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If you enjoy nature, try taking a hike-in camping trip in Maryland. Visit one of these campsites that are off the beaten path with stunning views. Find the best hike-in campgrounds in Maryland.

Maryland

The Best Hike-In Camping in Maryland

Looking to do something different near Dorena Lake? Hike in camping is perfect for you. Whether you sleep in a tent, hammock, or sleeping bag, hike-in camping is an adventure that everyone should try. These scenic Dorena Lake campsites are perfect for hike-in campers.

Dorena Lake

The Best Hike-In Camping Near Dorena Lake, Maryland

## Overview

The Outflow Camping Area is located on Youghiogheny River Lake in the heart of the Laurel Highlands. The lake spans the Mason-Dixon Line between Pennsylvania and Maryland. Clean waters, forested mountains and steep-sided valleys provide an unsurpassed setting for recreational opportunities.

## Recreation

Camping, fishing, boating, water skiing, hiking, biking, picnicking and sightseeing are the area's most popular activities. Boaters consider Youghiogheny River Lake, with its 16-mile length and channels up to one-half mile wide, the best powerboating and water skiing lake in southwestern Pennsylvania.   
  
Youghiogheny Lake's outflow area is renowned for its excellent trout fishing and is stocked from April to September each year. A fishing pier is located in the campground.

## Facilities

The campground contains a variety of sites, including walk-to group sites, RV sites and tent-only sites. Electric hookups are available in many sites. Flush toilets, showers, drinking water and a dump station are provided. The park also offers an amphitheater and children's playground. Hammock Stations have been added to the Bike and Hike and Group Camping sites.

## Natural Features

The country surrounding the lake is made up of narrow valleys and high rounded hills with steep slopes. Much of the land is covered with northern hardwoods including Beech, Sugar Maple, White Ash, Yellow Poplar and Basswood.   
  
  
A variety of wildlife makes its home around Youghiogheny River Lake, including deer, bear, turkey, grouse, rabbit and squirrel.

## Nearby Attractions

Some of Pennsylvania and Maryland's finest state parks surround Youghiogheny Lake. Ohiopyle State Park is known for some of the best whitewater in the East and is often the location of national kayaking competitions.  
  
Cyclists enjoy the many miles of bike trails in the area. For the history buff, the area boasts many historical sites and parks. For sheer natural beauty, Youghiogheny Lake can't be beat.

Outflow Camping

Camp Ara is a beautiful 113-acre property in Fairmont, WV. Located in the Allegheny Mountains about 20 minutes south of Morgantown, WV, and West Virginia University. It is close to major cities like Pittsburgh, Washington D.C., Columbus, Cincinnati, and many others. The property has been run as a Christian camp for over 60 years, serving and changing the lives of countless youth along the way.​&nbsp;

 There is a large number of foster children in and around the area that are currently in great need of programs that connect them with nature, help them to grow individually, and help teach them life skills to prepare them for transitioning out of the foster care system.

 In addition to running year-round programming, Camp Ara is home to 80+ acres of virtually untouched land. We have created 40 beautiful campsites that require various amounts of hiking to reach. No matter what site you choose, however, you will almost definitely feel as though you are alone with nature.



Camp Ara

Swallow Falls State Park

Savage River State Forest

Deep Creek Lake State Park is located in Western Maryland’s Garrett County. The park encompasses over 1,800 acres and adjoins Deep Creek Lake Natural Resources Management Area and its 3,900-acre man-made lake. Deep Creek Lake camping lies just west of the Allegheny Front on a large plateau known as the Tablelands or Allegany Highlands. Its location at the southernmost end of Meadow Mountain places it west of the Eastern Continental Divide and within the Mississippi River watershed. The park gets its name from the lake, which was a hydroelectric project, constructed on Deep Creek in the 1920's by the Youghiogheny Hydroelectric Company. The Deep Creek Lake State Park Complex also includes Sang Run State Park and the Youghiogheny Wild River Natural Environmental Area. Deep Creek Lake Camping offers 112 campsites, 26 electrics sites, a picnic table, fire ring, lantern post, and a wildlife resistant food storage box on each site. They also have heated bathhouses, a dump station, freshwater fill up spot, free boat trailer parking, overnight dock slip use, and even some mini cabins and other lodging options! The park itself offers a sandy lakefront area, fishing areas, bathrooms, playgrounds, and hiking and biking trails. All in all, the park encompasses 1,800 acres!!

Features include:
86 basic sites and 26 electric sites
Two Mini Cabins - The mini cabins sleep six people and have electricity, heat, (no water) and beds. Users must provide their own linens. Pets are not permitted. Includes a picnic table, fire ring and lantern post
One Yurt - The yurt sleeps six people and has electricity, heat, (no water) and beds. Users must provide their own linens. Pets are not permitted. Includes a picnic table, fire ring, and lantern post
Bear Den - A three sided Adirondack-style shelter with the open side facing out into the forest (Site 72). Includes a picnic table, fire ring, lantern post, wildlife box, stone fire place and raised sleeping platform
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Heated bathhouses
Dump station
Freshwater fill up
Free boat trailer overnight parking registration
Overnight dock slip use
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Baltimore

The Best Camping Near Baltimore, Maryland

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Columbia

The Best Camping Near Columbia, Maryland

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The Best Camping Near Germantown, Maryland

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Frederick

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Rockville

The Best Camping Near Rockville, Maryland

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The Best Camping Near Gaithersburg, Maryland

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Bowie

The Best Camping Near Bowie, Maryland

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The Best Camping Near Bel Air South, Maryland

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Hanover

The Best Camping Near Hanover, Maryland

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St. Charles

The Best Camping Near St. Charles, Maryland

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Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park

The Best Camping Near Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park, Maryland

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The Best Camping Near Greenbelt Park, Maryland

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Catoctin Mountain Park

The Best Camping Near Catoctin Mountain Park, Maryland

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Assateague Island National Seashore

The Best Camping Near Assateague Island National Seashore, Maryland

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Fort Washington Park

The Best Camping Near Fort Washington Park, Maryland

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Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park

The Best Camping Near Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park, Maryland

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Antietam National Battlefield

The Best Camping Near Antietam National Battlefield, Maryland

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