3 campgrounds with availability this weekend
Cabin camping near Finksburg, MD ranges from rustic mini-cabins with electricity and heat to fully furnished deluxe options, giving campers a flexible alternative to tent sites. Cabin rentals at Patapsco Valley State Park offer mini-cabins with electricity and heat, providing a comfortable option for visitors who want a camping experience without pitching tents. The cabins are situated within a wooded loop alongside tent sites, with each cabin featuring a covered porch, though one visitor noted that "the porch lights stay on all night," which may affect stargazing opportunities. These furnished cabins include basic amenities while maintaining a rustic feel appropriate for a state park setting.
Rustic and deluxe cabins are both available, depending on the location. Ramblin' Pines in Woodbine provides cabin accommodations with access to numerous amenities including a fishing pond, swimming pool, mini golf course, and various playgrounds. One camper shared that it's a "beautiful spot offers everything from live music on weekends to a beautiful pool, pond and many children activity areas." Many cabins in the region require advanced reservations, particularly during summer and fall weekends when themed events attract larger crowds.
Most cabins include beds but require visitors to bring their own linens, towels, and toiletries. Several campgrounds with cabin rentals maintain on-site stores for basic supplies and camping necessities. Ramblin' Pines features a "fairly large" camp store with food items, RV supplies, and free coffee. While cooking facilities vary between cabin types, most provide access to outdoor fire rings with cooking grates. Cherry Hill Park in College Park and Merry Meadows Recreation Farm in Freeland also offer cabin accommodations with varying levels of amenities, allowing visitors to choose between more rustic or fully furnished options.
"The open field pet friendly sites are also large but provide no shade and it gets hot! You can feel the difference between these sites and the interior loop sites. "
"Nice big flat sites, lots of shared common areas. Heavily wooded in the sites we stayed in but there are some that are out in the open without many trees."
Campground full this weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $20 - $195 / night
"We stay at Ramblin Pines because it is close to family and a good proximity to visiting Baltimore and Frederick."
"It has a pool, jump pillow, mini golf, fishing pond, barnyard with goats, and multiple playgrounds. I really like all the trees. Space between sites seems to be standard."
from $30 - $70 / night
"The Hilton area campground is unique because, unlike the Hollofield area of the park, it doesn't allow RVs and its tent sites are non-electric."
"Another negative was after the storm for the next few days we heard trees falling nearby."
from $20 - $51 / night
"We stayed in one of the cabins, which had 2 beds and a bunk bed, sink and toilet, refrigerator, microwave, dining table and sofa. There was also a front porch with picnic table and fire pit."
"Lots of activities available. We were in a secluded spot. Wifi and cable were poor on the weekend. Large campground with some good trails. Will definitely return!"
"Fire pit, picnic table, swimming pool ( not open), miniature golf course, laundromat, bathrooms, showers, dump station, gathering areas for groups, playground, and even a horse area and stalls for horses"
"This park is a perfect location if you want to explore Gettysburg National Historical Site as you can literally walk across the street and be in the park or venture½ mile up the road and you come to the"
"Located less than 3-miles from I-95, about 40-minutes drive time from downtown Washington, DC, and about 35-minutes from Baltimore’s Inner Harbor, this park is ideally situated for a capitol vacation."
"We had another great stay at Cherry Hill Park in College Park, MD. "
Available this weekend
from $999 / night
"viewing as no lights what so ever in camping loops except for toilet/shower buildings Lots of vegetation between sites providing privacy from neighbors
Site#D69 shady
Very quiet campground
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"We live in Montgomery County and this is a nice camping get away close to home."
"Friendly staff and bonus that it’s pet friendly. Watch out for falling black walnuts in October. We heard them hitting ours and other rigs during our three day stay."
"Sites are large enough for 2 tents, many Rv and seasonal rentals one main bath house and very clean potable potties scattered throughout the area. Small creek runs at the end of the grounds.."
"Deer Spring Loop is near the top of the mountain. This is not a pet friendly loop.
Site 112 is level, mostly shaded, backs up to the woods and has electric.
The site is between two cabins."
"Site was very shaded, and quite secluded. Camping pad was nice and level, although the driveway was slightly sloped. Nice amount of space in between sites. Very short walk to bathhouse."
from $23 - $29 / night
"The lake is large and gorgeous. There are a lot of lake side campsites which are amazing. The hosts are all very friendly."
"All sites had a paved pad, varying in size depending on the location, with tent site being smaller. Most sites have electric and there are 22 full hookup sites in the camping area."
Campground full this weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $20 - $90 / night
GuideGreat campsite. Fire pit, picnic table, swimming pool ( not open), miniature golf course, laundromat, bathrooms, showers, dump station, gathering areas for groups, playground, and even a horse area and stalls for horses. Dog friendly. Staff was very helpful and curious.
GuideWe booked two nights mid October not realizing that it's duck hunting season and that hunting is allowed RIGHT by the campground - with kids everywhere. We were jolted out of sleep at 5 am by gun fire right near our site. It kept up for the next hour. In addition, the bathrooms, although clean are in poor condition. Peeling paint everywhere with bare concrete in the showers. For such a pretty site, we had a miserable stay. We left after one night.
GuideWhere we were camping had blown up their dump station. Artillery Ridge helped us out. $10. to dump. If we come to camp in Gettysburg, it will be hear.
GuideYou just can't beat a pennsylvania park. This one is not an exception. Nice clean restroom, plenty of room. Now, what cost a star. Yes, it rained like hell. When we broke camp and go dump. The dump station was overflowing with sewer. Go to the guard shack to tell them, and find another site. None there. Can I go to an unused full hookup to dump? No! I would have to pay for the site. Two hours later, we found a place to dump for $10.
ScoutSimple and friendly check in process. Clean and well-maintained site.
ScoutThis is are first camping adventure in are new travel trailer. Camp ground is quiet and well maintained. Bath rooms and shower facilities are fantastic.
GuidePrimitive feel with full hookups. I have a 22' trailer, and it fits fine. I hope you like trains. Plenty of them go by.
GuideThis is a great camping spot. The sites aren’t too close together and the hosts are very friendly. The only reason I gave it four stars is because we are near a highway so you can hear cars throughout the night. But the crickets make up for it by being as loud as possible. With the fees, it cost $25 for a non-electric site and with access to showers after a long trek I was happy to pay.
RangerWe stayed at Little Bennett starting on Labor Day Monday and left before the weekend, so it is hard to say how this looks when the campground is full of life. They had quite a few activities for families and a pavilion capable of concerts and such, but there was minimal activity during our stay. My biggest complaint is that the gate code changed and we didn't get any notice--so after a long day and a dinner out near Baltimore (nearly an hour away), I had to call the police to get back to my camper. Otherwise, the campsite was relatively spacious and quiet. The bugs were a little rough. Lots of whitetail running around.
Cabin camping options near Finksburg, Maryland provide year-round shelter in the rolling hills of central Maryland where elevations range between 500-800 feet. Located between the Piedmont Plateau and the Appalachian Mountains, this area experiences four distinct seasons with moderate rainfall. Winter temperatures can drop into the 20s, making heated cabins particularly valuable for off-season camping.
Hiking access from campsite: At Patapsco Valley State Park-Hilton Area, trails connect directly to cabin areas. "There are a lot of easy, but beautiful hikes. The campground is on the smaller side... The best part of this campground are the neat mini cabins. Small one room cabins that have electricity and heat," notes Sean M.
Fishing opportunities: Many cabin sites provide direct water access. At Codorus State Park Campground, fishing is a primary attraction. "The site we originally picked was advertised as 'partially shaded' but when we got there we found one small tree per site in a grass field. But on the way in we noticed there are lots of wooded sites, and asked to move," writes Sarah L., who adds "We drove to the public boat launch and rented a pontoon to take on the water."
Seasonal activities: Winter cabin camping options exist at several locations. "Open all year," notes Jeff B. about Ramblin' Pines, while winter facilities at other parks may be limited. Some parks offer extended season cabins while tent camping areas close.
Cabin privacy levels: Site separation varies significantly between parks. "We loved our site and the trip was wonderful," notes Peggy T. about her stay at Merry Meadows Recreation Farm, adding, "My section kept power, so I was happy." Most cabins offer more privacy than RV sites but less than remote tent areas.
Bathroom proximity: Bathroom access varies by park. At Cherry Hill Park, "The site was perfectly level with a fire ring, grill, picnic table and table with three chairs," reports Jonathan B. Some cabin areas have dedicated washhouses while others share facilities with tent campers.
Night lighting conditions: Light pollution varies between parks. Little Bennett Regional Park features "Great night sky viewing as no lights what so ever in camping loops except for toilet/shower buildings," according to Napunani, which makes it ideal for stargazing.
Reservation requirements: Most cabin facilities require advance booking. At Gifford Pinchot State Park Campground, Danielle V. notes the park has "a lot of different types of camping available: tent sites, RV sites, group camping, yurts / camping cottages / cabins, and everything in between." Booking windows typically open 6-12 months in advance.
Linen requirements: Nearly all cabins require guests to bring their own bedding. "The cabins are a nice touch for those that want to camp, but not completely 'rough it,'" explains Sean M. about Patapsco Valley State Park.
Site conditions: Terrain varies significantly between parks. Artillery Ridge Campground sites are "pretty level" according to Greg W. Some cabins have gravel pads while others feature wooden platforms or concrete foundations.
Kid-friendly facilities: Several parks offer extensive play areas. At Little Bennett Campground, "The sites are quiet, very spacious, level, and heavily wooded with 50A service, water and sewer hookup," notes Ray & Terri F. Family-oriented amenities often include dedicated playgrounds, activity centers, and scheduled events.
Educational opportunities: Several parks feature nature centers. "The Hilton entrance of Patapsco Valley Park is perfect for keeping the kids entertained. There is a huge playground, sensory trail and nature discovery center at the entrance to the park," reports Angel G.
Family scheduling considerations: Plan activities according to season. "Whenever we go to Gettysburg which is usually once a year we always stay here. Really nice place. Recommend a site by the creek," advises Brandon W. about Gettysburg Campground. Most activity programs run primarily on weekends during summer months.
Power requirements: Electrical service varies between cabin areas. Some cabins offer only basic 15-amp service while others have full 50-amp capability. "Tight spots but very big and clean park. Great for camping if u want to go into Washington DC," notes Amy B. about Cherry Hill Park.
Connectivity considerations: Cell service and WiFi availability vary widely. "AT&T 5 MB/s w/o booster(1 bar), 8 MB/s with it(2 bars). There is no satellite coverage due to the heavy tree canopy. OTA TV was descent using an external omni antenna. There is no WiFi," reports Ray & Terri F. about Little Bennett Campground.
Weather preparedness: Cabins provide better protection than tents during storms. "Good thing, because the wind was crazy!! Power outage at a lot of the campground Friday night due to a tree down on the power lines," recounts Peggy T. about her Merry Meadows stay, where her cabin area maintained power through severe weather.
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