Ramblin' Pines campground features a dedicated dog park with agility equipment for exercising pets during stays. This well-maintained facility welcomes pets at all accommodation types including cabins, RV sites, and tent camping areas. The fenced dog area provides a safe space for pets to run off-leash while owners supervise. Little Bennett Campground, Cherry Hill Park, and Patapsco Valley State Park also accommodate pets with specific policies requiring leashes in common areas. Sites at most Woodbine-area campgrounds offer spacious gravel pads with room for pet equipment alongside camping gear. The bathrooms and shower facilities remain clean despite pet traffic, with most locations maintaining designated pet waste disposal stations. Sites are generally well-shaded with trees providing coverage during summer heat when pets require extra water and cooling options.
Walking paths and trails throughout these campgrounds provide exercise opportunities for dogs on-leash. The short wooded hiking trail at Ramblin' Pines works well for morning dog walks, while longer networks exist at Patapsco Valley State Park. Seasonal considerations include October events at Ramblin' Pines where pets should be comfortable with increased activity including haunted walks and hayrides. Camp Winery and The Garden provide more secluded pet-friendly options with less crowding for dogs sensitive to busy environments. Some sites in D loop at Little Bennett provide more privacy with vegetation between spaces, helpful for reactive dogs. Many campgrounds implement quiet hours which apply to barking dogs as well. Wildlife encounters remain possible in all locations, requiring vigilance with pets, especially at dawn and dusk when activity increases.
$30 - $70 / night
"We love all the games there are to play and the dog park is our favorite spot. Overall, it's peaceful and quiet in a nice, wooded setting."
"We stay at Ramblin Pines because it is close to family and a good proximity to visiting Baltimore and Frederick."
"Quiet woods in Maryland about 30 or 40 miles north of DC. Tenting, and RV spots partial to full service. Just of hiway 270. pricey ($66/night) for a state park, but nice."
"PROS Very nice small Montgomery County Park
No reservation fee to make on-line reservations
Reserved 137 days prior to arriving
Entrance gate required entry code Instructed by staff via gate phone"
$19 - $27 / night
"Pet friendly. Very quiet. I only gave it 4 stars because the camp sites are too close together. Fire pits were well designed, bathrooms were relatively clean."
"It may be close to suburbia (a neighborhood right through the trees) and convenient to major highways (literal minutes to I95), but you will feel like you are truly secluded in the woods."
$999 / night
"Great location with access to all forms of transportation. Store fully stocked to include groceries. Two pools. Hot tub. Play areas to include a game room and miniature golf. "
"As we looked around we found that all of the sites, regardless of amenities, were spaced about the same."
$20 - $51 / night
"Camp site(Tent camping)
The camp site is what it is, just a camp site :) It's one of the bigger state parks surrounded by forest in MD.""Another negative was after the storm for the next few days we heard trees falling nearby."
$20 / night
"The park is located away from the camping grounds. It has two play grounds, several picnic tables and a bathroom."
"If you are really looking for somewhere to feel far away from civilization and see some beautiful scenery, this probably isn't it."
$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."
"This site is at the very top of the loop so it has a great cozy vibe and is spaced well away from other sites. The only downside is that the bathhouse is a walk downhill and then a walk back uphill."
"Close to many cool things in the area too"
$20 - $195 / night
"We got a spot for two nights in the pet area. We were shaded by trees, but the spots weren’t very private. Bathroom facilities are nice."
"The open field pet friendly sites are also large but provide no shade and it gets hot! You can feel the difference between these sites and the interior loop sites. "
GuideWe stayed for 10 days in a rustic cabin. Campground is well organized and clean. Tons of activities and even a hiking path. Pet friendly with small dog park. We had civil war soldiers drilling and staying the weekend we were there. Bathrooms are super clean.
GuideWe 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.
ScoutThe rangers were nice and the campground hosts were sweet. I liked the dish washing sinks outside of the shower houses. The site was nice with the tent pad backing up to the trees. I would rather sleep in a tent any night over a motel room but this time was different. Due to my father passing, me and my daughter stayed there 3 nights. I will be back another time to actually enjoy the lake and being between Lancaster and Gettysburg makes both places easy to access. Next time I will be getting a site away from the group area. It was nice that the pet area is separate from those of us who don't have pets or want quiet from dogs barking. Some of the groups can get rather loud especially when there are a bunch of teens. It was nice that the pet area is separate from those of us who don't have pets or want quiet from dogs barking.
LegendThis place is right outside the gate of Harpers Ferry NP. We walked to the shuttle bus stop. It is a very large KOA, and was almost empty when we visited in September. The original site the gave us had a large rut and washed out spot, so we could not get level. I checked in the office and the reassigned another space that was much better. Full hook ups, nice clean shower and bathrooms, playground, pool, large dog park.
TravelerThe staff and seasonal campers are all very friendly. The bathrooms are incredibly clean. We love all the games there are to play and the dog park is our favorite spot. Overall, it's peaceful and quiet in a nice, wooded setting.
ScoutOverall great camp ground only thing I noticed is at some of the RV sites the hook ups are in crazy spots some are In the neighboring sites area so you have to drag extensions around them. Also the pool and dog park isn’t on site you have to leave to go to it.
RangerGreat campground for families. Large water park that goes to 3 ft. Playgrounds, dog park, canteen, mini golf, jumping pillow, laser tag, pedal cars, gem mining are just some of the amenities. Very pricey during peak season. We did the camp & store at about $50/night.
ScoutThis campground is far enough away from home but at the same time close enough for a weekend camping trip. Nice level spots for RVs. A pet area as well as a non-pet area. A lake with a beach, as well as being close to the AT. Close to Gettysburg as well.
TravelerOur first visit (March 2018) was just prior to peak season (lower rates) and we had a site literally 10 ft. from the water! Full hook ups and sites were a little close, but nice. There seemed to be a lot of long term/permanent residents, but most sites along the waterfront remained open. The campground seemed to stress pet restrictions both in the rules section of their registration packet and signage around the grounds. There was a pet exercise/walking area, but could use some sprucing up. However, no one really made an issue of walking your dog around the campground and as the weekend came around, more and more dogs were around.
You have to drive through a residential neighborhood to reach Bar Harbor, so big rigs take care/caution. Would like to try Bar Harbor again sometime.
Woodbine camping sites sit within Maryland's Piedmont region at elevations of 300-500 feet, creating a temperate setting for outdoor recreation. The area experiences moderate rainfall year-round, with summer temperatures averaging 85°F and winter lows near 30°F. Woodbine's location at the western edge of Howard County provides access to both mountain terrain and Chesapeake watershed environments.
Hiking trails at Patapsco Valley: Several loops of varying difficulty connect directly to campsites, leading to scenic river views. According to a visitor at Hollofield Area Campground, "We enjoyed hiking the trails directly from our campsite that led us down to the Patapsco River. There is a lot of history associated with the River and the area. You can even swim in this river."
Fishing opportunities: Multiple stocked ponds offer catch-and-release fishing within a 10-minute drive of most campsites. A visitor at Manor - Cunningham Falls State Park mentioned, "We love hiking to the falls, swimming in the lake, visiting Misty Meadow farm and creamery, and relaxing!"
Biking routes: Several campgrounds connect to paved bike paths suitable for casual riders. As one camper noted about Patapsco Valley, "We really loved road biking to the nearby H Mart to have fun shopping and browsing their unique selection."
Metro access to DC: From Greenbelt Park Campground, campers can reach Washington DC attractions via public transit. A recent visitor explained, "The METRO (only about 10 minutes with traffic)... Take the METRO if you are going into the District. There are two stations very close to camp (Greenbelt and University Park)."
Natural surroundings despite urban proximity: Many dog friendly campgrounds near Woodbine balance woodland settings with accessibility to urban amenities. A visitor at Greenbelt Park Campground observed, "After staying here for a week I was so pleased by the quiet nature of the campground, the overall feeling of the outdoor space (every morning birds and squirrels) and the proximity to the METRO."
Private and spacious sites: Little Bennett Campground offers well-spaced sites with vegetation for privacy. A reviewer noted, "The sites are quiet, very spacious, level, and heavily wooded with 50A service, water and sewer hookup. D Loop is for RVs, A, B, C& E are tents only."
Clean facilities: Bathhouses and common areas receive regular maintenance at most pet-accommodating campgrounds. A guest at Cherry Hill Park commented, "Everything was extremely clean and well maintained. We loved the brick patio with patio furniture."
Kid-friendly activities: Multiple playgrounds, splash pads, and open fields provide entertainment for children. A Cherry Hill Park visitor shared, "Great amenities... Playground, Mini Golf, Swimming Pool, Hot tub, Basketball court, Snack bar on site, Nightly hayride."
Site selection matters: Some loops offer more privacy than others, especially for tent campers. A Patapsco Valley visitor advised, "If you're a tent camper and don't need electric, the sites on the outer loop were quite nice and private."
Seasonal considerations: October brings increased weekend visitor traffic due to fall foliage and festivals. A camper at Cunningham Falls noted, "Loved this campground for the scenery during leaf peeping season. Our site was level and well separated from others, though it was small."
Reservation requirements: Most Woodbine area pet friendly campgrounds require advance booking, especially during summer months. A Greenbelt Park visitor explained, "This is a NO CASH facility which means you CANNOT pay upon arrival so you will have to do so online."
Limited hook-ups: Many state park campgrounds offer electric but lack full water and sewer connections. A Little Bennett camper reported, "There is no satellite coverage due to the heavy tree canopy. OTA TV was descent using an external omni antenna. There is no WiFi."
Swimming options: While some rivers allow swimming, designated pool areas offer safer alternatives with lifeguards. A visitor to Codorus State Park Campground noted, "There is no swimming allowed in the lake but there is a pool located at the park, there is no extra cost to use the pool if you are at the campground."
Playground access: Several campgrounds feature multiple playground areas for different age groups. A Patapsco Valley camper mentioned, "There is a 'natural' playground in the loop, and then if you drive down further to the park entrance, there is a large playground for the kids."
Nature programs: Rangers offer educational activities during peak season. As one Cunningham Falls visitor shared, "During peak season, there are nature programs going on."
Bathhouse proximity: When camping with small children, select sites closer to facilities. One Cunningham Falls visitor observed, "The electric 'A loop' is paved so it's great for bike riding. The bathhouse is just a short walk away."
Navigating narrow entrances: Some campgrounds have specific approach directions for larger rigs. A Patapsco Valley visitor cautioned, "APPROACH THIS PARK ONLY FROM THE WEST IF YOUR VEHICLE IS OVER 11 FEET HIGH. (There is a 11' bridge coming east bound into this park.)"
Parking limitations: Site dimensions vary considerably between campgrounds. A visitor at Little Bennett commented, "Sites are very spacious, level, and heavily wooded with 50A service, water and sewer hookup. D Loop is for RVs, A, B, C& E are tents only."
Dump station locations: Not all campgrounds with electric hookups have on-site dump stations. According to one Cherry Hill Park review, the campground includes "50 amp hook-up, Water, Sewer" among its amenities.
Tree clearance for satellite: Heavily wooded sites often block satellite signals. A Little Bennett visitor noted, "There is no satellite coverage due to the heavy tree canopy. OTA TV was descent using an external omni antenna."
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