Best RV Parks & Resorts near Sparrows Point, MD

Several RV parks near Sparrows Point provide full hookup options for travelers. Bar Harbor RV Park & Marina in Abingdon features 91 sites with water, electric, and sewer hookups, accommodating both small and large rigs on paved sites. "Our site was literally 10 ft. from the water with full hook ups and sites were a little close, but nice," noted one camper about the waterfront locations. Cherry Hill Park in College Park offers 50-amp service, water and sewer connections on gravel pads with concrete patios at many sites. Camp Meade RV Park in Laurel remains open year-round with big-rig friendly sites and complete hookups, while Ramblin' Pines in Woodbine provides similar amenities with pull-through options for larger motorhomes.

Access to these parks varies considerably, with some requiring navigation through residential neighborhoods. Bar Harbor RV Park requires driving through a residential area, which may present challenges for larger rigs. Most parks maintain gated entrances with check-in procedures, and several offer propane filling services on-site. Cell service is generally strong throughout the region, though Wi-Fi quality varies significantly between parks. Based on reviews from The Dyrt, weekend reservations should be secured well in advance, particularly during fall months when many parks reach capacity. Dump stations are available at all mentioned parks, with some offering both on-site dumping and portable pump-out services for longer stays.

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565 Reviews of 53 Sparrows Point 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.

  • 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.

  • 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

  • Saskia H.
    Sep. 17, 2021

    Martinak State Park Campground

    Outstanding

    Martinak was a beautiful surprise. Lots of woods, leveled sites, clean facilities, no rowdy crowds. We had a great time. The park is pet friendly. The ranger was very vigilant and friendly. We met new friends and even attended a concert at their pavilion 🥰

  • 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.

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

    Cherry Hill Park

    Awesome Campground near Washington, D.C.

    We had another great stay at Cherry Hill Park in College Park, MD. 

    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. The site was just big enough for our motor home and Jeep. Full hook-ups with 50-amp service all worked fine. 

    If you’re visiting Washington, this is the place to stay. They offer a daily charter bus plus the Metro bus stops at the campground entrance. And if you have a car, it’s about 35-minutes drive time(maybe a bit longer with traffic). 

    To be honest, it’s a great place to stay even if you’re not visiting D.C. They have two swimming pools, a cafe, playgrounds, well-stocked camp store, delivery of firewood, ice, and cafe orders, and a concierge to help with travel and tourist sites. 

    The entire park is clean and well-maintained. 

    THINGS I ESPECIALLY LIKED: 

    1. Proximity to Washington, D.C. 

    2. Excellent condition and clean 

    3. Great staff to help with making the most of your stay

  • Corey B.
    Aug. 13, 2018

    Lake Fairfax Campground

    Weekend Trip

    Stayed for two nights with another family. They brought their travel trailer and our pop-up. The outer loop campsites are easily more level than the center loop. If leveling perfectly is a concern you may want to call ahead and ask before commiting to the inner loop. Electric hookup only. Bathhouse was very clean and the staff friendly. Water fill & Dump Station on the beach side of the bathhouse. This is a State Park so it's filled with activities. Great place to mountain bike as we noticed several groups camping and biking during our stay. We enjoyed the water park immensely. Ten of us in total with kids ranging from 18 months old to 13 years old. Everyone enjoyed the water park and the time we spent there. additional fee for access to the water park.

  • christine L.
    Sep. 3, 2018

    Tucquan Park Family Campground

    Hidden Gem for Families

    This campground goes above and beyond to make you feel like home. at 35/night during peak season for a primitive site it’s a little above our usual budget. However we found it to be well worth it. The primitive sites are back in the woods which kept us nice and cool on hot July nights. The location also kept us fairly bug free. Note: The campground WiFi does not reach the primitive sites and I had 0 cell/GPS service on the entire premises (my carrier is AT&T) This campground features an amazing playground, a pond, a beautiful pool, a rec room, a wonderful hiking trail, and a basket ball court. It’s about a 15/20 minute drive to any sort of grocery or liquor store so we wished the camp store had more to offer. The people who work and stay there absolutely want to make you feel at home. At one point a lantern needed a specific battery and I watched several patrons go check their RVs. The sense of community and welcoming really sold this place to us and we plan on coming back soon!

  • C
    Aug. 23, 2018

    Martinak State Park Campground

    State campground, tent loop and elec. loop on the Choptank River

    What I like about Martinak St. Park is that the Electric loop (B) has all of the sites on the outside of the drive loop so you are not looking across the road at other campers. The refurbished bath house (in the spring of 2018) is located in the center of the loop along with a small playground. Sites are 30 amp only (no sewer, no water at each site). Water stations are located around the drive loop. Most sites are shady. Limited sites to fit rigs in excess of 40 ft., so check the reservation system first.

    The park is located on the Choptank River with boat ramp access, a nature center and pavilion overlooking Watts Creek which is great for canoeing and kayaking.

    Close to town and grocery/shopping and other amenities..


Guide to Sparrows Point

The Chesapeake Bay region surrounding Sparrows Point, Maryland rises only about 10 feet above sea level, creating ideal terrain for shoreline camping. Most campgrounds in this area feature water access and electrical hookups with gravel pads. Seasonal considerations impact campsite availability, with most parks experiencing peak occupancy from May through September when temperatures average 75-85°F during daytime hours.

What to do

Waterfront activities: Bar Harbor RV Park & Marina offers direct water access for boaters and kayakers. "If you like boating, kayaking or canoeing, this is the place! Camped here at the end of summer, really loved it. Had our kayaks with us and the water wasn't but a few steps away," notes Janet P. The park includes a boat dock where campers can launch small watercraft.

Hiking trails: Multiple trail systems run through Patapsco Valley State Park with access directly from campsites. "We enjoyed hiking the trails directly from our campsite that led us down to the Patapsco River. There is a lot of history associated with the River and the area," writes one camper. The park maintains 70 miles of multi-use trails across 8 recreation areas.

Wildlife viewing: Eastern Neck Wildlife Sanctuary sits just minutes from regional camping areas. "We spent one morning walking the various trails at the Eastern Neck Wildlife Sanctuary, which is only 7 minutes away," reports Helen O. Bald eagle sightings occur regularly at several waterfront camping locations throughout the region.

What campers like

Waterfront sites: Many campers appreciate shoreline camping options. "Beautiful water front sites and good location right off 95. Cute little dock, fishing from your campsite if waterfront and an area to put in small boats or kayaks," describes Casey L. about Bar Harbor RV Park.

Fishing access: Several campgrounds feature fishing piers or shoreline fishing opportunities. "Beautiful family owned campground. Fishing piers, (I love to crab) catch them and steam them in my camper (a MD thing :-) Only bait at the camp store or with 25 miles is night crawlers," explains Lisa T.

Transportation options: Cherry Hill Park provides direct transit options to regional attractions. "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," explains Jennifer H.

What you should know

Seasonal occupancy: Regional rv parks near Sparrows Point fill quickly during prime months. "Weekend was cold but the park was pretty full. This is close to us so it was an easy trip," notes Laure D. about a winter visit to Elk Neck State Park.

Site sizing: Many parks have limited space between sites. "The sites are close but there were all sizes of RVs there, even large class A. Many sites are on the water," reports one camper. Site dimensions vary significantly between parks, with state parks typically offering more space than private campgrounds.

Navigation challenges: Several campgrounds require driving through residential neighborhoods. "You have to drive through a residential neighborhood to reach Bar Harbor, so big rigs take care/caution," warns Craig Z. Most regional camping spots sit within 5-10 minutes of major highways but require navigation through local roads.

Tips for camping with families

Playgrounds: Multiple campgrounds feature play areas for children. "There is a natural playground in the loop, and then if you drive down further to the park entrance, there is a large playground for the kids," Jennifer S. notes about Hollofield Area Campground.

Pool access: Some rv parks Sparrows Point area maintain swimming pools for summer use. "They have a nice looking pool area, but it was too cold. The shop was cute and staff nice. Sites were pretty level," Joe R. mentions about Cherry Hill Park.

Connectivity considerations: Cell coverage varies significantly across the region. "No cell signal in the campground so the family is forced to disconnect. I absolutely love it!" shares Megan S. about Elk Neck State Park. Most camping areas within 30 minutes of Sparrows Point maintain at least minimal coverage for emergency calls.

Tips from RVers

Hookup variability: Electric service ranges from 20-50 amp depending on location. "Finished the season at this state park in MD with full hook up (20, 30, and 50 amp, water and sewer) and the water was still on in November," notes Laure D. about Elk Neck State Park Campground.

Level sites: Site preparation varies significantly. "The site was nice and level, but a bit small, with a short driveway. We actually brought 2 vehicles this time, and it was really tight," reports Jen V. about Hollofield. RVers should check specific site details when booking.

Winter camping options: Several campgrounds remain open year-round. "Bathhouses were open with hot water. Nice clean bathhouses. Sites were level, spacious, spaced apart, with packed gravel surface. Back in and pull through sites available," explains a winter visitor to Camp Meade RV Park.

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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular RV campground near Sparrows Point, MD is Bar Harbor RV Park & Marina with a 3.9-star rating from 8 reviews.

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