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Best Dispersed Camping near Little Orleans, MD

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Several dispersed camping options exist near Little Orleans, Maryland, primarily across the border in West Virginia. Edwards Run Wildlife Management Area offers free camping with drive-in and walk-in access. The area has toilets and allows trash disposal, pets, and campfires. According to one visitor, "There's a lot by the road that looks like it's where they want you to camp but there are better sites on in. Just gotta hike to em." Another camper noted confusion about fees, stating there was "a sign that said $10 camping fee but no info on how or where to pay."

Squirrel Hollow Road and Squirrel Gap Road provide more primitive dispersed camping experiences. Both areas are located off forest roads and require self-sufficiency as they lack facilities. Squirrel Hollow features tent camping with drive-in access, while Squirrel Gap accommodates both tents and RVs. A camper described Squirrel Hollow as having "5 spots just off the road" that are "easily accessible by car or with a small teardrop trailer," noting it was "quiet at night" with "some traffic related to logging activity." For those seeking complete solitude, Zepp Mountain in Virginia offers hike-in only dispersed sites with no amenities beyond permission for campfires.

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  • Kevin C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 9, 2024

    Squirrel Hollow Road Camping

    Convenient off the road boondocking

    Sites are located less than a mile from the paved highway. We found 5 spots just off the road. All were easily accessible by cat or with a small teardrop trailer.

    True boondocking, haul it in, pack it out. Evidence of a cat hole in the site we picked

    Sites were quiet at night. Some traffic related to logging activity. Looks like a popular weekend camp spot for locals.

    We camped during the week and had nobody else camping on weekdays.

  • DThe Dyrt PRO User
    Apr. 17, 2025

    Squirrel Gap Rd Dispersed

    It's quiet

    Quite a few miles down Squirrel Gap Rd. There is another sunnier sight a little before this one. But this one is right off the road, entrance is steep. Decent sized area, stone fire ring, plenty of firewood.

  • Spencer W.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 13, 2025

    Cedar Creek Trail dispersed campsite

    Cedar Creek Trail Dispersed Campsite

    Went to Stultz gap and was a little unimpressed. Drove about 10 minutes further north on the same road.

    Location is approximate. After the intersection, the road will turn into a trail (marked by a metal gate) and there is a campsite right there.

    Was very peaceful and clean. Had an established fire ring.

  • NThe Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 22, 2024

    Shawl Gap

    Hammock Camping

    Great Hammock camping off the trail near shawls gap

  • Frank G.The Dyrt PRO User
    Dec. 6, 2022

    Edwards Run Wildlife Management Area

    Hike in

    I spent a night here. There's a lot by the road that looks like it's where they want you to camp but there are better sites on in. Just gotta hike to em. Fun place to teach the kids the basics of fishing, but the campground area leaves a little to be desired.

  • Jim M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Mar. 19, 2024

    Edwards Run Wildlife Management Area

    Road side site is not too bad

    As I pulled in there was a kiosk with a sign that said $10 camping fee but no info on how or where to pay. I tried to look at the WVDNR website but couldn't find it there either, However no one came by. Other than that the site was level and grassy. Nice camp site.

  • Jon D.The Dyrt PRO User
    Mar. 30, 2025

    Squirrel Hollow Road Camping

    Spacious sites

    Large campsites and relatively quite. We took two vehicles and found several suitable sites. Traffic was light with one pickup overnight and a small convoy of motorcycles the next morning

Guide to Little Orleans

Several dispersed camping options exist within driving distance of Little Orleans, Maryland, primarily in West Virginia and Virginia. Edwards Run Wildlife Management Area in West Virginia offers free camping with toilets and trash service. The site features both drive-in and walk-in access options. According to one visitor, "There's a lot by the road that looks like it's where they want you to camp but there are better sites on in. Just gotta hike to em."

Squirrel Gap Road and Squirrel Hollow Road provide additional free dispersed camping opportunities in West Virginia. Both areas allow campfires and feature drive-in access suitable for tents. One camper noted that Squirrel Hollow Road has "large campsites and relatively quite" with "several suitable sites" for multiple vehicles. Cedar Creek Trail in Virginia offers a dispersed campsite with an established fire ring. A recent review described it as "very peaceful and clean" but mentioned the location is approximate, with the site appearing "after the intersection, the road will turn into a trail (marked by a metal gate) and there is a campsite right there."

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