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The Lonaconing area of western Maryland provides access to multiple established campgrounds within a 30-mile radius, including Rocky Gap State Park, Savage River State Forest, and New Germany State Park. These public lands support a range of camping styles from developed sites with electric hookups to more primitive options. Rocky Gap State Park Campground features lakeside camping with tent sites, RV spots with hookups, cabins, and yurts, while Savage River State Forest offers a more rustic camping experience. Most campgrounds in the region accommodate both tent and RV camping, with several providing cabin rental options for visitors seeking additional shelter.
Seasonal considerations impact camping availability throughout the region, with many campgrounds operating on limited schedules during winter months. Deep Creek Lake State Park operates from April to December, while others like Savage River State Forest remain accessible year-round. Summer weekends and holidays typically require advance reservations, particularly for electric sites and cabins. The mountainous terrain of western Maryland creates varied weather conditions, with higher elevations experiencing cooler temperatures even during summer months. Visitors should prepare for temperature fluctuations and occasional rainfall. Cell service varies significantly throughout the area, with more remote forest locations offering limited connectivity. A camper noted, "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."
Public lands near Lonaconing feature numerous water access points, with lakes and streams providing recreational opportunities. Rocky Gap State Park receives consistently positive reviews for its swimming beach, fishing access, and paddle sports. Several campers mention the cleanliness of facilities as a highlight, with bathhouses and shower facilities available at most developed campgrounds. The more remote forest service campgrounds provide greater privacy and natural settings. A visitor commented, "The campground is clean and made us feel like we were in a forest not just a campground." Noise levels vary by location, with interstate highway sounds occasionally noticeable at Rocky Gap, while more remote forest service sites offer increased solitude. Wildlife sightings, including deer and various bird species, are commonly reported throughout the area's campgrounds, enhancing the outdoor experience for nature enthusiasts.
"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."
"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."
"Rocky gap is one of my favorite parks to camp in Maryland! It is right along a great lake, where you can swim, fish, kayak or just lay about. The camp store is well stocked and the staff is friendly."
"The beach at the lake is not far away for any loop."
from $23 - $29 / 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"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."
"Me and a small group of friends stayed here for a weekend and we had a blast it was so peaceful we where right next to the river and had some great trails too hike on."
"Great stay at a well located spot. Beautiful and quiet. Don was very helpful with any request that we had. Would return again. Thanks Don."
from $35 / night
Check Availability"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"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"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"Very close to two Frank Lloyd Wright properties– Kentuck Knob and the more widely known Falling Waters."
"Options to get there include the steep walking trail where bikes are allowed to be walked but not ridden, riding the 3.5 miles along the road, also very steep, or taking a shuttle from downtown Ohiopyle"
from $24 - $80 / 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.
GuideI stayed at the non electric campsite area and it was nice. Very wooded and lots of trails to explore
GuideWonderful campground that has all you need: full hookup, bathrooms, shower, laundry, gift shop, parts shop
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
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!
ScoutGenuinely the nicest owner and host! We stayed in tent site A and loved it! Mr.Sullivan even greeted us and told us about the Paw Paw trees. My husbands been camping but it was mine and our baby’s first time camping and I was surprising my husband for Father’s Day. I reached out to the owners for help and questions and was met with nothing but kindness. Never once made me feel stupid for asking a question and genuinely wanted to help. We will for sure be back
Camping spots near Lonaconing, Maryland sit within the Appalachian Plateau, with elevations ranging from 1,200 to 2,700 feet. The higher elevation creates cooler summer temperatures, typically 5-10 degrees lower than surrounding lowland areas. Most camping areas in this region feature mixed hardwood forests with eastern hemlock stands, creating natural shade for campsites during hot summer months.
Creek exploration: Savage River State Forest offers numerous streams with deep pools suitable for cooling off. A camper noted, "There are no amenities here besides a picnic table and a fire ring, but the sites are so spread out that it's basically like dispersed camping but on a paved road. The creek had some pools deep enough to sit in and get fairly wet."
Hiking to viewpoints: The elevation changes throughout western Maryland create opportunities for scenic overlooks. At New Germany State Park Campground, "You are surrounded by old growth hemlock, miles of trails, and a good lake. The views alone are worth the trip!"
Boating and paddling: Lakes throughout the region permit non-motorized watercraft. Deep Creek Lake State Park Campground has "a small lake for swimming and kayaking, as well as numerous trails in the wooded mountains of western Maryland." Rental equipment is available at several parks from late spring through early fall.
Trout fishing: The cool mountain streams support healthy trout populations. A visitor to Savage River mentioned, "Hiking options are endless although some are hard to spot. There are some shallow swimming holes that are nice when it's hot."
Site spacing and privacy: Many campgrounds in the area prioritize distance between sites. At Savage River State Forest, "the sites are very spread out, and not very consistent in size/quality. We were able to nab site 112 and it was fantastic: lots of space, and privacy too."
Natural water features: Streams and lakes enhance the camping experience. A camper at Big Run State Park shared, "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."
Cooler summer temperatures: The higher elevation provides relief from summer heat. At Swallow Falls State Park Campground, a camper observed, "I have lived in Maryland my whole life and just recently experienced the beauty of New Germany State Park. The park is full of very tall pine trees."
Firefly displays: Several campgrounds offer exceptional firefly viewing in early summer. A Deep Creek Lake visitor stated, "We were lucky enough to witness a spectacular light show put up by thousands of fireflies at night."
Limited cell coverage: Most forest camping areas have minimal connectivity. At Savage River, "we had no cell service at all for most of the area," and to get potable water "we had to drive ~20 minutes."
Campsite reservation needs: Summer weekends fill quickly at most campgrounds. At Rocky Gap State Park Campground, a camper noted, "The campground was full but the sites are spaced far enough apart that we didn't see or hear anyone else."
Noise considerations: Some campgrounds experience road noise. A Rocky Gap visitor mentioned, "It was very noisy at night due to traffic on I-68 and even the campground road, which despite a 15 mph posting has no speed bumps."
Wildlife encounters: Bears and deer are common throughout the region. At Deep Creek Lake, "There were bear boxes at each site; we saw many deer but not a single bear, keeping our zero bear sightings record intact."
Swimming options: Several parks offer designated swimming areas with varying amenities. At Deep Creek Lake, "Walking distance to the huge beach/lake. The area was overcrowded but maintained well and clean."
Playground access: Many campgrounds include play areas for children. "For kids they have a small jungle gym and critter center. Overall a very nice family camping area," reported a visitor to New Germany State Park.
Educational opportunities: Nature centers and ranger programs are available at larger parks. At Middle Ridge Campground, "We have three children who absolutely loved petting and feeding Mules and Donkeys! The pool is a nice amenity."
Family-friendly hiking: Trails with varied difficulty levels accommodate different ages. "The trail to the namesake falls are beautiful and very family-friendly, with lots of helpful signage," noted a Swallow Falls visitor.
Site length considerations: Many forest campgrounds have limitations for larger rigs. A visitor to Middle Ridge Campground noted, "Road to access the campground was good with some tight turns up the hill the last couple of miles. The campground itself is gravel roads that were pretty tight getting in and out of and fairly steep with trees on all sides."
Electric options: Limited electric sites are available at most parks. At Swallow Falls, "There are only a couple sites with electricity in each of the two loops," while Rocky Gap has more extensive hookup options.
Dump station locations: Not all campgrounds have onsite dump facilities. At Big Run State Park, "Water and dump station is 10 minutes up the road at New Germany State Park."
Levelness of sites: Many mountain campgrounds have uneven terrain. At Kentuck Campground — Ohiopyle State Park, a camper found "large site level gravel" while others in the region require more setup effort.
Frequently Asked Questions
What camping is available near Lonaconing, MD?
According to TheDyrt.com, Lonaconing, MD offers a wide range of camping options, with 155 campgrounds and RV parks near Lonaconing, MD and 13 free dispersed camping spots.
Which is the most popular campground near Lonaconing, MD?
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Lonaconing, MD is Savage River State Forest with a 4.6-star rating from 18 reviews.
Where can I find free dispersed camping near Lonaconing, MD?
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 13 free dispersed camping spots near Lonaconing, MD.
What parks are near Lonaconing, MD?
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 21 parks near Lonaconing, MD that allow camping, notably Jennings Randolph Lake and Youghiogheny River Lake.
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