Cabin camping options around Hanover, Maryland can accommodate outdoor enthusiasts year-round, with summer temperatures averaging 85°F and winter lows near 30°F. The region sits at relatively low elevations between 100-300 feet above sea level, making camping accessible in all seasons. Most cabin facilities remain open from April through October, though some locations offer year-round availability.
What to do
Fishing opportunities: At Susquehanna State Park Campground, visitors can take advantage of multiple water access points. One visitor noted, "There is a little fishing pond there, which my husband and daughter enjoyed. We hiked back to the campground from here, which was a nice easy-to-moderate trail."
Historic site exploration: The Susquehanna State Park Campground area includes historical attractions within walking distance of cabin accommodations. A reviewer mentioned, "There is a historic area in the park, with a working grist mill, mansion and other little buildings to view. Not really my thing, but was pretty neat."
Playground access: Families staying at Patapsco Valley State Park-Hilton Area can take advantage of exceptional playground facilities. According to one camper, "The Hilton entrance of Patapsco Valley Park is perfect for keeping the kids entertained. There is a huge playground, sensory trail and nature discovery center at the entrance to the park."
What campers like
Privacy between sites: At Little Bennett Campground, cabins and tent sites feature natural buffers for more secluded experiences. A camper shared, "The sites are quiet, very spacious, level, and heavily wooded with 50A service, water and sewer hookup."
Shuttle services: Cherry Hill Park cabins provide convenient transportation options for visitors wanting to explore Washington DC. One review highlighted, "Great for a DC visit. They have a bus stop for metro service to the city, but we took the 20 minute drive."
Clean facilities: Camp Meade RV Park maintains exceptional standards for its cabins and amenities. A visitor commented, "Nice clean restrooms and showers. Friendly hostess and we had a nice shady spot, what was great with a heat of 94F."
What you should know
Mixed quality firewood: Some campgrounds sell firewood of varying quality. At Susquehanna State Park, a camper reported, "We bought their firewood for $5/crate and it was really wet. It was challenging to get a fire going, which was frustrating."
Varied terrain for tent sites: Some cabin campgrounds have uneven ground for those bringing additional tents. One reviewer at Susquehanna noted, "Our specific site was supposed to have a tent pad but there wasn't 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."
Strict check-in policies: Ramblin' Pines enforces specific check-in windows and security deposits. A camper mentioned, "The keycard entry system is pretty inconvenient though ($40 cash only deposit!) and the hours are inconvenient as well. You can only check in between 2 and 4!"
Tips for camping with families
Jumping pillow activities: Children have access to unique recreational facilities at Ramblin' Pines near Hanover. A visitor shared, "It has a pool, jump pillow, mini golf, fishing pond, barnyard with goats, and multiple playgrounds. I really like all the trees."
Nature exploration trails: Washington DC / Capitol KOA offers family-friendly activities beyond standard amenities. According to a camper, "They have a nice area for kids (pool, playground, jumping pillow, basketball courts, giant chess, etc)."
Age restrictions: Some facilities have policies regarding pool access based on age. One reviewer noted, "I didn't like that non potty trained kids are not allowed to swim in their pool. Luckily we only have a 9 month old currently that isn't potty trained so she didn't care."
Tips from RVers
Site selection strategy: When booking cabins or RV sites, pay attention to location within the campground. A visitor to Washington DC Capitol KOA recommended, "If you get an area to back into it'll be more secluded, but the pull through spots offer no privacy."
Level pads: Many cabin sites double as RV locations with varying pad quality. At Little Bennett Campground, a camper reported, "Site#D69 level side-to-side but we were forced to greatly elevate front of trailer to level front-to-back. Site#D69 gravel parking pad."
Cellular connectivity: Signal strength varies across camping cabins near Hanover. At Little Bennett, a visitor noted, "AT&T 5 MB/s w/o booster(1 bar), 8 MB/s with it(2 bars). There is no satellite coverage due to the heavy tree canopy. OTA TV was descent using an external omni antenna."
