Best Campgrounds near Montgomery Village, MD

Located approximately 20 miles northwest of Washington, D.C., Montgomery Village, Maryland provides access to several developed campgrounds within a short drive. Little Bennett Campground in Clarksburg offers a range of accommodation types including tent sites, RV hookups, cabins, and glamping options. Other nearby camping areas include Cherry Hill Park in College Park and Greenbelt Park Campground, both providing tent and RV sites within 30 minutes of Montgomery Village. Most campgrounds in the region operate within county or state park systems with varying levels of amenities and services.

Camping seasons vary significantly across the area, with many campgrounds like Little Bennett operating from April through October. "For a quick getaway that isn't far, Little Bennett is a great campground with nice hiking trails, an adequate camp store, and activities for kids," noted one visitor on The Dyrt. Full-hookup RV sites are available at several locations, though they tend to be more expensive and require advance reservations, especially on weekends. Tent campers should be prepared for gravel tent pads at some locations, which can make staking more challenging. Weather conditions remain mild through much of the camping season, though summer humidity can be significant and occasional thunderstorms are common.

Most campgrounds near Montgomery Village feature wooded settings that provide shade and some privacy between sites. Campers consistently mention the convenient location for accessing Washington D.C. while still enjoying a natural setting. According to visitor feedback, "The sites are quiet, very spacious, level, and heavily wooded with 50A service, water and sewer hookup" at certain locations. Family-friendly amenities are common at the larger established campgrounds, with activities like jumping pillows, pedal carts, and hiking trails. Weekend availability can be limited, particularly at campgrounds with full hookups, and many require two-night minimum stays. Noise levels vary by campground and proximity to highways, with some locations experiencing ambient sound from nearby interstates.

Best Camping Sites Near Montgomery Village, Maryland (118)

    1. Little Bennett Campground

    23 Reviews
    Clarksburg, MD
    7 miles
    Website
    +1 (301) 528-3430

    "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"

    2. Cherry Hill Park

    42 Reviews
    Beltsville, MD
    17 miles
    Website
    +1 (301) 937-7116

    $282 - $999 / night

    "Metrorail is about 6 miles from campground, near University of Maryland."

    "Great camping amenities, soft cushioned sites, with power and water close by. DO NOT GET BASIC TENT SITES AS THEY ARE NEXT TO HIGHWAYS AND VERY NOISY!!! Premium tent sites would be a better choice."

    3. Lake Fairfax Campground

    25 Reviews
    Reston, VA
    16 miles
    Website
    +1 (703) 471-5414

    $30 - $70 / night

    "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."

    "For tent camping I would suggests sites 30,33 or 35 these are tucked along the tree line. The bathroom facilities were the cleanest I have seen in a campground."

    4. Ramblin' Pines

    17 Reviews
    Woodbine, MD
    15 miles
    Website
    +1 (410) 795-5161

    $30 - $70 / night

    "We stay at Ramblin Pines because it is close to family and a good proximity to visiting Baltimore and Frederick."

    "We love this home away from home ❤️"

    5. Greenbelt Park Campground — Greenbelt Park

    32 Reviews
    Greenbelt, MD
    21 miles
    Website
    +1 (301) 344-3948

    $20 / night

    "If you are really looking for somewhere to feel far away from civilization and see some beautiful scenery, this probably isn't it."

    "The campsite is superb with walking trails, wildlife and the occasional overflying US Presidential Helicopter. Easily accessible from close by freeways, and charmingly peaceful"

    6. The Garden

    2 Reviews
    Damascus, MD
    10 miles
    +1 (240) 654-7056

    $15 - $55 / night

    7. Hollofield Area Campground

    19 Reviews
    Windsor Mill, MD
    23 miles
    Website
    +1 (410) 461-5005

    $19 - $27 / night

    "It has 8 recreation areas and we stayed at the Hollofield Area in April- one of our first experiences in a Maryland State Park. Beautiful park with 70 miles of hiking/biking /multi use trails."

    "This campground is pleasant, but the sites are situated quite close to one another."

    8. Bull Run Regional Park

    42 Reviews
    Iron Gate, VA
    30 miles
    Website
    +1 (703) 631-0550

    $43 - $100 / night

    "History buffs will like to explore the park surrounding the campground. Fun little water park within walking distance of all campsites that was great for kids."

    "We booked site 136 due to proximity of the playground (traveling with a 5 & 10 yr old). The site was great except the weird parking stops on every site but the pull throughs."

    9. Patapsco Valley State Park-Hilton Area

    19 Reviews
    Catonsville, MD
    25 miles
    Website
    +1 (410) 461-5005

    $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."

    10. Camping by the Creek in Woods

    2 Reviews
    Great Falls, VA
    10 miles
    +1 (240) 595-5000

    $45 - $55 / night

    "Awesome site tucked away in mature woods. Quiet. Easy paved access. Near C&O Canal, biking, hiking across street in Block House Park. Lovely attentive host."

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Recent Reviews near Montgomery Village, MD

968 Reviews of 118 Montgomery Village Campgrounds


  • Chelsea B.
    Oct. 13, 2025

    Manor - Cunningham Falls State Park

    Great non-electric site, no dumstation

    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. Surprised there’s no place for someone to park next to the bathhouse - only trails to it- so if you have accessibility needs, consider choosing a site that’s lower in the loop. The site is level and was raked by the hosts before we got there. Really clean and quiet except for some road noise. Showers are SO nice compared to other campsite. Hot water is hot, no push buttons, and there is a shower wand in both stalls. No dump station though!! Dump before you get here. Also if you work remote and depend on service, it’s spotty. Very wooded so Starlink can’t help much. OH- Don’t bother visiting the winery down the road. Ew. Just don’t.

  • Chelsea B.
    Oct. 11, 2025

    Hagerstown / Antietam Battlefield KOA

    Dense and chaotic, but great breakfast

    We got here late on a Friday and boy was it packed. It was a pretty tight fit and at a perpendicular. Not sure why campsites do that. We didn’t use the bathroom or showers because it was so late and honestly because they only had one bathroom location for all those people and it was on the opposite side of the campsite. They have SO many activities going on for kids and families including crafts and a magic show. They also had a diner and general store. Didn’t go into the store but did get breakfast from the diner and the breakfast was honestly delicious. It was about a 20 min wait at 8:15 but the quality of the food totally makes up for that. I recommend the sausage gravy and biscuits. Overall, great spot if you’ve got kids. Pretty packed if you’re just traveling or looking for some outdoor time.

  • EThe Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 23, 2025

    Adventure Bound Washington DC

    Nice

    This place is a good place to stay, the laundry room & showers are handy, the pool is large, & it's a 40 minute drive to the capital & the Smithsonian Mall or a 25 minute drive to the closest Metro station. It's crowded but folks are quiet & respectful!

  • EThe Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 21, 2025

    Watermelon Park Campground

    Beautiful setting!

    This camping ground is for RVs only. It's right on the Shenandoah River so it's a quiet peaceful setting. However it's a long way from any town, has terrible wifi, (the mobile data was slightly better) & doesn't hav a laundry room. The road in is very narrow so our moterhome had a little difficulty getting in, but we made it! There is only a dumping station. This is just info, not a bad review :) they have showers & firewood & the staff is very friendly & helpful! Tubing on the river was closed for the season but that wud have been a great pass time!

  • Marcandpatti B.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 11, 2025

    Gettysburg Campground

    Good spot for Gettysburg, a bit spendy.

    We stayed here mid-week in September so it was very quiet. There was a bit of road noise as our site was close to the entrance. Host was super friendly. They have a bunch of things going on with groups that stay here; next group is quilters with vintage trailers, sorry to miss that. All of the utilities worked just fine. Sites re a bit close to each other, not a lot of foliage between sites.

  • JThe Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 9, 2025

    Artillery Ridge Campground

    Great location and friendly staff

    We 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.

  • p
    Sep. 8, 2025

    Artillery Ridge Campground

    Rv stay

    Site and bathrooms clean. Activities provided free each day. Food trucks in park. Close to museum and battleground sites.

  • JThe Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 7, 2025

    Round Top Campground

    Better than OK

    Stayed for 2 days while passing through from FL to NH. Off-season so not crowded. Pool was clean and quite good sized, had it to ourselves due to season. Did laundry while here, ample laundry room. On-site extras include food-truck restaurant and small country goods vendor during our stay. Office staff did ok. Sites have reasonable spacing with gravel pads, mostly level. Trees between sites with sloping hills , not just a big open field. It’s a corporate site so automated web-based reservation system was finicky so we had to verify reservation went through. Tried to book 2 nights but system only set us up for 1. Phone call to help line easily resolved the issue. Quiet and no spotlights on all night.

  • EThe Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 6, 2025

    Harpers Ferry Campground - River Riders

    Awesome views on the Potomac

    Very cool spot. Amazing sites right on the Potomac. There is a Ale House above the office that delivers for free to your site (2.5 miles away), just tip the driver


Guide to Montgomery Village

Camping near Montgomery Village, Maryland provides access to wooded natural areas just minutes from the DC metropolitan area. The region sits in the Piedmont Plateau, characterized by rolling hills and stream valleys that create diverse camping terrain between 300-600 feet elevation. Summer camping temperatures typically range from 68-88°F, with thunderstorms possible throughout the peak season.

What to do

Waterpark access: Lake Fairfax Campground offers campers proximity to its onsite water park for an additional fee. "This park had everything you could want while maintaining a good distance from civilization, which was a smooth transition for me... Definitely bringing the kids back to this one," notes Jason F.

Hiking trails: Multiple trail systems connect directly to many campsites in the region. At Patapsco Valley State Park-Hilton Area, "The hike I did was not very long but was well worth it. The trails were well marked but there was some confusion at one point on where we were suppose to go. Luckily I had an app that kept me on trail," reports Anthony S.

Fishing opportunities: Several campgrounds offer access to fishing. At Ramblin' Pines, "There's a pond for fishing, a pool for swimming and a little general store for all your needs," according to Michelle L. Some locations permit swimming in the same bodies of water where fishing is allowed.

What campers like

Natural seclusion: Despite proximity to urban areas, many campsites maintain wooded privacy. At Camping by the Creek in Woods, campers enjoy an "Awesome site tucked away in mature woods. Quiet. Easy paved access. Near C&O Canal, biking, hiking across street in Block House Park," according to Sylvia J.

Campsite spacing: Site layout varies significantly between campgrounds. At Bull Run Regional Park, "The sites are all pull-through off the roads through the campground. So your camper faces the woods and you feel like you're all alone," explains Roberta K.

Bathhouse quality: Clean facilities rank high in camper satisfaction. At Lake Fairfax, one camper raved, "I'll go again just for the showers. They're worth staying again alone. Locking doors, individual stalls. Hot dog. Best camping showers I've ever had," says Yvonne B.

What you should know

Weekend availability: Campgrounds fill quickly, especially those with full hookups. At Greenbelt Park Campground, "There are lots of campsites so finding one last minute shouldn't be a problem. The mosquitoes were biting but could have been worse. You can barely hear the traffic from the road outside the park," notes Miranda M.

Site conditions: Many campgrounds use gravel tent pads. "The crushed stone at the sites isn't comfortable for tents, and they won't let you pitch it on the ground, so bring extra pads and alternative ways to secure the tent to the ground," advises Sean M. about Patapsco Valley State Park.

Aircraft noise: Several campgrounds mention proximity to flight paths. One camper at Hollofield Area notes, "The things I didn't like about it were the old bathrooms- they were clean, but very outdated-, and the fact that the planes from the airport kept flying over, which made it hard to sleep."

Tips for camping with families

Playground access: Multiple campgrounds feature playgrounds, but locations vary. At Ramblin' Pines, "There's a water park, paddle boats, playgrounds, trails, skate park, sports fields, and the bathrooms are the nicest I've ever seen," says Brittany V.

Nature activities: Some campgrounds offer structured programs for children. "The best quality: totally in the woods so summer sun doesn't affect you," notes Amy B. about Lake Fairfax. Bull Run Regional Park offers "a campfire complete with s'mores followed by hayrides," according to Bridget H.

Swimming options: Pools and natural swimming areas provide cooling options during summer heat. Patapsco Valley campers mention, "We found a small river and swimming hole at the bottom of the hill off to the side opposite the cabins/park," reports Alexandra T.

Tips from RVers

Site leveling: Campground topography varies across the region. At Lake Fairfax Campground, "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 committing to the inner loop," advises Corey B.

Water fill stations: Not all campgrounds with electric hookups offer water at each site. "There is only 20/30amp electricity and NO water or sewer- although there was a dump and a place to fill your water tank," notes Travyl Couple about Hollofield Campground.

Metro access: For RV campers visiting DC, public transportation access can be crucial. At Greenbelt Park, "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," warns Laura M.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is the most popular campground near Montgomery Village, MD?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Montgomery Village, MD is Little Bennett Campground with a 4-star rating from 23 reviews.

What parks are near Montgomery Village, MD?

According to TheDyrt.com, there are 16 parks near Montgomery Village, MD that allow camping, notably Rock Creek Park and Greenbelt Park.