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Several RV campgrounds provide full hookup options within 30 miles of Prince Frederick, Maryland. Cedarville State Forest offers 30-amp electric hookups with no sewer connections during their April to October season, though sites are notably compact for larger rigs. "The sites are very small and you sit very close to the camp loop road. Our site was #16 and it was very flat and easy to back a 30' RV into," noted one visitor. Thousand Trails Harbor View in Colonial Beach features both 50-amp service and full hookups with water and sewer connections, operating from April through mid-October. Fort Belvoir Travel and RV Camp provides military families with spacious sites featuring 50-amp hookups, though some campers report slight front-to-rear leveling challenges.
Throughout the region, RV parks vary significantly in amenity offerings and site conditions. Most campgrounds near Prince Frederick require advance reservations, especially during peak summer months and fall weekends. Dump stations are limited at some locations like Cedarville State Forest, while Harbor View and Fort Belvoir provide full sewer hookups at individual sites. Verizon service tends to be reliable throughout the area, with one camper reporting "perfect" connectivity for remote work using a hotspot. Pet policies generally allow dogs with proper leashing, though some military facilities have stricter regulations. Gravel site pads predominate across the region, with a camper noting "Gravel site pad could definitely use some maintenance and fresh material added. Had to put down boards to park our travel trailer because about a third of the pad had just turned into mud."
"Stayed here for a week while working nearby. Easy to get to and set up. Office was closed when we arrived but arrival paperwork was posted outside office door."
"We loved the location of this RV park. We enjoyed our long-term stay."
"Nice campground with all the amenities. Pool, laundry, bath houses, FHU, 50 amp. The sites are big enough, maybe a little right in some places."
"Nearby Colonial Beach is a cute area that has nice waterfront access. We also loved going to Westmoreland park which was practically next door to Harbor View. Great trails and fossil beach was fun."
"Very spartan but great location. Not much to do in the campground and some long timers there. Dirt cheap"
"Super clean Very well maintained Pet friendly... kinda No veteran discounts smh Good for a day or two"
"Good site, secure location, decent facilities with solid WiFi. Pier within walking distance. Good location, tho our site wasn't fully level, so bring plenty of leveling blocks."
from $55 / night
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Check Availability"Nice clean restrooms and showers. Friendly hostess and we had a nice shady spot, what was great with a heat of 94F."
"The 1 Acre Campground is a unique spot near the river and boat launch that offers 50AMP and sewer hookups for a convenient stay. Check them out and make sure to leave a review on the Dyrt!"
from $50 - $80 / night
Check Availability"There is additional space behind each site leading onto the beach that houses a table and fire ring. It feels like each site has loads of room out to the beach."
"I would give it 5 stars if it had a camp store. Bring fire wood and all other essentials."
from $60 - $70 / night
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GuideCampground is close (ish) to the DC area. It is easy and convenient to get to. Almost all sites are pull through and are close together. Most have some tree cover (and some of the trees could use a trim along the roads). Some long term guests occupy the back sites which have sewer.
Close to Prince William Forest which is a fantastic National Parks forest.
Att coverage is good.
Playground is nice.
LegendGreenbelt, MD:
(Scale 1- bad, 5-Very good
(70 yr olds in 17’ trailer)
Overall Rating: 4.5
Price: About $12 w our senior pass.
Usage during visit: 50 % during week
Site Privacy: Most inner loop sites are not very good. However, our inner loop site was very private. Most inner loop sites lack privacy. Pull Through” sites are more like pull over sites. The picnic table privacy is often not very good for the pull over sites. This is because the adjacent back in site is deeper with picnic table not blocked by the trailer.
Site Spacing: Some are close. Check the map.
Site surface: black top
Reservations: Yes. We were able to change our site upon arrival on Rec.gov.
Campground Noise: Very quiet.
Road Noise: None
Through Traffic: Not a problem if the site is in a loop.
Electricity: No
Water: Available at a few spigots and at the washbasins at the bathrooms
Sewer: No
Dump: Yes
Generators: 6AM till 10PM
Bathroom: Old but clean.
Showers: Old but clean. Cirtains
Pull Throughs: Some “pull over spots”. I have a pic or two of good ones in the D loop.
Cell Service (Verizon): Great.
Setting: 10 mins from subway for DC access. Great way to get to DC. Located in a deciduous forest serving as a pleasant getaway for locals.
Weather: It was cool during our stay.
Bugs: No problems yet.
Solar: Most sites are not adequate.
Host: They are friendly and very courteous.
Notes: Amazing that there is such a pretty place so close to DC. This must be a great getaway for locals . …. We did not walk the park trails , but there are some.
GuideMagical stay at Point Lookout — New Tulip Loop (Full Hook‑Up) and I’m already planning a return. The whole park feels peaceful and safe, the staff were genuinely friendly and helpful, and our site is clean and well‑maintained. The loop’s energy felt magical — quiet, restorative, and tucked into the trees so it felt private but not isolated. Full hookups were convenient and reliable; the site layout is roomy and pet‑friendly, with an easy walk to a beautiful dog beach so our pup had a blast. We walked to stunning beaches and spent afternoons watching water and sky at the tip of the peninsula — spectacular views where the Potomac meets the Chesapeake. The park’s Civil War history and lighthouse added fascinating, walkable sites to explore between beach time, giving the stay both recreation and depth. Clean facilities, helpful staff at the park office, and well-marked trails made everything low‑stress and enjoyable. If you want a peaceful, historic, pet‑friendly Class A spot with full hookups and gorgeous nearby beaches, Tulip Loop at Point Lookout is five stars from me.
ScoutThis campground is about 25 sites. 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. This is not a gated campground so anyone can come through and have a tour. Park Police patrol the campground 2 times a day. Also the bathrooms are clean, their are 2 stalls and 1 shower, cleaned daily by park rangers. Raccoons run wild at night flipping trash can lids on your campsite hunting for food. Use repel spray to keep the raccoons off your site. Site 24 and 25 are very close together but the other sites are at a distance however, 6 of the 25 sites are unleveled so tent camping is probably the only option. This is not big rig friendly but there are pull through sites but the roads are very narrow and there is only 1 way in and 1 way out (same entrance) there is a dump station at the beginning of the campground with access to water as well. Free of charge. This is a quiet campground and it's cheap for maryland residents and about $20 for non-resident. There is no registration on site it's online only. www.pgparksdirect.com
GuideMartinak was a beautiful surprise. Lots of woods, leveled sites, clean facilities, no rowdy crowds. We had a great time. The park is pet friendly. The ranger was very vigilant and friendly. We met new friends and even attended a concert at their pavilion 🥰
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
LegendOak Ridge NP unit in Prince Williams Forest Park: what a beautiful place to spend the fall day. It’s quiet, not very busy at all, and nice sites. This is a pretty good place to be if you’re going to visit DC. This is our second time and that’s what we did on our last stay here. However, Greenbelt common north east of DC, is a much better place for DC visit. There, you can take the train shuttle into the city was a short drive from the campground. (Scale 1- bad, 5-Very good (70 yr olds in 17’ trailer). I rate based on desire for at least a moderate wilderness type experience w at least some camp site privacy. Overall Rating: 4.5 Price 2023: $10 w interagency pass Usage during visit: very low Site Privacy: sites are in an open Oak Forest Site Spacing: Great. Very large sites Site surface: blacktop. Reservations: Required Campground Noise: Very quiet, both of our stays. Road Noise: none. This campground is far into the forest off, away from public road. Through Traffic in campground: no reason for through traffic. Electric Hookup: no. Sewer Hookup: no. Dump Station: no. Potable Water Available: Yes. There is a water Spicket at the bathrooms. There is also a wash station room attached to the bathrooms. Generators: allowed. Bathroom: clean. Showers: not in all bathrooms. Ever, there is a very clean shower/bathroom facility near the handicap spot, A25. Pull Throughs: Not sure. Did not see any. Cell Service (AT&T): 1 to 2 bars. Setting: deep into a beautiful Oak Forest. Weather: a very nice fall day. Highs in the 70s lows in the 50s Bugs: no mosquitoes. Too cold. Solar: doesn’t look like there will be enough sunshine through the trees for a good, fixed, solar panel, solar absorption. Host: not sure if one is present. Rig size: large rigs are OK. Nice deep sites. Just be careful what you say you choose Sites: I have pictures of very nice sites located near our campsite. Looks to me almost all sites are large and spacious. Some sites do not have picnic tables placed as well as they could be. Other than that the sites are fantastic.
LegendThis 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.
GuideStayed for two nights with another family. They brought their travel trailer and our pop-up. The outer loop campsites are easily more level than the center loop. If leveling perfectly is a concern you may want to call ahead and ask before commiting to the inner loop. Electric hookup only. Bathhouse was very clean and the staff friendly. Water fill & Dump Station on the beach side of the bathhouse. This is a State Park so it's filled with activities. Great place to mountain bike as we noticed several groups camping and biking during our stay. We enjoyed the water park immensely. Ten of us in total with kids ranging from 18 months old to 13 years old. Everyone enjoyed the water park and the time we spent there. additional fee for access to the water park.
Most RV campgrounds near Prince Frederick, Maryland operate seasonally, with full summer access from April through October. The area sits within 30 miles of both the Patuxent River and Chesapeake Bay, offering campers varied waterfront access options. Winter camping options are limited with several parks closing completely during colder months.
Fossil hunting and beach access: At Thousand Trails Harbor View, campers can explore nearby fossil beaches. "Nearby Colonial Beach is a cute area that has nice waterfront access. We also loved going to Westmoreland park which was practically next door to Harbor View. Great trails and fossil beach was fun," notes one reviewer.
Military history exploration: The Prince William Forest RV Campground provides proximity to significant historical sites. "National Marine Corp Museum just around corner. DC just up the road," reports a visitor. The campground serves as a convenient base for day trips to civil war battlefields.
Fishing opportunities: Several campgrounds offer direct water access for anglers. A camper at Fort Belvoir notes, "There is a pier out into the river to fish on. The outdoor recreation center has bait, snacks, and drinks." Fishing licenses are required and can be purchased at local sporting goods stores.
Shaded sites: Many campgrounds feature tree cover that campers appreciate during summer heat. At Cedarville State Forest, "All the sites are very shady, which certainly comes in handy in the Virginia heat," according to one reviewer. The forest setting provides natural cooling during peak summer temperatures.
Clean facilities: Bathroom cleanliness ranks high in camper satisfaction. "Restrooms were clean, closed daily for cleaning between 1 pm - 3 pm. Two showers were included," reported a visitor to Cedarville State Forest. Most campgrounds maintain regular cleaning schedules for bathhouses.
Cell service reliability: Remote workers appreciate the strong connectivity at several parks. A camper at Thousand Trails Harbor View shared, "I work full-time remote and the Verizon service was perfect with our hotspot." This allows campers to extend stays while maintaining work commitments.
Site spacing varies dramatically: While some parks offer privacy, others place rigs close together. At Harbor View RV and Camping Resort, a reviewer cautioned, "The sites are extremely close. Tent campers are an absolute afterthought here, as the sites are in the back and the bathhouse is in the front."
Seasonal considerations: Spring brings beauty but also pollen challenges. "If you have allergies, avoid spring. EVERYTHING outside was covered in a light haze of pollen. I worked outside several days and had to wipe my computer off a couple times a day," advised one Harbor View camper.
Military base access requirements: For parks located on military installations like Fort Belvoir Travel and RV Camp, credentials are required. "You need military credentials. Handy to the DC Metro Transit system," explained a visitor. Civilian access is restricted without proper documentation.
Site maintenance varies: Ground conditions can be problematic at some locations. "Gravel site pad could definitely use some maintenance and fresh material added. Had to put down boards to park our travel trailer because about a third of the pad had just turned into mud," reported a camper.
Pool availability: Several campgrounds offer swimming options. At Cherry Hill Park, families enjoy extensive water features. "50 amp hook-up, water, sewer, playground, mini golf, swimming pool, hot tub, basketball court, snack bar on site, nightly hayride," lists one satisfied family.
Playground accessibility: Look for campgrounds with play structures within walking distance of sites. Prince William Forest RV Campground offers "Nice pool and bath house. Small, well stocked camp store. Propane and 2 easy dump stations," with a reviewer noting the "playground is in very good condition."
Activity scheduling: Many parks offer organized activities during summer months. "Nightly hayride" at Cherry Hill Park provides entertainment without leaving the campground. Weekend activities are most abundant during peak season from Memorial Day through Labor Day.
Leveling requirements: Several campgrounds present leveling challenges. At Fort Belvoir, a camper advised, "Some sites are a little unlevel, front to rear, but definitely manageable. You really need a toad since supplies are not very close to the camping area."
Site selection strategy: RVers recommend researching specific site characteristics before booking. "We stayed in site #18. Which is next to one of the water spigots. The idea is to use it to fill up tanks. Ranger let us know not to stay hooked up to it," shared a visitor to Cedarville State Forest.
Access restrictions: Some RV campgrounds near Prince Frederick have size limitations. "The sites are small and you sit very close to the camp loop road," noted one RV camper. Always confirm that your specific rig length can be accommodated before making reservations.
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