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One of our favorite places. Very well kept. No bathhouse so bring your own. A lot of shady sites. Great views of Chesapeake bay. Flat roads in the area for cycling.
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The Eastern Shore of Maryland offers several campground options near Kennedyville, with most developed sites concentrated within a 30-mile radius. Elk Neck State Park Campground and Susquehanna State Park Campground represent the primary public land camping areas, both offering a mix of tent, RV, and cabin accommodations. Duck Neck Campground and Bay Shore Campground provide waterfront options with boat access on the Chester River and Chesapeake Bay. The camping landscape includes a range of facilities from basic tent sites to full-hookup RV spaces, with some parks also featuring yurts and glamping accommodations at Tuckahoe State Park approximately 25 miles south of Kennedyville.
Many campgrounds in this region operate seasonally, with most sites open from March or April through October or November. Susquehanna State Park maintains specific seasonal dates from March 31 to October 29, while Elk Neck State Park and Bay Shore Campground remain open year-round. Advance reservations are strongly recommended, especially for weekend camping during summer months when waterfront sites fill quickly. The relatively flat terrain of the Chesapeake region means most campgrounds are accessible without specialized vehicles, though heavy rains can affect ground conditions. One visitor noted of Susquehanna State Park: "There are great trails in the area along the river and in the woods. With only two loops, the sites were fairly spaced out with lots of trees between them."
Waterfront access represents a significant draw for campers in the region, with fishing opportunities and boat ramps available at several locations. Reviews indicate mixed experiences regarding site privacy and amenities. For larger campgrounds like Susquehanna State Park, campers report well-maintained facilities with "immaculate" bathhouses, though some note challenges with uneven tent pads and rocky ground. Duck Neck Campground receives less favorable feedback, with multiple reviews citing crowded conditions and minimal recreational opportunities for non-boaters. Families particularly appreciate campgrounds with playgrounds and hiking options, with Susquehanna State Park earning praise for its family-friendly environment and ranger-led educational programs. The region's mixed-use campgrounds generally provide standard amenities including fire rings, picnic tables, and access to drinking water.
Best Campgrounds near Kennedyville (73)
1. Elk Neck State Park Campground
"I didn't notice it when I was in my tent, but I did as I was walking around.
The campground is well-wooded, offering reasonable privacy given the space constraints. ""Surrounding area
There are lots of tails for hiking in walking distance and also a playground for kids."from $21 - $55 / night
Check Availability2. Lums Pond State Park Campground
"Near an Ape Adventure park, hike around lake, and any shopping or restaurants you might want are close by. It rained heavy so we didn’t get out much but walk around camp loop is nice and flat."
"The camp loop is a nice walk but there are also trails. They were pretty muddy when we were there. Site 35 was quite spacious as were many of them."
from $29 - $51 / night
Check Availability3. Tuckahoe State Park Campground
"Tuckahoe State Park is tucked away onto the Eastern Shore of Maryland, close to the Chesapeake Bay. It features every kind of camping you can imagine."
"Those can be found at the campground entrance. Each loop has a wood shed and clean, well-appointed bathhouse. There are water pumps along the road for refills."
from $21 - $70 / night
Check Availability4. Susquehanna State Park Campground
"The campsites are separated more widely than many other parks in Maryland (Cunningham Falls, Ft. Frederick, Pt. Lookout), and are quite secluded in comparison."
"I was a walk-up with no reservation and since it was a weekday the ranger gave me a great rundown of the best spots in the camp and let me drive through to check them out before going back with my decision"
from $21 - $50 / night
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6. Canoein’ Sue’s
from $42 - $52 / night
Check Availability7. Bar Harbor RV Park & Marina
"Had our kayaks with us and the water wasn’t but a few steps away. Some sites you are right on the waters edge."
"This is close to us so it was an easy trip. Full hookup but we’re told to turn off and unhook water the night it dropped below freezing."
from $75 - $115 / night
Check Availability8. D&J Shady Rest Campground
from $50 - $60 / night
Check Availability9. Blackbird State Forest Campground
"The only thing about this site specifically is the trail was close by so you’d occasionally see people walking by but not enough that it didn’t still feel secluded."
"I was only one in the forest ATM but saw some hikers occasionally throughout the day walking by."
from $25 / night
Check Availability10. Bay Shore Campground
"We spent a week at Bay Shore Campground to explore Rock Hall, the Chesapeake Bay, and the Eastern Shore of Maryland. What stands out about this campground? The view! "
"We spent one morning walking the various trails at the Eastern Neck Wildlife Sanctuary, which is only 7 minutes away. Campground also close to the restaurants in Rock Hall for seafood. "
from $42 - $82 / night
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Drive Time
- 44 min from Dover, DE
- 1 hr 22 min from Baltimore, MD
- 1 hr 29 min from Vineland, NJ
- 1 hr 33 min from Lancaster, PA
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Recent Reviews near Kennedyville, MD
548 Reviews of 73 Kennedyville Campgrounds
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GuideSusquehanna State Park Campground
A little noisy - park stuff, not campers
A beautiful, well maintained park with lots to do, great bathroom facilities and extremely nice people. The electric sites aren't all together, so you don't have RV's lined up but maybe annoying for folks who are tent camping. Avoid the locations in the mid-30's by the dumpster, both staff and campers start shaking the lid around 6:30. Between 5 AM and noon staff were driving big trucks and ATV's around with loud reverse horns, and slamming the fire pit grills, which they store sideways. Overall I had a really wonderful time, but that's largely down to good sound reduction inside the van. Almost zero cell service. I was able to get a couple of text messages in and out, but seemed to be a fluke.
Isabel Z.
ScoutElk Neck State Park Campground
Great for families
This campsite was amazing for our first tent camping experience. The park was a godsend for keeping our toddler occupied and we felt very safe overall. While the beach is pretty, be careful about the water condition. We were warned before entering and informed of the risks. They were very clear on the condition of the water that day which was a yellow, slight risk. But normally it should be okay. We would definitely camp here again.
- TTroli R.Guide
Aberdeen Proving Ground RV Park
Bougie sites; AWFUL reservation system
BASE ACCESS REQUIRED!
Electric/Water/Sewer hookup sites for $56 a night! (2 night minimum) Which is a great full hookup price, even though it's gone up $6 since last year. Weekly and monthly pricing available as well.
The sites are neat, well maintained, level, and sunny with concrete pads and paved campground roads. Centrally located laundry facilities and airconditioned bath house. Playground, boat launch, beach volleyball court, disk golf, basketball court, and outdoor pool all within walking distance. Other base amenities include: commissary, gas station, bowling, BBQ, Dunkin', and Greek restaurants, and golf. (I'm sure I'm forgetting something.)
Note: in July it is very buggy - the biting flies are the worst. So bring bug spray or a screened in tent to eat in.
The downside: the reservation system is a major PITA. You have to download a PDF packet, fill it out, and EMAIL it in. When you get your confirmation, it doesn't include a specific site number. You get assigned one when they call you the week of your scheduled check-in for payment completion.
Don't miss out on: the water! My advice would be to reserve one of their boats at the same time you reserve your campsite. The water in this area is great - no jellyfish, low waves. You can SUP, kayak, pontoon boat. Whatever your preference. There are large flats of grasses - which you'd want to avoid with a motor but are so much fun to paddle over. Also check out the Susquehanna National Wildlife Refuge island. You can't go inland, but you can anchor off shore, jump in and wade around the shallows.
Also very driveable to an off-base movie theater, Baltimore, and Havre de Grace.
Carol C.ScoutOtter Creek Campground
Lovely tranquil campsites next to river
We stayed only one night in primitive tent site which was massive with a turnaround. It was great. There are fire pits and picnic tables and level ground. Very serene. We walked down to the river, breathtaking. Not sure of other amenities as we didn’t use them.
- AAimee K.Traveler
Washington DC / Capitol KOA
Good location
Nice campground, maintained very well and clean. Laundry room and Propane fill on site so that was nice. RV Site was fairly level and easy to get into. Some sites are a bit close together and not long enough to keep your tow vehicle hooked up. A bit inconvenient if you’re only there for 1 night.
Brian M.ScoutElk Neck State Park Campground
Good experience
Great campsite, plenty of space. It rained a lot and our campsite was a little muddy (not bad) but nearby campsites had large puddles
Nancy W.
LegendMartinak State Park Campground
Quiet camping in the woods.
This is a great little state park tucked away in the woods. Campsites are pretty spacious and have nice shade. The campground has two loops, each with a bathhouse located in the middle. Our site (Butterfly Loop #3) was long enough for our motorhome and tow car. The roads are paved, as was our camping pad. The only utility at our site was 30-amp electric. There are water spigots located throughout each loop and we were close enough to fill our water tank. For the most part, the park is big-rig friendly but we did brush against some trees on our way around the loop. Campsites do vary in length so make sure you include your length when booking. We reserved online and were instructed to just go to our site which was nice and convenient. They sell firewood onsite and have a self-pay station which we loved. There is a nice boat launch and the kayak launch has a platform to assist you getting in and out and there are plenty of places to fish from the bank. There is a nature center (which was not open during our stay), playground, picnic pavilions, amphitheater, The bathrooms could use some more attention. The shower curtains were pink meaning they have not been properly cleaned in a while. Needless to say, we did not shower there. The dump station was closed while we were there but we were told we could use the dump station at Tuckahoe State Park (about 10 miles away). We really enjoyed the short hiking trails and paved trail which allowed us to log about 3 miles without having to leave the park. The campground is a really relaxing place to be. We did drive (about 40 minutes south) to the Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad National Historical Park and Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge, both of which we recommend. It is also worth a drive to St. Michaels to see the quaint seaside town and visit the maritime museum (plan on spending half a day at the museum). The only downside is that the park is not gated and open for day use so a lot of people just drive through the campground looking around.
- Nancy W.Legend
Lums Pond State Park Campground
Clean, big-rig friendly, large sites.
Overall, this is a nice, small (about 65 sites) state park with plenty of recreational opportunities inside the park. There is nice separation between sites so you don’t feel like you are on top of your neighbor. Tall trees are scattered about which provide shade at some sites but overall, the park is pretty open. Roads getting to the park are easy to navigate with any size RV. Within the park, roads are paved and free of potholes and there are no low hanging branches. Since the roads are one-way they are not very wide so backing in big-rigs can be a little tight and you might have to run over the grass.
All RV sites are full hook-up and there is a separate area for tents and there is one canvas yurt for rent. The tent sites are nice in that they are tucked along the wood line slightly away from RVs with more privacy and shade. The only downside is that they are pretty far away from the centrally located bathroom and showers. The bathroom has separate rooms for showers which is nice and private. They were tended to daily and very clean. Also, located in the center of the campground is a playground, camp store and laundry. The dumpsters and recycle bins are located in a separate area on the way out of the campground and were frequently full and overflowing. Campsites are paved and some have wide enough that the patio is paved but others have a narrow pad for the RV and gravel patio. We discovered that most sites are level but a few are not (like 22 and 24). The campground is very clean and camp hosts were diligent about picking up trash and cleaning out fire pits every day.
Across the pond (north of the campground) is where most of the amenities are located such as concessions, ball fields, horseshoe pits, disk golf, and more. For those wanting to fish there is a pier in the campground and a self-serve vending machine with bait in it. There are additional fishing piers located in other parts of the park and there are boats, canoes, kayaks, and paddleboards for rent. We stopped in at the Nature Center but it was a bust– just a few taxidermy specimens and not much information. One of the most popular areas of the park is Go Ape which is a ropes/zip line course through the canopy (which does require admission fee). There are nice trails that leave right from the campground– some 17 miles in all. There is a boat launch about a quarter mile from the campground entrance which is suitable for trailerable boats and paddle craft but there are no docks so you can’t leave your boat tied up there. There is an off-leash dog area but it is located far from the campground so it’s best to drive.
Guide to Kennedyville
Camping sites near Kennedyville, Maryland typically remain accessible from early spring through late fall, with most facilities closing by late November. The Chesapeake Bay's tidal influence creates moderate temperatures compared to inland areas, with summer highs averaging in the mid-80s. Most campgrounds sit on relatively flat terrain at elevations under 100 feet, making access straightforward but drainage can be problematic during heavy rains.
What to do
Kayaking on Tuckahoe Creek: Launch directly from Tuckahoe State Park Campground where a dedicated kayak access point sits between sites 46 and 48. The creek connects to Tuckahoe Lake where gasoline motors are prohibited. "We took a nice hike out to the susquehanna and spent a few hours fishing in the pond. Lots of wildlife," notes one camper at Tuckahoe State Park Campground.
Hiking to Turkey Point Lighthouse: Located near Elk Neck State Park, this 1.8-mile round trip trail offers expansive Chesapeake Bay views. "The lighthouse trail is a must. It is about a five minute drive to get to the trail though, but is worth it," reports a visitor from Elk Neck State Park Campground.
Crabbing from shoreline sites: At Bar Harbor RV Park & Marina, waterfront sites allow for direct crabbing access. "I love to crab, catch them and steam them in my camper (a MD thing). Quiet, peaceful, family oriented," explains a regular visitor who returns multiple times annually.
What campers like
Clean bathhouse facilities: Campers consistently mention well-maintained facilities at Susquehanna State Park. "Bath house was immaculate; by far the cleanest I have ever seen in a campground. Must have been recently renovated," notes one reviewer at Susquehanna State Park Campground.
Spacious, private sites: Many campgrounds offer good separation between campsites. At Blackbird State Forest Campground, "Only 8 sites in the campground, very spaced apart. Each site has lots of room," reports a visitor who appreciated the privacy.
Wildlife viewing opportunities: The region's waterways attract diverse bird species. "We saw bald eagles and great blue heron," mentions a camper from Elk Neck State Park. Similarly, at Bay Shore Campground, a visitor appreciated "seeing bald eagles every day, having a nice breeze, not too buggy."
What you should know
Variable site quality within campgrounds: Tent pad quality varies significantly, even within the same campground. At Susquehanna State Park, "About half—maybe more—don't have pads. Many of the sites were at the bottom of a hill though, so I'm not sure how that would do in a decent rain."
Seasonal operations: Most campgrounds close during winter. Tuckahoe State Park operates from March 25 to November 27, while Susquehanna State Park runs from March 31 to October 29. Elk Neck State Park and Bay Shore Campground remain open year-round.
Limited cell service: Coverage can be spotty throughout the region. One camper at Elk Neck State Park noted, "No cell signal in the campground so the family is forced to disconnect. I absolutely love it!"
Tips for camping with families
Playground locations matter: When booking at Tuckahoe, remember playground access varies significantly. "The playground is in the middle of the Acorn and Beechnut loop. This leaves limited sites that are close to the playground, for families who would like easy access."
Bike-friendly terrain: Tuckahoe State Park offers gentle terrain good for young cyclists. "The camp road was minimally hilly and would be safe and easy for little kids to ride their bikes, unlike some of the campgrounds that have pretty decent hills."
Educational opportunities: Susquehanna State Park Campground offers historic attractions alongside camping. "There is a historic area in the park, with a working grist mill, mansion and other little buildings to view... the views of the river are really nice from here."
Tips from RVers
Site length accuracy matters: Check specified site lengths carefully when booking at Elk Neck State Park. "In the full hook up loop pay close attention to the lengths specified. The actual pads are fairly level but some of the driveways to them are very sloped. Long rigs will have issues in a few of the sites."
Late-season hookups available: Elk Neck State Park maintains water service later than many parks in the region. "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."
Dump station options: At Lums Pond State Park Campground, reviewers note "Good dump station and potable water fill. Spigots throughout the campground" which helps compensate for limited full-hookup sites in the region.
Frequently Asked Questions
What camping is available near Kennedyville, MD?
What camping is available near Kennedyville, MD?
According to TheDyrt.com, Kennedyville, MD offers a wide range of camping options, with 73 campgrounds and RV parks near Kennedyville, MD and 1 free dispersed camping spot.
Which is the most popular campground near Kennedyville, MD?
Which is the most popular campground near Kennedyville, MD?
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Kennedyville, MD is Elk Neck State Park Campground with a 4.4-star rating from 62 reviews.
Where can I find free dispersed camping near Kennedyville, MD?
Where can I find free dispersed camping near Kennedyville, MD?
According to TheDyrt.com, there is 1 free dispersed camping spot near Kennedyville, MD.
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