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Cherry Hill Park, Washington DC/Capitol KOA, and Little Bennett Campground house several glamping accommodations including yurts, cabins, and premium outdoor experiences just minutes from the nation's capital. These eco-friendly retreats feature comfortable beds with linens, private bathrooms, electricity, and climate control systems while maintaining a connection to nature. One visitor noted, "It's true glamping with yurts, cabins, multiple pools, a hot tub and mini golf. We are staying in the cabin sides and enjoying it." Cherry Hill Park provides an excellent base for exploring DC with shuttle services to the Metro and ranger-led orientation sessions to help plan visits to monuments, museums, and historic sites. Premium sites come with brick patios and outdoor furniture for relaxing after a day of sightseeing.
Families appreciate the extensive recreational amenities at these glamping destinations, with two swimming pools, splash pads, miniature golf courses, playgrounds, and game rooms available on-site. A recent guest described Cherry Hill Park as "a camper's dream site. Everything you can think of is offered here. Two pools. Hot tub. Play areas to include a game room and miniature golf." The campgrounds maintain meticulously landscaped grounds with walking trails encircling the properties. Most remain open year-round, though premium amenities like pools operate seasonally from spring through fall. Visitors can book tours directly at Cherry Hill Park's concierge service, with tour buses providing pickup service directly from the campground. The $1 mini-golf at Cherry Hill donates all proceeds to children's hospitals, adding a charitable dimension to vacation activities.
"We stayed in a level pull-thru site(#1715) with picnic table on a paver patio, iron table and chairs, clean gravel surface, grill, and fire pit."
"Every campsite has a patio, grill, and fire pit. Great pool, clubhouse, entertainment for the kids, great laundry facilities, and huge off leash dog area for the dogs."
from $999 / night
Check Availability"We were at site 133, non electric non water. I feel like the spots at the end of each loop might have slightly more privacy, but our site was fine."
"We stayed on the big loop on site 48. Unfortunately there wasn’t anything on ReserveAmerica specifying the water situation, so when we arrived we found that we didn’t have water hook up."
from $37 - $170 / night
Check Availability"Laundry room and Propane fill on site so that was nice. RV Site was fairly level and easy to get into. Some sites are a bit close together and not long enough to keep your tow vehicle hooked up."
"Staff was friendly and helpful with any information we needed. Nice play ground for the kids. They also really enjoyed the jumping pillow."
"Great Park, friendly staff, clean facilities. We stayed with our Pop Up for two nights at an electric -supported site. Portable water and dumping station located at the camp store."
"Pros - Clean Bathrooms, Camp store open 8am - 8pm, Sites 62 - 92 (except #74 and 88) are all pretty good. Security was great, patrol throughout the night. "
from $39 - $100 / night
Check Availability"Only 5 sites have electric (2, 5, 18, 24, 25)but all 25 sites have water hookup. Weekends are some what noisy because of the games across the street in the park."
"Close to town but far enough to enjoy yourself. Bathrooms are clean and have decent showers."
from $10 - $45 / night
Check Availability"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"
"We live in Montgomery County and this is a nice camping get away close to home."
from $18 - $30 / night
Check Availability"Plenty of activities on site. And a live band on the weekends. Also close driving distance to many towns and cities."
"We stay at Ramblin Pines because it is close to family and a good proximity to visiting Baltimore and Frederick."
from $30 - $70 / night
Check Availability"Friendly hostess and we had a nice shady spot, what was great with a heat of 94F."
"BLP has a great lake for fishing and boat rentals, a paved path to walk around the lake (about 5 miles) and a fantastic playground."
"i’ve camped here too many times to count, love being surrounded by nature!"
ScoutThese campground is a great find. The sites are well spaced, and while on the smaller side they’re very private with woods between each one. Bathrooms were clean and well stocked. The other campers were all respectful and observed pet policy and quiet hours. I have a reactive dog and he did well here! We’ll be back!
TravelerThere are some good things about this Famcamp. It's like a diamond in the rough. If the military would spend some time and money on it, it could be a great campground. One of the greatest points about this campground is its location. You are so close to downtown D.C.! Every RV site (as far as I saw) was a level concrete pad. All sites, except for tent sites, have full electricity. Most sites have sewer and water. Sites 12-18 should be mainly used for the smaller travel trailers. I had an interesting time getting my 35' 5th wheel into the site. Even though I got my RV into the site, I don't have much room for my truck. My site has a picnic table, fire pit, and a grill. Everything is rusted beyond repair. My grill was filled with cigarette butts and my fire pit had trash in it. There is some shade. My site has two trees at the front of the pad on both sides of the RV. My bedroom stays nice and cold and I have a good view for my Starlink in the rear. The sites are close to each other, but there is some space. The good thing is that we are surrounded by the golf course. You don't get much noise from the base, because of the location, and because the FamCamp is surrounded by trees. You can hear the busy road outside the fence but I don't hear it much inside the RV. Every once in a while you'll hear an aircraft... but this is an air base, it's expected. We were told the community laundry was not working and to use the base laundry mat. Finally, one of the best parts about the campground, is the lady at outdoor rec that is in charge of the Famcamp. She is very nice and helpful. She will try to assist you with anything you need from directions to useful tips.
GuideWhat a gem! We found this place as an alternative to staying in DC during 4th of July festivities. Nice spacious sites, cabins were super clean and smelled great! Did I mention they were air conditioned during the hotest week of the summer!
Bathrooms and showers were spotless.
Many things to see and do there. Historic property, big lake (no swimming), boating, fishing, hiking. There is an Art Center with juried displays for sale.
LegendWe had another great stay at Cherry Hill Park in College Park, MD.
We stayed in a level pull-thru site(#1715) with picnic table on a paver patio, iron table and chairs, clean gravel surface, grill, and fire pit. The site was just big enough for our motor home and Jeep. Full hook-ups with 50-amp service all worked fine.
If you’re visiting Washington, this is the place to stay. They offer a daily charter bus plus the Metro bus stops at the campground entrance. And if you have a car, it’s about 35-minutes drive time(maybe a bit longer with traffic).
To be honest, it’s a great place to stay even if you’re not visiting D.C. They have two swimming pools, a cafe, playgrounds, well-stocked camp store, delivery of firewood, ice, and cafe orders, and a concierge to help with travel and tourist sites.
The entire park is clean and well-maintained.
THINGS I ESPECIALLY LIKED:
1. Proximity to Washington, D.C.
2. Excellent condition and clean
3. Great staff to help with making the most of your stay
GuideWe have found municipal campgrounds in Northern Virginia are a bit spendy for being government sponsored. Not as bad as South Carolina, but way more than Florida. Fine. Comes with the territory. But Bull Run manages to goose you even more. There are occupancy AND transaction fees that really add up if you're only there a few nights. But the real kicker is a 2-night minimum stay. Even mid-week. In APRIL for gosh sakes!
While we were here, there was a fairly heavy day of rain. Couple inches, I suppose, but nothing Biblical. The mouths of the metal culverts in our loop were bent downward from campers driving over them, which obstructed the flow. Result was lots of standing water at our campsite.
We're done with NOVA Parks campgrounds. Better cost options exist with Fairfax County Parks.
LegendHad a relaxing weekend here as our first trip of the season. Weather was pretty good but windy at times. We had 3 RVs in sites 12, 13, and 14 as well as 2 of the deluxe cabins. Our RV sites faced the large parking lot with dump station and registration building. Not an ideal view but it was okay. Site 13 had the best space. Site 12 was good too. Both had a concrete patio, great fire pit, and a round resin picnic table with 4 nice chairs. Site 14 was narrow and no patio. The area in the back had more wooded sites. They are expanding and creating more sites so there was some construction noise but that stopped by 4:30pm and not on the weekend. Campground was at capacity in the full hookup sites and seemed like it would’ve been noisy but it wasn’t. The cabins had a queen bed, 2 bunks, microwave and refrigerator and a small bathroom. That was a tight space but a bathroom none the less. There are bath houses too. Putt putt golf was free and they had a playground and bounce area for kids. There’s a pool that looked nice but not open yet and I saw an indoor basketball court sign. In season they offer a pancake breakfast most days and a small coffee shop. The store was well stocked with supplies, food, wine, and souvenirs and also offered coffee. Locally, you’ll find the town of Harpers Ferry, river rafting/tubing, and the Harpers Ferry brewery that has a gorgeous view and live music that’s just minutes away.
GuideGreat family or Couples getaway! This location is very welcome with the friendly staff and large sites for tents or RVs. We had easy access to the electric and water. Plus enough room for a large tent. There was a fire pit and picnic table for every site. We had a great view of the river which was just a short walk away. You can walk down into the river or go up river some to go tubing! Overall we had a great time here and will come back again.
GuideGreat Park, friendly staff, clean facilities. We stayed with our Pop Up for two nights at an electric -supported site. 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). We got rained on the first night so things got a little muddy but nothing out of hand. Tons of free activities for the kiddos facilitated by the camp staff over the weekends. Face-painting, ice cream sundaes, S'Mores, hay rides and a rock wall. Park has a lot of things to do as well just outside the campground. We took a try at disc golf which was a lot of fun. Pet friendly. We'll be back!
ScoutWas excited to try first night out in a Kodiak Canvas Truck Bed Tent. Unfortunately, learned NOVA Parks regards anything in a truck bed whether a camper or tent is not welcome. I didn't realize NOVA Parks considers this campground as a resort and vehicle camping - ither than a class A or B - implies homeless and they don't want that image. They do also allow a travel trailer and tents can only be used on the ground not in a truck bed as designed. Beautiful park ... I live nearby in Arlington but was frustrated not able to use a nearby Park and Campground I pay taxes to support. I used another Campground in Fairfax County that was welcoming.
Glamping options near Mount Rainier, Maryland offer premium outdoor accommodations within driving distance of Washington DC. Most properties sit at elevations between 300-500 feet above sea level, creating moderate summer temperatures typically 5-10 degrees cooler than downtown DC. The region experiences distinct seasons with humid summers and cold winters, though several facilities maintain year-round operations.
Access DC monuments: Camp at Bull Run Regional Park for day trips to national landmarks. A recent visitor noted, "This park has too many amenities to list. They had a campfire complete with s'mores followed by hayrides. Great family friendly campground."
Fishing opportunities: Several campgrounds feature stocked fishing ponds. "There's a pond for fishing, a pool for swimming and a little general store for all your needs," mentions one Ramblin' Pines camper.
Disc golf courses: Multiple parks maintain 18-hole disc golf courses. A camper at Pohick Bay Regional Park shared: "I'd recommend taking in a game of disc golf on their 18 hole course."
Nature trails: Most campgrounds maintain networks of hiking paths. "There is a very nice network of trails, most if not all were leashed dog friendly," according to a visitor at Little Bennett Campground.
Premium site amenities: Higher-end sites include upgraded features. One visitor to Washington DC/Capitol KOA appreciated that "The staff is exceptionally friendly and helpful." Another camper at Bull Run Regional Park enjoyed "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."
Transportation options: Some parks offer direct transit access. A camper highlighted that "Camp Meade has great RV park to stay near Vicksburg. Nice clean restrooms and showers. Friendly hostess."
Recreation facilities: Multiple swimming and activity options exist at most parks. A reviewer at Cherry Hill Park explains what you get: "50 amp hook-up, Water, Sewer, Playground, Mini Golf, Swimming Pool, Hot tub, Basketball court, Snack bar on site, Nightly hayride, Gated, On-site camp store, On-site bus shuttle."
Reservation requirements: Most parks require advance booking. At Ramblin' Pines, "The keycard entry system is pretty inconvenient though ($40 cash only deposit!) and the hours are inconvenient as well. You can only check in between 2 and 4!"
Site privacy varies: Campground layouts differ significantly in spacing. One camper noted Bull Run has "very spacious sites and awesome views of the forest," while another mentioned Ramblin' Pines has "the most crowded uncomfortable campsites I have ever seen."
Seasonal operations: Several facilities limit certain amenities during colder months. A visitor to Pohick Bay Regional Park shared: "Stayed here for 2w while visiting friends in Alexandria. Nice and quiet here during winter more so during week than weekends."
Activity planning: Schedule around on-site programming. At Little Bennett, "There is a very nice network of trails," and the campsites are "quiet, very spacious, level, and heavily wooded with 50A service."
Playground access: Choose sites near play areas for convenience. A family staying at Burke Lake Park appreciated that "BLP has a great lake for fishing and boat rentals, a paved path to walk around the lake (about 5 miles) and a fantastic playground."
Budget activities: Look for free or low-cost options. One visitor pointed out that Ramblin' Pines offers "a pool, jump pillow, mini golf, fishing pond, barnyard with goats, and multiple playgrounds."
Site selection: Request end-of-row sites when possible. At Cherry Hill Park, visitors recommend to "Look at the park map and try to get a site at the end of a row. The sites are pretty close together but on the ends at least you only have a neighbor on one side."
Leveling challenges: Some sites require additional equipment. At Burke Lake Park, "The sites were oddly shaped - our grill was on the edge of the site, closer to the neighbor's picnic table."
Security considerations: Several campgrounds offer gated entry systems. Cherry Hill Park provides "Gated" access among its amenities, adding a layer of security for RVers with expensive equipment.
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