Campgrounds near Odenton, Maryland include several county and regional parks with both electric-only loops and full hookup options. Most locations operate seasonally from March through October, with limited winter availability. The terrain consists primarily of wooded sites with moderate privacy at mid-Atlantic elevations between 100-400 feet. Rainfall averages around 43 inches annually, creating occasional drainage challenges that campers should prepare for.
What to do
Water activities at Susquehanna State Park: Located along the Susquehanna River, this park offers fishing opportunities and creek access. "We scared a bunch of deer (ok they scared me!!) and checked out the giant old growth trees, hiked over a bridge and stream which was full of fish I could see! Turned around after I got to the Susquehanna itself. The river was running pretty high and fast, pretty cool to see," notes one visitor to Susquehanna State Park Campground.
Disc golf courses: Bull Run Regional Park features a complete disc golf course as part of its amenities. A visitor mentioned that the "park has golf frisbe course, decent water park for kids, hiking trails, small creek/river you can explore." The course provides a recreational option for campers looking for activities beyond hiking and water sports.
Archery practice: Tuckahoe State Park Campground maintains an archery range for visitors. The park combines this with "20 miles of hiking trails are also open for biking and horseback riding," making it ideal for active outdoor enthusiasts. A camper noted, "There's an electric loop with electric hookup, but no water or sewer. Those can be found at the campground entrance."
What campers like
Large, private sites: Ramblin' Pines offers spacious campsites with good separation. A reviewer shared, "Nice large sites with friendly staff. Lots of free activities for children and it's close to home." Another camper found the campground to be a "hidden gem" with sites "big enough for two tents."
Clean facilities: Little Bennett Campground receives consistent praise for maintenance. "The sites are quiet, very spacious, level, and heavily wooded with 50A service, water and sewer hookup," reports one camper. Another notes, "This is our second time here. This place is quiet the spaces are big. They can accommodate large campers, ours is 35 ft."
Access to DC: Washington DC / Capitol KOA serves as a practical base for exploring the capital. "We only spent three nights there. Staff was friendly and helpful with any information we needed... It was centrally located between Annapolis, Baltimore, and DC," shares a camper. Another reviewer explains, "We stopped at the DC KOA as a base to visit the Capitol."
What you should know
Limited yurt availability: Yurt camping near Odenton, Maryland concentrates primarily at Tuckahoe State Park and the KOA locations. Reservations often fill 4-6 months in advance for peak season stays from May through September.
Seasonal considerations: Parks may restrict water access during colder months. A Pohick Bay Campground visitor mentions, "Stayed here for 2w while visiting friends in Alexandria. Took me 25-30m to get there so you are far away from bustle of city but not so far that going in to enjoy breakfast or the sights is a feat. Nice and quiet here during winter more so during week than weekends."
Variable site conditions: Many campgrounds have unlevel sites. One camper at Ramblin' Pines cautioned, "Check out your site before booking, some sites are steep but spacious." At Bull Run Regional Park, a visitor observed, "My site was very level, but I could see that some others were not so much, so you might want to ask about that."
Tips for camping with families
Playground proximity: When booking at Susquehanna State Park, consider proximity to recreational areas. A camper reports, "It was most likely available because it was overrun with roots and rocks (no pad for the tent)- and you also couldn't see the playground from the site... This is great if you want to be away from the playground, as you can book one of the sites further off and not have kids running about."
Kid-friendly amenities: Bull Run Regional Park offers dedicated family programming. "The campground had a climbing wall on one afternoon. There are miles of trails and my gkids enjoyed the nature scavenger hunt. You even get a prize when you finish," explains one grandparent. "They had a campfire complete with s'mores followed by hayrides."
Bath facilities: Facilities vary significantly between parks. A parent at Bull Run shared, "The best review I can give us of the bathrooms. They're with staying again alone. Locking doors, individual stalls. Hot dog. Best camping showers I've ever had. Only draw back is that there's only one playground that's awkwardly located."
Tips from RVers
Hookup variations: Cherry Hill Park offers comprehensive services for larger rigs. A camper listed the advantages: "Pros: 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."
Site dimensions: Many campgrounds have tight turning radiuses. At Tuckahoe State Park, an RVer cautioned, "I watched people with 25+ footers struggle to back into the sites. We booked site 21, blind. The web site does not say site 21 is extremely small. We have a 25' camper, and it barely fit, length and with were an issue."
Leveling requirements: Prepare for uneven terrain throughout the region. A Little Bennett visitor shared, "D Loop is for RVs, A, B, C& E are tents only. AT&T 5 MB/s w/o booster(1 bar), 8 MB/s with it(2 bars). There is no satellite coverage due to the heavy tree canopy."
