Little Bennett Campground's wooded campsites accommodate pets throughout its diverse camping options, including tent sites, RV spots, cabins, and glamping facilities. The Adventure Park at Sandy Spring also welcomes pets at its tent sites, offering fire rings and picnic tables in a forested setting. Both campgrounds maintain clean facilities with well-spaced sites providing privacy between campers. Leashed pets are permitted on hiking trails throughout Little Bennett's extensive trail network, though owners should watch for poison ivy along trail edges. Tent pads at Little Bennett provide excellent drainage during rain, with most sites featuring ample level ground for setting up multiple tents.
The Garden campground, located near Laytonsville, allows pets at its five tent and RV sites with spacious accommodations in a natural setting. Each campground enforces standard pet policies requiring dogs to be leashed and supervised at all times. Sites with full hookups in Little Bennett's D loop offer the most convenience for RV campers with pets, providing water, electric, and sewer connections. Weekend activities at Little Bennett include family-friendly options like pedal carts, laser tag, and a popular jumping pillow for children. The campground's proximity to shopping areas allows pet owners to easily obtain supplies if needed, with a Walmart located approximately 15 minutes away and smaller markets within a mile of the campgrounds.
"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"
$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."
$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."
$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."
$30 - $70 / night
"A lot to do: mountain bike trails (horses and walking, too); wooded hikes with water along the trails (great for dogs in the summer heat), skateboard park, BMX park, Water Park near the campground, fishing"
"We set up our tent in the far side of the campground close to the lake ( site 27). It is slightly slant but still comfortable in the tent. Bathrooms are close by and kept clean."
$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."
$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."
$150 - $200 / night
$34 - $90 / night
"Portable water and dumping station located at the camp store. We stayed at site 146 on the first caul-de-sac off the first loop just another site away from the bath house (which was pretty clean)."
"Hot dog. Best camping showers I've ever had. Only draw back is that there's only one playground that's awkwardly located."
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.
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.
RangerThis is a campers dream site. Everything you can think of is offered here. You have to check their website to see all. This is the closest site to Washington DC. 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. Pets are pampered here. Even dog walking service available.
ScoutSmaller campground, but big on amenities!
Staff was friendly, attentive and the Campground is extremely well-cared for. Sites vary in sizes and are well-defined. They have a great camp store and their mini-golf was just remodeled and a lot of fun to play. In addition to that, there is a bounce pad, shuffle board, horseshoes, chess, over-sized jenga, playground, dog park, gem mining, basketball, bikes, wood, propane, etc. and they pick up trash daily right at your site. All of this in a beautiful wooded spot near Gettysburg.
I highly recommend!
RangerWhen we pulled the rangers where blocking traffic to the park. They said that the park was full. OMG they were right. No wonder Maryland is a hot spot for covid 19. After about an hour we were able to get to a camp site. Not the one I reserved. The staff was extremely friendly and helpful. After setting up we ventured out to the camp store that is located at the concessions near the packed beach of the lake. We didn't find anything that resembled camping items. So we decided to go mushroom 🍄 hunting. Wow we hit the jackpot. The showers were fairly close and clean. There were a lot of signs that pet prohibited 🚫 in the park. But the cedar loop did have 🐕 dogs. They are just not allowed in the rest of the park. We had good cell service and no reception on the tv
Camping opportunities within 30 miles of Laytonsville, Maryland offer access to the region's mixed hardwood forests and rolling terrain of Montgomery County. The Patapsco River Valley provides a backdrop for several area campgrounds, with elevations ranging from 300-500 feet above sea level. Most sites in this region maintain natural forest canopy for shade during summer months when temperatures typically range from 75-90°F.
Hiking and biking trails: Patapsco Valley State Park offers 70 miles of hiking and multi-use trails. "This is part of a super large park that runs 32 miles along the Patapsco River. It has 8 recreation areas and we stayed at the Hollofield Area in April... Beautiful park with 70 miles of hiking/biking/multi use trails," notes a visitor at Ramblin' Pines.
Explore historic sites: The region contains significant Civil War history sites within a short drive of most campgrounds. "You can also bike/drive to nearby Ellicott city which has a charming downtown area," reports a camper who stayed at Ramblin' Pines.
Water activities: Several parks offer swimming and fishing opportunities during warmer months. "We found a small river and swimming hole at the bottom of the hill off to the side opposite the cabins/park," shares a camper who visited Patapsco Valley State Park-Hilton Area. The park also offers fishing access points along the Patapsco River.
DC day trips: Multiple campgrounds serve as convenient bases for visiting Washington DC. "This is our local campground and our second time here and we really like it. It has a pool, jump pillow, mini golf, fishing pond, barnyard with goats, and multiple playgrounds," reports a visitor to Ramblin' Pines.
Wooded seclusion close to urban amenities: Campers appreciate the feeling of forest isolation despite proximity to cities. "This is an urban oasis. Traffic can be heard but not seen. Weekdays are pretty quiet in this campground," notes a visitor to Greenbelt Park Campground.
Clean facilities: Many campgrounds maintain well-kept bathhouses and common areas. "Five stars for the restroom facilities. Bright, large, clean and very well maintained," reports a visitor to Lake Fairfax Campground.
Spacious sites: Campers frequently mention the comfortable size of campsites at area parks. "The sites are quiet, very spacious, level, and heavily wooded with 50A service, water and sewer hookup," shares a visitor at Little Bennett Campground.
Public transportation access: Several campgrounds offer convenient access to DC via public transit. "GETTING TO DC: There's normally a walking path from the campground to the metro station that takes you into DC (the green line takes you to the National Mall), but as of Oct 2023 the bridge is out due to a storm," notes a camper at Greenbelt Park Campground, who adds "what we did, since we don't have a tow car, and just have our 26ft motorhome, is we packed up and drove to the Greenbelt station about 5 miles away, parked there for the day, and took the green line into town."
Reservation requirements: Most area campgrounds require advance booking through reservation systems. "Reserve online - this is a NO CASH facility which means you CANNOT pay upon arrival so you will have to do so online," advises a camper at Greenbelt Park.
Tree protection rules: Some parks have specific regulations about tree use. "NOTE: park service forbade tying lines or straps to the trees at the time of our visit (Autumn 2024), so if you favor hammock camping or deploying tarps/ridgelines, plan accordingly," notes a Greenbelt Park visitor.
Site conditions during rain: Drainage varies significantly between campgrounds and even within loops. "When it rains it really flushes through the grounds. We had a site on the lower end of the loop and our site was hard to set up as we arrived during a storm and it was very wet even after the rain died down," shares a camper who stayed at Bull Run Regional Park.
Flight path noise: Several campgrounds experience overhead air traffic due to proximity to regional airports. "The only drawback I think for us on this trip is we wished the bath houses were closer. But they seemed to be clean and well maintained," notes a visitor to Ramblin' Pines.
Playground access: Several parks feature excellent play facilities for children. "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," advises a camper who visited Patapsco Valley State Park-Hilton Area.
Activity planning: Arrange your schedule around structured park activities. "Our family stayed here in a cabin on a long weekend trip to DC. This campground was full of stuff to do and we didn't even get to do a lot of it... The campground had a climbing wall on one afternoon. There are miles of trails and my gkids enjoyed the nature scavenger hunt. You even get a prize when you finish," shares a visitor to Bull Run Regional Park.
Budget considerations: Plan for additional activity costs beyond camping fees. "This park has a pool for swimming and a little general store for all your needs, the kids loved the bounce pillow. They had mini golf but that is in need of some love just a little clean up," notes a visitor at Ramblin' Pines.
Site selection: Choose sites carefully based on your rig requirements and preferences. "The outer loop campsites are easily more level than the center loop. If leveling perfectly is a concern you may want to call ahead and ask before commiting to the inner loop," advises an RVer at Lake Fairfax Campground.
Utility connections: Different campgrounds offer varying hookup options. "PROS: Very nice small Montgomery County Park, No reservation fee to make on-line reservations, Reserved 137 days prior to arriving... Great night sky viewing as no lights what so ever in camping loops except for toilet/shower buildings," shares an RVer who stayed at Little Bennett Campground.
Space constraints: Some loops and sites have significant size restrictions. "Camp ground is nice. Check in was a breeze. The only drawback is that it is not quite. There is a shooting range in the park. It is on a flight path for DCA. And, I66 is not that far away," notes a visitor to Bull Run Regional Park.
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