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Best Tent Camping near Greensboro, MD

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Greensboro, Maryland offers several established tent camping options within reasonable driving distance, though most require a short journey to neighboring areas. Redden State Forest Campground in Georgetown, Delaware provides secluded tent sites in a wooded setting approximately 35 miles east. Blackbird State Forest Campground, though currently closed until further notice, has historically offered primitive tent campsites about 30 miles north of Greensboro with spacious, private sites that accommodate tents but not larger camping vehicles.

Tent campers at Redden State Forest should note the primitive nature of facilities with no water or electric hookups available. The campground features 7 reservable sites that must be booked in advance, with a 3-day consecutive stay limit. Each site includes a fire pit, grill, and picnic table on packed dirt or gravel surfaces. As one camper noted, "This is primitive camping/boondocking. This is a leave no trace, carry in/carry out facility." The area operates on a self-check-in system with a gate that campers must open and close themselves. Firewood is available for purchase through an honor system payment box.

Walk-in tent sites at Blackbird State Forest historically featured more space between campsites, providing privacy not often found at more developed campgrounds. The forest setting creates natural screening between sites, with dirt ground covered in woodchips or pine needles providing comfortable tent placement. A camper described the experience: "Each site has lots of room, very much enjoyed our stay and will return." Tent campers should be aware that facilities are minimal, with only clean portable toilets available and no running water. These tent campsites, when open, include standard amenities like fire pits, picnic tables and grills. During hunting seasons, tent campers should wear bright colors and be aware of designated hunting zones throughout the forest.

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  • BA K.
    Apr. 3, 2023

    Redden State Forest Campground

    Beautiful, secluded, not free, nothing larger than 25 ft allowed

    This is no longer a first come, first served campground. Reservations must be made in advance at bookyoursite.com, only 3 days consecutive allowed. I stayed in March, paid $28 per night. Travel trailers, pull behinds, motorhomes are not allowed. Tents, cars, overlander SUVs, minivans and small Class B camper vans are allowed. Nothing over 25 ft allowed. There is firewood, but it is not free. You pay for it on the “honors system”. Bring cash. There is no water, no electric, no bathroom. This is primitive camping/boondocking. This is a “leave no trace, carry in/carry out” facility. The campsites are well maintained, clean and for the most part, it’s quiet, some highway noise and noise from other campers, but still very nice. There is a ranger on duty who stopped by to say hello, a quick visit. Drive to your site, no check in. Redden State Forest is very beautiful and although you’re in the woods, still very close to shopping and gas stations in Georgetown. Beaches are about 30-40 minutes away, leave early to avoid traffic. Verizon 2-3 bars, consistently.

  • Nate & Erika L.
    Aug. 31, 2021

    Susquehanna State Park Campground

    Great State Park Camping

    We decided to stay a weekend at Susquehanna based on the reviews on the Dyrt and it’s closer proximity to home. We arrived and were greeted by super friendly rangers who gave us the lay of the land. We found the rangers to be very knowledgeable about the area and the wildlife, plants, and trees in the park. They had two display tables full of flora and fauna by the check-in station set up for kids and adults alike to glean some knowledge. On one night while we were there, there was a program run by the rangers where kids could learn about some common native and invasive species.

    We hiked the Green Trail, which had a sign saying it was ‘very difficult’, but we found it to be no problem for our crew of seven kids aged 3-10 and four adults. We only passed one other hiker. We saw some champion trees, lots of deer, and had some run ins with more than a few spotted lantern flies. One ranger told us they have nine champion trees in the park, we’d love to go back and hike to find the others.

    With only two loops, the sites were fairly spaced out with lots of trees between them. We had a spacious electric site for our pop up and camped with friends who had a nice level, secluded tent site. We hardly ever heard any neighbors and all was quiet at night. Each loop shares a bathhouse, and there are some portable toilets spaced around the loop, too. The facilities were cleaned every morning. They even have a large laundry utility sink in the bathhouse should you need it. The only downside we found was that showering at prime time (around 8 or 9 pm) led to very little hot water. A small price to pay for good camping and hiking!

  • Diane T.
    Jul. 13, 2020

    Cape Henlopen State Park Campground

    Plan early, one of the best places to camp near the beach!

    Cape Henlopen camp sites fill up so quickly, and for good reason! After missing out on reservations year after year, this year, we booked a weekend tent site for July back in January and immediately realized the spark of this place. The campground is large with various loops full of RV, popup, and tent sites. There is also a section of walk-in tent sites, each with 1 parking spot semi close by. (Bring a wagon if you stay at one of these). We stayed in site T021 (walk-in site) and had plenty of privacy and space to set up our screen room, tent, and firepit. All camp sites come with the standard picnic table, as well as fire pit and grill grate. There is a camp store in the center of the campground where you can purchase firewood, coffee, batteries, ice or other camping needs.  There are several bath houses strategically placed throughout the campground so that you can easily find one a few minute walk away no matter where you stay. Bath houses were clean, updated, well maintained and air conditioned. There are both public showers that are stall-like within some of the bath houses, as well as large private shower + bathroom stalls (perfect if you have young kids). I didn't find the bugs to be any worse than typical summer camping spots (I heard they maybe spray for bugs on the sites?) but definitely bring your spray and citronella candles. It also POURED from a small tropical storm the morning we arrived yet our site and the full campground was well and dry by the time we set up in the afternoon  - looked like most of the sites were set up on hills, which is great to avoid pooling in inclement weather.  Pets are allowed and there are water spigots near every site. Although our site (T021) was spacious and private, my brother's family was staying on T011 and there were about 4-5 sites all in an open space back to back with one another near his. The neighbors were friendly so no complaints but the lack of privacy there is worth nothing in case you wanted to feel more 'remote'. The sites are mostly tree lined and semi shaded by pines. The campground gets extremely dark at night and the stars are so beautiful from the lack of light pollution! The campground is in a large state park, full of many bike trails, hiking spots, historical WWII sites, fishing pier, and of course the beach. There is a separate entrance for campers so make sure to follow that when you drive in. The beach *is* walkable (maybe a mile away) but much easier /quicker to drive, and there is plenty of parking by the beach. The beach can get crowded but is clean and has lifeguards.  The best part is on a quiet night, if you listen really closely, you can hear the waves crashing in the distance. Due to the nature vibe, proximity to beach, and modern  bathhouses, I think this campground has become our new favorite one!

  • Jessica D.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 24, 2023

    Trap Pond State Park Campground

    Quiet, natural simplicity

    We had a great experience at Trap Pond. Price was reasonable. D Loop sites were a good size. Comes with a fire ring and picnic table. Site wasn't super level, so just bring enough leveling blocks if you're in a camper. D14 specifically is the last site on the row with an unobstructed view of the pond- we loved it. All sites in D loop had great tree coverage. It was also right near the showers, which were clean & warm, just what was needed. Tent sites are more secluded and are walk-in; our buddies tent camped the same weekend. There was a dock within walking distance of our site. Canoes were available for rent & I highly recommend canoeing water trails through the beautiful Cypress trees. No sewer connects, but there are 2 dump stations and we didn't wait long at the dump station heading out on a Sunday in July. Camp store has all the necessities, yet still simple. Free concerts at the nature center every Saturday in the summer. Nice walking/hiking trails around the grounds also. Dog friendly was a plus!! Lots of dogs were on leads at campsites including ours.

  • Sarah C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 8, 2017

    Cape Henlopen State Park Campground

    Nice Newly Renovated Sites

    We came back for another visit this September and the campground has undergone lots of renovations since I was here last so I wanted to provide an updated review.

    As always, the biking and walking trails in the park are top notch! The Gordon's Pond trail offers beautiful salt march views with lots of birds especially first thing in the morning. Beach access is quick and easy from the campground, too!

    We stayed in tent site 114 which was among a cluster of tent sites. Here you have to park in a parking lot and cart your stuff into your actual site. It's not a long haul but could be a pain in the neck if you tend to bring a lot of stuff with you when you camp. From our site there was a small path through the back of the site that provides quick and immediate access to the bike trails in the area.

    The sites have newly built picnic tables (very heavy and sturdy) as well as new concrete pad fire rings with grates. They sit a little high off the ground than a traditional fire pit but are nice and well maintained thus far. As I mentioned, the tent site we were in was among a cluster of sites spaced out relatively evenly. However, if all of the sites had been full it would have been a bit close together for my liking. One thing that is nice about these sites is the amount of shade, super helpful in the late summer heat.

    The bathroom facilities are also nice and well maintained. Be advised that many Delaware state parks require that you pack out all of your trash at most of their day use areas, the campground however DOES have a dumpster available for trash.

    If you can get a reservation here it's totally worth the stay!

  • Marie L.
    Jul. 13, 2023

    Trap Pond State Park Campground

    Beautiful as always

    Just wow. We made an impromptu visit and camping trip. The walk-in tent sites are BEAUTIFUL!! It’s really great to be able to set up camp and be in nature without the sound of someone charging their phone or blowing up their mattress in the site next to you. All the wall in tent sites on loop E are HUGE!! You can easily fit two tents plus all the glamping extras! The bathrooms are short walk away and are lovely. Clean and big with free showers. The wheelbarrows provided are great for the drop off of equipment. The first night it rained (literal buckets). The site was under 3 inches of water within a half hour!! Once the rain stopped though the puddles were gone just as fast! The hiking is always beautiful and easy to access. The flat trails are wide and loop across to the national park side. The camp store is also a huge plus! They have everything you need for emergency’s and then some! The bikes, ice, and firewood are easy to access. The only complaint is that although there is boating a place to cool off was missed greatly. A pool or splash pad would make a great addition to an almost perfect campground! An added note, during the storm a branch from a tree became loose and we went to the check in to let them know. They gave us expedited care. The checked out the tree and decided for our safety we needed to change sites. They were able to give us a new site right away and even offered to help move us!! Customer camper care is definitely number 1!

  • R
    Oct. 13, 2021

    Tuckahoe State Park Campground

    Great Kayaking and Beautiful Woods

    We camped with our 17' travel trailer at site 19E with electric hookups. Some sites have water and sewer as well, which is rare in a MD state park. We had a picnic table, lantern pole and fire ring in a spacious, wooded site. Good dry wood was available for $5 a bundle. The restrooms were spotless. Hiking trails everywhere- and all level for easy biking. There's a small lake where many people were fishing for bass, and a calm waterway (Tuckahoe River) excellent for kayaking. We had our own yaks, but the park will rent them. A few miles down the road is a boat launch (Hillsboro) with access to another section of the Tuckahoe River, also great for kayaking. We saw beautiful aquatic plants, many birds, and a gazillion turtles. We paddled past several beaver dams, but they successfully stayed hidden. We love this park and campground!

  • E
    Sep. 23, 2021

    Elk Neck State Park Campground

    Good Intro to Camping

    I booked a tent site as my first introduction to the park. Setting up a reservation was incredibly user friendly, park staff was fantastic at getting us checked in, and the camp store was well stocked and priced. 

    Our site, however, left something to be desired. The sites were all very close together, and the tent pad areas were fairly small. You can drive right up to your site and park there, which is incredibly convenient in terms of unpacking and set up. Around our site was pretty loud with neighbors at all hours, regardless of quiet hours, and balls being kicked into our tent pad area from surrounding visitors. There were some bottle caps and garbage on our tent pad upon arrival.

    I think if you had kids and were looking for a "not so quiet" get away into nature, this would be a fantastic spot. There were larger and more private sites on our loop, and if I returned I would prioritize getting one of those. There are also more loops than the one we were on. 

    The firepit had an adjustable height grill grate, and there was a picnic table at each site. Firewood ran $5 a bundle at the camp store.  Ice and potable water was also available. 

    There was a nearby dumpster that was easy to use. Disappointed that there did not seem to be a recycling receptacle. Bathrooms were nice, the handicapped shower was very spacious. No shortage of hot water. 

    We hiked all available trails from the trail map, though it seems there were more than listed, and a portion of the park is closed following previous tornado damage. We saw an abundance of herps, gorged ourselves on pawpaws, and generally foraged and tracked a ton of interesting wildlife. The trails themselves were pretty, but the rankings somewhat misleading. The "hard" trails would be hard in comparison to a flat gravel path, but in terms of general hiking, were comfortable with only a couple mildly steep or narrow points. I am unsure if the ranking system is for general hiking or in terms of ADA accessibility, however. If accessibility, it makes a lot of sense. For hiking? Less so; I'd rank the trails as a normal difficulty for their 'hard' trails. 

    The beaches were lovely! We did not get the opportunity to kayak, swim, or fish, but are hoping to do that sometime in the future. Was still relaxing to sit out with a book and watch the water.

    I do feel like we explored most of what the park had to offer, so while I would be happy to return it feels less urgent to do so. I think I would be better equipped to pick a site (or explore a cabin!) the next time which would resolve my minimal issues. Given the relaxed atmosphere of the trails, close amenities, etc. I think this would be a good choice to bring friends who are new to the camping scene, or for families.

  • E
    Sep. 25, 2020

    Susquehanna State Park Campground

    Somewhat quiet, clean and friendly

    Staff is very friendly. Bathhouse is clean but ran out of toilet paper often; they supposedly clean 3 times a day since COVID but we didn’t see that happening on a regular schedule while we were there.

    We loved that our site had a path directly to the bathhouse. This meant there wasn’t any foot traffic from people wanting to shower or use the restrooms. Easy access to the utility sink for dishes, too!

    There seemed to be a lot of campers in the surrounding lots and still, everyone was quiet between the quiet hours.

    Our specific site was supposed to have a tent pad but there wasnt a spot cleared for our tent and we had to move the heavy picnic table so we weren’t putting up our tent on top of the fire ring. We also had to use a paper plate to rake as many rocks and gravel from the site so we could put up our tent without ripping it.

    We bought their firewood for $5/crate and it was really wet. It was challenging to get a fire going, which was frustrating. Ended up not being able to have a fire the last morning there and gave away our leftover firewood.

    Probably my biggest complaint is that several times, the park maintenance truck drove down the loop where we camped. Our kids are running around and playing and the only vehicle that sped past every time was the park crew vehicle. All other vehicles (belonging to visitors) were respectful and drove slowly. It surprises me that with families camping here, they wouldn’t be more cautious.

    All in all: for our first time camping here, it was a decent experience. I don’t know that we’d go there again, but it was a fun one-and-done trip.

Guide to Greensboro

Tent camping near Greensboro, Maryland requires traveling to neighboring areas, with most options within a 30-40 mile radius. The region sits within the Delmarva Peninsula, characterized by flat terrain, mixed forests, and proximity to the Chesapeake Bay watershed. Summer temperatures typically range from 75-90°F with high humidity, while spring and fall offer milder conditions for more comfortable camping experiences.

What to do

Hiking trails: At Lacy Oasis Campground, campers can explore nature paths through wooded areas. "This space is about healing and being grounded with yourself," notes reviewer Terrance D., who brought a group of 25 children to the site.

Water activities: Access to the Chesapeake Bay provides opportunities for fishing, kayaking, and wildlife observation. Sandy Point State Park Youth Group Camping offers waterfront access during spring and fall. "Our favorite thing to do is to fossil hunt for sharks teeth," mentions Angel G., who recommends visiting in late spring while school is still in session.

Seasonal events: Autumn camping coincides with local harvest festivals and wildlife migrations. "Lights on the Bay is a great Christmas light drive thru that's over a mile long," adds Tony P. about winter activities at Sandy Point, noting it's "best in the off-season" when crowds thin out.

What campers like

Privacy between sites: Many campers appreciate the spacing at Blackbird State Forest Campground. "Only 8 sites in the campground, very spaced apart. Each site has lots of room," reports Sarah M., who particularly enjoyed the private layout despite the primitive facilities.

Natural surroundings: Vienna Maryland Wooded Campsite offers a secluded single-site camping experience surrounded by trees. Similar woodland settings are available at other nearby forests, where campers can immerse themselves in natural habitats.

Cost efficiency: Military personnel can access affordable camping at Military Park United States Naval Academy/Annapolis Naval Station Annapolis FamCamp. As Ginny L. puts it: "Military campground. Very spartan but great location. Not much to do in the campground and some long timers there. Dirt cheap."

What you should know

Reservation requirements: Many campgrounds in the area now require advance booking. At Redden State Forest Campground, "This is no longer a first come, first served campground. Reservations must be made in advance at bookyoursite.com, only 3 days consecutive allowed," explains BA K., who paid $28 per night in March.

Limited facilities: Most tent camping options near Greensboro feature minimal amenities. "The amenities were a little lacking. A pretty small very full out house was about all that is offered," notes andrew about Redden State Forest, though he appreciated the self-serve firewood system.

Hunting seasons: Be aware of hunting activities in state forests. "Hunting is prohibited on Sundays," mentions Tiffany M. about Redden State Forest, highlighting the importance of checking local hunting schedules and wearing visible clothing during active seasons.

Tips for camping with families

Best timing: Visit waterfront parks during weekdays or shoulder seasons to avoid crowds. "In the summer it can get pretty crowded, so we prefer to visit in late spring while school is still in session," advises Angel G., adding "August is the worst month to visit if you like the water. Jellyfish take over with a vengeance!"

Campsite selection: Choose sites with level ground and natural features that enhance the camping experience. "We stayed in site three. The amenities were a little lacking... Most all sites were shaded and level enough but could be better," shares andrew about Redden State Forest.

Navigation preparation: Some forest campgrounds can be challenging to locate after dark. "Arrived after dark to find that I had the campground to myself. As noted in other reviews, turn right as you drive past the office/house and let yourself in through the closed (but unlocked) gate," explains Evan C. at Redden State Forest.

Tips from RVers

Size restrictions: Many camping areas near Greensboro limit vehicle size. "Travel trailers, pull behinds, motorhomes are not allowed. Tents, cars, overlander SUVs, minivans and small Class B camper vans are allowed. Nothing over 25 ft allowed," cautions BA K. about Redden State Forest.

Tent staking surfaces: Check ground conditions before setting up. "Another note about the gravel - can't get stakes in. Plus, it's a pine forest and I didn't want to get sap on my tent so I didn't tent adjacent to the pad amidst the pine needles," warns Evan C., recommending the dirt/grass sites (1-7) at Redden for easier tent setup.

Limited turnaround space: Forest campgrounds often have tight access roads. "Be mindful if you have a big rig there is nowhere to turn around or hookups so plan accordingly when getting to your site," advises andrew about navigating Redden State Forest Campground.

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