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Several RV parks surround Ridgely, Maryland, providing options for motorhome travelers along the Eastern Shore. Bar Harbor RV Park & Marina in Abingdon features 91 sites with full hookups including 50-amp service, water, and sewer connections. Martinak State Park Campground near Denton accommodates RVs with electric sites and operates from March through November, though sites lack sewer hookups. Tuckahoe State Park provides electric hookups and big-rig friendly spaces with a sanitary dump station on premises. Duck Neck Campground in Chestertown operates seasonally from April through November with full hookup capabilities. "Sites are fairly spacious and have an interesting semi-circle pull through layout so backing in not required. They are not level and have a sandy base so it took a bit of work to finally get the rig level, even with auto-levelers."
During summer months, campgrounds throughout the region experience high occupancy rates, requiring advance reservations weeks or even months ahead. Many parks impose restrictions on arrival times, with several facilities not permitting check-ins after dark. Cell service varies significantly between locations, with Verizon generally providing the most reliable coverage. A visitor commented that "the bathhouses were clean but were heavily used since no campsites have sewer and there are a number of tenters." Most RV parks accept pets with standard leash requirements, though some enforce breed restrictions or designated pet walking areas. Propane fill service is available at Bar Harbor RV Park & Marina, while dump stations at state parks typically operate during daylight hours only.
Best RV Campgrounds near Ridgely (57)
1. Military Park United States Naval Academy/Annapolis Naval Station Annapolis FamCamp
"Very spartan but great location. Not much to do in the campground and some long timers there. Dirt cheap"
2. Bar Harbor RV Park & Marina
"Our first visit (March 2018) was just prior to peak season (lower rates) and we had a site literally 10 ft. from the water! Full hook ups and sites were a little close, but nice."
"Some of the trailer sites are a tough back in but worth the trouble. WiFi is good washrooms are modern and adequate. A lot of long term residents but the transient sites are pretty separate."
Check Availabilityfrom $75 - $115 / night
3. Annapolis MWR Academy RV/Campground
"If you want to be near Annapolis, right on the Severn River...this is it. About 15 RV spots nestled in the woods...with full hook ups. A couple of primitive spots as well."
Check Availabilityfrom $20 - $40 / night
4. Aberdeen Proving Ground RV Park
"Electric/Water/Sewer hookup sites for $56 a night! (2 night minimum) Which is a great full hookup price, even though it's gone up $6 since last year."
5. Camp Meade RV Park
"Nice clean restrooms and showers. Friendly hostess and we had a nice shady spot, what was great with a heat of 94F."
6. Martinak State Park Campground
"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."
"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."
Check Availabilityfrom $18 - $77 / night
7. Sun Outdoors Rehoboth Bay
"Plenty of room for big rigs. Sites are spacious and roads are wide. Hookups work great and it has the best wifi I've ever seen. Hotspots throughout the park. It is on the Rehobeth Bay."
"** Located on Rehoboth Bay, this resort was a great place to spend a long holiday weekend. Our paved site was just a few steps to a private beach which was really nice and clean."
8. Duck Neck Campground
9. Bay Shore Campground
"THINGS I LIKED: Great view from our site of the Chesapeake Bay— especially for sunset each evening
— Friendly staff
— Nearby Rock Hall, Chestertown, and Eastern Neck Island Wildlife Refuge
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"This campground is perfect for a quiet visit to the Eastern shore town of Rock Hall as It sits conveniently between the village of Rock Hall and Eastern Neck sanctuary. "
Check Availabilityfrom $42 - $82 / night
10. Cape Henlopen State Park Campground
"Started renting, then pop up, now small travel trailer. Great staff! Have upgraded shower houses. Close to everything. Can’t say enough about how wonderful it is here. Great shaded sites."
"The newly renovated campground has 162 RV/tent campsites with 50/30/20 amp electric, fire rings and picnic tables. There are also rental cabins for those who do not have camping gear."
51 Sites AvailableAvailable this weekend
from $20 - $80 / night
Drive Time
- 37 min from Dover, DE
- 57 min from Salisbury, MD
- 1 hr 5 min from Baltimore, MD
- 1 hr 52 min from Lexington Park, MD
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RV Park Reviews near Ridgely, MD
556 Reviews of 57 Ridgely Campgrounds
David B.ScoutCamp Meade RV Park
Camp Meade
Simple and friendly check in process. Clean and well-maintained site.
christian G.
GuideDelaware Seashore State Park Campground
Fin beach trip
Pretty easy camping trip, plenty of room to set up camp. Level spots. We stayed on south inlet campground. They have small camp store multiple laundry and bath houses. Great stay if you enjoy fishing, as. You can fish the inlet at the campground. They have a very nice playground for kids as well! Only negative is no camp fires allowed, they do have a community area you can have a camp fires allowed. Also no wifi
- JasonGuide
Annapolis MWR Academy RV/Campground
Great spot for Retirees/Active
If you want to be near Annapolis, right on the Severn River...this is it. About 15 RV spots nestled in the woods...with full hook ups. A couple of primitive spots as well. Just a quick 5 min walk to the river...right across from the Academy. NEX, gas within 10 min walk, and 15 min drive to downtown Annapolis. Staff is always great here, and the park is clean....for a park on the woods.
- HHenryScout
Cape Henlopen State Park Campground
Cape Henlopen DE
Great place. Close to beach. No septic hookup
TaylorScoutYogi Bear's Jellystone Park At Delaware Beaches
Yearly goers
Love it every year . We g for mother's Day. And the schedule for the events they do during even just the weekend make for fun filled hassle free weekend
Mary S.ScoutLums Pond State Park Campground
Lums Pond campground
First time at this campground really like it a lot will be returning. The bathrooms are always clean. The grounds are always kept up. Just a really nice place to stay. Most of the sites have some kind of shade.
Patel D.
TravelerBig Oaks Campground
⚠️ Think Twice Before Booking— Our Family Felt Targeted and Intimidated
I am writing this review because I genuinely want to warn other families before they book this campground. What should have been a relaxing camping trip turned into an extremely upsetting experience for our family. From the beginning, we felt singled out and unwelcome. We arrived at our campsite and then went to the office. We did not know that the campground required every guest to go to the office before going to their site. This was an honest misunderstanding. Instead of simply explaining the rule and moving on, the situation became unnecessarily confrontational, and we felt like the staff was looking for reasons to have an issue with us. What was especially upsetting was how our children were treated. Our children were riding scooters and were stopped and told that scooters were not allowed. We were extremely confused because we could clearly see much younger children riding/driving around the campground. Our 14-year-old was not allowed to do so, while we observed significantly younger white children being allowed to ride. What made this even worse was the way our children were spoken to. They came running back to us scared and intimidated by the interaction. As parents, that was extremely upsetting to see. There is a huge difference between calmly explaining a campground rule to a child and speaking to a child in a way that makes them feel frightened. If there is a rule that scooters are not allowed, then the rule should be applied consistently to every child, regardless of age or background. What we witnessed did not feel consistent. As the experience continued, we felt increasingly targeted. We were left with the strong impression that they did not want our family there. At one point, it honestly felt like they were trying to find reasons to get rid of us, which made us question whether the campground had overbooked and was looking for a way to push us out. We also had a very concerning experience regarding payment. We were forced to pay in cash and were not provided with a receipt. As paying guests, we found this extremely troubling and unprofessional. The entire experience left our family feeling uncomfortable, intimidated, and unwelcome. Camping with children should be about relaxing, enjoying the outdoors, and making good memories—not having your children come running back to you because they are scared of how an adult spoke to them. I cannot speak to anyone else's intentions, but**based on what we personally experienced and witnessed, we felt that our family was being treated differently because of our background. Seeing younger white children being allowed to do something that our children were stopped from doing made the situation even more concerning.I strongly recommend that families think twice before booking this campground. If you do decide to stay, make sure you understand every rule before arriving, document your interactions, and keep proof of every payment. We are sharing this review because other families deserve to know what our experience was like before spending their money and vacation time here. No family should leave a campground feeling intimidated, targeted, or unwelcome.
- Patel D.Traveler
Big Oaks Campground
⚠️ Think Twice Before Booking - Our Family Felt Targeted and Intimidated.
I am writing this review because I genuinely want to warn other families before they book this campground. What should have been a relaxing camping trip turned into an extremely upsetting experience for our family. From the beginning, we felt singled out and unwelcome. We arrived at our campsite and then went to the office. We did not know that the campground required every guest to go to the office before going to their site. This was an honest misunderstanding. Instead of simply explaining the rule and moving on, the situation became unnecessarily confrontational, and we felt like the staff was looking for reasons to have an issue with us. What was especially upsetting was how our children were treated. Our children were riding scooters and were stopped and told that scooters were not allowed. We were extremely confused because we could clearly see much younger children riding/driving around the campground. Our 14-year-old was not allowed to do so, while we observed significantly younger white children being allowed to ride. What made this even worse was**the way our children were spoken to. They came running back to us scared and intimidated by the interaction. As parents, that was extremely upsetting to see. There is a huge difference between calmly explaining a campground rule to a child and speaking to a child in a way that makes them feel frightened. If there is a rule that scooters are not allowed, then the rule should be applied**consistently to every child**, regardless of age or background. What we witnessed did not feel consistent. As the experience continued, we felt increasingly targeted. We were left with the strong impression that they did not want our family there. At one point, it honestly felt like they were trying to find reasons to get rid of us, which made us question whether the campground had overbooked and was looking for a way to push us out. We also had a very concerning experience regarding payment. We were forced to pay in cash and were not provided with a receipt. As paying guests, we found this extremely troubling and unprofessional. The entire experience left our family feeling uncomfortable, intimidated, and unwelcome. Camping with children should be about relaxing, enjoying the outdoors, and making good memories—not having your children come running back to you because they are scared of how an adult spoke to them. I cannot speak to anyone else's intentions, but**based on what we personally experienced and witnessed, we felt that our family was being treated differently because of our background.** Seeing younger white children being allowed to do something that our children were stopped from doing made the situation even more concerning.**I strongly recommend that families think twice before booking this campground.** If you do decide to stay, make sure you understand every rule before arriving, document your interactions, and keep proof of every payment. We are sharing this review because other families deserve to know what our experience was like before spending their money and vacation time here. No family should leave a campground feeling intimidated, targeted, or unwelcome.
Guide to Ridgely
The Eastern Shore region surrounding Ridgely, Maryland offers diverse camping opportunities throughout Caroline County and neighboring areas. Most campgrounds operate seasonally, with peak operations from March through November when temperatures range from 50-85°F. The terrain is predominantly flat with sandy soil conditions that can impact leveling efforts at certain RV campgrounds near Ridgely, Maryland.
What to do
Wildlife viewing at Tuckahoe State Park: Located near Queen Anne, this park offers excellent birding opportunities and access to Tuckahoe Creek. "There's a Bird Aviary that houses those that cannot be fully healed. We tend to use Tuckahoe as a way station while camping our way up and down the Bay," notes one visitor to Tuckahoe State Park Campground.
Kayaking on local waterways: Several campgrounds provide direct water access for paddling. "Camped here at the end of summer, really loved it. Had our kayaks with us and the water wasn't but a few steps away. Some sites you are right on the waters edge," reports a visitor to Bar Harbor RV Park & Marina in Abingdon.
Fishing opportunities: Many campgrounds offer direct fishing access without needing a boat. At Ellendale Campground, visitors appreciate the Bay views and fishing: "If you enjoy beautiful sunsets, seeing bald eagles every day, having a nice breeze, not too buggy, well kept campground this is the place to go."
What campers like
Spacious sites with privacy: Many campers appreciate the natural separation between sites at Martinak State Park. "Quiet state park with limited cell reception. Truly off the map camping. Heavily wooden. Electric loop with central bathhouse. Clean with dishwashing station," reports one visitor to Martinak State Park Campground.
Clean facilities: Campers consistently highlight bathroom cleanliness as a priority. "The bathhouse and concession stand at the beach is very nice. Sunset on the beach is absolutely serene," notes a visitor to Cape Henlopen State Park Campground in Lewes, Delaware.
Waterfront access: Sites with water views command premium prices but are highly sought after. "The waterfront sites are pricy but right on the water with great views. Some of the trailer sites are a tough back in but worth the trouble. WiFi is good washrooms are modern and adequate," reports a camper at Bar Harbor RV Park & Marina.
What you should know
Seasonal restrictions: Many campgrounds limit operations to warmer months. "Tent sites were along the sides on the T sites and the even numbered A sites. The bathrooms were clean enough and there were ample showers that were free. There is a coin operated laundry facilities, a dish washing station and a playground in the middle of the loops," reports a July visitor to Cape Henlopen.
Varying site conditions: Site quality and size can vary dramatically within the same campground. "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," notes a visitor to Tuckahoe State Park.
Limited nearby services: Most campgrounds require some driving to reach stores and restaurants. "There isn't a lot 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," shares a camper from Tuckahoe State Park.
Tips for camping with families
Playground access: Several campgrounds feature dedicated play areas for children. "There seemed to be a lot of long term/permanent residents, but most sites along the waterfront remained open. The campground seemed to stress pet restrictions both in the rules section of their registration packet and signage around the grounds," notes a visitor to Bar Harbor RV Park & Marina.
Activity planning: The region offers limited on-site activities for children. "Nice pads, even with rain none were flooded. The wooded area makes you feel a little more secluded from any neighbors. The state park has two playgrounds that are both open and trails to hike. I LOVE the commercial-sized washing sink for your dishes," shares a camper at Lums Pond State Park Campground.
Weather considerations: Summer temperatures can reach the high 80s with significant humidity. "We were there in July and it was very hot which is obviously to be expected. Friendly staff. The wood was a bit wet and sappy. It was about a mile walk to the beach," notes a family visiting Cape Henlopen.
Tips from RVers
Site layout challenges: Some campgrounds feature unusual pull-through configurations. "Before purchasing Wifi, check your coverage. We have AT&T and had plenty of service," advises a visitor to Bay Shore Campground in Rock Hall.
Seasonal occupancy patterns: Many RV parks in the area maintain a high percentage of seasonal residents. "Sites are on top of each other. Water hookup access was on the ground. It was raining and the area was saturated with no where to drain. Very pricey for a dumpy place," warns a visitor to Bar Harbor RV Park & Marina.
Electric service variations: While most RV campgrounds near Ridgely offer electric hookups, amperage varies significantly. "Sites are level, in a loop around the bath house. There are also a few cabins available to rent. There's a small $1 surcharge for out of state campers," notes a visitor to Martinak State Park.
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