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Best Campgrounds near Jessup, MD

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Campgrounds surrounding Jessup, Maryland provide varied options within 30 minutes of the city, including developed facilities with full hookups and more rustic tent camping experiences. Cherry Hill Park in College Park and Greenbelt Park Campground offer mixed-use campsites accommodating both tent and RV camping, while Patapsco Valley State Park provides cabin lodging options. Several campgrounds in the area feature family-friendly amenities with picnic tables, fire rings, and access to hiking trails, particularly along the Patapsco River corridor that runs through multiple recreation areas.

Road conditions and accessibility remain consistent year-round with most campgrounds situated near major highways, though sites fill quickly during peak camping season from April through October. Many campgrounds require advance reservations, especially at popular locations like Patapsco Valley State Park and Hollofield Area Campground. "This is a fairly nice, bare bones NPS campground. If you are really looking for somewhere to feel far away from civilization and see some beautiful scenery, this probably isn't it," notes one camper about Greenbelt Park. Several state parks have seasonal operating schedules, with Patapsco Valley State Park operating from April 1 to October 30. Cell coverage is generally good throughout the region, though helicopter and airplane noise can impact some camping areas near military installations.

The proximity to Washington DC represents a major draw for campers seeking outdoor experiences while staying near urban amenities. Campgrounds like Cherry Hill Park specifically cater to visitors exploring the capital, offering orientation services for museums and transportation. Several visitors mentioned hiking trails as key highlights, particularly at Patapsco Valley State Park which features 70 miles of multi-use trails. A visitor commented that "We enjoyed hiking the trails directly from our campsite that led us down to the Patapsco River." Sites vary considerably in privacy and spacing, with some tent-only areas offering more seclusion than RV-oriented loops. While most developed campgrounds provide electrical hookups, water access, and bathroom facilities, amenities vary significantly between state, county, and private campgrounds throughout the region.

Best Camping Sites Near Jessup, Maryland (84)

    1. Cherry Hill Park

    42 Reviews
    Beltsville, MD
    12 miles
    Website
    +1 (301) 937-7116

    $999 / night

    "Metrorail is about 6 miles from campground, near University of Maryland."

    "Great camping amenities, soft cushioned sites, with power and water close by. DO NOT GET BASIC TENT SITES AS THEY ARE NEXT TO HIGHWAYS AND VERY NOISY!!! Premium tent sites would be a better choice."

    2. Greenbelt Park Campground — Greenbelt Park

    32 Reviews
    Greenbelt, MD
    13 miles
    Website
    +1 (301) 344-3948

    $20 / night

    "If you are really looking for somewhere to feel far away from civilization and see some beautiful scenery, this probably isn't it."

    "The campsite is superb with walking trails, wildlife and the occasional overflying US Presidential Helicopter. Easily accessible from close by freeways, and charmingly peaceful"

    3. Patapsco Valley State Park-Hilton Area

    19 Reviews
    Catonsville, MD
    9 miles
    Website
    +1 (410) 461-5005

    $20 - $51 / night

    "Camp site(Tent camping)
    The camp site is what it is, just a camp site :)  It's one of the bigger state parks surrounded by forest in MD."

    "Another negative was after the storm for the next few days we heard trees falling nearby."

    4. Hollofield Area Campground

    18 Reviews
    Windsor Mill, MD
    10 miles
    Website
    +1 (410) 461-5005

    $19 - $27 / night

    "It has 8 recreation areas and we stayed at the Hollofield Area in April- one of our first experiences in a Maryland State Park. Beautiful park with 70 miles of hiking/biking /multi use trails."

    "This campground is pleasant, but the sites are situated quite close to one another."

    5. Washington DC / Capitol KOA

    16 Reviews
    Millersville, MD
    9 miles
    Website
    +1 (410) 923-2771

    "They have a nice dog area for the dog to be able to run around and exercise which a lot of places we have been do not have a place for the dog to really exercise."

    "We had a site near the pool, outdoor chess set, jumping pillow and gaga ball pit. Our kids (9, 10 and 14) all had fun and made friends. The staff is exceptionally friendly and helpful."

    6. Ramblin' Pines

    17 Reviews
    Woodbine, MD
    19 miles
    Website
    +1 (410) 795-5161

    $30 - $70 / night

    "We stay at Ramblin Pines because it is close to family and a good proximity to visiting Baltimore and Frederick."

    "We love this home away from home ❤️"

    7. Camp Meade RV Park

    2 Reviews
    Odenton, MD
    4 miles
    Website
    +1 (888) 722-4237

    8. Pine Tree Associates Nudist Club

    2 Reviews
    Crownsville, MD
    13 miles
    Website
    +1 (410) 841-6033

    $30 - $55 / night

    "My wife and I were trying to find an RV location near the Annapolis city dock for a boat show and found Pine Tree Associates."

    "Camping fees include access to a large outdoor pool, an indoor pool and a hot tub. There is room for tenting and campers."

    9. Little Bennett Campground

    23 Reviews
    Clarksburg, MD
    28 miles
    Website
    +1 (301) 528-3430

    "Quiet woods in Maryland about 30 or 40 miles north of DC. Tenting, and RV spots partial to full service. Just of hiway 270. pricey ($66/night) for a state park, but nice."

    "PROS  Very nice small Montgomery County Park 

    No reservation fee to make on-line reservations 

    Reserved 137 days prior to arriving 

    Entrance gate required entry code Instructed by staff via gate phone"

    10. The Adventure Park at Sandy Spring

    1 Review
    Sandy Spring, MD
    14 miles
    Website
    +1 (240) 389-4386

    $150 - $200 / night

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  • MBOL
    May. 3, 2026

    Susquehanna State Park Campground

    Great time with kids

    Nice campground had my 6 and 7 year old. The site was pretty private and had bathrooms close. I would definitely go again.

  • John M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Apr. 28, 2026

    Matoaka Beach Cottages

    Fantastic location with winderful hosts

    Private campground with cabins and tent sites. Tent sites are first come, first service so call ahead to ensure the space is available. The host family was very nice and easy to work with and talk to. Fire pits were at tent sites and past the office was beach access into Chesapeake Bay. There are trash bins and porta potty’s on sight that are all maintained and kept clean. Beautiful sights and plenty to do in the area with DC being roughly an 40-60 minutes away.

  • Beth B.The Dyrt PRO User
    Apr. 12, 2026

    Prince William Forest RV Campground — Prince William Forest Park

    Nice clean Campground

    Stayed here for a week while working nearby. Easy to get to and set up. Office was closed when we arrived but arrival paperwork was posted outside office door. Even with busy road nearby, park was quiet and felt private. Sites were level and paved making setup easy. Sites had 1/2 site extra paved for vehicle with extra parking nearby. There was no litter in park, we observed a staff member daily making the rounds to keep everything clean. There was walking access into the park on wide private roads without traffic. With park access you are able to walk into national forest park from RV camp. National Forest visitor center close by, 1 exit away going south I95. Amenities in RV park included swimming pool, chess board with extra large pieces, playground and clean bath house. Firewood and ice on site.

  • V
    Apr. 1, 2026

    Brunswick Family Campground

    Lovely campground on the C&O. Beware the trains!

    This is a lovely campground that I recommend and would stay again.  We have been twice:  once as a family and once with a Scout troop.  The RV sites are fairly large and clean.  The tent-only sites are smaller and have a metal fire ring with a grate (nice!).  The  RV sites have mostly brick rings without grates.  The bathrooms are fairly small (two showers on the female and one on the male) which might be an issue on busy weekends.  The only real water entrance is the boat ramp, but you can climb down a cliff in other places.  A, D, and E are sunnier.  B and C and Nottingham are mostly wooded with mature trees.  We used the site as a base for a bike trip along the C&O to go to Harper’s Ferry (14mi round trip along a gravel path).  The staff were friendly and there is a small camp store.

    But the trains!  THE TRAINS!!!  Every review will mention them for a reason.  The site is adjacent to a rail yard that runs all day.  Not just a passing train, but clanging car and engine changes.   It’s LOUD.  I slept with earplugs, but could still hear the noise.  The yard really starts going around 5am and goes all day.  It slows down after 8/9pm, but never stops entirely.  The trains are the only reason for the removed star and it’s not the campground’s fault.  But almost all of the real complaints are about the noise.  If you want an extra quiet campground with only birds and running water, this is not the place for you.  But if you don’t mind the loud bangs and low rumbles, this place is fine!

    The entrance is beyond the train yard and about a mile down a widened part of the C&O.  It is possible to be trapped inside or outside if a train is stopped at the crossing (30min for us, once).  

    In short, it’s a great campground if you bring ear plugs!

  • Ashley T.
    Mar. 13, 2026

    Goose Bay Marina

    Jeepers Creepers meets Catalina Wine Mixer

    When we first arrived it was late (we are either late or not coming as always!) the cut down tobacco fields and long dark woods surrounded the entrance into this campground and marina… to be honest I was scared and cried and my husband thought I was ridiculous and reminded me I will love it tomorrow… welp he knows me! All the boat storage and walking around it so fun looking at all the boat names… they are remodeling the bathhouses now they look nice so far on the inside. Everyone is working really hard a staying busy tending to the boats or landscaping or docks… Vicki is super friendly she works practically everyday… but hopefully one day she will trust someone enough to delegate her duties to…

  • Thiru Moorthy G.
    Nov. 27, 2025

    Bull Run Regional Park

    ⭐ 1-Star Review – Shockingly Rude, Misleading, and Embarrassing Experience

    I am writing this review because what happened to me at Bull Run Regional Park Campground was not just inconvenient—it was humiliating, unprofessional, and completely avoidable.

    I camp in my Tesla. I have already stayed at this exact campground before with no issue. Their online reservation system allowed me to book again—no warnings, no restrictions, nothing to indicate a problem. So I drove all the way from North Carolina to Virginia trusting that everything was fine.

    When I arrived to check in, the office staff was literally handing me the paperwork. Out of nowhere, a ranger barged in and bluntly told me: “You cannot camp in a Tesla. You need a separate rig.”

    His tone was rude, dismissive, and made me feel like I was doing something dirty or cheap. There was zero respect, zero empathy—just instant judgment. I felt like I was being treated as if I was trying to sneak in or break rules, even though they allowed the booking and accepted my reservation.

    If they have such a rule, why wasn’t I notified during booking? Why was I allowed to stay the first time? Why let me drive for hours only to embarrass me at the check-in counter?

    The office employee even tried to defend me, but he couldn’t convince the ranger. Instead, they told me I could not stay and promised an immediate refund.

    After a long drive, being spoken to like that was extremely disappointing. I’ve camped all over North Carolina and never been treated with such disrespect. Camping in a Tesla is clean, quiet, zero-emission, and safe, yet I was made to feel like I didn’t belong.

    To make matters worse, it has now been seven days and not a single dollar of the refund has appeared. When I called, the office representative didn’t even ask for my reservation details and seemed completely clueless. She first said she couldn’t do anything, then suddenly changed her story and said she would “leave a note.” When I asked to speak with someone who could actually help, she put me on hold and suddenly claimed the manager had “just refunded” me and that I would see the money in two business days.

    After everything that happened, it felt like another layer of indifference and incompetence.

    This entire experience—from the rude ranger to the unprofessional refund handling—left me feeling disrespected and upset. For a campground that charges over $75 a night after fees and taxes, the treatment I received was unacceptable.

    Guests deserve honesty, clear communication, and basic respect.

  • a
    Nov. 17, 2025

    Greenbelt Park Campground — Greenbelt Park

    Great Campsite!

    The campground is well maintained. The facilities were clean, and the other campers were friendly. There was plenty of firewood (fallen tree limbs and branches on the ground to use. Overall we had a great time!

  • C
    Oct. 31, 2025

    Prince William Forest RV Campground — Prince William Forest Park

    Beautiful views - steep sites

    caution though, the back row is steep. We were unable to get our Super C level.  The rain created red clay mud so the dogs were a mess - actually became sort of comical.  All in all it was a beautiful and clean location.  Try and reserve row E if you need full hook up

Guide to Jessup

Camping sites near Jessup, Maryland offer a mix of secluded woodland retreats and convenient base camps for exploring nearby urban attractions. Located in the Patapsco Valley region at elevations between 200-300 feet, campsites in this area provide access to over 100 miles of trails through deciduous forests. Summer humidity can make July and August camping challenging without proper ventilation or electrical hookups.

What to do

Explore historic trails: At Patapsco Valley State Park's Hilton Area, hikers can access numerous routes with unique natural features. "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. You can even swim in this river," notes one visitor to Hollofield Area Campground.

Visit Washington DC affordably: Greenbelt Park Campground serves as an economical base for DC sightseeing, just 13 miles from the capital. "It's a great place to camp if you want to make a visit to D.C. very affordable, as it's located just 1.5 miles from the nearest Metro Station. You can leave your car behind and visit the sites on foot or bike," explains a camper at Greenbelt Park Campground.

Enjoy water activities: The Patapsco River provides opportunities for fishing, swimming, and kayaking during summer months. "Roland Lake in Baltimore County is a great place to kayak on the Patapsco River. Tons of wildlife, facilities, and amenities for you and your family," reports a visitor to Patapsco Valley State Park.

What campers like

Seclusion amid development: Despite urban proximity, many campsites maintain a natural atmosphere. "What a crazy, but well-placed spot for a campground! This mid-sized campground is just 2 miles from Washington D.C. area traffic, shopping centers, etc. Honestly, we didn't hear the traffic at night and just a bit when we woke up in the morning," shares a camper from Greenbelt Park.

Wildlife viewing opportunities: Early mornings offer chances to spot local fauna. "We saw deer in the mornings and had an overall great experience," mentions a visitor to Patapsco Valley State Park-Hilton Area. The park's ecosystem supports diverse wildlife despite urban encroachment.

Clean facilities: Many campgrounds maintain good hygiene standards despite high usage. "The bathroom is relatively clean, but very old and needs some maintenance. There is one hot shower per bathhouse," notes a Greenbelt Park visitor, while another mentions that at Ramblin' Pines, "Sites are pretty close together, but otherwise nice and well maintained."

What you should know

Reservation requirements: Many popular campgrounds near Jessup require advance booking, especially on weekends. "Reservations are required for this campground, no more iron ranger on site as of 2018," warns a visitor to Greenbelt Park.

Site spacing considerations: Campsite proximity varies widely between parks. At Ramblin' Pines, a camper notes, "The most crowded uncomfortable campsites I have ever seen," while another says, "Nice large sites with friendly staff."

Noise factors: Highway sounds affect some campgrounds more than others. At Hollofield Area, "Weekends are noisy way past 10 pm with kids etc. plus the interstate traffic noise," according to one reviewer, though many mention the surprising quiet given urban proximity.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is the most popular campground near Jessup, MD?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Jessup, MD is Cherry Hill Park with a 4.8-star rating from 42 reviews.

What parks are near Jessup, MD?

According to TheDyrt.com, there are 15 parks near Jessup, MD that allow camping, notably Greenbelt Park and Rock Creek Park.

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