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Washington DC / Capitol KOA houses luxury canvas tents and fully-furnished yurts with electricity, comfortable beds, and private outdoor spaces. The glamping accommodations at this Millersville location provide a perfect balance of outdoor immersion and modern comfort, with climate control options for year-round stays. Cherry Hill Park complements the area's upscale outdoor lodging with stylish safari-style accommodations featuring real mattresses, premium linens, and decorative touches. Both properties maintain clean shower facilities, flush toilets, and communal areas for socializing. Each glamping unit includes a picnic table, fire ring, and easy access to drinking water. One guest shared, "Phenomenal, clean sites in a beautiful wooded area. It is all it's cracked up to be!"
Located between Baltimore, Annapolis, and Washington DC, these luxury outdoor stays provide an ideal base for exploring the region's attractions. The Capitol KOA offers a swimming pool, jumping pillow, hiking trails, and a dedicated dog exercise area—features rarely found at typical campgrounds. Families appreciate the playground equipment, basketball courts, and organized activities for children during peak season. Camp Meade RV Park, another glamping option in the vicinity, provides unique outdoor experiences with military security and quiet surroundings. Proximity to the Chesapeake Bay creates opportunities for boating, fishing, and waterfront dining within a short drive. According to a camper, "We stopped at the DC KOA as a base to visit the Capitol. This is not a site for nature lovers but is perfect for kids. Our kids all had fun and made friends."
Best Glamping Campgrounds near Mayo (18)
1. Washington DC / Capitol KOA
"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."
"Staff was friendly and helpful with any information we needed. Nice play ground for the kids. They also really enjoyed the jumping pillow."
2. Cherry Hill Park
"We stayed in a level pull-thru site(#1715) with picnic table on a paver patio, iron table and chairs, clean gravel surface, grill, and fire pit."
"Every campsite has a patio, grill, and fire pit. Great pool, clubhouse, entertainment for the kids, great laundry facilities, and huge off leash dog area for the dogs."
Check AvailabilityAvailable this weekend
from $999 / night
3. Tuckahoe State Park Campground
"Parking pads on the electric loop are asphalt.
- There's very finely crushed rock on the non-electric loop. This includes the parking pad and tent pad."
"Small by some State Park standards, Tuckahoe offers two loops: a tent/cabin site, and an electric site for RVs. The sites are well maintained."
Check Availabilityfrom $21 - $70 / night
4. Lacy Oasis Campground
"Whether you are an adult or a child, this place will have a positive effect on you. The owners are involved and designed this space with the visitors pleasure in mind."
Check Availabilityfrom $90 - $190 / night
5. Camp Meade RV Park
"Friendly hostess and we had a nice shady spot, what was great with a heat of 94F."
6. Pohick Bay Campground
"We were at site 133, non electric non water. I feel like the spots at the end of each loop might have slightly more privacy, but our site was fine."
"We stayed on the big loop on site 48. Unfortunately there wasn’t anything on ReserveAmerica specifying the water situation, so when we arrived we found that we didn’t have water hook up."
30 Sites AvailableAvailable this weekend
from $150 / night
7. Martinak State Park Campground
"We rented a mini cabin and it had a full bed, two bunk beds and AC which was such a nice amenity. The site had a fire ring, grill and picnic table. We were right next to the bathhouse walkway."
"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."
Check Availabilityfrom $18 - $77 / night
8. Louise F. Cosca Regional Park
"Only 5 sites have electric (2, 5, 18, 24, 25)but all 25 sites have water hookup. Weekends are some what noisy because of the games across the street in the park."
"Close to town but far enough to enjoy yourself. Bathrooms are clean and have decent showers."
Check Availabilityfrom $10 - $45 / night
9. Joint Base Andrews Military FamCamp
Check Availabilityfrom $18 - $30 / night
10. Ramblin' Pines
"Plenty of activities on site. And a live band on the weekends. Also close driving distance to many towns and cities."
"We stay at Ramblin Pines because it is close to family and a good proximity to visiting Baltimore and Frederick."
Check Availabilityfrom $30 - $70 / night
Drive Time
- 36 min from Baltimore, MD
- 39 min from Washington, DC
- 1 hr 10 min from Lexington Park, MD
- 1 hr 26 min from Dover, DE
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Glamping Reviews near Mayo, MD
231 Reviews of 18 Mayo Campgrounds
Thomas B.
RangerLittle Bennett Campground
Great Potential?
We stayed at Little Bennett starting on Labor Day Monday and left before the weekend, so it is hard to say how this looks when the campground is full of life. They had quite a few activities for families and a pavilion capable of concerts and such, but there was minimal activity during our stay. My biggest complaint is that the gate code changed and we didn't get any notice--so after a long day and a dinner out near Baltimore (nearly an hour away), I had to call the police to get back to my camper. Otherwise, the campsite was relatively spacious and quiet. The bugs were a little rough. Lots of whitetail running around.
- Judy W.
GuideSmallwood State Park Campground - TEMPORARILY CLOSED THROUGH JULY 2023
Great Escape! Air conditioned cabins!
What a gem! We found this place as an alternative to staying in DC during 4th of July festivities. Nice spacious sites, cabins were super clean and smelled great! Did I mention they were air conditioned during the hotest week of the summer!
Bathrooms and showers were spotless.
Many things to see and do there. Historic property, big lake (no swimming), boating, fishing, hiking. There is an Art Center with juried displays for sale.
- JJohn S.
TravelerRamblin' Pines
Weak WiFi
For $90 per night the WiFi should work better. Didn’t connect at all. Had to use the antenna pointed East to get local Baltimore news.
- hheather B.Scout
Cherry Hill Park
Like a resort
This camp ground is like a resort with 2 pools mini golf splash pad and many other amenities
- HHolly B.Guide
Cherry Hill Park
My All Time Favorite…so far
This park is top notch. The grounds are immaculate. The staff is friendly and helpful. They have a lovely gift shop. We were in the 400 sites and it was nice and shady. Though you are close to highways I don’t recall hearing and noise. I love that they have shuttles to DC., walking trails and a large dog park. This is my all time favorite park so far and I need to go back.
Jeremy G.TravelerJoint Base Andrews Military FamCamp
Could be a great campground but......
There are some good things about this Famcamp. It's like a diamond in the rough. If the military would spend some time and money on it, it could be a great campground. One of the greatest points about this campground is its location. You are so close to downtown D.C.! Every RV site (as far as I saw) was a level concrete pad. All sites, except for tent sites, have full electricity. Most sites have sewer and water. Sites 12-18 should be mainly used for the smaller travel trailers. I had an interesting time getting my 35' 5th wheel into the site. Even though I got my RV into the site, I don't have much room for my truck. My site has a picnic table, fire pit, and a grill. Everything is rusted beyond repair. My grill was filled with cigarette butts and my fire pit had trash in it. There is some shade. My site has two trees at the front of the pad on both sides of the RV. My bedroom stays nice and cold and I have a good view for my Starlink in the rear. The sites are close to each other, but there is some space. The good thing is that we are surrounded by the golf course. You don't get much noise from the base, because of the location, and because the FamCamp is surrounded by trees. You can hear the busy road outside the fence but I don't hear it much inside the RV. Every once in a while you'll hear an aircraft... but this is an air base, it's expected. We were told the community laundry was not working and to use the base laundry mat. Finally, one of the best parts about the campground, is the lady at outdoor rec that is in charge of the Famcamp. She is very nice and helpful. She will try to assist you with anything you need from directions to useful tips.
- 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.
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.
Guide to Mayo
Glamping options near Mayo, Maryland offer varying levels of outdoor comfort between Baltimore, Annapolis, and Washington DC. The region sits along the western shore of the Chesapeake Bay at approximately 30 feet above sea level, with a humid subtropical climate that supports camping from early spring through late fall. Summer temperatures average 85-90°F with high humidity, while spring and fall provide more moderate conditions.
What to do
Fishing and kayaking opportunities: Martinak State Park Campground provides waterfront access ideal for water sports enthusiasts. "Beautiful waterfront great for kayaking and water sports. No real hiking trails. Overall small quiet campground," notes Laura M., who appreciated the clean facilities.
Historical exploration: Tuckahoe State Park Campground offers more than just camping with its natural and historical attractions. "There is a Bird Aviary that houses those that cannot be fully healed. We tend to use Tuckahoe as a way station while camping our way up and down the Bay," explains Bill G., highlighting additional educational opportunities.
Disc golf course: Pohick Bay Campground features an 18-hole disc golf course within walking distance of campsites. "I'd recommend taking in a game of disc golf on their 18 hole course," suggests Rachel L., who considers this her "go-to weekend camping spot" near DC.
Water park access: Families staying at Pohick Bay can enjoy the adjacent water park during summer months. "Pirate's Cove waterpark is definitely a highlight in summer. Boating in summer from kayaks to motorboats," shares Anne K., who visited during fall.
What campers like
Kid-friendly amenities: Washington DC / Capitol KOA offers extensive recreation options for families. "They have a nice area for kids (pool, playground, jumping pillow, basketball courts, giant chess, etc). If you get an area to back into it'll be more secluded, but the pull through spots offer no privacy," explains Elise M.
Security and atmosphere: Some luxury glamping options near Mayo provide added security. "After a peaceful protest, my sister, nephew and I stayed in a cabin for 1 night. We all slept well in the clean and comfortable cabin. The campground is a safe place for families," shares Lydia R. about her experience at Capitol KOA.
Convenience to attractions: Cherry Hill Park serves as an excellent base for Washington DC exploration. "The best park in the DC area! Very nice grounds, clean, and amenities galore! Plan and reserve you DC tours right at the campground. No need to drive anywhere, the tour buses pick you up at the park!" explains Jason E.
Peaceful atmosphere: Lacy Oasis Campground provides a serene alternative to larger, busier glamping sites. "If you are a nature lover, a person who loves peace, serenity, and tranquility, or just need some respite, Lacy Oasis is the place to be," writes Terrance D., noting its positive effect on both adults and children.
What you should know
Site selection matters: At Capitol KOA, not all sites offer the same experience. "If you get an area to back into it'll be more secluded, but the pull through spots offer no privacy," advises Elise M., providing insight for those seeking more privacy.
Weather considerations: Spring and fall offer more comfortable camping conditions than summer, when humidity and temperatures peak. Sites with shade become premium during summer months. "We stopped at the DC KOA as a base to visit the Capitol. This is not a site for nature lovers but is perfect for kids," notes Liz F.
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