Best RV Parks & Resorts near Patuxent River, MD
Goose Creek Recreation Area near Patuxent River maintains 30-amp electric hookup sites for recreational vehicles from February through November. Thousand Trails Harbor View in Colonial Beach offers full hookup sites with 50-amp service and sewer connections between April and October, though RV sites are positioned closely together. Military Park Fort AP Hill Champs Camp provides year-round RV camping with water and electric hookups, while Fort Belvoir Travel RV Camp features 50-amp service with sewer hookups in a secure location. Bull Run Regional Park accommodates big rigs with full hookup sites including 30 and 50-amp electric service. "The sites are CLOSE, but the bathrooms are very clean! Very close to Colonial Beach," noted one visitor about Harbor View.
Seasonal considerations affect RV camping availability throughout the region, with several parks closing during winter months. Most campgrounds require reservations, especially during summer weekends and holiday periods. Dump stations are limited at some locations, with Goose Creek Recreation Area lacking this service entirely. According to one visitor at Fort Belvoir, "Some sites are a little unlevel, front to rear, but definitely manageable." Cell service varies by location, with stronger signals near more populated areas. Big rig access remains challenging at certain parks where tight turns and narrow roads create maneuvering difficulties. Most facilities welcome pets with standard leash requirements, though specific exercise areas vary by park. Several military campgrounds require proper credentials for entry, including Fort Belvoir and Fort AP Hill.
