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The Kitzmiller area in western Maryland features several established campgrounds within a 30-mile radius, including Swallow Falls State Park and Deep Creek Lake State Park. These public lands provide a mix of accommodation types from primitive tent sites to full-service RV hookups and cabin rentals. The mountainous terrain of the Appalachian highlands creates diverse camping environments, with many sites situated near lakes, rivers, and forested areas. Savage River State Forest and Big Run State Park offer more secluded options for those seeking a quieter experience, while developed campgrounds like Robert W. Craig at Jennings Randolph Lake provide more amenities.
Most campgrounds in the region operate seasonally, with peak availability from April through October. Weather conditions can change rapidly in the mountains, with cooler temperatures even during summer months. "Western Maryland is bear country, but also deer, eagle, hawk, and plenty of fish," noted one camper familiar with the region. Road access varies throughout the area, with some campgrounds accessible via paved roads while others require navigation on gravel or forest service roads. Cell service can be limited in more remote areas, particularly in the valleys between ridges. Many campgrounds require reservations, especially during summer weekends and fall foliage season when visitation peaks.
Waterfront camping represents a significant draw for visitors to the Kitzmiller region. Deep Creek Lake State Park and Swallow Falls provide access to swimming, fishing, and paddling opportunities. A visitor to Big Run State Park described it as "one of my favorite Western Maryland hideaways. The best spots are in the woods adjacent to the stream. You can set up your camp chair and enjoy the creek sounds." Campgrounds with electric hookups tend to fill quickly during peak season. Bathhouse facilities vary widely across the region, from modern facilities with hot showers at larger state parks to basic vault toilets at more primitive sites. Several campgrounds offer hiking trails directly from the camping areas, allowing visitors to explore the surrounding forests without driving to separate trailheads.
"Thirdly, the campground was so close to the nature that we wanted to see. We went to see the falls and they were within walking distance from our campsite. Overall, it was an awesome place to camp."
"Camp ground was just a few minute drive away from the entrance to the trail. Trails were easy enough for kids. Camp site itself was nice and clean but felt a little too close to each other."
from $22 - $33 / night
Check Availability"Camp site(Tent camping) Camp site was pretty small and close to each other. The forest where the camp site was situated was beautiful."
"Lots of touristy things around the lake, then you drive by lots of vacation homes on the lakeshore and then you pull into the camp and you feel like you are miles away from all that stuff."
from $21 - $65 / night
Check Availability"General: Smallish (68 sites) campground near Jennings Randolph Lake, which is not directly accessible from the campground (you need to drive there)."
"Drinking water right next to the site (37) as well as a trail to a restroom - I think there's a shower on the other loop/section. 22 for a basic (non-electric) tent site."
from $22 - $60 / night
Check Availability"It is not near a main highway unless you call Route 50 through Romney a main highway. It is west of town up a curved mountain road. It is on the top area of "Middle Ridge" mountain. "
"Very positive experience."
"Like many state park campgrounds, each of the campsites are not that dispersed, so you will be right next to everyone else."
"Our site was near the edge of the campground, which is basically a large grassy area with a bathroom in the middle of the loop."
from $50 / night
Check Availability"Very remote western Maryland Appalachia. Sites are right off park road, are huge, rustic, and spaced very far apart from other sites. River runs along the sites."
"This was a beautiful state forest, with two state parks sort of bordering it (Big Run & New Germany). The roads were all paved which was nice."
"This is one of my favorite Western Maryland hideaways. The best spots are in the woods adjacent to the stream. You can set up your camp chair and enjoy the creek sounds."
"You have to know what you're getting here - there ARE campsites with amenities, near water and bathrooms, but not all of them have the amenities. "
from $10 - $55 / night
Check Availability"New Germany State Park is a pleasant location with a small lake for swimming and kayaking, as well as numerous trails in the wooded mountains of western Maryland."
"New Germany State Park is situated in Garrett County Maryland. The park has a small lake, a few trails, and two camping loops."
from $18 - $117 / night
Check Availability"Far enough away from the next campsite to enjoy peace and seclusion. Next to a crik for those nighttime lullabies"
from $5 - $20 / night
Check Availability"Had my wedding 2022 at Jennings picnic area and then after that spent the whole weekend away from everyone and everything!"
from $10 - $30 / night
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TravelerStayed with friends at RV6. Non electric spot but huge with a nice fireplace and benches. No picnic table but great views of the river and the peaceful sounds of flowing water. Only toilet facility is an outside port-o-potty but they have spray, tp, hand sanitizer and seems well kept.
TravelerWe had a great stay. Well manicured grounds. Lots of fallen trees from recent weather. Bathrooms could be cleaner. The camp hosts are awesome people. The area is quiet and peaceful. Lots of bike trails. Lake nice with swimming. Not crowded. Very family oriented. Playgrounds scattered around the campground in really good shape.
We stayed at site 173. I loved it. Private. Had a little stream that ran behind it which would have been great for kids to play in. I loved the sound of running water. The fire pit and picnic table were in a little area above the stream surrounded by trees. It was so pretty and felt protected. They sell wood and awesome fire starters on site. Well priced. $5 for big bundle of split wood and $1 for each large fire starter. The Fire starters were so good, I bought extras to take with me. Definitely good quality. Not like the small ones you buy at the store.
All in all, I loved it and will go back. I’ll take the grandkids next time. The lake, stream, biking, playground will keep them busy.
I have TMobile and had no cellphone service at my site. But could get service in other areas.
Site 225 looked like a great site. Up on a hill with a view, full hook up, playground close, and cell service.
ScoutThis campground is very basic. The area is very remote. Make sure you bring supplies. Going out to eat is at least a 30-minute drive. Floating the loop at Big Bend is one of the best things you can do without traveling away from the camping area. Seneca Rocks, Smoke Hole Caverns, and Seneca Caverns are all within an hour drive.
GuideI stayed at the non electric campsite area and it was nice. Very wooded and lots of trails to explore
ScoutI wish I could give this campground zero stars. Like the reviews below us stated, we were also verbally attacked by the little man on the golf cart. This campground should be embarrassed by the way it treats families. We were supposed to stay Thursday through Sunday with our best friends and our six children. Instead, we packed up and left Saturday after returning from our planned trip to Ohiopyle with our kids. What was supposed to be a fun, relaxing family camping weekend turned into an experience that left us shocked, disappointed, and completely disrespected. We are experienced campers and have spent years creating memories with our children at campgrounds. We are respectful guests, we follow rules, and we have never had an experience like this. Unfortunately, this campground chose poor communication, intimidation, and selective enforcement over basic customer service. During our stay, we had a truck briefly drive down to the swimming area to unload and later reload chairs, coolers, and supplies for our six children. There are no signs stating that vehicles are prohibited on the grass. In fact, there were multiple golf carts in the same area throughout the day, including staff members and seasonal campers, which led us to believe this was permitted. We understand vehicles are heavier than golf carts, but there were zero signage stating no cars allowed. To preface, there was zero damage done to the grass area due to our truck, we took photos prior to leaving the campground to protect ourselves since management is so emotionally unstable. Mind you: this is an army corp engineers campground, by Under federal law(36 CFR§ 327.2), motorized vehicles, including golf carts, UTVs, ATVs, and standard cars, must remain strictly on designated paved or gravel roads and parking lots. We found this rule after we got home and did our research. There were about 5 golf carts AND a gator in and out of the beach area through out the day. If someone had simply approached us and kindly explained that vehicles were not allowed there, we would have apologized. Instead, staff chose to sit back after someone complained, watch my children swim for hours, wait for us to clean up and bring the truck down to reload, then turn a simple misunderstanding into a confrontation. A staff member approached the truck in a golf cart, speeding up and hopping out(this is all on video) while my minor daughter was inside, reached into our vehicle and took our tag then proceeded to yell at us to pack our“shit” and prepare to leave. The way this was handled was completely unnecessary and unprofessional. Our children were present, witnessed this, and were left scared and confused over a situation that could have been resolved in less than a minute with a respectful conversation. We were also told there is a strict 5 mph speed limit and that radar is used because of a serious incident involving a child in the past, He was hit and life flighted. Yet seasonal campers continued driving golf carts around at unsafe speeds while drinking. Rules and safety expectations should apply equally to everyone, not only when management decides to enforce them against certain guests and not their buddies who pay for a seasonal spot. We went to the office in good faith to discuss what happened and believed the situation had been resolved. We stayed another night, only to be told the following morning that we were no longer welcome back. To permanently ban a family over a first time issue involving a rule that was never communicated is absolutely unacceptable. A well run campground understands that communication and respect go both ways. Instead, this campground made paying guests feel unwelcome and disposable. Management needs to take a serious look at how they handle conflicts because this was not customer service, it was an unnecessary escalation. We will never return to this campground, and after this experience, we strongly encourage other families to think twice before booking a stay here. Especially with young children.
Travelercheck in was easy. there’s lots to do for families kids- there’s ponds to fish, swimming pool, mini golf. golf cart rentals. playground. they also have events like family olympics and outdoor movies. site was also very nice and spacious
ScoutHonestly I would not go here. Its a beautiful spot great for fishing and swimming. I wish it was doable. But no. We been here for 4 days for the holiday. We wanted something affordable and full of nature. We really thought this place would be like other campsites. But other than taking out trash (which most people just burn making it stinky the entire time and every single fire pit you probably shouldnt cook on) there are no rules no regulations. People can be in your site looking into your tent and they do not care here. People just go where they want and fish around kids swimming rather than going somewhere else. Music can be blared so loud theres nowhere to go without hearing it. Dogs do not have to he on leash despite the sign at the entrance. (Told essentially to get over it) the dogs will roam everywhere. Its completely taken over by "locals" who aren't actually locals at all. They are just people from other states that stay here all the time and take over during the holidays. If youre already established at this camp you are good to go. But if you are highly respectful people who respect nature and want the peace of real camping. Do not go here. We are packing and leaving 5 days early and will not be back.
TravelerFrom a family of tent campers, it was perfect. We rented the river sites. The location was great and the kids had a blast playing in the river and fishing. We brought our own kayaks and enjoyed the easy paddling. The bathrooms were very nice and clean.
TravelerWe rented a tent pad site and a glamping site side by side here and absolutely loved the place. This place is perfect for retreats or group camping experiences since there's only 6-8 tent pads and two glamping tents. Theres a his and hers lavatory cabins that are new and have a large industrial sink to wash your dishes in...big plus. Only a 20 minute drive to downtown berkley springs. Will be coming back this fall when the leaves start changing!
Camping sites near Kitzmiller, Maryland offer varied terrain with elevations ranging from 1,500 to 3,000 feet throughout the Appalachian highlands. The region experiences cooler nighttime temperatures even in summer, often dropping into the 50s, making sleeping bags rated for lower temperatures necessary year-round. Primitive sites along waterways tend to fill by Friday afternoon during peak season from May through September.
Hiking nearby waterfalls: At Swallow Falls State Park, the largest waterfall in Maryland, Muddy Creek Falls, drops 53 feet. "The trails to the namesake falls are beautiful and very family-friendly, with lots of helpful signage. However, the parking lots and trailheads were PACKED on the weekend, so if you're a day tripper, get there early!"
Paddle on multiple waterways: The region offers both lake and river paddling options within short drives. "Herrington Manor which was right down the road was a great place to go kayaking while we were there," notes one camper who visited Swallow Falls State Park.
Fish in stocked waters: Streams and lakes throughout the area hold trout and other species. "The stream was incredible and lively with trout and crayfish," reports a camper at Big Run State Park, where stream access is available directly from many campsites.
Winter recreation: For those camping in colder months, the area transforms into a winter sports destination. "Swallow falls is awesome year round. In the winter the snow and ice is beautiful," notes a camper who gives the park five stars.
Stream-side camping: Many campers value the water sounds for sleeping. At Big Run State Park, "The best spots are in the woods adjacent to the stream. You can set up your camp chair and enjoy the creek sounds."
Firefly displays: Summer visitors often mention the incredible light shows. At Deep Creek Lake State Park, one camper reports: "We were lucky enough to witness a spectacular light show put up by thousands of fireflies at night."
Wildlife viewing: The mountains host diverse wildlife beyond just bears. "Deer are dense in these parts," notes a camper at New Germany State Park, adding that "bears frequent the area" though most campers report seeing deer far more commonly than bears.
Truly secluded options: For those seeking genuine isolation, Wallman/Laurel Run - Potomac State Forest offers "peace and quiet and a good old fashioned camping experience at a very well maintained campground secluded but not way out in no man's land where it takes you an hour to get back when it's over."
Bear precautions enforced: Most campgrounds in the region provide bear-resistant storage. "Bears are common so they emplaced a big old bear box at every site. It's enough room to hold your food for a month of camping!" reports a visitor to Deep Creek Lake State Park.
Weather fluctuations: Mountain weather can change rapidly, with temperature swings of 30+ degrees in a single day. "Summer temps usually do not get as nice 85max most of the summer," notes a camper from New Germany State Park, referring to the cooler mountain temperatures compared to lower elevations.
Site selection matters: Campsite quality varies significantly even within the same campground. "Some of the sites are AWESOME, some are a patch of grass. Its honestly best to carefully look at the site map," advises a visitor to Deep Creek Lake State Park.
Reservation timing: For weekend camping, especially at the more developed sites with hookups, reservations are essential. "The electric sites tend to fill quickly during peak season," according to ranger information provided at New Germany State Park.
Look for dedicated activity programs: Some campgrounds offer organized activities. "We arrived and was surprised by a Christmas in July event where there was activities for the kids and a campsite holiday decoration contest. Santa even made an appearance," reports a visitor to Barnum Whitewater Area.
Consider cabin options: For families new to camping or during uncertain weather, cabins provide a more controlled environment. "Small cabins are $35 a night, with larger cabins going at $56 a night. There is electricity in the cabins," notes a visitor to Barnum Whitewater Area.
Bring bikes for campground loops: Some campgrounds are perfect for kids to explore safely on wheels. At Robert W. Craig - Jennings Randolph Lake, one visitor recommends: "Make sure to bring bicycles for your kids to ride around the loop. There is also a pond that you can hike to for fishing. It is far enough that your children would not wonder there on their own."
Check swimming access: Not all waterfront camping areas permit swimming. "The swim area leaves a brown residual stain in your swimwear and on your person," cautions one camper about the water quality at New Germany State Park, suggesting families might want to consider alternatives.
Site orientation challenges: Some campgrounds have unusual layouts that affect hookup accessibility. At Blackwater Falls State Park, "Many of the pull thru sites are situated in the wrong direction with the electric hookup on the wrong side."
Length restrictions: Most campgrounds in the area have limitations for larger RVs. "Roads and camper pads are all paved, and the sites are in two loops. All sites have electric hookups, and have a picnic table, fire ring, and lantern ring," reports an RVer at Robert W. Craig, noting that sites 53, 55, and 64-68 have the longest pads.
Dump station access: Plan your arrival and departure with service points in mind. "The dump station is in a weird spot and the only water available is the same used for flushing," notes an RVer about Blackwater Falls State Park.
Low clearance warnings: Some access roads have restrictions. "We approached the campground from the southeast through the town of Keyser. DO NOT do this if you have a large RV. There are multiple signs saying that the road was not safe for large trucks; although our 18-foot camper van had no problems, the road was narrow, hilly, and winding."
Frequently Asked Questions
What camping is available near Kitzmiller, MD?
According to TheDyrt.com, Kitzmiller, MD offers a wide range of camping options, with 165 campgrounds and RV parks near Kitzmiller, MD and 15 free dispersed camping spots.
Which is the most popular campground near Kitzmiller, MD?
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Kitzmiller, MD is Swallow Falls State Park Campground with a 4.8-star rating from 24 reviews.
Where can I find free dispersed camping near Kitzmiller, MD?
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 15 free dispersed camping spots near Kitzmiller, MD.
What parks are near Kitzmiller, MD?
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 23 parks near Kitzmiller, MD that allow camping, notably Jennings Randolph Lake and Youghiogheny River Lake.
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