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Best Campgrounds near Oxon Hill, MD

550 Reviews

Camping options near Oxon Hill, Maryland span from rustic tent sites to full-service RV accommodations with numerous developed campgrounds within a 30-minute drive. Greenbelt Park Campground offers tent and RV camping just 10 miles northeast in a forested setting, while Cherry Hill Park in College Park provides more amenities including cabin rentals and glamping options. Louise F. Cosca Regional Park features 25 campsites with water hookups at each site, though only five have electrical service. Several Virginia options exist across the Potomac River, including Pohick Bay Campground and Fort Belvoir Travel and RV Camp, expanding the camping landscape around the DC metropolitan area.

Most campgrounds in the region operate seasonally, with several closing between November and March. Cedarville State Forest, approximately 15 miles southeast of Oxon Hill, operates from April to October with 30-amp electric hookups and maintained hiking trails through wooded terrain. Advance reservations are strongly recommended, particularly for weekend stays during summer months when proximity to Washington DC increases demand. Wildlife encounters are common, with multiple campers reporting tick activity. Road access is generally good with paved entrance roads leading to most established campgrounds. As one camper noted about Cedarville State Forest: "Very well maintained, nice sites that aren't right on top of one another. Multiple loops for groups or individuals."

Several visitors emphasized the surprising tranquility of these campgrounds despite their proximity to urban areas. Cedarville State Forest receives praise for its hiking options and relative privacy between sites, though reviews consistently mention preparing for insects, particularly ticks. For camping with metropolitan convenience, Greenbelt Park Campground maintains wooded sites within the beltway with restrooms and basic facilities. Louise F. Cosca Regional Park stands out for affordability, with a camper reporting: "This is a quiet campground and it's cheap for Maryland residents and about $20 for non-resident." Many sites feature picnic tables, fire rings, and potable water access, with varying levels of privacy depending on the specific campground loop and season.

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Best Camping Sites Near Oxon Hill, Maryland (81)

    1. Pohick Bay Campground

    38 Reviews
    Lorton, VA
    14 miles
    Website
    +1 (703) 339-6104

    $37 - $170 / night

    "We have been camping here for nearly 20 years. Each military tour brought us back to this area so Pohick became our second home. Our kids kayak now older but used to walk the trails as little kids."

    "We enjoyed sitting around the campfire at night and walking the dogs down to the water. We were right next to a hiking trail that went down to the water and a beach area."

    2. Cherry Hill Park

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

    $282 - $999 / night

    "Metrorail is about 6 miles from campground, near University of Maryland."

    "Great camping amenities, soft cushioned sites, with power and water close by. DO NOT GET BASIC TENT SITES AS THEY ARE NEXT TO HIGHWAYS AND VERY NOISY!!! Premium tent sites would be a better choice."

    3. Greenbelt Park Campground — Greenbelt Park

    32 Reviews
    Greenbelt, MD
    14 miles
    Website
    +1 (301) 344-3948

    $20 / night

    "If you are really looking for somewhere to feel far away from civilization and see some beautiful scenery, this probably isn't it."

    "The campsite is superb with walking trails, wildlife and the occasional overflying US Presidential Helicopter. Easily accessible from close by freeways, and charmingly peaceful"

    4. Cedarville State Forest

    17 Reviews
    Brandywine, MD
    11 miles
    Website
    +1 (301) 888-1410

    $30 / night

    "We picked up the camping registration outside the office at the entrance, no need to speak with anyone. Then we just drove down to our campsite in the family camping loop."

    "Forested campground with fairly lengthy but level (and thus beginner friendly) hiking just a short distance away from Washington, DC."

    5. Louise F. Cosca Regional Park

    4 Reviews
    Clinton, MD
    5 miles
    Website
    +1 (301) 868-1397

    $10 - $45 / night

    "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."

    "Close to town but far enough to enjoy yourself. Bathrooms are clean and have decent showers."

    6. Burke Lake Park Campground

    15 Reviews
    Burke, VA
    18 miles
    Website
    +1 (703) 323-6600

    "We stayed Burke lake campground for one night last week. It was very peaceful place. The whole camp ground was very clean and well kept."

    "This was my second time going Burke Lake and it was just as enjoyable as the first."

    7. Lake Fairfax Campground

    25 Reviews
    Reston, VA
    23 miles
    Website
    +1 (703) 471-5414

    $30 - $70 / night

    "We set up our tent in the far side of the campground close to the lake ( site 27). It is slightly slant but still comfortable in the tent. Bathrooms are close by and kept clean."

    "For tent camping I would suggests sites 30,33 or 35 these are tucked along the tree line. The bathroom facilities were the cleanest I have seen in a campground."

    8. Adventure Bound Washington DC

    9 Reviews
    Upper Marlboro, MD
    15 miles
    Website
    +1 (443) 607-8609

    "We had a fantastic time our 1st time at #AdventureBoundCampingResort in Lothian, Maryland."

    "This place is a good place to stay, the laundry room & showers are handy, the pool is large, & it's a 40 minute drive to the capital & the Smithsonian Mall or a 25 minute drive to the closest"

    9. Bull Run Regional Park

    42 Reviews
    Iron Gate, VA
    27 miles
    Website
    +1 (703) 631-0550

    $43 - $100 / night

    "History buffs will like to explore the park surrounding the campground. Fun little water park within walking distance of all campsites that was great for kids."

    "We booked site 136 due to proximity of the playground (traveling with a 5 & 10 yr old). The site was great except the weird parking stops on every site but the pull throughs."

    10. Fort Belvoir Travel and RV Camp

    4 Reviews
    Fort Belvoir, VA
    11 miles
    Website
    +1 (703) 805-3081

    $55 / night

    "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."

    "It is very clean and there are many amenities close by. The base outdoor recreation center has equipment to rent such as kayaks and canoes to explore the Potomac river."

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  • Amanda S.
    Oct. 14, 2025

    Washington DC / Capitol KOA

    Got bed bugs? They do.

    Stayed in cabin 202 for a Fri- Sun and on our last morning we found a bed bug on our clothing. While they gave a refund it does not come close to cover the time and energy of remediating all of our clothing, sheets, and blankets. We also had to throw out items that could not be cleaned properly and now have to replace them(pillows, shoes, etc). My husband has 23 bites over the course of 2 nights. They burn and itch very badly. I truly hope this was a hiccup for them and they go through correct methods of having the cabin treated properly. 

    UPDATE: A recount of the bites- my husband has 31 bites so far. The remediation of all of our items is exhausting. All the blankets, clothing, suit cases, all the other items we used in the cabin needs to be cleaned. We had to throw out our shoes because they shrunk in the dryer. Spent$$$ replacing shoes for a family for 4. Pillows are not cheap to replace either. I bought a new corset at the renfest this weekend that I'm hoping doesn't get ruined when it goes through the dryer. That too was expensive. So if you're looking to have to spend a bunch of extra money to replace items you didn't want to replace in the first place- I recommend staying here.

  • AThe Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 27, 2025

    Pax River Hog Point Campgrounds — Naval Airstation (Nas) Patuxent River

    Left Early, Won’t Be Back

    When we saw a review of this campground on Rec.gov complaining about the amount of bugs we thought they were being ridiculous, they were not. In addition to an insane amount of bugs making the experience here uniquely miserable — it is not quiet or peaceful. A (clearly quite drunk) group nearby was singing at the top of their lungs until at least 11pm when we made the decision to bail seeing as we weren’t going to be getting any sleep between being eaten alive and serenaded.

  • EThe Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 23, 2025

    Adventure Bound Washington DC

    Nice

    This place is a good place to stay, the laundry room & showers are handy, the pool is large, & it's a 40 minute drive to the capital & the Smithsonian Mall or a 25 minute drive to the closest Metro station. It's crowded but folks are quiet & respectful!

  • Werner S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 1, 2025

    Aquia Pines Campground

    Good stopover near the highway but hidden between the trees

    We where forced land-inwards because of tropical storm Erin (potential hurricane hitting the Outer Banks). So we decided to visit Washington DC and had a stopover here. It was conveniently located. Terrain is not flat but our spot was well levelled. There is a big dog (and an older gentleman) in the office to welcome you. Full hook up was oké and our spot was nicly secluded between the trees.

  • Erin W.
    Aug. 3, 2025

    Lake Fairfax Campground

    Nice for a quick weekend

    This campground is nice for a quick weekend and does have pretty trails next to the campground. The sites are largely in more of a meadow and not many are very wooded. Our site, 41, was level and nicely spaced from other sites but many tent sites were not level at all. Many tents were on a full slant. There is a waterpark that is an extra cost which is fun for kids. Bathrooms are well maintained and huge.

  • Jennifer H.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 2, 2025

    Cherry Hill Park

    Can’t beat it

    Proximity to DC and surrounding areas can’t be beat. Uber, Lyft, bus, shuttle. It takes about a half hour to get downtown to the monuments. Our uber rides ranged from 20-45$ for a family of 5. So $4-9 per person. We rode in all 4 days this way. Personalized, comfortable. Door to door. We saw tons of stuff. No one can say they saw everything. We took the train from Union station to Penn station. Saw the nationals, the orioles. So fun. The park itself has more than most. Mini golf, two pools, arcade, 24 hour laundry, a store and office open early!! And late!!! Wow! Just can’t be beat. Great sites. So many other things in the park. Splash pad, paved roads for scootering. Just awesome!

  • Caleb S.
    Jul. 31, 2025

    Patapsco Valley State Park-Hilton Area

    Tabolt island state park

    We had a nice stay overlooking the marsh. The small crabs were skittering around the campsite and birds perched in the marsh. The beach was nice and clean.

  • Josey F.
    Jun. 30, 2025

    Greenville Farm Family Campground

    Wonderful!

    We are repeat customers and come here with our troops. Nice mix of RV and tent campers. Quiet. Trails, creek, pool, fishing ponds (back end), batheooms, etc, great rates. No firewood- need to bring your own.

  • L
    Jun. 22, 2025

    Greenbelt Park Campground — Greenbelt Park

    Nice Little Campground

    Decent little campground! It was quiet aside from occasional air traffic noise, and while there wasn't much spacing between some camp sites everyone was respectful. My spot was a little difficult to find because the online park map was incorrect, and the spot was basically an extended shoulder of the road. Checking in was a breeze, though!

Guide to Oxon Hill

Camping near Oxon Hill, Maryland, offers a great mix of outdoor fun and easy access to the sights of Washington, D.C. Whether you're looking for a family-friendly spot or a place to park your RV, there are plenty of options to explore.

What to do:

  • Visit Washington, D.C.: Many campers use the nearby campgrounds as a base to explore the nation's capital. At Cherry Hill Park, one reviewer said, "We stayed a week at Cherry Hill and it had everything we needed for visiting DC." The campground even offers tours and public transit options to get into the city.
  • Explore Nature Trails: Bull Run Regional Park has great trails for hiking and biking. A visitor mentioned, "The site was clean and well kept, bathhouse was close to the tent site and in ok shape."
  • Fishing and Kayaking: Tuckahoe State Park Campground is perfect for fishing and kayaking. One camper shared, "We had our own yaks, but the park will rent them."

What campers like:

  • Clean Facilities: Campers appreciate well-maintained bathrooms and showers. A review for Pohick Bay Campground noted, "The bathrooms were cleaner than any other campground we have stayed in."
  • Community Feel: Many campgrounds have a friendly atmosphere. A visitor at Cherry Hill Park said, "There is a generally good sense of community."
  • Convenient Amenities: Campers enjoy having stores nearby for supplies. One review for Lake Fairfax Campground mentioned, "Great bathrooms all singles w showers. Lots of fun things to do."

What you should know:

  • Noise Levels: Some campgrounds can be noisy due to nearby highways or activities. A camper at Bull Run Regional Park complained, "This place is absolutely the most horrific noisy place is like sleeping on the side of the highway."
  • Site Proximity: Many sites are close together, which can feel cramped. A visitor at Cherry Hill Park mentioned, "There is a generally good sense of community, which is lucky because of how close together the sites are."
  • Limited Hookups: Some campgrounds, like Oak Ridge Campground, do not offer electric hookups. A review noted, "RV sites are limited to 32’ and trailers to 26’."

Tips for camping with families:

  • Choose Family-Friendly Campgrounds: Look for places with playgrounds and activities for kids. At Cherry Hill Park, one reviewer said, "There is also plenty to do for the kids, like Tractor Ride through the Campground."
  • Plan for Nearby Attractions: Make sure to have a plan for visiting local attractions. A camper at Pohick Bay Campground mentioned, "We booked site 136 due to proximity of the playground."
  • Pack Snacks and Drinks: Having food on hand can save time and money. A visitor at Tuckahoe State Park Campground noted, "The camp store has just about everything you could possibly want or need."

Tips from RVers:

  • Check Site Sizes: Make sure your RV fits the site. A review for Harpers Ferry / Civil War Battlefields KOA mentioned, "The sites were so unlevel, close together, and the whole infrastructure in need of repair."
  • Be Prepared for Tight Spaces: Some campgrounds have narrow roads and tight turns. A visitor at Lake Fairfax Campground said, "The campground has mostly level gravel lots with fire rings, picnic tables."
  • Plan for Dump Stations: Not all campgrounds have dump stations, so check ahead. A camper at Greenbelt Park Campground noted, "There’s a dump station and drinking water fill in loop C."

Camping near Oxon Hill, Maryland, has something for everyone, whether you're a family looking for fun or an RVer seeking adventure.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is the most popular campground near Oxon Hill, MD?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Oxon Hill, MD is Pohick Bay Campground with a 4.2-star rating from 38 reviews.

What parks are near Oxon Hill, MD?

According to TheDyrt.com, there are 16 parks near Oxon Hill, MD that allow camping, notably Fort Dupont Park and Fort Washington Park.

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