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Equestrian Camping near Prince Frederick, MD
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Cedarville State Forest offers equestrian camping near Prince Frederick with direct trail access for riders from the campground. Horse camping near Prince Frederick is best suited for day riders and overnight trail users who can tie horses near the trailhead, as the forest lacks designated corrals or paddocks. The campground consists of a single loop with 27 sites that accommodate both tent and RV camping. Sites inside the loop feature electric hookups, while the outer sites are primarily for tent camping. The campground provides clean restrooms, hot showers, and multiple water spigots throughout the camping area.
Trails within Cedarville State Forest connect to a broader network of riding paths. The park features several hiking and equestrian trails of varying lengths, with proper signage throughout to guide riders. Ticks are abundant in the area, particularly during summer months, making preventative measures essential for both horses and riders. The forest includes archery and rifle ranges separate from the equestrian areas. Firewood is available through a self-service honor system or by calling the ranger for delivery to your site. The forest's proximity to Andrews Air Force Base means occasional aircraft noise during rides, though this rarely bothers the horses. While not exclusively designed for equestrians, the forest provides adequate facilities for day riders exploring the Southern Maryland trail system.
Best Equestrian Campgrounds near Prince Frederick (6)
1. Cedarville State Forest
"We picked up the camping registration outside the office at the entrance, no need to speak with anyone. Then we just drove down to our campsite in the family camping loop."
"There are some abandon camp loops around the open campground which makes for some cool walks with your dog. Very pretty area with lots of trails and overgrown roads to walk."
Check Availabilityfrom $30 / night
2. Pohick Bay Campground
"We have been camping here for nearly 20 years. Each military tour brought us back to this area so Pohick became our second home. Our kids kayak now older but used to walk the trails as little kids."
"We enjoyed sitting around the campfire at night and walking the dogs down to the water. We were right next to a hiking trail that went down to the water and a beach area."
32 Sites AvailableAvailable this weekend
from $37 - $170 / night
3. Tuckahoe State Park Campground
"Those can be found at the campground entrance. Each loop has a wood shed and clean, well-appointed bathhouse. There are water pumps along the road for refills."
"We were looking to explore Maryland's Eastern Shore and picked Tuckaho because they had electric sites available. We were so pleased with our stay."
Check Availabilityfrom $21 - $70 / night
4. Martinak State Park Campground
"Though I live in Texas now, Maryland will always be home for me. Whenever I get the chance to head back, I almost make sure to check out some of the local fishing spots."
"Park is that the Electric loop (B) has all of the sites on the outside of the drive loop so you are not looking across the road at other campers."
Check Availabilityfrom $18 - $77 / night
5. Camp Meade RV Park
6. Lichtman Camp 1 — Prince William Forest Park
Drive Time
- 30 min from Lexington Park, MD
- 45 min from Washington, DC
- 1 hr 1 min from Baltimore, MD
- 2 hrs 7 min from Salisbury, MD
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Equestrian Camping Reviews near Prince Frederick, MD
114 Reviews of 6 Prince Frederick Campgrounds
Nancy W.
LegendMartinak State Park Campground
Quiet camping in the woods.
This is a great little state park tucked away in the woods. Campsites are pretty spacious and have nice shade. The campground has two loops, each with a bathhouse located in the middle. Our site (Butterfly Loop #3) was long enough for our motorhome and tow car. The roads are paved, as was our camping pad. The only utility at our site was 30-amp electric. There are water spigots located throughout each loop and we were close enough to fill our water tank. For the most part, the park is big-rig friendly but we did brush against some trees on our way around the loop. Campsites do vary in length so make sure you include your length when booking. We reserved online and were instructed to just go to our site which was nice and convenient. They sell firewood onsite and have a self-pay station which we loved. There is a nice boat launch and the kayak launch has a platform to assist you getting in and out and there are plenty of places to fish from the bank. There is a nature center (which was not open during our stay), playground, picnic pavilions, amphitheater, The bathrooms could use some more attention. The shower curtains were pink meaning they have not been properly cleaned in a while. Needless to say, we did not shower there. The dump station was closed while we were there but we were told we could use the dump station at Tuckahoe State Park (about 10 miles away). We really enjoyed the short hiking trails and paved trail which allowed us to log about 3 miles without having to leave the park. The campground is a really relaxing place to be. We did drive (about 40 minutes south) to the Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad National Historical Park and Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge, both of which we recommend. It is also worth a drive to St. Michaels to see the quaint seaside town and visit the maritime museum (plan on spending half a day at the museum). The only downside is that the park is not gated and open for day use so a lot of people just drive through the campground looking around.
- SShawn
RangerTuckahoe State Park Campground
Excellent for hikers
Lots of trails to hike. Beautiful, peaceful. Some sites not level.
Adam and Suzanne B.
GuideTuckahoe State Park Campground
meh
The campground is wooded and only has electric hookups available. The sites are well spaced. The bathhouse is dated and was clean enough to use. There isn't much to do in the park but it was an ok jumping off point to visit St. Michaels. Good dump station and potable water fill. Spigots throughout the campground.
Shanna S.
TravelerMartinak State Park Campground
We’ll be back!
Great short camping trip for a quick weekend away. We stayed on the butterfly loop.
Cell service (T-Mobile) was spotty at times, bathhouses were fine, and the ranger was on patrol regularly. We felt very safe!
Wonderful park! We’ll be back!
- ZZu Y.Guide
Martinak State Park Campground
Beautiful campground with cozy bathroom
I love this campground very much. I called the office book my reservation, the representative put me in Acorn loop.
When I arrived by the late evening, there are only two camper in a huge site. Then I drove to Butterfly loop, this site have much more peoples, some camper tell me, the Ranger will coming soon; finally the ranger help me move my site into the Butterfly loop. From my experience, better book campsite by yourself online, then you have an idea this site how many occupancy.
- RRick V.Traveler
Camp Meade RV Park
Great RV park to stay near Vicksburg
Did stay here after visting Vicksburg. Nice clean restrooms and showers. Friendly hostess and we had a nice shady spot, what was great with a heat of 94F.
- VVanessa S.Guide
Tuckahoe State Park Campground
A Gem of a State Park
We were looking to explore Maryland's Eastern Shore and picked Tuckaho because they had electric sites available. We were so pleased with our stay. The campground is well maintained and the sites are great. We have a small travel trailer and our site was pretty level and nicely private. We backed up to a hiking trail which was nice. There's lots to do here. There's a disc golf course and the camp store has discs available to use. We've never played before but had a blast learning, now we're hooked. We also enjoyed kayaking on the lake. If you enjoy birding this park is great, we saw so many cool birds. There's an arboretum and horse riding trails. We will definitely be going back!
Trees F.ScoutPohick Bay Campground
Excellent spot
We loved staying at Pohick. We were here to visit DC and it was an excellent spot to stay. It was extremely hot as it was July but the sites had a lot of shade. Site 46 where we stayed was close to the bathrooms and nice and flat. The bathrooms were cleaner than any other campground we have stayed in and they have laundry and a nice stainless sink and counter for washing dishes if needed. About a 40 minute drive into DC and definitely worth it. Also, campers get a discount at the water park which was a very reasonable 5 dollars per person. The weekend tends to be a bit louder but during the week was very quiet.
Guide to Prince Frederick
Cedarville State Forest provides equestrian camping options across 3,510 acres of Maryland woodland. Located 18 miles southeast of Prince Frederick, the forest sits at an average elevation of 150 feet above sea level with a mix of pine and hardwood stands. Summer temperatures average 85-90°F with high humidity, while spring and fall offer milder conditions for trail riding and camping.
What to do
Explore disc golf course: Cedarville State Forest offers an 18-hole disc golf course through wooded terrain. "We hiked the brown trail and it was a nice walk. We have AT&T and had two bars pretty consistently," notes a visitor at Cedarville State Forest.
Visit nearby attractions: The forest's location provides easy access to Washington DC, just under an hour away. "Forested campground with fairly lengthy but level (and thus beginner friendly) hiking just a short distance away from Washington, DC. If you've forgotten anything you can pop on by the Target or Costco right outside the forest," mentions one camper.
Kayak nearby waterways: Pohick Bay Campground offers water recreation opportunities about 40 minutes west. "Boating in summer from kayaks to motorboats," shares one visitor, while another notes there's a "boat rental a short walk down the trail from the campgrounds."
What campers like
Privacy between sites: Campers appreciate the spacing at Cedarville. "Very well maintained, nice sites that aren't right on top of one another. Multiple loops for groups or individuals," writes one reviewer.
Clean facilities: The bathhouse facilities receive positive reviews. "Bathrooms don't look like much from the outside, but the inside is very nice. Clean, hot water, and good water pressure," reports a camper.
Nature observation: Wildlife viewing opportunities abound at Tuckahoe State Park Campground, located about an hour northeast. "Saw a snake, alligator snapping turtle, and rabbits, before we even reached the gates," one visitor shared, while another mentioned, "Great hiking, biking, kayaking and fishing."
What you should know
Tick prevalence: Multiple campers mention ticks as a concern. "LOTS and LOTS of ticks. I got one, but my wife and dog got about a dozen each. Just bring tweezers," warns one visitor. Another simply labels it "Tickville Otherwise nice."
Aircraft noise: The proximity to Andrews Air Force Base means occasional flyovers. "It's close to a Naval base, and therefore you constantly hear airplanes, and helicopters at all times," notes one camper at Martinak State Park Campground.
Firewood system: "The ranger delivers firewood to your site within about 10-15 min of calling, which was very convenient. Cost was $5 for 8 logs," shares a visitor, though another notes, "I'll say I have never been to a site where the firewood is padlocked, and you have to call someone to come unlock it."
Tips for camping with families
Playground access: Select sites near the playground for easier access. "We got a site on the inner loop and it backed to the playground and the bathhouse. The site was spacious," notes one family camper at Pohick Bay Campground.
Organized activities: Check for scheduled events when staying at Pohick Bay. "They informed us that they had a scavenger hunt for the kids going all weekend, they had an outdoor movie scheduled for Friday night, a campfire story time scheduled for Saturday night and crafts scheduled for Sunday morning."
Junior ranger programs: For educational opportunities, consider the structured learning programs. "If you're looking to learn and explore with your kids, there is an extensive junior ranger program" at Martinak State Park Campground.
Tips from RVers
Site selection for larger rigs: Be cautious when selecting sites for bigger RVs at Cedarville. "Site 6 was good but not for larger rigs. We have a pop up and had to navigate around a tree that would have been very difficult for larger rigs. Site 5 or 7 wouldn't have that problem."
Electric hookup information: The campground layout offers different hookup options. "Sites inside the loop feature electric hookups," with "30 amp electric" available. A reviewer notes, "We stayed on the butterfly loop," which has specific site arrangements.
Dump station quality: RVers appreciate the clean facilities. "The pump out station was very nice," shares one camper, though another mentions, "They have a new dump station, but the hose has an anti-freeze up in the air with a pull cord valve. This means every time you pull to turn the water on, you get a shower."
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