Best Equestrian Camping near Ironsides, MD

Recent Equestrian Reviews in Ironsides

101 Reviews of 6 Ironsides Campgrounds

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  dito S.

  Scout

  

  Oct. 17, 2024

  Pohick Bay Campground

  Pohick Bay Campground

  Pohick Bay Campground in Virginia offers a peaceful escape with beautiful views and a variety of outdoor activities like hiking and fishing. It's an ideal spot for families and nature lovers. Don’t forget to register dito sim to stay connected during your visit!

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  Rick V.

  Traveler

  

  Sep. 23, 2024

  Camp Meade RV Park

  Great RV park to stay near Vicksburg

  Did stay here after visting Vicksburg. Nice clean restrooms and showers. Friendly hostess and we had a nice shady spot, what was great with a heat of 94F.

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  Judy W.

  Traveler

  

  Sep. 19, 2024

  Bull Run Regional Park

  Noisy but Nice

  Pros - Clean Bathrooms, Camp store open 8am - 8pm, Sites 62 - 92 (except #74 and 88) are all pretty  good.  Security was great, patrol throughout the night.  Quiet hours are enforced and campers are polite.  Lots of activities, and nice hiking trails. Fabulous historical attractions, great visitor center. 

  Cons - Campground is in the flight path of Dulles Airport, so planes are flying over head at all hours of the day and sometimes late at night/morning.  There is a shooting range nearby. Some noise during range hours. (Not late at night!)  Because there had been so little rain, there was not great fishing in the park.  (I went to Silver Lake, that was great!)

  Traffic! Lots of local traffic on the main roads. (to be fair, it IS a suburb of DC ). Stores are all approx. 20 mins away. (Head towards Haymarket)

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  Jake C.

  Legend

  

  Sep. 10, 2024

  Bull Run Regional Park

  Spacious Sites and family friendly

  I stayed here with my family this summer and the park itself is a perfect spot for nature near DC. My son loved the giant playground and full water park at the campground, they even had discounted entry to the water park for campers. We stayed in site 20 which is an easy pull through and had a direct trail to the water park and the full network of trails in the park.

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  Trees F.

  Scout

  

  Jul. 16, 2024

  Pohick Bay Campground

  Excellent spot

  We loved staying at Pohick. We were here to visit DC and it was an excellent spot to stay. It was extremely hot as it was July but the sites had a lot of shade. Site 46 where we stayed was close to the bathrooms and nice and flat. The bathrooms were cleaner than any other campground we have stayed in and they have laundry and a nice stainless sink and counter for washing dishes if needed. About a 40 minute drive into DC and definitely worth it. Also, campers get a discount at the water park which was a very reasonable 5 dollars per person. The weekend tends to be a bit louder but during the week was very quiet.

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  Angela M.

  Scout

  

  May. 29, 2024

  Pohick Bay Campground

  Good trip

  We have been camping here for nearly 20 years. Each military tour brought us back to this area so Pohick became our second home. Our kids kayak now older but used to walk the trails as little kids. The waterpark is new and loud so we avoid but nice if you have young kids. Careful low bridge on Route 1 exit ramp little warning when taking ramp off I95. Go around to next exit. The check in at the cap store is crowded and narrow even with renovations but our 34 ft makes it okay. Bring bikes. Long bike trail along road. Farmers markets in Lorton and things to do in DC. Park at Huntington or Springfield metro. Short boat ride straight across from Ft Belvoir new family campground. Ice cream shop in season by water docks. Bathrooms clean always hot water three stalls each. Sink outside for dishes. Playground buts up against inner circle which are the only sewer sites. Others are electric water. Careful some near steep drop off. Stick to main road or inner circle or first circle if in big unit. Must go round circle to get to those spots which can be annoying. Two speed bumps. Camp store sells smores ingredients, limited candy, no eggs or bacon get those off Rte 1. Past entrance on Rte 1 is a Food Lion, McDonalds. Gas stations along Rte one are tight so fill up before exiting to campground. If you are desperate there is gas 7/11 at corner of Pohick and Rte 1 but its sketchy. Up the road off Rte 1 is Fort Belvoir Access w a drivers license however cant shop without military sponsored ID. Great bbq at Telegraph Rd and greek at Olympians family restaurant. Movie theater on Telegraph is nice. Springfield Mall close. Take Onville Rd which is a backroad by Pohick Church to shortcut to Rte 1. Pohick Rd past camping turn deadends into private neighborhood. Do not pass camp entrance. Hard to turn around if you do. Near End of Pohick is a small walk with overlook. See birds at point. Drive a car not RV. Park at lot on right before road split deadend. Gunston Hall on left can see from campground and water. Tours are nice.

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  Joey M.

  Scout

  

  May. 1, 2024

  Bull Run Regional Park

  First Camping Trip

  Took my family of 7 to the Bull Run regional park for our first camping trip and the experience was great! Didn’t want to stray too far from the house in the event that it was a nightmare, thankfully this local spot offered a soft opening to our family over the two days we spent there and all was good. The site was clean and well kept, bathhouse was close to the tent site and in ok shape (wasn’t expecting anything spectacular so wasn’t disappointed. Playground and trails were nice, kids really enjoyed the chance to take in nature. This experience was good and would recommend a visit for anyone looking for a soft intro to camping for their family!

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  Zach T.

  Traveler

  

  Nov. 19, 2023

  Bull Run Regional Park

  Great Facility

  Came to stay for a volleyball tournament and got way more. Christmas lights and just a festive atmosphere. Campsite was easy to pull into and hookup to. Overall a great experience

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  Jim L.

  Scout

  

  Nov. 13, 2023

  Pohick Bay Campground

  Absolutely not

  This place is so noisy with these helicopters that fly 24/7. Another absolutely insane noisy campground run by nova. Absolutely a rip off because of the noise just like all nova parks seem to be.   Insane

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  Jim L.

  Scout

  

  Nov. 13, 2023

  Bull Run Regional Park

  Absolutely insane annoying sound.

  This place is absolutely the most horrific noisy place is like sleeping on the side of the highway. Absolutely annoying sound 24/!7, this place should be free. Absolutely a rip off to call this park a campground. More like a parking lot on the internete.

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  Kat G.

  Guide

  

  Jul. 16, 2023

  Bull Run Regional Park

  Great Location for visiting DC

  We booked site 136 due to proximity of the playground (traveling with a 5 & 10 yr old). The site was great except the weird parking stops on every site but the pull throughs. It only allows you to back your camper in so far.

  We were able to drive to a DC Metro station easily - 30 minutes. Our main goal was to explore DC but there is lots to do near the campground. Even some National Battle Sites nearby.

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  George L.

  Guide

  

  May. 15, 2023

  Bull Run Regional Park

  Clean Park well maintained

  Sites are gravel pretty level and not to close. Bathhouses are ample and clean but can be a hike from some sites.

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  Vanessa K.

  Scout

  

  Apr. 27, 2023

  Pohick Bay Campground

  Last minute Overnight stay

  We were traveling with our daughter and have had a long day. Pohick bay was on our list and Owen at the camping office did such a great job making sure that everything goes well for us. The bathrooms are clean and very well kept. We will definitely stay here again!

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  Tabby B.

  Scout

  

  Mar. 24, 2023

  Pohick Bay Campground

  Decent

  Workers are nice, campground is decent. After hours ranger was really helpful and sweet helping spot me backing in. The trails to the bay are fun. Whoever designed the comfort station in the front needs to refund the park. You have to be on the toilet to close the door, there isn't an inch of extra space in the stalls. The laundry machines are positioned as inefficiently as possible. The second comfort station smells badly of sewage and the grate in the showers is painful on my feet, and I'm a barefoot gravel walker. Try to get a spot with full hookups to avoid the bathrooms.Other than the bathrooms, it's okay.

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  Angie C.

  Scout

  

  Feb. 25, 2023

  Pohick Bay Campground

  Great campground , close campsites

  My partner and I camped here in the middle of February '23. Great campground, clean comfort stations. Comfort station 1 is newer and more renovated that comfort station 2 but both were clean and well kept! it was very warm in the comfort station ( a plus in the winter) with hot water. There are a few trails here, a marina, waterpark & mini golf when in season.  great for families. The staff at the camp store were nice and very accommodating. This was our first trip so when we booked our site we had no idea how close the RV sites were. I mean, zero privacy, barely any  trees in between. So the camp store clerk allowed us to change our site to a more private one.  Site 11 seemed very private for anyone looking to book.

  also, just to mention, all sites that back up to the playground have no buffer or trees. You will be exposed to the playground but that may be what you're looking for. 

  All in all, a great stay!

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  Wendy C.

  Guide

  

  Jan. 13, 2023

  Bull Run Regional Park

  Big spots

  These big spots were great but it was pretty expensive for what it was. I think you were paying for the location.

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  Kate

  Traveler

  

  Oct. 24, 2022

  Bull Run Regional Park

  Enjoyable

  We camped here in the winter of 2020 on News Years Eve. This was one of the few campsites open on New Years Eve. 

  We enjoyed our time here. 

  We walked on the trails, walked by the river, and the disc golf course. 

  We enjoyed being able to buy firewood onsite.

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  moonbeans

  Scout

  

  Oct. 15, 2022

  Cedarville State Forest

  Great beginner’s campground

  Forested campground with fairly lengthy but level (and thus beginner friendly) hiking just a short distance away from Washington, DC.

  If you’ve forgotten anything you can pop on by the Target or Costco right outside the forest.

  Also, you can purchase wood while checking in and the Rangers don’t mind if you take a bit extra. Just bring your own starters and kindling (or a small hatchet/saw).

  Planes do occasionally fly over the area so consider bringing earplugs if you are a sensitive sleeper. The noise wasn’t really noticeable when I went on a Saturday (the neighboring campsite’s dogs were louder).

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  Jen S.

  Traveler

  

  Oct. 11, 2022

  Cedarville State Forest

  Small but peaceful

  We stayed here in the family campground for 3 nights in mid-October. The sites are very small and you sit very close to the camp loop road. Our site was #16 and it was very flat and easy to back a 30’ RV into. Most of the sites have very little distance between them. You’re really on top of your neighbors at this place! We didn’t see a camp host until we left on Monday. The bath house was pretty clean but out of TP frequently (both mens and womens rooms.) There is no camp sink, which was a bummer. There are lots of water spigots around the loop, however. Plenty of firewood when we arrived Friday night, but was totally gone by Saturday morning when we took the dog out at 7am. It was mostly replenished by Saturday night. No kindling, however, just the logs. $5 per crate (honor box, cash only of course.) The ranger station was closed when we arrived and when we left so we couldn’t check out the nature center. There are some really nice trails accessible from the loop. Dog friendly! We’ll stay here again if nowhere else is available, but it’s just too tight of a campground for our taste.

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  Harry R.

  Scout

  

  Sep. 20, 2022

  Bull Run Regional Park

  No truck bed tents or campers allowed

  Was excited to try first night out in a Kodiak Canvas Truck Bed Tent. Unfortunately, learned NOVA Parks regards anything in a truck bed whether a camper or tent is not welcome. I didn't realize NOVA Parks considers this campground as a resort and vehicle camping - ither than a class A or B - implies homeless and they don't want that image. They do also allow a travel trailer and tents can only be used on the ground not in a truck bed as designed. Beautiful park ... I live nearby in Arlington but was frustrated not able to use a nearby Park and Campground I pay taxes to support. I used another Campground in Fairfax County that was welcoming.

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  Richard S.

  Traveler

  

  Jul. 28, 2022

  Bull Run Regional Park

  Bull Run

  Great campsite has something for everyone. Clean well kept park and campsites. Courteous staff. Would definitely stay here again!

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  Stephanie S.

  Traveler

  

  Jul. 15, 2022

  Pohick Bay Campground

  Just okay

  We had spot 84 which was great for privacy and location to the laundry! The staff was nice. It was a bummer to have no water hook-up (we did know this before booking) but that would have made it perfect. WATCH OUT for poison oak - our electrical cord must have come in contact with it as we did not hike through the woods yet we both got poison oak on the inside of our arms (from holding the cord) and it has spread down both our arms. The laundry facility was clean and it’s $2 to wash and $2 to dry. Easy 45 minute drive to DC. Overall, would stay again if passing through.

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  New D.

  Guide

  

  Jun. 28, 2022

  Pohick Bay Campground

  Great Family Campsite

  Such a great campsite. So many things to do. There was a waterpark, mini golf, marina, lots of trails and playground. Our stay was awesome. The staff were so nice and helpful. Pretty Quiet at night.

  Some bugs but not too bad. Didn’t have to use too much bug spray. Our site was spacious. Peaceful, water spigot across the road. Close to comfort station.

  Great for families, groups, single, anyone. Noticed different size sites. Great stay definitely planning to stay again.

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  Robert P.

  Guide

  

  Jun. 26, 2022

  Bull Run Regional Park

  Spacious and private

  Spacious and private (for the East Coast).

  We enjoy this regional park, the loops are all drive through, there were a couple sites that only had electric (no water and none have sewer).

  Gun range nearby. But it’s not excessively loud.

  Grounds are always clean, staff has always been courteous and helpful.

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  Joe C.

  Guide

  

  Jun. 13, 2022

  Cedarville State Forest

  Tickville Otherwise nice

  We arrived on a Sunday. Very quiet, many open RV spots around us. We had site 18. Which is next to one of the water spigots. The idea is to use it to fill up tanks. Ranger let us know not to stay hooked up to it. 30 amp electric. No issues there. Lots of trails but in June at least the ticks were waaaay too plentiful.

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  David W.

  Guide

  

  May. 22, 2022

  Lichtman Camp 1 — Prince William Forest Park

  Sweet tooth

  Had a bunch of candy

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  Chris P.

  Scout

  

  May. 9, 2022

  Bull Run Regional Park

  Gun Range Nearby

  The gun range and outdoor music events nearby ruin an otherwise nice camp.