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Best Campgrounds near Hagerstown, MD

980 Reviews

Campers visiting the Hagerstown area in Maryland have several good state parks within driving distance. Gifford Pinchot State Park Campground has a network of trails that wind through woods and around the lake. Families tend to like Codorus State Park Campground because of its playground equipment and swimming beach where kids can cool off. Rocky Gap State Park Campground sits on a lake with a sandy beach area and a popular five-mile trail that circles the water. Many campers also head to Cowans Gap State Park Campground for its mountain views and range of things to do outdoors. The campgrounds near Hagerstown typically provide the basics - toilets and drinking water at minimum. Rocky Gap adds hot showers, which many campers appreciate after a day outside. Always check park websites before heading out since seasonal closures happen regularly. During summer weekends and holidays, you'll want to book ahead since the best sites fill quickly. Most Maryland state parks use the same online reservation system, which makes planning straightforward. Each park has its own rules about campfires and quiet hours that they enforce pretty strictly. Whether you're staying for a night or a week, the state parks around Hagerstown work well for most camping trips.

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Best Camping Sites Near Hagerstown, Maryland (141)

    1. Greenbrier State Park Campground - TEMPORARILY CLOSED

    41 Reviews
    Boonsboro, MD
    9 miles
    Website
    +1 (888) 432-2267

    $23 - $29 / night

    "Easy to get to and not far from Hagerstown if you need to go to the grocery store. The beach area is nice, but gets very packed each weekend."

    "This park just is near enough to Baltimore and DC to allow for a quick getaway and offers a lot to do."

    2. Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park in Williamsport MD

    23 Reviews
    Williamsport, MD
    6 miles
    Website
    +1 (301) 223-7117

    $99 - $471 / night

    "We stayed at Jellystone in Hagerstown in June. My daughter was excited about the little water park."

    "We recent went camping for the first time at Jellystone in Maryland. 5 of our 6 kids came with us, so we knew we needed to find a camping ground more geared kids."

    3. Hagerstown / Antietam Battlefield KOA

    19 Reviews
    Williamsport, MD
    6 miles
    Website
    +1 (301) 223-7571

    "Set right next to the river and you fish if you want to. DO NOT follow your GPS. Follow the directions on the KOA Website."

    "Beautiful campgrounds situated near a creek. The campgrounds have a homey feel and were decorated nicely for fall & Halloween. The staff & hosts were incredibly nice & helpful."

    4. Owens Creek Campground — Catoctin Mountain Park

    28 Reviews
    Sabillasville, MD
    13 miles
    Website
    +1 (301) 663-9388

    $30 / night

    "Our campsite was quiet with the creek right behind us and had lots of privacy. This place is a great campground to go during summer as it's tucked in the mountains with lots of tree coverage."

    "My only complaint is that the fire ring is a little too close to the main road. This is true for most of the sites. However the tent pad was set back in the woods and it was very peaceful."

    5. Houck - Cunningham Falls State Park

    24 Reviews
    Thurmont, MD
    14 miles
    Website
    +1 (301) 271-7574

    $21 - $65 / night

    "Camp next to the president."

    "There are a few vineyards and breweries nearby. Gettysburg, PA is close as is Frederick, MD. Our site was level and had a good view of the woods. Family was staying in site next to us, site 12."

    6. Manor - Cunningham Falls State Park

    22 Reviews
    Thurmont, MD
    16 miles
    Website
    +1 (301) 271-7574

    $23 - $29 / night

    "Deer Spring Loop is near the top of the mountain.

    This is not a pet friendly loop.

    Site 112 is level, mostly shaded, backs up to the woods and has electric.

    The site is between two cabins."

    "Only one trail leading out. Ground is all gravel so bring a mat. Also VERY close to highway 15 so we heard traffic and j-breaks and motorcycles all night."

    7. McCoys Ferry Campground — Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park

    13 Reviews
    Big Pool, MD
    13 miles
    Website

    $20 - $40 / night

    "We stayed at campsite 1 which had nice views of the river and a pretty good distance from neighbors. Closest site to the drop toilet and day use area portapots (very clean!)."

    "There is no privacy from adjacent campsites, but you are on the Potomac in sites 1 - 7.
    Price 2023: $10 w interagency pass Usage during visit: Light during the week. 40% full on weekends."

    8. Harpers Ferry / Civil War Battlefields KOA

    39 Reviews
    Harpers Ferry, WV
    22 miles
    Website
    +1 (304) 535-6895

    $40 - $80 / night

    "We set up camp at Harpers Ferry/Civil War Battlefields KOA Holiday as our launchpad to visit the historic sites in and around Harpers Ferry, West Virginia, and Frederick, Maryland. "

    "It’s very close to Harper’s Ferry (almost worth the hike into town rather than the difficulty finding parking in a town with one parking lot)."

    9. Caledonia State Park Campground

    33 Reviews
    Fayetteville, PA
    23 miles
    Website
    +1 (717) 352-2161

    $20 - $92 / night

    "Stayed here two nights while visiting Gettysburg (short 20mi drive between the two). Stayed on Chinquapin Hill, each site has picnic table and fire ring and good space for camp."

    "It’s a fantastic state park with great picnic areas next to the creek. You can also drive up the road to the dam where there’s a beautiful lake with fishing, kayaking, etc."

    10. Annapolis Rock Campground — Appalachian National Scenic Trail

    5 Reviews
    Myersville, MD
    9 miles
    Website

    "Short walk to cold natural spring for water. Short walk to Annapolis rock. Rock climbing available."

    "primitive campsite that has undergone major restorations and preventative measures to reverse the damage from huge camping crowds of the past. no fires, but there are two privies and a really nice spring near"

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  • JThe Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 9, 2025

    Artillery Ridge Campground

    Great location and friendly staff

    We have a motorhome with no additional vehicle and two dogs, and this site couldn’t have been more perfect for us. A dog park, walking distance to most everything we wanted to see. The national park is mostly dog friendly. My husband caught a fish first day in the pond behind our site. The staff was super friendly and welcoming.

  • p
    Sep. 8, 2025

    Artillery Ridge Campground

    Rv stay

    Site and bathrooms clean. Activities provided free each day. Food trucks in park. Close to museum and battleground sites.

  • JThe Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 7, 2025

    Round Top Campground

    Better than OK

    Stayed for 2 days while passing through from FL to NH. Off-season so not crowded. Pool was clean and quite good sized, had it to ourselves due to season. Did laundry while here, ample laundry room. On-site extras include food-truck restaurant and small country goods vendor during our stay. Office staff did ok. Sites have reasonable spacing with gravel pads, mostly level. Trees between sites with sloping hills , not just a big open field. It’s a corporate site so automated web-based reservation system was finicky so we had to verify reservation went through. Tried to book 2 nights but system only set us up for 1. Phone call to help line easily resolved the issue. Quiet and no spotlights on all night.

  • EThe Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 6, 2025

    Harpers Ferry Campground - River Riders

    Awesome views on the Potomac

    Very cool spot. Amazing sites right on the Potomac. There is a Ale House above the office that delivers for free to your site (2.5 miles away), just tip the driver

  • Ronnie B.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 2, 2025

    Hidden Springs Campground

    Labor Day Weekend

    It was packed-all went smoothly. From check in, wood delivery, and parking.

  • eThe Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 21, 2025

    Round Top Campground

    I camped and worked here.

    I’m a shamanic energy healer and health enthusiast exploring a new life and hunting for healthy. While this campground has some nice features. This certainly is not a health conscious facility. Lots of smoking, drinking and unhealthy food. There was also evidence of mice in the main store and definitely issues with the water.

  • R
    Aug. 16, 2025

    Deer Run Campgrounds

    Good for kids

    It's very nice here, good for kids, big pool. The sites for campers are very tight.

  • Sue J.
    Aug. 5, 2025

    Rocky Gap State Park Campground

    Willing to give it another try

    I just returned from a 2-night tent camping solo trip with my dog.  This was my first time at Rocky Gap and I found some strong pros and cons.

    Pros

    Large camp sites, with decent space for tents. The descriptions on the State Park site seem very accurate. Mid week (Sunday and Monday nights) the campground was less than a third full, and the folks who were there were spread out so it felt more spacious than it was. There are some great trails for hiking, and the dog beach was perfect. You can rent kayaks, canoes, and SUPs, or bring your own for no launch fee.

    Cons

    It was very noisy at night due to traffic on I-68 and even the campground road, which despite a 15 mph posting has no speed bumps and seems to have a poplar straightaway for cars with loud mufflers who like to open it up. I don't know if the I68 traffic just sounds louder at night because everything else is quiet, or if the sound carries farther at night. But sleeping my tent, I was woken up many times by the sound of trucks down shifting and braking.

    Another noise -- during the day I heard what sounded like the world's largest circular saw, only to discover that there is a large saw mill about 2 miles north. Fortunately that noise stopped by about 6 pm.

    And finally, although there were only a few occupied sites in Dogwood loop, some were with very large groups with either no self awareness or no consideration for others. No fault of the park, and people did basically follow quiet hours, but 8:30am blasting music, and hooping and hollering into the night. Just. know that it is a popular park for large groups.

    Based on other reviews here saying that it was quiet, I'm willing to give it another try in a different loop. Or, not in a tent but in a camper van which is my other option.

  • John B.
    Jul. 21, 2025

    Harpers Ferry / Civil War Battlefields KOA

    Overcrowded with upkeep

    I hate leaving bad reviews, but I think people should be aware of this campsite. First thing we noticed when we arrived at the campsite was that it was very tight. We had a pull through campsite, but on the camp side it was all dirt and grass that look like it hadn’t been mowed in over two weeks. With the heat and humidity we have been having for the last couple weeks, I knew this was gonna be a buggy site. Then the rains came and everything turned into mud. We had a rug laid down, but the mud and water worked its way through that. We couldn’t enter the RV without tracking mode through it. On days it was raining we spent a lot of time in the camper. That’s when we discovered another issue. On almost all occasions there was no Internet. We had a strong Wi-Fi signal, but no Internet. Upon talking to some of our neighbors who frequented this campsite, they said they had never seen it this bad. The other thing too, was that there was hardly any trash receptacles. Ending this on a good note, we loved how close it was to historical Harpers Ferry, and how convenient it was to be able to walk to the visitor center and catch a ferry. It really is a beautiful area. I would hope that the management of this KOA would address these issues, because I’m sure I’m not gonna be the only one to leave a negative review about this campground.

Guide to Hagerstown

Camping near Hagerstown, Maryland, offers a variety of experiences for outdoor lovers. From serene lakeside spots to family-friendly campgrounds, there’s something for everyone.

What to do:

  • Hiking: Explore the trails at Gifford Pinchot State Park Campground. One visitor mentioned, “This was our second trip to Gifford Pinchot. The bathhouse was fairly close and clean.” The park has beautiful scenery and plenty of trails to enjoy.
  • Fishing: At Codorus State Park Campground, you can fish in the lake. A camper shared, “Spacious, beautiful, clean, quiet, easy, and lots to do and see.”
  • Swimming: Check out the beach area at Rocky Gap State Park Campground. One reviewer said, “We love that the campground has their own beach so it’s not overcrowded with the public.”

What campers like:

  • Clean Facilities: Campers appreciate the cleanliness of the bathhouses. A visitor at Greenbrier State Park Campground noted, “The bath houses & sites are always clean, camp hosts are friendly and park rangers are present and helpful.”
  • Privacy: Many campgrounds offer spacious sites. A camper at Cowans Gap State Park Campground mentioned, “The privacy of our site was pretty good and we had nice shade.”
  • Family-Friendly Atmosphere: Families enjoy the activities available. One reviewer at Cherry Hill Park said, “There is also plenty to do for the kids, like a Tractor Ride through the Campground.”

What you should know:

  • No Cell Service: Many campgrounds, like Cowans Gap State Park Campground, have limited or no cell service. A visitor noted, “There is none. NONE. No AT&T, no Verizon, no T-Mobile.”
  • Reservations Recommended: Popular spots like Green Ridge State Forest can fill up quickly. A camper advised, “First come first serve. I got in late Friday night and only the overflow camps were available.”
  • Road Noise: Some campgrounds, such as Bull Run Regional Park, are near busy roads. One camper complained, “This place is absolutely the most horrific noisy place, like sleeping on the side of the highway.”

Tips for camping with families:

  • Choose Family-Friendly Campgrounds: Look for places with playgrounds and activities. One parent at Rocky Gap State Park Campground mentioned, “There is a nice playground near shade for parents to watch.”
  • Plan for Quiet Hours: Be mindful of noise, especially with kids around. A camper at Harpers Ferry / Civil War Battlefields KOA said, “Partiers with foul mouths throughout the campground. No enforcement of quiet hours.”
  • Pack Snacks and Drinks: Having food on hand can keep everyone happy. A visitor at Cherry Hill Park appreciated the “nicely stocked store, great cafe onsite.”

Tips from RVers:

  • Check Site Sizes: Make sure your RV fits the site. A reviewer at Harpers Ferry / Civil War Battlefields KOA noted, “The sites were so unlevel, close together, and the whole infrastructure in need of repair.”
  • Look for Full Hookups: Campgrounds like Rocky Gap State Park Campground offer full hookups, which can make your stay more comfortable. One camper mentioned, “The campground has their own swim beach with a great playground.”
  • Be Prepared for Limited Amenities: Some campgrounds, like Green Ridge State Forest, have no electric hookups or showers. A visitor shared, “If you love to camp and view nature this is the place to be.”

Camping near Hagerstown, Maryland, has its perks and quirks. Whether you’re looking for a family getaway or a peaceful retreat, there’s a spot waiting for you.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best campgrounds near Hagerstown, MD?

Rocky Gap State Park Campground is consistently rated as one of the best options near Hagerstown. Located about 45 minutes away, it features spacious sites for tents and RVs, clean bathrooms, and a beautiful lake for swimming, fishing, and kayaking. For something closer to town, McCoys Ferry Campground offers riverside sites just 15 minutes from Hagerstown with clean facilities and beautiful river views. The campground provides good separation between sites in some areas (particularly site #1) and makes for a convenient base to explore the region while still being close to city amenities.

Are there any state parks with camping options near Hagerstown?

Greenbrier State Park Campground is located within easy driving distance of Hagerstown and offers spacious campsites that can accommodate multiple tents and a canopy. The park features a popular beach area and hiking trails of varying difficulty levels. Another excellent option is Cunningham Falls State Park, which offers camping in the Manor Area. For a less crowded alternative, consider Gambrill State Park Campground, which provides a more secluded camping experience while still being accessible from Hagerstown.

Is the Hagerstown KOA a good camping option for families?

The Hagerstown / Antietam Battlefield KOA is generally considered a family-friendly option with amenities designed for children. For families specifically looking for water-based activities, Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park in Williamsport MD offers a water park that's particularly appealing to families with children. However, note that the water park's operating schedule can vary seasonally, so it's advisable to call ahead to confirm availability, especially during off-peak times like early June when it may not be open on weekdays despite website information.

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