of sites in I-Loop only. -Most campsites can be reserved from the last week of April through the last weekend of October.

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    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access

    $28 - $39 / night

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    7. Pocomoke River State Park Campground

    19 Reviews
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    112 Saves
    Girdletree, Maryland
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access

    $19 - $71 / night

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    8. Sun Outdoors Chesapeake Bay

    11 Reviews
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    76 Saves
    Bloxom, Virginia
    • Pets
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    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access

    $35 - $159 / night

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    9. Trap Pond State Park Campground

    43 Reviews
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    Delmar, Delaware

    Just an hour’s drive south of Dover, Trap Pond State Park is a 3600-acre recreation area that features a freshwater wetland that supports one of the last natural stands of baldcypress trees. The pond was created in the 1700s when it was dammed to provide power for the local sawmills that were harvesting the area’s old-growth timber. Once the trees were gone, the area was used as a drainage for the surrounding farmlands. Finally, in the 1930s, the state acquired the land and the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) rehabilitated Trap Pond and surrounding woodland as a nature preserve and recreation space. This created Delaware’s first state park. It has since become a haven for herons, owls, woodpeckers and eagles, and a place where campers and recreationists can enjoy some outdoor time.

    The campground at Trap Pond features 142 sites for tent and RV campers. Sites are set in five wooded loops: A, B, and C Loops have back-in sites with full hookups; D Loop has pull-through sites with full hookups; E Loop has primitive, walk-in tent sites. Each site is equipped with picnic tables and fire rings with grills. All camp loops have access to bathhouses with showers, restrooms, laundry facilities, and trash and recycling receptacles; a dump station is available near the campground entrance. The campground also has a picnic pavilion and kids’ playground between A and B Loops. The park also offers several rustic cabins and a couple yurts. Dogs are permitted, but must remain leashed. Campsite rates are $15–$25; cabin and yurt rates are $40–$52; reservations accepted.

    The nature center at Trap Pond is a good place to start a visit to the park. Interpretive exhibits and nature programs provide information about the history of the wetlands, as well as its flora and fauna. Once acquainted with the park, it’s time to hit the trails and water to discover more and enjoy the natural setting. More than 10 miles of multi-use trails invite hikers, bikers and horseback riders to explore the woods and wetlands. Paddlers can take to the ponds and explore 2.5 miles of water trails. Boat rentals are available in the park, as well as launches and docks for small watercraft. For anglers, common catches in the ponds include pickerel, crappie, bluegill, and largemouth bass. Visitors can also play at the sports courts or disc golf course, or take in bird-watching for waterfowl, songbirds, and raptors.

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    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access

    $21 - $150 / night

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    10. Tom's Cove Park

    20 Reviews
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    76 Saves
    Chincoteague, Virginia
    • Pets
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    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access

    $4200 / night

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  • Alisha M.
    Camper-submitted photo from Trap Pond State Park Campground
    Dec. 15, 2024

    Trap Pond State Park Campground

    Trapp pond

    This place has been great to us Even though we are tent camping in the middle of winter we have still made it work it has great warm bathrooms that are very clean and sanitary they clean them everyday faithfully we have hot showers we have laundry facilities it's on the border of a beautiful water they have a camp store that could provide everything that you could need every site has barbecue/hot fire pits just a very comfortable; very hospitable everyone's very friendly very willing to help you out everybody's giving and it's just been a very good experience and I would recommend this place for anybody.

  • Renee P.
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    Nov. 15, 2024

    Janes Island State Park Campground

    So beautiful!!

    Unfortunately, there was a fire ban and extremely windy conditions, which is out of the parks control so I didn't get to enjoy it as much. From what I have experienced, it was amazing! The hike trails are so beautiful and being by the water was a complete experience! I got to see the sunset for the first time in a long time. Park was clean and well maintained. Bathroom was clean and WARM! they also have showers. They sale firewood at the cabin store but the store is only opened Thursday- Sunday

  • G
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    Oct. 13, 2024

    Sun Outdoors Chesapeake Bay

    Great place for families

    Me and a friend came in on motorcycles and stayed in the primitive tent sites and had a great time. Stayed a few weeks before Halloween and there were plenty of festive activities going on.

  • Lee D.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Assateague State Park Campground
    Oct. 7, 2024

    Assateague State Park Campground

    Ocean breezes and horses too!

    General: Large campground in 10 units (A-J). J is a walk-in tent site only; the others all have paved camper pads. The layout is horizontal so that all units are close to the ocean. Some back right up to the dunes while the ones on the other side of the loops have a tree barrier separating the sites from the ocean. 80-100 wild horses roam free on the beach and throughout the campground. You are instructed to give them a 40-foot berth. Generators need to be “whisper quiet” and the hours are strictly enforced (although the camper in the site next to us did not understand the definition of whisper quiet; when we asked the camp host, we were told it was up to the ranger to police this). 

    Site Quality: Sites are level and paved. Each comes with a picnic table and a fire ring. Although there is nothing to physically separate the sites, they are located a modest distance apart from each other. I don't believe there are hookups in any of the sites.

    Bath/Shower House: Modern and very clean. Hot water from the taps was appreciated. The showers looked nice, but we did not use them. 

    Activities/Amenities: There is beach access from each loop in the campground and miles of beach await you. There is a beach toy lending station, and it was filled with toys. A little free library, recycling, and dishwashing sinks. The visitor center sells ice and other basic sundries. Only saw a couple of horses as we arrived but a site across and down from us had four horses wander into their site when they were making hot chocolate, and they wouldn’t leave! As we were leaving the next morning, we saw many horses. They tended to congregate in the sites closer to the entrance. 

    We were only able to spend one night here. The check-in time of 2 pm is strict as is the check-out time of 11 am, which was a bit of a bummer. Wish we could have spent more time here and would definitely return.

  • Laurie H.The Dyrt PRO User
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    Sep. 30, 2024

    Sun Outdoors Ocean City Gateway

    Great Location to Ocean City

    We stayed at this campground to be close to Ocean City for Ocean Calling music festival in September 2024...It is a great family rv Park...Lots of amenities...clean...close to OC or Historic Berlin...After the in-season fee and lock site fee...our nightly overall cost was $145...I will stay again next year if we attend the music festival. Only 4 stars b/c the showers need upgrading.

  • Jason M.
    Camper-submitted photo from Assateague State Park Campground
    Sep. 11, 2024

    Assateague State Park Campground

    Loved it

    Had a great time. Came with an outdoorsy circle of friends and we all had a awesome time at Assateague. The Atlantic was pretty rough but we still had a lot of fun at the beach. Our site was perfect too. We were very close to the bathrooms, showers, and the beach. The sound of the beach at night makes for great natural white noise. Chickens and horses might wake you up at a reasonable early hour, which isn’t a problem for me since I’d probably oversleep myself

  • pThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Sun Outdoors Cape Charles
    Sep. 6, 2024

    Sun Outdoors Cape Charles

    Labor Day weekend camping

    Great spot for families. A lot of activities for everyone. The adult pool was very nice and clean. My son and his wife kayaked and had a great time. Cape Charles is a quaint town for shopping and is only 10 min away. Only issue we had were the kids on bikes riding in front of the golf cart and cars. No parental supervision. Very scary and unsafe. Other than that it was a great trip and we will be back.

  • Donna G.
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    Jul. 10, 2024

    Thousand Trails Chesapeake Bay

    Not for families or anyone else

    Annuals run the place and take up the most desirable sites. Other sites are unlevel and muddy. Coreen, Donna and other management and rangers are grumpy and less than helpful. Many rules obviously being broken are ignored, including large dogs not on leads, children running around unsupervised, fences being put up around rugs next to trailers, large refrigerators up around trailers, campers being parked and left for days at a time in order to save the spot for themself for the weekend, excessive alchole use while driving golf carts, so many golf carts. Requiring golf carts being electric by Management but they still use gas powered everything including lawn mowers. Water, electricity, and the pool do not work consistently. They have an excuse for everything there. Bad pot holes in roads. RV’s being washed by a business advertised there and spray getting on others property and cars. Noisy. Putt putt and other amenities in disrepair.

  • KThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Assateague State Park Campground
    Jul. 1, 2024

    Assateague State Park Campground

    Camping at the beach A+++++

    We had a wonderful time camping at Assateague State Park. We have camped here 5 times now.

    The bath houses are always clean and well stocked and the showers are warm. The park rangers make their appearance known throughout the park and always available to help. The park is beautiful with paved bike/walking trail. You will definitely see horses throughout your stay. This is one of our favorite campgrounds.

  • Roxanne T.
    Camper-submitted photo from Assateague State Park Campground
    Jun. 22, 2024

    Assateague State Park Campground

    Bring your weed-wacker!

    Assateague Gone is the Assateague Island RV campground that we grew up with all our lives! Not only has some genius made the executive decision[in recent years] to REPLACE all the park's glorious sandy campsites with knee high pricker-grass...(which has NOTHING to do with preserving the dunes)...but now, they ONLY MOW their weed-filled sites once in a blue moon...and they REFUSE to mow it upon request(when you arrive at your personal, bug-infested jungle, for your 14-day vacation)...so, you can't even sit around your campfire ring or play a game of cornhole. I guess they'have us', since they're the only oceanside State Park RV campground, around. And for what? It's not as if they can't afford to mow it. It's not as if camping/campers have declined. Now there's nowhere to camp anymore where you can gather around the campfire with your toes in the sand. Heartbreaking!

  • J
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    Jun. 11, 2024

    Bethpage Camp-Resort

    Excellent-will definitely return

    Cottage 4 stars- clean but floors needed some attention, a bit cramped, somewhat outdated, large porch Campground 5 stars- bustling on weekends, quiet throughout weekdays, clean and well maintained Amenities 5 stars- great weekly activity schedule, great pool, putt putt etc. Staff 5 stars- Very friendly

  • LThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Assateague State Park Campground
    May. 10, 2024

    Assateague State Park Campground

    A little heaven on earth

    The camp hosts are so nice, helpful,caring and friendly. Bathroom very clean. Sites not very private but nice and the wild ponies!!! Amazing

    I had a non electric site The electric sites r very hard to book and need to be booked a year in advance.

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

    Assateague State Park Campground

    Beautiful campground!

    We parked the trailer in the pouring rain. Now I own rain gear... Go figure. :-)

    We spent 4 nights there and it was amazing. There is so much to do in the area.

  • Jeff H.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Trap Pond State Park Campground
    Apr. 2, 2024

    Trap Pond State Park Campground

    Great State park in DE

    Our second time staying here.  Spacious campsites in the D loop with half-circle drive in. Clean bath houses and facilities. 

    Decent walking trails around the lake.  Lots of water activities in you're into that.

    Camp store has the basics plus a few extras.  Firewood for sale at reasonable price.

  • Richard R.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Sun Outdoors Ocean City
    Mar. 29, 2024

    Sun Outdoors Ocean City

    Perfect for children

    Wonderful campground with tons of amenities, including a snack bar, private beach and tiki bar with live music! Also has cabins. Downside: Pricy$$$

  • Lucy P.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Janes Island State Park Campground
    Mar. 24, 2024

    Janes Island State Park Campground

    Great time

    Did a fourth of July visit and it was such a blast! We stayed in camp loop C and we had plenty of space for our 10-person tent and we stayed up pretty late enjoying the weather, laughing, and eating lots of fun camp snacks. The Canoe trails are absolutely beautiful and the horizon seems to go on endlessly. When we were there the day's canoe outings were cancelled due to weather and storm forecasts. We were able to enjoy the state parks edu series on how to catch soft crabs and ofc went out and got soft crabs and ate them at a local restaurant before we left. There are also some modest walking trails - but the main attraction are the canoe trails of course that go all the way out to the ocean for those with that level of expertise.

  • Sean R.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Sun Outdoors Frontier Town
    Feb. 29, 2024

    Sun Outdoors Frontier Town

    Fall camping is great

    If you can make it their Halloween season is awesome.  It usually lasts every weekend through October.  Lots of activities for the kids.

  • Sean R.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Thousand Trails Virginia Landing
    Feb. 29, 2024

    Thousand Trails Virginia Landing

    Eastern Shore at it's Best

    I have been going to VA Lndg. for years.  It is very isolated, make sure you have everything you need, it's a 30 minute drive to the Walmart.  Great fishing, crabbing and just plain relaxation.  The bugs can be friendly at times.  Unfortunately the facilities are starting to get rundown, the owner's do not like to spend money on the amenities.  The boating is great in the area but you will have to go back to Quinby to use the boat ramp.



Guide to Crisfield

Camping near Crisfield, Maryland, offers a unique blend of natural beauty and outdoor activities. Whether you're looking to pitch a tent or park your RV, there are several campgrounds that cater to different preferences and needs.

What to do

  • Explore the beaches: Assateague Island is famous for its stunning beaches and wild horses. Campers at Oceanside Assateague Campground rave about the easy access to the beach, saying, "You can't literally walk a couple of hundred yards over the sand dunes to the ocean."
  • Wildlife watching: The area is rich in wildlife, especially at Bayside Assateague Campground. One visitor noted, "The wild horses are amazing, but please heed the warnings about how brazen they can be if you leave food out."
  • Fishing and kayaking: At Trap Pond State Park Campground, you can rent canoes and explore the beautiful cypress trees. A reviewer mentioned, "Canoeing water trails through the beautiful Cypress trees. No sewer connects, but there are 2 dump stations."

What campers like

  • Clean facilities: Campers appreciate the well-maintained bathhouses at Assateague State Park Campground. One happy camper said, "The bath houses are always clean and well stocked and the showers are warm."
  • Friendly staff: Many visitors highlight the helpful park rangers. A reviewer shared, "The park rangers make their appearance known throughout the park and always available to help."
  • Scenic views: Campers at Delaware Seashore State Park Campground enjoy the beautiful beach views. One camper noted, "Amazing views and fantastic beach! A fisherman’s perfect campground right on the inlet."

What you should know

  • Mosquitoes can be a problem: Especially in warmer months, be prepared for bugs. A visitor at Oceanside Assateague Campground warned, "It can get windy, but it keeps the bugs down which is good. If it’s dead calm, you’re going to deal with mosquitoes and flies."
  • Limited shade: Many campgrounds, like Bayside Assateague Campground, have little to no tree coverage. A camper mentioned, "The Bayside Campground at Assateague is a large and crowded campground with precious little shade."
  • Reservations are recommended: Popular spots fill up quickly, especially during peak season. A reviewer at Assateague State Park Campground advised, "To make a reservation, you will need to start going in when they let sites loose."

Tips for camping with families

  • Choose family-friendly campgrounds: Look for places with playgrounds and activities for kids. One parent at Kiptopeke State Park Campground said, "The kids enjoyed the playground for a bit and then watched the sky to observe the hawks."
  • Pack bug spray: Given the area's mosquito population, it's essential to keep your family protected. A camper at Trap Pond State Park Campground reminded others, "Bring bug spray."
  • Plan for activities: Make sure to have a list of things to do, like hiking or fishing. A visitor at Westmoreland State Park Campground mentioned, "The park is on a cliff overlooking the Potomac River, and the Big Meadow trail brings you to Fossil Beach."

Tips from RVers

  • Check for full hookups: Not all campgrounds offer full hookups, so plan accordingly. A reviewer at Kiptopeke State Park Campground noted, "Few full hookups."
  • Be prepared for tight spaces: Some campgrounds can feel crowded. A camper at Chincoteague Island KOA said, "Sites are one on top of the other."
  • Use leveling blocks: If you're in a camper, bring enough leveling blocks. A visitor at Trap Pond State Park Campground advised, "Site wasn't super level, so just bring enough leveling blocks if you're in a camper."

Camping near Crisfield, Maryland, offers a variety of experiences for everyone. From beautiful beaches to family-friendly activities, there's something for every outdoor enthusiast.

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