Top Horse Camping near Riderwood, MD
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Best Equestrian Sites Near Riderwood, MD (7)
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Artillery Ridge Campground
Gettysburg, Pennsylvania20 Reviews109 Photos114 SavesWelcome to Artillery Ridge Campground! Located upon the very grounds of the Union Artillery Reserve, we are conveniently located within walking distance to Gettysburg Battlefield trails, museums, & monuments. We offer a variety of full hook up RV sites and tent camping. No gear, no problem! Relax in one of our themed cabins. We are also the only campground in Gettysburg, PA with overnight accommodations for horses. Known for our long-standing relationships with camping tourists, families and groups, come see why it’s going to be a great time camping with us!
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- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- ADA Access
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Gettysburg Campground
Gettysburg, Pennsylvania24 Reviews49 Photos153 SavesLocated just 3 miles West of the center of town, our Gettysburg Campground is bordered by beautiful Marsh Creek, with both shady or sunny RV sites, and a primitive tent area along the creek. We offer 260 sites, accommodating everything from a tent to literally any size RV. Gettysburg Campground is also the only campground in Gettysburg with an on-site RV repair facility. We also have rustic cabins and full-facility cottages
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- Reservable
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Tuckahoe State Park Campground
Ridgely, Maryland29 Reviews122 Photos144 SavesTuckahoe Creek, a quiet country stream bordered for most of its length by wooded marshlands, runs through the length of the park. A 60-acre lake offers boating and fishing.
The park has 20 miles of scenic hiking, biking and equestrian trails, flat water canoeing, hunting, picnicking, as well as a recycled tire playground for children.
Activities include day camps, canoe trips, Scales & Tales presentations and displays. Each weekend, Memorial Day through Labor Day, park staff offer a number of free family activities. Check out flyers posted throughout the park or call the park office for more details.
Accessible picnic areas, visitors' center, playgrounds, restrooms, campground facilities, and hunting areas are very popular.
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- Reservable
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$21 - $70 / night
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Camp Meade RV Park
Odenton, Maryland1 Review29 Saves- Pets
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Camp Winery
Libertytown, Maryland1 Review6 Photos93 SavesNeed wide-open space to unwind while enjoying some locally crafted wine and beer? We've got you! Our farm has 30 private acres of open fields, rolling terrain, wooded areas, and a running stream for wading and exploring. We are a scenic and easy 10 min drive from I-70 New Market, MD. Hang out with family and friends at your private campsite or enjoy music and libations at one of the many local wineries/breweries- most have weekend music festivals and food trucks during spring, summer, and fall months. Located in walking distance(1 mile) to Linganore Winery and Red Shedman Brewery, we are centrally located to eight other wineries and breweries that are an easy ten minute drive through scenic Frederick County farmland. Hiking more your thing? The Appalachian Trail is a mere 30 min drive and the historic C&O Canal(great for biking, jogging, hiking, and horseback riding) is a 30 min drive as well. Kayaking, tubing, rafting, and horseback riding are available in historic Harper's Ferry(35 mins) too. While there, you can check out the local shops, the C&O canal, hiking trails, and a self-guided tour of John Brown's Raid. There are plenty of local creameries(working dairy farms selling homemade ice cream, cheeses, and more) and farmer's markets for fresh farm to table fruits, veggies, and meats. Fine dining, history, and quaint antique stores more your thing? We've got you there too! Historic Mount Airy(10 mins) has lots of specialty shops and some farm to table restaurants, New Market(10 mins) has a plethora of quaint antiques stores, and Frederick(20 mins) has lots and lots of speciality shops and farm to table restaurants. Take a walk back in time with us when agriculture and farming reigned supreme!
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Finksburg Forest
Be the first to review!Finksburg, Maryland17 Saves- Fires
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- Reservable
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- Group
$22 - $100 / night
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Andrews AFB Military FamCamp
Clinton, Maryland1 Review19 SavesEligible users of the Force Support Squadron activities are active duty military, military retirees, reservists, Department of Defense civilian employees and family members of military identification card holders.
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$18 - $30 / night
Recent Equestrian Reviews In Riderwood
78 Reviews of 7 Riderwood Campgrounds
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!
Artillery Ridge Campground
Camping as close to history as you can get
Spent a weekend at Gettysburg. We camped at Artillery Ridge Campground, which served as an artillery storage/staging area for the Union during the battle. 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. So close to history. We have been to Gettysburg before, but going with the kids again being older, we all had a greater appreciation of the sacrifice of this 3-day battle. We did Park Ranger tours to learn about the 1st shot and how the war started to stand in the footsteps of General Buford at Senitary Ridge in the cupola overseeing the battlefield. Later in the day we took a horse carriage ride through the battlefields, Picketts Charge and the peach orchard with a private guide to learn every ounce of the battlefield and the major players to learn about the 3 days of fighting that took place to how the civilians of Gettysburg were impacted. The three day battle claimed over 50,000 lives and we toured the town of Gettysburg to learn how the community had to deal with the aftermath of the masses who perished, the smell which went on for over 30 miles and limited resources such as clean water. It's amazing to see how history was so preserved but right across the street from battlefields where so many died stands fast food restaurants, and hotels. A little surreal. Would definitely recommend a ride out to Gettysburg and this campground, which is right next to the battlefields. Clean facilities. If you are into horses, this is the place for you! Though sites are not very private, everyone is very respectful, and you are not on top of each other. Quiet hours are observed, which is nice too. Store has a great variety of souviners, treats, and emergency camping items. You can't get any closer to history than here. Would definitely recommend if you are looking to visit Gettysburg.
Artillery Ridge Campground
Quiet , Family friendly with nice amenities
Nice pull through site for out 21ft popup. Site was pretty level. Pool , mini golf and live music were great. Also amazing location to the battlefield and all the tourist attractions. My family and I will be coming back again for another stay.
Tuckahoe State Park Campground
Peace and quiet close to home
We love this campground. We’ve stayed twice in the electric loop and both times had a quiet stay. The campsites are typically spacious and spaced out well. Bathrooms are clean. There is so much to do right in this area as well. Lots of hiking. We highly recommend the nearby arboretum and don’t miss the opportunity to see the aviary at the park office. The ranger was so nice there and went in to each enclosure to handle and show us owls, eagles, and falcons. A highlight of the trip!
Gettysburg Campground
Quiet campground
With all the dogs and kids here we were surprised how quiet it was! Our camp neighbors were super friendly. Check in was 0 hassle. The only reason for 4 instead of 5 stars is that the wifi is unusable and the campsites are very tight. We weren’t able to set up the pen for our dogs because there’s no room.
Tuckahoe State Park Campground
Beautiful
We stayed here in March and loved it! The little office had a few items for sale but the woman who works there is so nice. We talked with her for awhile. There was a small lending library next to the store/office and wood was for sale too. There are sites that aren’t level but ours was okay. Nearby is St. Michael’s, MD. We went to the Eastern Shore Brewing Company where dogs are allowed indoors and then went next door to the Lyon Rum Windon Distilling Company. Also next to those is St. Michael’s winery tasting room. Something for everyone! There is an arboretum near he campground that was interesting too. Lake Tuckahoe is available to put your own canoe or kayak in or go fishing. There was a trail from the campground to the lake that was gravel. Eastern shore of t huh Chesapeake Bay offers lots of great scenery and things to do.
Artillery Ridge Campground
Workcampers beware
They will pull you in then discard you with no notice
Gettysburg Campground
Management is rude af
Stayed a month
Artillery Ridge Campground
Ok
Campground park was ok. It has some nice features and not so nice features. The bathrooms are not temperature controlled so it is a bit muggy in the bathrooms during the summer. The pool is nice and renovated but also is small. They have a lot of surveillance cameras throughout the park that the front desk monitors. We were in spot 71 with a 41 ft 5th wheel and it took a bit of strategizing to get out. The roads are a little narrow. You bring your trash to the dumpsters. However, you cannot beat the location. It is right next to the National park and 10 mins from downtown. The park also has free mini golf.
Artillery Ridge Campground
Great location
Ideal location More roads and rocks than grass and trees Spots were easy to pull into Camp store had many offerings Bathrooms were kinda gross
Artillery Ridge Campground
Great Location, going to be a great facility, soon
Amazing location surrounded by the national park. The grounds are nice and shaded, and you don’t feel crowded. The only issue is there is a lot of construction at the moment. No pool, no mini golf, and a lot of sites are closed. The good news is they expect all work don’t by the summer and it looks like it’s going to be really nice. A pool, mini golf, pavilion, and premium sites are being constructed.
I also want to say that we lost water one morning, and by the time I called in they had already fixed it. The customer service here is excellent, some of the best I’ve experienced.
Artillery Ridge Campground
Ok
Campsites were a little close and most are open so no privacy. Near battlefields and Gettysburg museum. Had a stand selling local produce when we stayed. The pool was closed for renovation when we stayed.
Gettysburg Campground
Nice to explore Gettysburg
Small sites but some are along the creek. Playground and mini golf available. Close to battlefields
Calico Rocks Hiker-biker Overnight (hbo) Campsite
Bring earplugs
It's a train station parking lot very loud train whistles all through the
Andrews AFB Military FamCamp
Private property
Need military id and reservations to go
Gettysburg Campground
Great Camp site
I have spent almost every summer here since 2010. Great amenities and clean camping areas. The original owners were friendly and helpful
Gettysburg Campground
Close to battlefield
Stayed for 5 nights to tour the historical sites. Was very easy to access from the campground. Was not a lot in the way of restaurants and take out nearby. A lot closed. The campground was packed out. We had a pull through that was easy to get in and out of but was so close to our neighbor we had to keep the blinds shut or we’d be looking inside each other’s campers. We were also on buddy hook ups with our neighbors. Was quiet and had what we needed but expensive for what they consider “premium”.
Tuckahoe State Park Campground
Great Kayaking and Beautiful Woods
We camped with our 17' travel trailer at site 19E with electric hookups. Some sites have water and sewer as well, which is rare in a MD state park. We had a picnic table, lantern pole and fire ring in a spacious, wooded site. Good dry wood was available for $5 a bundle. The restrooms were spotless. Hiking trails everywhere- and all level for easy biking. There's a small lake where many people were fishing for bass, and a calm waterway (Tuckahoe River) excellent for kayaking. We had our own yaks, but the park will rent them. A few miles down the road is a boat launch (Hillsboro) with access to another section of the Tuckahoe River, also great for kayaking. We saw beautiful aquatic plants, many birds, and a gazillion turtles. We paddled past several beaver dams, but they successfully stayed hidden. We love this park and campground!
Gettysburg Campground
Nice place to stay with history all around!
Great place. Friendly staff and bonus that it’s pet friendly. Watch out for falling black walnuts in October. We heard them hitting ours and other rigs during our three day stay. Gets very quiet at 10pm even when the place is packed.
Tuckahoe State Park Campground
Peaceful
Very quiet campground surrounded by trees. Stop at the camp store to get fired wood (asked not to bring your own). A lot of walking trials, and a pond to fish in.
Artillery Ridge Campground
Quiet and peaceful
This was our first trip out with an rv. I loved all the trees and the close proximity to town.
Artillery Ridge Campground
Visit to Gettysburg
Cute campground but the site wasn't the best. No extra hookup outlet, uneven grounds & no shade.
Tuckahoe State Park Campground
Okay
A rather typical state part. Fishing, boating, camping, and hiking. The campground was fully booked for the weekend but the other areas weren't crowded as I've seen at other MD state parks. The pump out station was very nice.
Somethings I negatives about Tuckahoe: We lost power during a rain storm. The farm roads around the park are very bumpy. The Camp store has weird hours (I forgot to pack the bacon and ruined the trip!!!!) The site was tiny and right on the road.
Artillery Ridge Campground
Great Location to Battlefield
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 park’s main visitor center. The campground has a bunch of different sites whether you want to spend more money for a premium full hook-up or save a few bucks and just get water and electric. There are lots of tent sites, cabins, and horse stalls with a corral for those traveling with horses. The park is also very close to the historic downtown so you don’t have to drive too far for the attractions.
We were able to do contactless check-in by making the reservation and paying over the phone. When we arrived, they had a packet out on a picnic table for us with directions to our site and information about the park and the surrounding area. But, the best part of the check-in was that we got a free bundle of wood and the cutest little s’mores packet which had just enough fixings for the two of us. Such a great touch that we really appreciated. We had a gravel pull thru site which was easy to navigate in and out of with our tow car attached and was plenty long enough. The roads are gravel but were not dusty. The site and patio were gravel and a mix of grass. The campground was very clean and well-cared for.
Some of the sites are in the open without much shade but some other areas have some nice shade. Most of the tent section is pretty open with a few trees scattered about. Some of the sites (i.e., 82) is very close to the playground and the fishing pond which get quite a bit of action so be aware of the nearby amenities when you choose a site.
This park is well-suited for people traveling with horses. There are multiple pens and a fenced riding arena and ample RV sites and cabins in the near the horse stalls and there is a hose wash rack.
Some of the things we liked about this park:
There is a big section of the park dedicated to horses as the National Riding Stables are located on the grounds. You can get guided tours of the battlefield on their rescue horses.
A 24/7 firewood dispensing machine– which we had never seen before• Catch and release fishing pond• Free putt putt golf.
Heated swimming pool
Clean, well-kept campground• Lots of activities for kids with playgrounds, volleyball basketball, game room, camp store, movies, pool, etc.
We paid $44/night for our full hook-up site (#45) which we didn’t think was too expensive or unreasonable. Luckily for us, nobody was next to us during our stay (in May) as the neighboring sites were pretty close and this campground probably feels very tight when it’s full. The close proximity to Gettysburg NHS was the biggest plus of this park for us.
Tuckahoe State Park Campground
Great Campground Very small sites!!!
We took out 1st trip to Tuckahoe over the 4th of July weekend. We really liked the park, but beware, the sites can be small! I watched people with 25+ footers struggle to back into the sites. We booked site 21, blind. The web site does not say site 21 is extremely small. We have a 25' camper, and it barely fit, length and with were an issue. The firepit was about 3-4 feet from our door. No camp fires as it was not safe. The canopy was directly over the pit!! It also rained pretty hard one day, and since we couldn't put the mat in front of the door, there was water & mud right when you stepped out. I could not move the pit because it was cemented in. If you go to Tuckahoe don't reserve site 21 unless you're tent camping!!! Other that that issue, it wasn't a bad visit, there's lots to do. We made a list of sites we'd fit in and still have room to use the firepit and our stuff. Going to book future trips!
Artillery Ridge Campground
Amazing 4th of July Weekend
The staff are very friendly and helpful. The campground was very well maintained and clean. Bathhouse is updated and clean. The RV sites are gravel and pretty level. Fun filled weekend of activities for the whole family. Close to historic Gettysburg battleground. Fantastic horse rescue on the campground. You can take guided tours of the battlefield on horseback. Nice catch and release pond in campground. Will definitely be returning.
Gettysburg Campground
Great Acces to Battlefield
Quiet, shady campground with lots of trees and backed up to Marsh Creek. Our bunkhouse sleepers (back of camper) had the trickle of water to fall asleep to and wake up to each day.
Very nice and accommodating staff although we didn’t have much reason to interact with them.
Dated and limited amenities with the exception of the swimming pool (which was still closed at the time for the chilly weather). The mini-golf looked like it was from the 1960’s…😂. We found it cute and amusing.
Easy access to drive to battlefield and downtown Gettysburg.
Pet friendly.
Guide to Riderwood
Camping near Riderwood, Maryland, offers a great mix of outdoor fun and relaxation. With several campgrounds nearby, you can find the perfect spot for your next adventure.
What to do:
- Hiking: Explore the scenic trails at Elk Neck State Park Campground. One visitor mentioned, "Great trails and great staff," making it a popular choice for nature lovers.
- Fishing: Head to Codorus State Park Campground for some fishing. A reviewer said, "The lake is great! Lovely areas to relax and explore."
- Sightseeing: If you're up for a day trip, visit Washington, D.C. from Cherry Hill Park. One camper noted, "You can't beat this campground for a DC visit."
What campers like:
- Clean Facilities: Campers appreciate the cleanliness at Susquehanna State Park Campground. A review stated, "The bathrooms were kept clean," which is always a plus.
- Friendly Staff: Many visitors rave about the helpful staff at Ramblin' Pines. One camper said, "The staff and seasonal campers are all very friendly."
- Family-Friendly Activities: Cherry Hill Park offers plenty for kids, with one parent mentioning, "There is plenty to do for the kids, like Tractor Ride through the Campground."
What you should know:
- Noise Levels: Some campgrounds can get noisy, especially on weekends. A visitor at Susquehanna State Park Campground mentioned, "There wasn't really any enforcement of the quiet hours."
- Site Proximity: Campers at Hollofield Area Campground noted that "the sites are situated quite close to one another," which might not be ideal for everyone.
- Limited Amenities: Some campgrounds, like Greenbelt Park Campground, have fewer amenities. A reviewer pointed out, "There is not a ton to do within the park itself."
Tips for camping with families:
- Choose Campgrounds with Activities: Look for places like Ramblin' Pines, which has a "huge fishing pond, shuffleboard, horseshoes, and large dog park with agility."
- Check for Playground Facilities: Many families enjoy campgrounds with playgrounds. One parent at Cherry Hill Park said, "Our site was directly in front of a small playground with a slide, swings, and monkey bars."
- Plan for Day Trips: If you're near Greenbelt Park Campground, consider a quick trip into D.C. for some sightseeing. A visitor mentioned, "As soon as you leave the park, you are in College Park with Metro access close by."
Tips from RVers:
- Look for Big Rig Friendly Sites: Campgrounds like Cherry Hill Park are noted for being "big rig friendly," which is essential for larger RVs.
- Check Hookup Availability: Ensure your chosen campground has the necessary hookups. A reviewer at Codorus State Park Campground mentioned, "The trailer sites in loop C are spacious enough with plenty of shades and trees."
- Be Prepared for Road Noise: Campers at Washington DC / Capitol KOA noted that "the pool was dirty" and "the camp site wasn’t level at all," so be ready for some potential inconveniences.
Camping near Riderwood, Maryland, has something for everyone, whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or a fun family getaway.
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