Best Tent Camping near Pylesville, MD
Searching for a tent camping spot near Pylesville? The Dyrt can help you find the best tent campsites for your next trip. From remote to easy-to-reach, these Pylesville campsites are perfect for tent campers.
Best Tent Sites Near Pylesville, Maryland (15)
1. Susquehannock State Park Campground
6 Reviews•3 Photos•68 SavesDrumore, Pennsylvania- Pets
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2. Patapsco Valley State Park-Hilton Area
18 Reviews•94 Photos•160 SavesCatonsville, MarylandHilton is a place for kids of all ages to play and explore. Located off Hilton Avenue, this area is within walking distance for many residents in Catonsville. A popular spot for afternoon walks and morning workouts, the trails are active with local residents and visitors from far away.
You can also gain access to the Patapsco River by traveling down into the river valley along the Forest Glen Trail. This trail follows the Saw Mill Branch Stream and can connect with several trails to make for very interesting hiking adventures. The area also has a small campground with six mini-cabins and 12 basic campsites.
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$20 - $51 / night
3. Hibernia County Park
8 Reviews•14 Photos•105 SavesCoatesville, PennsylvaniaThe campground is open Friday and Saturday nights only. Two camping units are permitted at each site, one unit must be a tent. Sleeping in personal vehicles is not permitted.
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- Equestrian
$15 - $50 / night
4. Lancaster County Mill Creek Camping Area
2 Reviews•4 Photos•16 SavesLancaster, Pennsylvania- Pets
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5. Mill Creek Camping Area
1 Review•10 SavesLancaster, PennsylvaniaThis primitive tent-only camping area spans 10 acres and has five campsites; each with a picnic table and fire ring.
The Mill Creek Camping Area is located in the southern end of Lancaster County Central Park, in the woods and fields behind the Environmental Center. A driveway leads from Eshelman Mill Road to the camping area parking lot. It is bordered on the west by Mill Creek and includes both woodland and grassy areas.
A permit is required to camp. The maximum stay at the Mill Creek Camping Area is 7 consecutive days (6 nights), followed by a 7 day absence. View the camping brochure for more information.
Parking: Please park your vehicle in the cul-de- sac area. No parking is permitted at the campsites. • Water: Water spigots are located next to Campsite #2 and near Campsite #5. • Electricity: There is no electricity in the camping area. • Restrooms: A port-a-pot is provided near the parking area. Full-service restrooms are available at the Environmental Center from 8 am - dusk. Please note there are no shower facilities. • Trash: Please place all trash in the trash receptacles provided in the cul-de-sac or take it with you. • Fire Rings: Each campsite is equipped with a fire ring. Fires are permitted only in the provided fire rings. • Firewood: A cooking pile of firewood (10-12 pieces) may be purchased for $10. Any dead wood on the ground may be used for fires. The cutting of standing trees and operation of chain saws is not permitted.
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$23 / night
6. Blackbird State Forest Campground
6 Reviews•19 Photos•96 SavesTownsend, DelawareOpen for camping 365 days a year at a cost of $25 per night per site. Online reservations only and credit card is required. Blackbird State Forest, located on the border of New Castle and Kent Counties, is Delaware's northernmost state forest. It is only a 30-minute commute from Wilmington and Newark. The ten tracts of Blackbird State Forest are open year-round at no cost to the public for nature walks, hiking, jogging, and horseback riding. The forest features a 1/2-mile, wheelchair-accessible wildlife and nature interpretation trail on the Tybout Tract as well as the Blackbird Education Center on the Meadows Tract.
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$25 / night
7. Sandy Point State Park Youth Group Camping
8 Reviews•8 Photos•38 SavesGibson Island, MarylandThe park has two Youth Group Camping sites that are strictly for official youth groups only. The youth group camping sites are open from the beginning of April through the beginning of November. These rustic camping sites overlook the Chesapeake Bay. Each site has a small picnic shelter with two tables and a grill. Download a Youth Group Pass application online.
If your youth group would like to do a service project during your stay, please call the park two weeks before the date of your arrival and speak with the volunteer coordinator to set up a project.
Make youth group camping reservations on-line for Sandy Point State Park or call 1-888-432-CAMP (2267).
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9. Starry Pond
Be the first to review!•3 Photos•12 SavesParkton, Maryland- Pets
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$40 - $45 / night
10. Lower Allen Community Park
1 Review•12 SavesLewisberry, PennsylvaniaNestled on 110 acres of rolling land, Lower Allen Community Park (LACP) is in the southern part of the Township at 4075 Lisburn Road. It is an ideal location for retreats or meetings, weddings, parties, picnics, family reunions, athletic games and tournaments, special events, or just to simply enjoy family or some quiet time alone. In 2008, Capital Blue Cross and Central Penn Parent Magazine readers awarded LACP as the Second Best Park/Playground. The park offers pavilions, play areas, camp sites and numerous athletic fields for rent. The Camping area is located on the banks of the Yellow Breeches Creek and is perfect for anyone who likes to get back to nature. These “primitive” camp sites are available for tent camping. A nature trail, which winds its way through park pointing out native flowers and foliage, sets the backdrop for your camping getaway.
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$10 - $25 / night
Recent Tent Reviews near Pylesville, Maryland
816 Reviews of 15 Pylesville Campgrounds
Reba H.
Traveler
Patapsco Valley State Park-Hilton Area
Well maintained but fair warnings
The Hilton area campground is unique because, unlike the Hollofield area of the park, it doesn't allow RVs and its tent sites are non-electric. However, a tiny cabin experience with electricity is available... within the same loop as non-electric tent camping. My non-electric tent campsite was surrounded by brightly lit cabins, even unoccupied all of their porch lights stay on all night. It doesn't make the upper half of the campground ideal for stargazing. The other reviewers are correct that the lower half of the loop is situated lower in the valley which will make any rain you get more difficult, so avoid booking a site at the very bottom. Overall the campground and state park deserve 4 stars because from what I could see tent pads were level, firepits had grill gates, showers were hot, and staff were cleaning and maintaining the grounds everyday. But be safe; prepare detailed offline navigation if you use the trails surrounding the camp. I definitely got lost relying on blazes for what I thought was supposed to be the Charcoal Trail.
- RRachel D.
Scout
Old Mill Stream Campground
Ideal for locals
We love this campground for tent camping. Tent sites are lined up along the water which is great for fishing (especially when you need to stay close to the littles sleeping in the tent). Lots of benches lined up along the water. Each site has a fire pit and picnic table. There is also a playground in the middle of the tent site line, along with a basketball court. It’s not terribly exciting but it serves its purpose.
Great location on route 30, tons and tons of shopping, restaurants, tourist attractions nearby within a 5 minute drive. Lots of 24 hour places in case there was a middle of the night emergency since the little store closes fairly early, it also opens fairly late.
Being attached to Dutch wonderland is great too. It’s awesome to not have to drive home after a day of being at an amusement park.
- KKENNETHScout
Codorus State Park Campground
Nice campground for primitive tenting
Large campground but only 15 sites dedicated to“roughin’ it” tent camping. However, those sites are isolated from the others. The tent sites were in very good condition, spaced well, and fairly private. Most sites have plenty of shade and grassy, though a few are dirt only. Many sites within walking distance from the lake(no swimming) and set up for you to store and launch your kayak or other boat. Water, bathrooms, and showers a little distant but everything clean and in excellent condition. Ice and firewood available on the grounds. There is also a small store but I didn’t see it because it was open for very limited weekend hours only. Otherwise, major grocery stores are only a few minutes’ drive. Definitely going back…!
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Norman A.Scout
Gifford Pinchot State Park Campground
Nice and quiet.
We camped in a tent. It was nice and quiet. Lots of birds singing, and owls at night. The bathroom is older, but ok.
- MMelissa C.Scout
Elizabethtown-Hershey KOA
Excellent Campground
We have been here tenting twice, once last year and once this summer. They have upgraded the tent sites since last year, no more primitive sites, all the tent sites are now mulch pad with water and electric. Bathrooms are very clean and modern, but a decent walk from tent sites. The facilities are all lovely, staff in the camp store are kind and helpful. The snack bar is very convenient, breakfasts on the weekends in the summer. Close to lots of great activities and there is lots to do at the campground as well. Highly recommend.
Sammii D.
Ranger
Camp Winery
Beautiful!
Very beautiful spot, did some tent camping. Close to many cool things in the area too
- TTerri S.Traveler
Muddy Run Rec Park - PPL
Very accommodating!
we tent camp and the site was booked over the phone and we got there nd the site was wooded and not enough room for our big tent, but they left us change sites and were very nice
- Amy R.Scout
Merry Meadows Recreation Farm
The best!
Such a wonderful campground. We have visited 5x this year. Wooded sites, open sites, tent sites. All great!
- JJohn
Guide
White Oak Campground
Good and near Lancaster
Nice tent camping with plenty of space. Has a pool, too. The campground is clean and showers and restrooms like new and very clean. We liked our stay a lot.
- LLois .Guide
Roamers Retreat Campground
Small but quaint
Small campground with tent sites that are close together. Cleanly run close to Lancaster shopping and Amish country
- SSandy E.Scout
Lums Pond State Park Campground
Nice and quite. 7 mile hiking trail and 8 mile multi purpose trail.
Sites are full hook up with about 5 tent sites.
All are pretty much level.
Close to shopping if needed.
- JJenTraveler
White Oak Campground
Noisy but nice
The tent sites here are in an open field close to a busy road. The nearby mooing cow - cool. The horse and buggy traffic - super cool. The motor vehicles - so far from cool they can’t even see cool. Other than that, this is a very nice campground with a pool, rec room, and playground. The host was friendly and helpful, and the restrooms and showers were clean and adequate. The RV sites look a bit close together, but the tent sites are spaced more generously. There is a camp store with general items on the premises. Our only negative review is the road noise. And there’s a lot of it.
Jason S.Traveler
Washington DC / Capitol KOA
Very Warm in the Summer
The layout is nice and the grass tent pads have real grass, not gravel. Many of the tent sites are not shaded though. This makes the hot summer even hotter.
Dave G.Guide
Gettysburg Campground
Family campground that's great for base camp.
Stayed here in October while family stayed in hotels. This is a family campground and is mostly occupied by RV's who stay long term. Tent sites are spacious and fits 2 cars, sites fit 2-3 tents. The tent sites have numerous walnut trees, so there's a bit of a hazard there when walking around trying to dodge the falling nuts (cars are targets too!). The campground is pretty close to downtown Gettysburg if you're looking for restaurants/shops. It's in the heart of the battlefield access points and trails. The campground usually puts on various activities, parties, etc, mainly kid oriented. This is a nice site/area for base camping in the fall.
- Marie H.Scout
Gettysburg Campground
Best tent camping site in Gettysburg
campground was pretty crowded, but the tent sites were secluded and well kept. staff was extremely helpful. close to the battleground and all attractions.
- bbrian R.Guide
Pine Tree Associates Nudist Club
Camping at a nudist campground
We tent camped at Pine Tree Associates. They are a nudist club with a very nice camp ground. There is a bath house with outdoor showers. Camping fees include access to a large outdoor pool, an indoor pool and a hot tub. There is room for tenting and campers.
- AAngel L.Traveler
French Creek State Park Campground
Close to the city
This state park is close to Philly but has some wonderful tent sites. There are also cabins and yurts but they aren’t dog friendly. Lots of nice trails.
Andrea N.ScoutGifford Pinchot State Park Campground
Nice campground, needs updating
The campground had a good feel to it. We had a nice view of the lake. We booked a non electric site for our tent camping. The bath houses need updated though. The only negative I can say is that our site did not have a great spot for the tent except by the parking spot and not down by the fire ring.
- LLee P.Traveler
Cedar Lake Family Campground
Amazing campgrounds!
Everything was on point here! The staff run the place like a resort or a cruise ship. So many activities for kids and adults and a huge family atmosphere with staff and campers! Tent site near the lake is HUGE
- bbrian R.Guide
Patapsco Valley State Park-Hilton Area
Camping close to civilization
We went tent camping with 3 friends. We occupied 2 camp sites. There was a clean bath house with showers. There was plenty of downed trees and limbs for firewood. If you like being close to stores, this is your place. We were 5 minutes from a grocery store and plenty of places to eat.
- LLois .Guide
Old Mill Stream Campground
Family camping close to Dutch Wonderland
Family cabins available, tent sites are small. Clean parks with a small stream. Next to Dutch Wonderland, showers are nice, laundry facilities available. Enjoyed our time but only because we were going to the park, not a campground to visit if your looking for quiet and isolation.
MsTrailBlazer 🏔.GuideFrench Creek State Park Campground
A great Trip for us.
I usually Tent Camp so the Cottage was nice. Had a stack of wood waiting for me and light and heat on. The campground is very nice but I’m here in the off Season and so heard it gets crazy. So much to do. We will be back!!! Bathrooms were not the best. But maybe bc it was off Season?
AnthonyTravelerFrench Creek State Park Campground
Solo Tenter- winter trip
Great location for a tent setup, especially since I’m new to winter camping. The site facilities were near my site and I felt comfortably spaced from other sites although that can also be attributed to choosing a corner space. There were a few other campers, mostly RV, but that didn’t detract from the beauty or experience of tent camping. Only wish I could have stayed longer to fish!
Great spot for a state park!
- Kelly J.Ranger
Gettysburg Campground
small sites!! but tons to do!!
It is a wonderful place to have Kids. tons of things for them to do. we were in tent sites which felt bigger than most and were right by river. not far to go anywhere walking. porta potties were cleanest I have ever seen even with a ton of recent rain. lots of history nearby .
- Megan S.Ranger
Gifford Pinchot State Park Campground
Camping Trip
Not a bad camping trip. We stayed in a tent site with electric. It was pretty crowded. The sites were pretty close together and covered in rocks but level. It wasn't our favorite spot/site but there were a lot of things to do in the park! The young kids really enjoyed the playground and beach.
Dave R.Guide
Dutch Cousin Campground
Great little spot
Great smaller campground. Staff was friendly, general vibe was low key. A lot of year round sites. Only complaint being not a lot for the kids to do aside from ride bike. We did notice they have really nice tent sites that are all to themselves. Might be back to give those a try at some point
Sara S.
LegendFrench Creek State Park Campground
camping cabin
The camping cabins and yurts are somewhat grouped together in the middle of the campground area. We chose to stay in a yurt, as we were on a business trip to Philly, but wanted a couple days outside before heading home. There looked to be some nice tent sites as well. Lots of hiking trails to explore!
Guide to Pylesville
Tent camping near Pylesville, Maryland offers a variety of scenic locations and outdoor activities for nature enthusiasts. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or an adventurous getaway, there are several options to explore.
Tent campers should check out Susquehannock State Park Campground
- The Susquehannock State Park Campground features organized group tenting and is surrounded by beautiful hiking trails leading to the Susquehanna River.
- With amenities like drinking water, picnic tables, and firewood available, this campground is well-equipped for a comfortable stay.
- Enjoy scenic views and long trails that are perfect for hiking and biking, making it a great spot for outdoor activities.
Local activities for outdoor enthusiasts
- At Lancaster County Mill Creek Camping Area, you can enjoy refreshing dips in the stream and explore nearby hiking trails.
- The Patapsco Valley State Park-Hilton Area offers a variety of trails for hiking and biking, along with a playground for family fun.
- For those interested in wildlife, the trails near Susquehannock State Park are known for sightings of eagles and stunning wildflowers.
Some prices for tent camping range from $0 to $30
- Camping at Gamlers Boat Yard Campgrounds is budget-friendly, with options for tent camping available year-round.
- The Greystone Manor Backyard Camping provides a unique backyard camping experience with essential amenities for a low price.
- For a more rustic experience, Hart-Miller Island State Park offers tent camping accessible by boat, perfect for those looking to escape the crowds.
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