Best Glamping near Flintstone, MD

Rocky Gap State Park Campground houses upscale glamping accommodations along the shores of Lake Habeeb in western Maryland. The park features comfortable yurts with electricity, providing a luxury camping experience amid the mountain scenery. Glamping sites offer spacious interiors with real beds, climate control options, and convenient access to clean, modern bathhouse facilities. Just minutes from Flintstone, the park's glamping area provides a perfect balance of comfort and natural immersion, with sites strategically positioned for privacy and scenic views. The campground's glamping options include picnic tables, fire rings with cooking grates, and lantern posts, elevating the outdoor experience beyond traditional camping. One guest shared, "The cabins were impressively clean, and the beds were very cozy with blackout curtains on the windows, so we slept late and it was glorious."

Hiking trails connect directly to glamping accommodations, allowing guests to explore the park's natural features without driving. The 5-mile lake loop trail provides scenic views and access to multiple waterfalls, while the beach area offers swimming, fishing, and paddleboard rentals for $5-10 per hour. Glamping visitors enjoy exclusive beach access separate from day-use areas, ensuring a quieter, less crowded experience. The camp store stocks essentials and firewood, while the nearby aviary and nature center host educational programs during peak season. According to a camper, "The best feature of Rocky Gap is the versatility of the campgrounds with options for RV camping, tent spots, small cabins, and the resort if you would rather have a more comfortable experience." Winter glamping is available in the Ash loop, which maintains electric service year-round when other camping areas close for the season.

Best Glamping Sites Near Flintstone, Maryland (26)

    1. Rocky Gap State Park Campground

    52 Reviews
    Flintstone, MD
    4 miles
    Website
    +1 (301) 722-1480

    $23 - $29 / night

    "There are options for RV camping with electric, tent spots, small cabins, and the resort if you would rather have a more comfortable resort experience. Pets are allowed in a select few loops."

    "Beautiful lake and from our lakeside sites we could put our kayaks in right from the campsite, maybe 20 yards away into a sheltered cove."

    2. Rvino - Ridge Rider Campground, LLC

    13 Reviews
    Little Orleans, MD
    11 miles
    Website
    +1 (301) 478-2325

    $27 - $4200 / night

    "Sites and roads are gravel, nice newer fire pit and picnic table at each."

    "The sites are close together but there is still privacy as most sites are surrounded by trees. Bathhouses are in fair shape. Staff was super friendly. Would definitely go here again."

    3. Hidden Springs Campground

    7 Reviews
    Flintstone, PA
    4 miles
    Website
    +1 (814) 767-9676

    $58 - $70 / night

    "From check in, wood delivery, and parking."

    "We had a very positive experience at Hidden Springs. We stayed 4 nights, the first two were very quiet at the campground."

    4. Fifteen Mile Campground — Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park

    8 Reviews
    Little Orleans, MD
    11 miles
    Website

    $20 - $40 / night

    "For this portion, at least, the campground is good and the tow path along the canal is great for a run and quite scenic."

    "This is a more traditional NPS campground along the Potomac River and C&O Towpath Trail where you can actually drive in, instead of just hiking or cycling."

    5. Shawnee State Park Campground

    27 Reviews
    Schellsburg, PA
    24 miles
    Website
    +1 (814) 733-4218

    $20 - $110 / night

    "Shawnee State Park is a very large campground (319 campsites with mixed electric and non-electric, some pet friendly, some not) about 10 minutes off highway 76 and 20 minutes from the Flight 93 National"

    "It is a nice park with good campsites, clean bathrooms, good hiking trails and a nice lake view."

    6. Friendship Village Campground & RV Park

    13 Reviews
    Bedford, PA
    24 miles
    Website
    +1 (814) 623-1677

    "The campground is nestled on the outskirts of Bedford Pennsylvania and is a very easy location to travel to regardless of your rig size."

    "Tucked into the mountains of PA, in a the town of Bedford, is this hopping campground.

    Lots of fun for kids, live music on the weekend, this campground was full of activity."

    7. Middle Ridge Campground

    19 Reviews
    Romney, WV
    28 miles
    Website
    +1 (304) 822-8020

    "Everyone loves it - there is something for everyone from hiking, swimming, outdoor games,  fishing, watching the donkeys or just enjoying the fire pit in the evenings. The views are spectacular!"

    "With picnic tables and fire rings, each site is well-maintained and ready for the next campers. And of course, what's better than a campfire with s'mores?"

    8. Cowans Gap State Park Campground

    31 Reviews
    Fort Loudon, PA
    39 miles
    Website
    +1 (717) 485-3948

    $20 - $48 / night

    "This state park is at the top of the mountain and has a smaller lake perfect for a short kayak trip or fishing. Lovely views from the lake and very nice secluded sites."

    "The pros:

    • Easily accessible and CLEAN bathhouse and showers."

    9. Pioneer Lakes RV Park

    6 Reviews
    Somerset, PA
    26 miles
    Website

    "Extremely family friendly, lots to do for kiddos on weekend, stocked ponds, bathhouses very close to all sites. Laurel hill cricks/lake are 2 miles up the mountain!"

    "Wonderful staff and facilities. The roads around the camp ground could use some maintenance, especially on the hill side by the pool! All in all, a wonderful place to take your family camping!"

    10. Laurel Hill State Park Campground

    28 Reviews
    Rockwood, PA
    41 miles
    Website
    +1 (814) 445-7725

    $20 - $64 / night

    "Stayed 3 nights because I wanted to be centrally located to the he Flight 93 Memorial and Falling Water (about 30 miles to each). The non pet section is heavily wooded and very shady."

    "Bathrooms are old but cleaned daily, water was hot so no complaints. Later check out was a nice bonus

    Some of the sites are quite small and right on top of others."

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Glamping Reviews near Flintstone, MD

365 Reviews of 26 Flintstone Campgrounds


  • Bree C.
    Oct. 22, 2020

    Rocky Gap State Park Campground

    Best Suited for Families

    I grew up camping with my family at Rocky Gap every summer. The best feature of Rocky Gap is the versatility of the campgrounds. There are options for RV camping with electric, tent spots, small cabins, and the resort if you would rather have a more comfortable resort experience. Pets are allowed in a select few loops.

    They have a range of activities available including a large lake to swim, fish or paddle. There are a few trails for hiking, at least 2 small “beach” areas off the lake with play grounds and a camp store. You can also go over to the casino resort for entertainment and food.

    Alcohol is not permitted outside of the resort which is partly why I say this camping experience is better for families. Rangers routinely monitor the site loops and there is a quiet hours period, I believe starting at 10pm and you will have a ranger pull up on you if you do not adhere.

    CAMPSITES BREAKDOWN:

    Type: Gravel Vehicle Accessible: Yes Size: ~ 1 large tent or 2 compact tents. Most are the same size, fairly small spots. Bathroom: Communal bathhouses in the middle of each loop with toilets, sinks and showers. Fire pit: Yes, with grill grate. Firewood: Must buy firewood at camp store. Water access: Some, depending which part of the loop your site is located on. Electric: No unless RV camping. Alcohol Policy: Not permitted unless drinking in the Resort or a motor home. Other Features: Picnic table, small wood post counter / hook to hang a lantern on and place a camp stove on.

  • Jen R.
    Sep. 6, 2022

    Cowans Gap State Park Campground

    Hilly but happy

    This state park is at the top of the mountain and has a smaller lake perfect for a short kayak trip or fishing. Lovely views from the lake and very nice secluded sites. Our site was up a hill a little but we were good. We were right aside of flushing bathrooms and the dump station. We didn't like you had to go all the way out and around to dump and then out and around again to leave. Other than that very nice park with hiking trails, lots of beautiful pavilions, picnic areas, building that had food for sale, peddle boat and kayak rentals, fishing, beach area for swimming, multiple boat launches. Definitely need a bicycle to get to day use area as the loop is very long. Also, watch for no pets allowed signs as it is just the first part of the sites in Area A.

  • SThe Dyrt PRO User
    Jun. 23, 2021

    Laurel Hill State Park Campground

    Nice state park with a lake

    Stayed 3 nights because I wanted to be centrally located to the he Flight 93 Memorial and Falling Water (about 30 miles to each). The non pet section is heavily wooded and very shady. The pet section is more of a loop set up with some trees. The no pet section had no, zero, zilch cell service so my stay was super quiet. Site 173 was easy to back into and had a large picnic area with a fire ring next to the brook. There is a lake with a small beach and a boat launch and numerous hiking trails. The park will s very nice pretty and during the week fairly empty. I would recommend

  • J
    May. 22, 2018

    Rocky Gap State Park Campground

    Great place to car camp

    Very nice campground. Beautiful lake and from our lakeside sites we could put our kayaks in right from the campsite, maybe 20 yards away into a sheltered cove. The weather was horrid while we were there but woke up Sunday morning to pack up and the sun was out, the true beauty of this campground was awesome. Paved roads and compacted gravel tent pads. Sites are both spacious and a good distance apart. Bath house was reasonably clean and had two showers each with a lockable door and small changing room attached. Each loop has one bathhouse and it is situated in the center of the loop. You are supposed to walk or bike to it as the only road into it has a do not enter sign and is for employee vehicles only. Maryland has a “can't bring your own firewood” policy that they say is because they don’t want pests brought in from outside but seems to be more of a money grab to me. Firewood is $5 per bundle at the camp store and we easily went through three or four bundles per night. There is a Walmart about 10 miles away in Lavale MD for anything you might need. There is also a no pets policy, at least in the loop we were in, which we loved because nothing spoils a good camping trip like a dog that barks the entire time you are camping. Policy says alcohol is prohibited but we are well behaved and drank beers at the campsite without hassle. Despite the rain, we had a great time and were very happy with our first trip to Rocky Gap. We will definitely be back before the season is over, hopefully with better weather.

  • L
    Aug. 15, 2020

    Yough Lake Campground at Tub Run

    A little crowded, but well-maintained and very comfortable.

    Tub Run Road is a rough (but pretty) ride to the campground. Once you hit the property, everything is well-maintained. Roads are easy to navigate and equipment all works well. Staff are very friendly and helpful. Bathhouses are kept clean. Ice and firewood are available on site. Lots of seasonal campers fill their space to the brim with tent garages, so the Creekside loop, at least, feels a little like a suburban street, but still quiet. Creekside sites felt smaller and more crowded than lakeside sites, which open onto the beach and lake. Guests were very friendly and considerate of quiet hours. A number of families were joining across generations and campsites, which was nice. Easy access to local attractions.

  • C
    Aug. 24, 2020

    Rocky Gap State Park Campground

    Lovely camping and hiking, disappointing swimming IMO

    We chose this campground for its proximity to home with the chance to swim in the lake.

    The camping did not disappoint. We always try to book “outside” loop sites so we don’t have “back neighbors” but none near the lake were available, so we took our chances on an “inside” site in E loop. It was great, smallish, but plenty of vegetation to make it feel private. (Some poison ivy around the edges, though.) The pull-in sites in general seem a bit small (space for our two 4-person tents and that’s it), but are well shaded and separated from neighbors by small patches of woods or bushes. The pull-through sites in our loop were more exposed to the road, but had a bit more space.

    There was some noise from the interstate. There were surprisingly few mosquitoes. The bathhouse was clean, but showers were not very warm.

    The swimming was unfortunately disappointing. The roped-off swimming area was 3 feet deep at the most. Warm water in August, nice for kids to splash around, but not really good for actual swimming. Bonus for dog people: pets allowed on the beach and in the lake.

    During COVID-19, the bathrooms/bathhouses at the beach area are closed; porta-johns only.

    We rented paddle boards and a canoe one afternoon and paddled around to one of the lake inlets, which was actually deep and had a good swim. But this is technically not allowed.

    If you feel okay about rule-breaking and have water-safe family members (and no pets), I would absolutely choose a site in I loop close to the lake. The sites in E loop closest to the lake are actually up a fairly steep hill from the lake path.

    Hiking trails were nice. My kids especially liked the rock scramble-ish up and down the stream gorge on Evitt’s Mountain trail.

  • Bill  G.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 31, 2018

    Rocky Gap State Park Campground

    Where you take the family for a no hassle weekend

    The campground is easily accessible- there are 9 loops and a group site. The best loops for families with pets are Dogwood and Elm. No pets? Go to Ironwood loop and get a site close to the water. Water is readily available. The bathrooms are clean and the showers warm. After October, most of the loops close, the exception being Ash loop, which offers electric hookup for RV. The camp store is stocked well, but dinner may have to come from a local market if you’re planning a cookout at your site. The beach is also pet friendly. There is boat rental and several opportunities for Ranger led activities for all. Recently, the park has been taking part in American Chestnut revitalization. If there is any detractors at all, it’s the casino on the other side of the park. It’s bright and loud ( though and outdoor events are quiet by 10 ish) There is a strict no alcohol policy unless your in an RV or a cabin. Meaning the alcohol must stay inside at all times. Firewood is readily available. The sites can be a bit close, but as a family camper with a load of six people plus two dogs, we never have felt claustrophobic in our site choice. The web site offers limited photos of the sites. This park is our go to place for a weekend with kids and as it’s cheap and nearby, it’s well worth it. As a side note, the food at the casino isn’t bad. Just not a good place for kids. The trails are well maintained. Keep a careful watch for snakes and bears.

  • Alisa C.
    Jul. 1, 2022

    Laurel Hill State Park Campground

    Quiet and peaceful

    A solid place to camp. Nice temperatures for June. A nice little beach for the kids to swim at. Self service ice and wood. Bring exact cash as the the contact station is only open Thursday, Friday, Saturday. Bathrooms are old but cleaned daily, water was hot so no complaints. Later check out was a nice bonus

    Some of the sites are quite small and right on top of others. Some like ours were significantly larger. The pet loop was essentially a field with trees around it. The none pet loop was in the trees and so you sometimes had more space and sometimes were right beside you.

    The no pet loop essentially cleared out after the weekend and we had tons of space to run around.

    I wish more hikes started from the campground. But there was a gravel trail that connected to most of them.

  • R
    Jun. 25, 2021

    Swallow Falls State Park Campground

    Cabin 58

    Swallow Falls has a great loop trail where you see four waterfalls. You can walk to the loop from the campground. It ma be adds a third of a mile to the hike. 

    We stayed in cabin 58, which has a short, easy path to the bathhouse and even shorter to the mud sink. This was very handy when traveling with two young kids. Prior to going, I wished I could have seen the inside of the cabins, particularly to know how big the mini fridge was. I couldn't find any pictures, so here they are.

    It is a one-room cabin, was impressively clean, and the beds were very cozy. There are blackout curtains on the windows, so we slept late and it was glorious. There is one small window in the door that does not have a curtain. I taped aluminum foil up over it.

    Each bed had a mattress pad on it when we arrived, as pictured. One minor note is that the bunk bed mattresses seem to be a bit too big for the bunk beds. This caused them to not lay perfectly flat and also made me feel uncomfortable having my roly-poly kids sleep on the top bunk, where there were only a couple inches between the mattress and the top of the railing.

    I have Verizon and could make calls, but could not reliably send or receive text messages and there was no data access.

    Great park. Great cabin. Great stay.


Guide to Flintstone

Rocky Gap State Park Campground sits at an elevation of 1,250 feet near Flintstone, Maryland, where the winter temperatures can drop to 20°F with seasonal snowfall. The park attracts approximately 125,000 annual visitors seeking overnight accommodations in western Maryland's Appalachian highlands. Campers often note the significant temperature variation between day and night, which can drop 20-30 degrees during summer evenings.

What to Do

Lake activities beyond swimming: Rocky Gap State Park offers kayak, canoe, and paddleboard rentals at competitive rates. "Lots of paddle boards and canoes for rent. The 5 mile hike around Lake Habeeb is enjoyable. Great way to see all sides of the park," shares Jeff H. from Rocky Gap State Park Campground.

Fishing ponds: Middle Ridge Campground provides stocked fishing ponds for families. "Short drive down the mountain to get to the ponds but my husband and oldest son had a blast catching fish in their ponds!" notes Kayla M., who appreciated this family-friendly activity.

Watercraft launching: At Fifteen Mile Campground, visitors can launch small watercraft directly into the Potomac River. "Small clean campground on the CO Canal with vault toilets. Easy water access with a small boat ramp. A number of kayakers, canoes, and paddle boarders made use," reports Jeremy C. The campground prohibits gas-powered engines, making it ideal for quiet water exploration.

What Campers Like

Spacious wooded sites: Campers praise the roominess of sites in the Flintstone area. "Can't believe how much space is between each site. You're close enough to see other campers but far enough away to feel you have your own sections of woods," notes Jeff H. about Rocky Gap. This natural separation creates a more private camping experience than many commercial campgrounds.

Proximity to C&O Canal Trail: Fifteen Mile Campground provides direct access to the historic C&O Canal towpath. "This is a more traditional NPS campground along the Potomac River and C&O Towpath Trail where you can actually drive in, instead of just hiking or cycling. It would make a great shuttle point, or RV base camp for the weekend if you plan to ride the C&O Trail," explains Shari G.

Clean facilities: Hidden Springs Campground maintains exceptionally clean bathrooms and showers. "We had a very positive experience at Hidden Springs. The shower/bath house is very nice, clean, well lit, and central to all sites," reports Carrie B., highlighting a key comfort factor for those seeking glamping close to Flintstone, Maryland.

What You Should Know

Seasonal variations: Rocky Gap's camping availability changes throughout the year. "Rocky Gap is best earlier and later in the year. It's less crowded," advises Marcandpatti B., providing insight about optimal timing for those seeking a quieter glamping experience near Flintstone.

Cell coverage limitations: Many campgrounds in the region have limited connectivity. "Starlink was sketchy at best, Verizon had one bar and slightly usable, ATT was best with a couple of bars and ok speeds," reports Stephen H. about Middle Ridge Campground, a consideration for those needing to stay connected.

Road noise concerns: At Friendship Village Campground, some campers note highway sounds can be disruptive. "Nice campground, clean and plenty of activities for the kids. The only thing we didn't like was all of the road noise. This campground is located by 2 major highways and truck traffic and Jake brake are constant all night long," warns Aaron S.

Tips for Camping with Families

Dog-friendly options: When traveling with pets near Flintstone, select campgrounds with dedicated pet areas. "We stayed in cabin 170 in Fir loop and the site was incredibly spacious, heavily shaded, close to the bath house, path to the beach, and well distanced from other sites," shares Kimberly H. about Rocky Gap State Park Campground, highlighting the family-friendly layout.

Mini-golf and activities: Family campers appreciate structured recreation options. "This campground is very clean and family friendly. they have mini golf, fishing, and special events on weekends," notes Heidi K. about Friendship Village Campground, where families find organized entertainment beyond natural activities.

Kid-specific areas: Choose sites near play equipment for convenience with children. "Lots of pavilions for large family outings," notes Jordan B. about Hidden Springs Campground, which features dedicated spaces for family gatherings away from quieter camping zones.

Tips from RVers

Site leveling challenges: RVers should prepare for uneven terrain at many campgrounds. "Our site P1 is a full hook up pull through but it's really unlevel. We ran out of blocks trying to level on this site and were still off a bit," cautions Jennifer K. about Little Orleans Campground, highlighting the importance of bringing sufficient leveling equipment.

Loop selection matters: At Laurel Hill State Park Campground, RVers should research specific loops. "The loop up near the cabins was a typical RV area with sites lined up with little privacy in between. I would look at the other loops for our next tent-camping visit," advises Laura, noting the significant differences between camping areas.

Water pressure considerations: Some glamping options near Flintstone provide inconsistent utilities. "Water pressure was just a bit weak and used our water tank and pump during our stay. Best we could get for water pressure out of the hose was 25-20 psi," reports Stephen H., suggesting RVers arrive with full tanks as backup.

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