Best Glamping near Reisterstown, MD

Ramblin' Pines and Merry Meadows Recreation Farm house some of the region's most distinctive glamping accommodations within an hour's drive of Reisterstown. The luxury camping options range from fully-furnished yurts to upscale canvas tents with comfortable bedding, climate control, and private patios. Each glamping site provides electricity, comfortable furniture, and proximity to pristine nature areas with woodland views. "What a wonderful place! The resort is spacious, scattered throughout the woods. The RV sites are comfortable with all the amenities. And the customer service is impeccable," one guest shared about their stay at Merry Meadows. Both locations offer resort-style camping experiences with modern bathrooms, kitchen facilities, and outdoor living spaces that blend comfort with natural surroundings, allowing visitors to disconnect while maintaining essential conveniences.

The extensive amenities at these eco-friendly glamping sites extend beyond comfortable accommodations. Merry Meadows features a creek, mini-golf course, jumping zone, and multiple playgrounds scattered throughout forested areas. Seasonal activities include organized Easter egg hunts for children and adult scavenger hunts. According to a camper, "We had a great time. Good campground with a good amount of activities for the kids." Ramblin' Pines enhances the luxury camping experience with a heated swimming pool, fishing pond, dog park with agility equipment, and shuffleboard courts. Weekend entertainment includes live music performances, themed weekends, and seasonal celebrations like their month-long October Halloween festivities featuring haunted forest walks and costume contests. Both locations require advance reservations, especially during summer months and popular themed weekends.

Best Glamping Sites Near Reisterstown, Maryland (34)

    1. Ramblin' Pines

    17 Reviews
    Woodbine, MD
    13 miles
    Website
    +1 (410) 795-5161

    $30 - $70 / night

    "Plenty of activities on site. And a live band on the weekends. Also close driving distance to many towns and cities."

    "We stay at Ramblin Pines because it is close to family and a good proximity to visiting Baltimore and Frederick."

    2. Codorus State Park Campground

    40 Reviews
    Porters Sideling, PA
    22 miles
    Website
    +1 (717) 637-2816

    $20 - $195 / night

    "We stayed Memorial Day weekend here because it’s so close to home. Our 1st ever RV camping was here 4 yrs ago. This time we’re in loop B site 79."

    "After arriving at Codorus, we checked in at the visitor station which was quick and easy."

    3. Merry Meadows Recreation Farm

    19 Reviews
    Freeland, MD
    17 miles
    Website
    +1 (410) 329-6636

    "We stayed in one of the cabins, which had 2 beds and a bunk bed, sink and toilet, refrigerator, microwave, dining table and sofa. There was also a front porch with picnic table and fire pit."

    "We were the only ones in the bathrooms each time we went. Everything was clean, staff kind and helpful. Activities were nicely planned out. Pool was clean. Golfing range was also really great."

    4. Cherry Hill Park

    42 Reviews
    Beltsville, MD
    31 miles
    Website
    +1 (301) 937-7116

    $282 - $999 / night

    "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."

    "Every campsite has a patio, grill, and fire pit. Great pool, clubhouse, entertainment for the kids, great laundry facilities, and huge off leash dog area for the dogs."

    5. Little Bennett Campground

    23 Reviews
    Clarksburg, MD
    30 miles
    Website
    +1 (301) 528-3430

    "PROS  Very nice small Montgomery County Park 

    No reservation fee to make on-line reservations 

    Reserved 137 days prior to arriving 

    Entrance gate required entry code Instructed by staff via gate phone"

    "We live in Montgomery County and this is a nice camping get away close to home."

    6. Gifford Pinchot State Park Campground

    56 Reviews
    Wellsville, PA
    41 miles
    Website
    +1 (717) 292-4112

    $20 - $89 / night

    "The lake is large and gorgeous. There are a lot of lake side campsites which are amazing. The hosts are all very friendly."

    "We stayed in July on site 235. When we arrived, our first thought was “Wow, these sites are narrow!” Fortunately, backing in was fairly easy. Some sites would’ve been more difficult."

    7. Artillery Ridge Campground

    24 Reviews
    Gettysburg, PA
    32 miles
    Website
    +1 (717) 334-1288

    "A dog park, walking distance to most everything we wanted to see. The national park is mostly dog friendly. My husband caught a fish first day in the pond behind our site."

    "This park is a perfect location if you want to explore Gettysburg National Historical Site as you can literally walk across the street and be in the park or venture½ mile up the road and you come to the"

    8. Washington DC / Capitol KOA

    16 Reviews
    Millersville, MD
    28 miles
    Website
    +1 (410) 923-2771

    "Staff was friendly and helpful with any information we needed. Nice play ground for the kids. They also really enjoyed the jumping pillow."

    "If you get an area to back into it’ll be more secluded, but the pull through spots offer no privacy. We enjoyed our stay. We would come again."

    9. Finksburg Forest

    Be the first to review!
    Finksburg, MD
    6 miles
    Website

    $22 - $100 / night

    10. Manor - Cunningham Falls State Park

    23 Reviews
    Thurmont, MD
    34 miles
    Website
    +1 (301) 271-7574

    $23 - $29 / night

    "Site was very shaded, and quite secluded. Camping pad was nice and level, although the driveway was slightly sloped. Nice amount of space in between sites. Very short walk to bathhouse."

    "Deer Spring Loop is near the top of the mountain. This is not a pet friendly loop.

    Site 112 is level, mostly shaded, backs up to the woods and has electric.

    The site is between two cabins."

Show More
Showing results 1-10 of 34 campgrounds

2025 Detourist Giveaway

Presented byToyota Trucks

Review Campgrounds. Win Prizes.

Enter to Win


Glamping Reviews near Reisterstown, MD

489 Reviews of 34 Reisterstown Campgrounds


  • J K.
    Oct. 9, 2019

    Gifford Pinchot State Park Campground

    Something for everyone!

    We love this campground!! The area is absolutely beautiful. The lake is large and gorgeous. There are a lot of lake side campsites which are amazing. The hosts are all very friendly. We had a problem with our site and our weekend was saved thanks to the wonderful rangers. We are so thankful. My one and only reason for 4 out of 5 stars are the bathhouses. I wish they would update like Cowan's Gap. I have health issues and am always afraid I'll fall because the floors are so wet. Otherwise, they are kept cleaned up. Honestly, one of my favorite places to visit and we camp at as lot of parks. I hope they'll add more cottages too! There are lots of nice basic (non-electric) sites that are wooded, well shaded and private. There are nice, shaded electric sites. However, if you request electric and water you automatically get sewer too. This raises the price per site, per night by$13 and gives you a site with very little shade. We will return but we will choose an electric only site and fill our A-frame's water tank in order to get a wooded site. This campground is 100% reservable which means that you must select a site when you make your reservation. If you do not live in the area, that is difficult

  • Wendy W.
    Oct. 25, 2020

    Merry Meadows Recreation Farm

    Quiet Family Fun

    What a wonderful place! The resort is spacious, scattered throughout the woods. The RV sites are comfortable with all the amenities. And the customer service is impeccable.

    We stayed during a few weekdays in October and we almost had the whole place to ourselves. We stayed in one of the cabins, which had 2 beds and a bunk bed, sink and toilet, refrigerator, microwave, dining table and sofa. There was also a front porch with picnic table and fire pit.

    Honestly, the beds were not very comfortable and way too small for a couple to sleep in one. It was a VERY dark walk to get to the bathhouse for showers. And the fire pit had no grill, so we ended up having to use the stoves of some RV camping friends for meals. Otherwise the stay was great.

    I would strongly recommend camping there in the summer months or during weekends in the shoulder season if you have social kids like mine. There were tons of things to do there for adults and kids alike. The activities — such as putt-putt, jump zone and the playground ended up being kinda boring for them without others to share it with. Obviously that would change with crowds. And advance reservations are a must — this place books up fast!

    I would highly recommend staying at Merry Meadows, especially if you have an RV and a group of friends to join you!

  • Justin C.
    Apr. 17, 2022

    Houck - Cunningham Falls State Park

    Great park, sites not close to anything

    The sites are very well maintained. Not a fan of kids running around through sites. The Elderberry and Deer Spring loops are no pets, but I’d like to see a no kids policy too. Kidding! In all seriousness, it’s very quiet and really can’t complain. Very well maintained. My only issue is the $9 firewood and the sites being far away from the lake and no trails connected to the campgrounds. Must drive to get to anything worth seeing.

  • Matt S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 12, 2023

    Cherry Hill Park

    Awesome Campground near Washington, D.C.

    We 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

  • Laure D.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 25, 2021

    Gifford Pinchot State Park Campground

    Perfect setting to relax

    We stayed in July on site 235. When we arrived, our first thought was “Wow, these sites are narrow!” Fortunately, backing in was fairly easy. Some sites would’ve been more difficult. Site pads are 25’-55’. Most sites had room for just one vehicle. Overflow parking was in the front of the campground. We had an electric site. The entire campground has non-electric, electric, and full hookup mixed throughout the campground. There are ADA sites in B loop that were a bit close to neighbors and directly across from bathhouse but in direct sunshine. There are designated dog sites in B loop/area. Some sites do have a lake view and possible access, it was hard to tell. The non electric sites had a parking pad and then for many you walked into the woods to the tent and fire pit area. There were cabins and yurts available too. The dump station had 2 dumps and was wide open when we left on a Sunday at 12:00. Surprisingly! Check out time is 3:00pm. Bathhouses had 3-4 shower stalls and 2-3 stalls. Good water pressure and temperature and clean. There are several spread around the loops. There was a Sunday service that was packed full. Check in was easy, there was none. Just drive to your site. Swimming was prohibited due to low water level but kayaks and canoes were allowed. No fishing also due to low water level in the lake. The beach area was very nice with a concession building and large bathhouse. It wasn’t open due to no swimming right now. There was another beach area at a boat launch in one of the loops. There are a lot of boat launches around the lake, which is large. There are several hiking trails; Lakeside, Oak, and Old Farm Trails go through the camp area. They are multi-use (ski, hike, & bike). There is a playground and volleyball pit area. You can also find group camping areas. This campground is open mid-April to late October. We had a great short trip here but are planning to return in the fall months.

  • Kristine R.
    Jul. 21, 2023

    Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park at Quarryville

    Beware!

    We have been coming to Jellystone in Quarryville since our son was 1. My best friend has been coming there longer which is how we heard about it. Neither of us will be coming back. We rent the cabins and every year the quality and cleanliness of the cabins, as well as the facilities and grounds have declined. We stayed this past week and had a skunk living under our cabin. One of the managers, Cindie stated this was a problem weeks ago also. The skunks were fighting all night under the cabin and spraying. The smell came through the AC vents all night. We contacting the front desk. It took hours for someone to come out. They literally handed my husband an AC filter to change himself and the old one was disgusting. We were offered a choice of 2 cabins far from our friends. One had broken air conditioning and the other only one bed which wasn’t sufficient because we have a child. We decided to stay at our cabin but to sleep in our friends cabin because of the smell. We asked for some compensation due to the fact that we could not use our cabin other than to hold our luggage. We were offered a credit but we explained that that was not sufficient enough. That we should receive it back in cash and honestly, we should receive three nights stay because we only stayed in our cabin one night out of the four. We continue to get the runaround from the GM Jerren and Cindie. Nobody gets back to us and they make up stories. After being promised we’d speak to Jerren by check out, One story was that Jerren wasn’t there and had family issues then it was that he was in meetings all day then that Cindie was on the late shift and she would get back to us yet didn’t. Nobody gets back to us, which I pretty much knew would be the case. This is extremely unprofessional! It is unacceptable that we are being lied to by management and that no one gives us a straight answer. Management has lied to us saying they would resolve this numerous times and yet they have not. The water park was broken for 2 days. The pools are dirty. The bathrooms are dirty or gross. The jumping pillow had a hole that was patched and letting out air. It has really gone downhill these past few years. I would not recommend staying here for the money you pay.

  • N
    Aug. 23, 2020

    Brunswick City Campground

    Brunswick Family Campground/ Fun for all

    Great family or Couples getaway! This location is very welcome with the friendly staff and large sites for tents or RVs. We had easy access to the electric and water. Plus enough room for a large tent. There was a fire pit and picnic table for every site. We had a great view of the river which was just a short walk away. You can walk down into the river or go up river some to go tubing! Overall we had a great time here and will come back again.

  • K
    Jun. 19, 2020

    River Rock Recreation

    Peace & Solitude on the River

    My family of 4, kids ages 21 and 17, loved our 3 night stay at River Rock Adventures.  We stayed Sun-Wed and rented 2 kayaks from River Rock for 1 of the days. 

    This is a single campsite that you rent, no other campers on site unless you are bringing them with you! You can camp with up to 10 people and there is certainly plenty of room for everyone to spread out. They have 3 wood tent platforms. 2 small ones are right near the river and one very large one is set back in the trees.  We used the large platform for our REI Kingdom 8 tent. This gave us more than enough space to set up the tent garage and we even set up cornhole in front of the tent. They have a few other "organic" tent spots as well.  The smaller tent platforms were perfect to set up our camp chairs and relax by the water. There is also a patch of trees that had 2 hammocks set up. These were a perfect feature for our relaxing stay.  The hammocks and kayaks were all cleaned by River Rock prior to our arrival as was the port a potty. There is no on site running water or electric but they did leave us with a 5 gallon water jug and a 5 gallon shower bag to use in the outside shower. We brought about 20 gallons of water ourselves and had more than enough for the 3 nights. The port a potty was spotless and had plenty of hand sanitizer inside. The outdoor shower was spacious with shelves to stash your stuff and a hook for the shower bag. 

    One of my favorite features other than staying right on the river was the kitchen area. There is a stone floor, covered roof, and wrap around wood countertop space complete with an outdoor sink. You can refill the water supply for the sink very easily. The lower shelf was perfect for our food bin and cooler. You really can tell the owners are campers. They added so many nice touches that we really appreciated. 

    All around the site they left painted rocks which were fun, they leave you with a scavenger hunt and a map of the nearby trail system which was very helpful. Depending on when you go the whole place may smell like honeysuckle! Oh and if you wander around you will find a tire swing!  If you sit by the river long enough you may see a barn owl fly by in the evening and back again in the morning. My boys spotted the nest while kayaking. 

    Staying right on the river was both fun and relaxing for us. We even booked a second trip for this July. 

    The only negative I have is there is a railroad nearby. During the day you kind of don't notice it but you may hear it at night if you are a light sleeper. Just bring earplugs, all the other positives surely outweigh this one negative. 

  • A
    Sep. 19, 2019

    Susquehanna State Park Campground

    Friendly staff, great facilities, nice park!

    I camped here for just 1 night during a work trip, and was pleasantly surprised with how nice it all was. I was a walk-up with no reservation and since it was a weekday the ranger gave me a great rundown of the best spots in the camp and let me drive through to check them out before going back with my decision! I chose site 26 I believe, it was very private from neighbors and the road, surrounded by beautiful mature trees, and just the right distance from the restrooms.

    Restrooms were fairly clean, had flush toilets, electricity, and hot running water showers!! Since I had to look presentable for work the next day I had sent planned on doing much hiking (hot and humid June) but with the revelation of showers!!! I went for a lovely 3 mile evening hike on the trail just down the hill behind the campsite. 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.

    Overall, cool spot! Will stay again!!


Guide to Reisterstown

Situated 32 miles west of Baltimore in the Piedmont Plateau region, Reisterstown, Maryland offers a centralized camping hub at around 700 feet of elevation. This location combines accessibility to urban attractions with surprising woodland seclusion. Carroll County's variable climate brings warm, humid summers with occasional thunderstorms and cool falls with vibrant foliage changes.

What to do

Fishing opportunities: Cherry Hill Park includes a fishing pond where campers can enjoy catch-and-release fishing. "The site was nice with the tent pad backing up to the trees. I would rather sleep in a tent any night over a motel room," shared a visitor to Gifford Pinchot State Park Campground, which offers shoreline fishing access around its large lake.

Historic battlefield exploration: Located 60 minutes from Reisterstown, Artillery Ridge Campground provides direct access to Gettysburg's historic sites. As one camper noted, "Behind the campsite we stayed at, we learned connected to Stangler Farm, which served as a hospital for the wounded. Literally right outside the entrance of the campgrounds is where the battlefield starts."

Seasonal celebrations: Fall camping brings special events to the region. Gettysburg Campground organizes autumn-themed weekends, while a visitor at Codorus State Park mentioned, "We stayed at Codorus State Park for the first time a few years ago while out east. We really love this Campground! There is a wide variety of sites so finding one that you like should not be difficult."

What campers like

Private wooded sites: Many campgrounds near Reisterstown offer tree coverage for added privacy. A camper at Little Bennett Campground reported, "The sites are quiet, very spacious, level, and heavily wooded with 50A service, water and sewer hookup. D Loop is for RVs, A, B, C& E are tents only."

Water features: Lakes and creeks enhance the glamping experience near Reisterstown. According to a reviewer at Washington DC / Capitol KOA, "Great spot. Nice creek with ducks. Close to battlefield," highlighting the natural water features that provide both recreational opportunities and peaceful ambiance.

Extended-stay options: For longer glamping visits in Reisterstown, Maryland, some campgrounds offer monthly arrangements. One visitor noted, "Merry Meadows features a creek, mini-golf course, jumping zone, and multiple playgrounds scattered throughout forested areas," while another camper mentioned, "We totally loved our camping trip here! I was a little apprehensive because I read so many disappointing reviews about pretty much everything."

What you should know

Reservation requirements: Popular glamping destinations near Reisterstown require advance planning. "Advance reservations are a must — this place books up fast!" noted a visitor at Ramblin' Pines, where weekends fill quickly, especially during peak season.

Seasonal availability: Not all campgrounds operate year-round. Codorus State Park operates from the second Friday in April through November 1, while Little Bennett Campground's season runs April 1 to October 30, making fall the final opportunity for glamping before winter closure.

Site selection tips: Request specific site types when making reservations. "If you get an area to back into it'll be more secluded, but the pull through spots offer no privacy," explained a camper at Washington DC / Capitol KOA, emphasizing the importance of site selection for privacy preferences.

Tips for camping with families

Age-appropriate amenities: Some facilities have age restrictions for certain features. One camper mentioned, "I didnt like that non potty trained kids are not allowed to swim in their pool. Luckily we only have a 9 month old currently that isn't potty trained so she didn't care if she was in the pool or not."

Multi-generational activities: Campgrounds offering activities for different age groups make family glamping in Reisterstown successful. "We had a site right on next to the trail going to Stangler Farm. The camp store has everything that any camper could need, and the game room is really nice," shared a family at Artillery Ridge Campground.

Playground proximity: Consider site location relative to play areas. "The only complain we had was people walking through our sites due us being close to the playground and the noise level on the playground," noted a family at Merry Meadows, suggesting families weigh convenience against potential noise and foot traffic.

Tips from RVers

Hookup variations: Cherry Hill Park offers comprehensive connections for RVs. A camper listed the amenities: "50 amp hook-up, Water, Sewer," while noting, "Gravel pad, Expensive, Spotty Wi-Fi" as considerations for RVers planning a stay.

Site leveling requirements: Some campgrounds require additional effort for leveling. "Site#D69 level side-to-side but we were forced to greatly elevate front of trailer to level front-to-back," reported an RVer at Little Bennett Campground, highlighting the importance of bringing leveling blocks.

Seasonal RV storage: Several campgrounds near Reisterstown offer storage options between trips. "They even allowed us to store the camper while we took a cruise out of Baltimore!" shared an appreciative camper at Ramblin' Pines, providing a convenient solution for those not wanting to transport their RV home between regional adventures.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is the most popular glamping campsite near Reisterstown, MD?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular glamping campground near Reisterstown, MD is Ramblin' Pines with a 4.4-star rating from 17 reviews.

What is the best site to find glamping camping near Reisterstown, MD?

TheDyrt.com has all 34 glamping camping locations near Reisterstown, MD, with real photos and reviews from campers.