Campgrounds near White Plains, Maryland offer seasonal access between March and December, with most parks in the region closing from late fall through early spring. The Eastern Shore camping locations sit on low-lying coastal terrain with elevations rarely exceeding 50 feet above sea level. Sites throughout the area typically feature sandy or gravel bases reflecting the coastal plain geography.
What to do
Waterfront activities: At Sun Outdoors Frontier Town, campers enjoy kayaking directly from the campground. "The river is great for fishing, kayaking, and boating," notes a visitor to Shad Landing, while another adds that the "best part was that even though it was hot the breeze off the bay made it so much nicer."
Wildlife viewing: Campgrounds provide access to natural areas where visitors can observe local species. "This campground is about 20 minutes to Ocean City boardwalk and about 25 minutes to Assateague Island, where the wild horses roam," writes a camper about Fort Whaley. Another visitor mentioned "crabfishing and clamdigging can be done on the bay side."
Educational programs: Nature centers and organized activities enhance the camping experience. At Shad Landing Campground, "the nature center is a hub of educational activities and some great ranger programs," while "my son even 'set the alarm' so he wouldn't miss out on tie dyeing a t-shirt" at Fort Whaley.
What campers like
Proximity to attractions: RV camping near White Plains, Maryland offers convenient access to multiple destinations. A reviewer at Sun Outdoors Ocean City Gateway noted, "This campground is close enough to ocean city we can enjoy the beach daily but far enough to relax in the woods," while another mentioned it's "a great location to Ocean City" and "only 20 min to ocean city but they have a free bus to take you to ocean."
Water recreation options: Many parks feature water amenities beyond typical expectations. "They have a water park, putt putt golf, pools, allows pets. Also has Wild West Show and Ice Cream Parlor," reports a visitor to Frontier Town. At Sun Outdoors Ocean City, campers appreciate that they have "a beach, pool, music, bars, and many other amenities all in one spot."
Family atmosphere: Campgrounds cater to family groups with specialized activities. "This vacation beach RV park is super fun for the kids. They have old time plays, skits, and activities," reports a Sun Outdoors Frontier Town visitor, while another notes "lots of activities for kids as well."
What you should know
Seasonal pricing fluctuations: Rates vary significantly throughout the camping season. "As with any campground store, things are a bit pricey but I was surprised to find out that their price on a container of Old Bay seasoning was actually cheaper than the crab shack," reports a Fort Whaley visitor, while advising "if you intend to have a campfire, find a cheaper place along the road because you're going to pay about $1.25 per log at the camp store."
Varying site conditions: Terrain challenges can affect comfort at certain times. At Tall Pines / Chesapeake Bay KOA Holiday, visitors note that "the black tank clean out is near site WV15 so avoid that area. They pump it out daily," while others mention that at Shad Landing "a few sites were flooded but most were okay."
Transportation options: Many campgrounds provide shuttle services to nearby attractions. "They have a free shuttle bus to provide transportation to Assateague island, Frontier Town, and Ocean City," notes a Fort Whaley visitor, while another mentions "you can rent a golf cart, shoot pool, or play table tennis."
Tips for camping with families
Activity planning: Schedule around organized events for maximum enjoyment. "Tall Pines Harbor is a great place for a family with kids. Management was very welcoming — the park does themed weekends throughout the entire year," shares one camper. Another notes that at Treasure Beach RV Park & Campground, "every weekend there's a band or DJ at the beach at night and every visit we have made friends."
Pack for insects: Eastern Shore campgrounds require proper preparation for bugs. At Shad Landing, one camper warns "the one big problem with both Shad and Milburn are the bugs. It gets insanely humid here, and the mosquitoes, flies, and ticks take full advantage."
Site selection: Choose locations based on amenities and accessibility. "Our first trip here and we loved it! We stayed in water view site 10. WV sites 1-7 have great views and some shade," advises a Tall Pines visitor, noting "the bath house is not close to the water view or water front sites."
Tips from RVers
Hookup considerations: Select sites based on required connections. At Sun Outdoors Rehoboth Bay, "they have different types of sites, some gravel, some paved and some with concrete patios and nice furniture included," while White Horse RV Park offers "water and electric hookups with 50-amp service."
Navigation planning: Access routes vary in quality and navigability. For Tall Pines, one RVer advises "stay on the main road to there do not go off on the side roads," while another notes "our RV Garmin GPS and Waze brought us in on the back roads at Accomac versus keeping us on US-13. Roads were OK but a little narrow."
Site sizing awareness: RV length limitations affect site options. At Shad Landing, "RV sites are very tight. Anything over 35' in my opinion will be hard to get into sites," while at Treasure Beach, "campsites were a reasonably good size, but close together. We were able to fit our 32 ft. Camper, a truck, a car and a tent on our site with ease."
