Several campgrounds near Mount Airy, Maryland provide a mix of camping experiences within easy reach of Baltimore and Frederick. Ramblin' Pines in Woodbine features tent sites, RV hookups, cabins, and glamping options in a wooded setting about 10 miles south of Mount Airy. Little Bennett Campground in Clarksburg offers similar accommodations including yurts, while smaller specialty sites like The Garden provide more intimate camping experiences with just five sites. Most established campgrounds in this region support both tent and RV camping, with cabin options available at select locations.
Many campgrounds in the Mount Airy area operate seasonally, with several including Little Bennett and Cunningham Falls State Park only open from April through October. Facilities typically include drinking water, electric hookups, fire rings, and picnic tables, though amenities vary between locations. The more developed sites offer full hookups and recreational facilities like swimming pools, fishing ponds, and playgrounds. Road access is generally good throughout the region, with most campgrounds accessible via paved roads. According to one visitor, "Little Bennett is very quiet, the spaces are big. They can accommodate large campers, ours is 35 ft. Tent camping have big areas. Lots of nature trails."
Campers report a wide range of experiences at Mount Airy area campgrounds, with many noting the family-friendly atmosphere and activities. Ramblin' Pines receives praise for its recreational amenities including a pool, jump pillow, mini golf, and fishing pond. Some visitors mention that certain RV areas can feel crowded, with one noting sites are "right next to each other with no trees in between." Quieter experiences can be found at smaller campgrounds like The Garden, which earns high ratings for its natural setting. Those seeking a balance between amenities and nature often recommend Little Bennett Campground for its spacious sites with "lots of vegetation between sites providing privacy from neighbors" and excellent night sky viewing opportunities.
$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 ❤️"
"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"
$23 - $29 / night
"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."
"Deer Spring Loop is near the top of the mountain. This is not a pet friendly loop.
Site 112 is level, mostly shaded, backs up to the woods and has electric.
The site is between two cabins."
$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."
$23 - $29 / night
"This park just is near enough to Baltimore and DC to allow for a quick getaway and offers a lot to do."
"Maryland has some great state parks and this is one of them. Decent sized sites, clean bath houses. Swimming lake is excellent. Only basic amenities, but dump station."
$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."
$18 - $50 / night
"The site was very level, nicely shaded, and positioned a short distance from the bath house. There was also a water spigot located right at the entrance of the site."
"There was a walking path to the bathhouse between 13 and 14. Sites 8-11 were on a nice open field, with some smaller trees."
$21 - $65 / night
"Camp next to the president."
"There are a few vineyards and breweries nearby. Gettysburg, PA is close as is Frederick, MD. Our site was level and had a good view of the woods. Family was staying in site next to us, site 12."
"Close to many cool things in the area too"
GuideProbably my favorite due to the Store, the store employee and the App Trails. Will be back. My site was next to the amp trail which I didn’t particularly like, but my site was beautiful. WiFi available at Camp Store
GuideGreat Park, showers were cold and after the App Trail, A hot shower would have been awesome. Beautiful park though. My site was a little bit uneven but it looks like the park has been through an upgrade recently.
GuideThe sites are close together. The park was not full Mother’s Day weekend. It is a very nice park. The bathhouses were clean. The amenities were good although we didn’t utilize them. The national historic site was very close and we walked over day 1 rode our bikes day 2. The C&O canal is accessible but you must walk your bike across the lower town bridge and carry it down the stairs. This section of the trail was very good and we completed 38 miles.
ScoutThought the campsites were extremely close together. There were A LOT of kids and no quiet hours. Good for families. Not good for a camping camping experience.
TravelerIf youre looking for fun and people, go to the south campground. But if youre looking for true quiet and have a tent, check out the dispersed campsites. Good shower and bathroom setup that i bet would fare well in a tornado, its got that solid storm shelter feel. Next to a quiet airport, plenty of free firewood to gather
ScoutLess amenities than advertised. We usually camp in more rustic locations and planned this trip simply for the fun of the amenities. Their website claims that the pool is seasonal but doesn't list anything else as seasonal. There was supposed to be mini golf, a giant bounce pillow, indoor basketball, an arcade with air hockey and a pool table. Mini golf was fine. The bounce pillow was deflated and full of water. The arcade/pool table/air hockey building was locked and the maintenance guy(who locks it up) was outside smoking before leaving early for the day. The employee at the camp store said it was supposed to be open until the store closed but that he probably just closed it early.
The rules state that dogs need to be on a leash at all times and, in the two hours we actually stayed, we saw four that weren't. One was staying near us and started chasing us when we rode our bikes by. One was wandering about 4 campsites down from it's owner. We mentioned it to the person at the camp store before we were chased and she just shrugged it off.
The map is incorrect. It lists site numbers that don't exist and doesn't list some sites that supposedly do. We spent a fifteen minutes trying to find a non-existent site before going back to the camp office and getting assigned a new site. They acted like it was a new thing caused by maintenance but we just looked and saw a review from ten months ago saying the map was messed up then.
The description of the site we paid for was non electric tent with a sand tent pad. The site we got was on a hill(no actual flat spot) overgrown with weeds, no tent pad, a slanted picnic table, and no actual parking spot. You had to drive over a drainage ditch and park on the hill. If our car didn't have high clearance we wouldn't have made it. There was also a hole in the middle of the site. And the map showed that number site on the corner where another unmarked site was. Our originally assigned site was supposedly in the same group of sites, so it would've been similar. Also don't believe the claim that they're"large sites." Most of them are crammed together. There are a few that look decent sized and flat, but they want you to pay an extra$30 to pick your own site.
We didn't even look in the bathrooms.
We left after two hours. Definitely a waste of$60+ dollars.
Next time we'll go over to the Brunswick Family campground. Their owners are lovely people who care about their customers.
GuideIt is NOT closed for 2026! Spent the weekend here as it is only an hour from home. There are 4 large camping loops. Only loop C- cedar has electric. None of the loops have water hookups but all have spigots to fill your rig. There are also 3 fill stations at check in (which we missed). The campground is on a hill and the loop roads are narrow, hilly, and winding. We had no trouble with our 23 ft TT and saw some bigger rigs. There are some tight angles to get into a few sites. But, once you are in, the sites are spacious and mostly private. It is wooded without feeling overgrown. Loop D has some sites that are good buddy campsites. There are many hiking trails and a lovely lake. The only bad thing are the dated bathhouses. Mostly clean but there are only 2 showers for each fenced for each loop and they were yucky enough that we showered at our rig. It was busy but pretty quiet. It’s close to I-70
ScoutWe chose this campground expecting a family-friendly environment for Easter weekend, but unfortunately our experience was significantly impacted by repeated disturbances from a group of adults in nearby campsites. There was excessive screaming, loud music, and disruptive behavior that continued well past midnight, making it extremely difficult for families and young children to enjoy the holiday weekend. Even more concerning was the apparent lack of response to enforce quiet hours or address the ongoing noise issue. This does not reflect the family atmosphere many guests would reasonably expect during a holiday weekend. I strongly encourage management to take these complaints seriously and enforce campground rules consistently to ensure all guests can enjoy their stay. Families considering visiting during Easter weekend should be aware that this has been an ongoing issue.
ScoutThis is a lovely campground that I recommend and would stay again. We have been twice: once as a family and once with a Scout troop. The RV sites are fairly large and clean. The tent-only sites are smaller and have a metal fire ring with a grate (nice!). The RV sites have mostly brick rings without grates. The bathrooms are fairly small (two showers on the female and one on the male) which might be an issue on busy weekends. The only real water entrance is the boat ramp, but you can climb down a cliff in other places. A, D, and E are sunnier. B and C and Nottingham are mostly wooded with mature trees. We used the site as a base for a bike trip along the C&O to go to Harper’s Ferry (14mi round trip along a gravel path). The staff were friendly and there is a small camp store.
But the trains! THE TRAINS!!! Every review will mention them for a reason. The site is adjacent to a rail yard that runs all day. Not just a passing train, but clanging car and engine changes. It’s LOUD. I slept with earplugs, but could still hear the noise. The yard really starts going around 5am and goes all day. It slows down after 8/9pm, but never stops entirely. The trains are the only reason for the removed star and it’s not the campground’s fault. But almost all of the real complaints are about the noise. If you want an extra quiet campground with only birds and running water, this is not the place for you. But if you don’t mind the loud bangs and low rumbles, this place is fine!
The entrance is beyond the train yard and about a mile down a widened part of the C&O. It is possible to be trapped inside or outside if a train is stopped at the crossing (30min for us, once).
In short, it’s a great campground if you bring ear plugs!
The Mount Airy area of Maryland offers a variety of camping options spanning from fully-developed RV parks to more rustic tent sites. Ramblin' Pines in nearby Woodbine provides year-round access with full hookup sites, cabin accommodations, and tent camping areas. Little Bennett Campground, located in Clarksburg approximately 15 miles from Mount Airy, features spacious wooded sites that accommodate tents, RVs, cabins, and glamping setups. The Garden, a smaller established campground with just five sites, offers a more intimate camping experience. These mixed-use campgrounds typically provide varying levels of amenities including electric hookups, drinking water, and shower facilities.
Most developed campgrounds in the region operate seasonally, with peak availability from April through October. Little Bennett Campground, Cunningham Falls State Park, and Greenbrier State Park all close for the winter season, limiting cold-weather camping options. Reservation requirements vary by location, with most established sites requiring advance booking, particularly on weekends and during Halloween season at Ramblin' Pines. Several campgrounds enforce two-night minimum stays on weekends. Bathhouse access can be limited at certain campgrounds, with visitors noting accessibility challenges. According to one camper at Little Bennett: "Only 1 bathhouse per loop. Pay attention to where your site is located. You might be in for quite a hike to go to the bathroom, which is inconvenient in the early morning hours."
The camping experience near Mount Airy ranges from family-oriented campgrounds with numerous amenities to more secluded natural settings. Ramblin' Pines receives positive reviews for its recreational facilities including a fishing pond, swimming pool, mini-golf, and seasonal events. Campers at Little Bennett appreciate the spacious, private sites with "lots of vegetation between sites providing privacy from neighbors." However, site conditions can vary significantly across campgrounds. Some visitors mention challenges with tent pads, noting "the tent pad is gravel. While this might help with drainage, it makes it incredibly difficult to walk on and stake down your tent." Camp Winery, described as a "beautiful spot" for tent camping, offers proximity to local attractions while maintaining a natural setting. Most campgrounds in the area welcome pets, though specific rules regarding leashing and designated areas differ by location.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Mount Airy Campground located?
Mount Airy is situated in central Maryland, positioned between Baltimore and Frederick. The area offers several camping options including Catoctin Mountain Park near Thurmont and Greenbrier State Park which are both within a short driving distance. Mount Airy provides a convenient basecamp for exploring the region's attractions including historic sites, hiking trails, and natural areas, with easy access to major highways connecting to Washington DC and Baltimore metropolitan areas.
What amenities are available at Mount Airy RV Park?
Campgrounds near Mount Airy offer a range of amenities for RV campers. Cherry Hill Park provides extensive facilities including clean restrooms, full hookups, and staff who provide orientation to nearby attractions and public transportation options. Harpers Ferry / Civil War Battlefields KOA offers premium RV sites with standard amenities, though at a higher price point. Most RV parks in the region provide water and electric hookups, dump stations, and shower facilities, with many offering WiFi access, laundry facilities, and camp stores.
What types of camping are available in Mount Airy?
The Mount Airy region offers diverse camping experiences. For tent camping with natural surroundings, Owens Creek Campground provides peaceful, shaded sites with creek access. Family-friendly options include Brunswick Family Campground located along the river. For those seeking a unique experience, Button Farm offers private farm camping with well-maintained sites. The area also has hiker-biker sites along the C&O Canal, RV parks with full hookups, and campgrounds with both primitive and developed sites to accommodate various camping preferences.
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