Best Glamping near Swanton, MD

Deep Creek Lake State Park and Swallow Falls State Park both offer premium glamping accommodations within minutes of Swanton. Visitors can choose from well-appointed yurts and upscale glamping tents that provide a refined outdoor experience without sacrificing modern comforts. These sites feature comfortable bedding, electricity, and climate control options suitable for year-round stays. One visitor noted, "The cabins were impressively clean, and the beds were very cozy with blackout curtains on the windows, so we slept late and it was glorious." The canvas accommodations at Deep Creek Lake combine rustic charm with essential amenities including furnished interiors, private decks, and proximity to lake activities. Both parks maintain strict cleanliness standards for their glamping units while preserving the natural setting that makes the region special.

Scenic water features enhance the glamping experience at these Maryland resorts, with easy access to lakes, waterfalls, and river activities. Deep Creek Lake provides glamping guests with waterfront activities including swimming, fishing, and boat rentals from April through December. Hiking trails connect directly to glamping areas, with Swallow Falls featuring a loop trail showcasing four impressive waterfalls that can be accessed directly from accommodation areas. A recent visitor mentioned, "Swallow Falls has a great loop trail where you see four waterfalls. You can walk to the loop from the campground." The surrounding Garrett County area complements these glamping resorts with additional outdoor pursuits, including wildlife viewing opportunities where deer regularly meander through the property. Glamping sites remain open seasonally, with most operating from April to December, requiring reservations well in advance during peak summer and fall foliage periods.

Best Glamping Sites Near Swanton, Maryland (31)

    1. Swallow Falls State Park Campground

    24 Reviews
    Oakland, MD
    10 miles
    Website
    +1 (301) 387-6938

    $22 - $33 / night

    "Swallow Falls has a great loop trail where you see four waterfalls. You can walk to the loop from the campground. It ma be adds a third of a mile to the hike. "

    "The basic tent sites each have a picnic table, fire pit w/ grill, and lantern post. The trails to the beautiful falls are a short walk from the campgrounds."

    2. Deep Creek Lake State Park Campground

    17 Reviews
    Mchenry, MD
    6 miles
    Website
    +1 (301) 387-5563

    $21 - $65 / night

    "Camp site(Tent camping)

    Camp site was pretty small and close to each other. The forest where the camp site was situated was beautiful."

    "The lake is absolutely beautiful and perfect for all types of water sports. It's great for all ages as well, with things to do to keep everybody entertained.

    The fishing was a lot of fun as well."

    3. Blackwater Falls State Park Campground

    52 Reviews
    Davis, WV
    27 miles
    Website
    +1 (304) 259-5216

    $50 / night

    "This campground is the highest in West Virginia, it has a total of 65 campsites 30 of which are electric and 35 are non-electric."

    "The Falls of Elakala is a short walk from the lodge. Lindy Point overlook was a.3M one way for a fabulous view. 

    There's a nature center by a small lake."

    4. Kentuck Campground — Ohiopyle State Park

    82 Reviews
    Ohiopyle, PA
    32 miles
    Website
    +1 (724) 329-8591

    $20 - $54 / night

    "We had room for ten tents, fire pit, tons of camp chairs. Right next to hiking trail. Flush toilets, running water, easy to find. Parking spot. Well maintained."

    "Nice fire pits and picnic tables."

    5. Middle Ridge Campground

    20 Reviews
    Romney, WV
    23 miles
    Website
    +1 (304) 822-8020

    "Everyone loves it - there is something for everyone from hiking, swimming, outdoor games,  fishing, watching the donkeys or just enjoying the fire pit in the evenings. The views are spectacular!"

    "With picnic tables and fire rings, each site is well-maintained and ready for the next campers. And of course, what's better than a campfire with s'mores?"

    6. Rocky Gap State Park Campground

    52 Reviews
    Flintstone, MD
    36 miles
    Website
    +1 (301) 722-1480

    $23 - $29 / night

    "There are options for RV camping with electric, tent spots, small cabins, and the resort if you would rather have a more comfortable resort experience. Pets are allowed in a select few loops."

    "Beautiful lake and from our lakeside sites we could put our kayaks in right from the campsite, maybe 20 yards away into a sheltered cove."

    7. Yough Lake Campground at Tub Run

    12 Reviews
    Confluence, PA
    23 miles
    Website
    +1 (724) 329-8531

    $29 - $62 / night

    "Staff are very friendly and helpful. Bathhouses are kept clean. Ice and firewood are available on site."

    "The swimming lake was perfect and they had canoes and kayak rentlas on site. We are avid tent campers and loved that we had a very private and secluded spot."

    8. Coopers Rock State Forest

    32 Reviews
    Dellslow, WV
    32 miles
    Website
    +1 (304) 594-1561

    $25 - $35 / night

    "We went in late October and we arrived fairly late in the day and to our surprise someone was in the store when we got there."

    "While I wish the campgrounds were a little closer to the visitor center, there are trails that lead you to great overlooks, hiking, and climbing all over the place."

    9. Five River Campground

    27 Reviews
    Parsons, WV
    34 miles
    Website
    +1 (304) 478-3515

    $15 / night

    "This is a hidden gem right outside of town. We utilized one of the rv sites with 50 amp service and full hookups."

    "Everyone was super friendly and helpful as we learn to set up our new teardrop to the full hook ups. John delivered firewood right to our site, and they texted the hours of the trading post store."

    10. Laurel Hill State Park Campground

    28 Reviews
    Rockwood, PA
    38 miles
    Website
    +1 (814) 445-7725

    $20 - $64 / night

    "Stayed 3 nights because I wanted to be centrally located to the he Flight 93 Memorial and Falling Water (about 30 miles to each). The non pet section is heavily wooded and very shady."

    "Bathrooms are old but cleaned daily, water was hot so no complaints. Later check out was a nice bonus

    Some of the sites are quite small and right on top of others."

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Glamping Reviews near Swanton, MD

491 Reviews of 31 Swanton Campgrounds


  • Bree C.
    Oct. 22, 2020

    Rocky Gap State Park Campground

    Best Suited for Families

    I grew up camping with my family at Rocky Gap every summer. The best feature of Rocky Gap is the versatility of the campgrounds. There are options for RV camping with electric, tent spots, small cabins, and the resort if you would rather have a more comfortable resort experience. Pets are allowed in a select few loops.

    They have a range of activities available including a large lake to swim, fish or paddle. There are a few trails for hiking, at least 2 small “beach” areas off the lake with play grounds and a camp store. You can also go over to the casino resort for entertainment and food.

    Alcohol is not permitted outside of the resort which is partly why I say this camping experience is better for families. Rangers routinely monitor the site loops and there is a quiet hours period, I believe starting at 10pm and you will have a ranger pull up on you if you do not adhere.

    CAMPSITES BREAKDOWN:

    Type: Gravel Vehicle Accessible: Yes Size: ~ 1 large tent or 2 compact tents. Most are the same size, fairly small spots. Bathroom: Communal bathhouses in the middle of each loop with toilets, sinks and showers. Fire pit: Yes, with grill grate. Firewood: Must buy firewood at camp store. Water access: Some, depending which part of the loop your site is located on. Electric: No unless RV camping. Alcohol Policy: Not permitted unless drinking in the Resort or a motor home. Other Features: Picnic table, small wood post counter / hook to hang a lantern on and place a camp stove on.

  • SThe Dyrt PRO User
    Jun. 23, 2021

    Laurel Hill State Park Campground

    Nice state park with a lake

    Stayed 3 nights because I wanted to be centrally located to the he Flight 93 Memorial and Falling Water (about 30 miles to each). The non pet section is heavily wooded and very shady. The pet section is more of a loop set up with some trees. The no pet section had no, zero, zilch cell service so my stay was super quiet. Site 173 was easy to back into and had a large picnic area with a fire ring next to the brook. There is a lake with a small beach and a boat launch and numerous hiking trails. The park will s very nice pretty and during the week fairly empty. I would recommend

  • L
    Aug. 15, 2020

    Yough Lake Campground at Tub Run

    A little crowded, but well-maintained and very comfortable.

    Tub Run Road is a rough (but pretty) ride to the campground. Once you hit the property, everything is well-maintained. Roads are easy to navigate and equipment all works well. Staff are very friendly and helpful. Bathhouses are kept clean. Ice and firewood are available on site. Lots of seasonal campers fill their space to the brim with tent garages, so the Creekside loop, at least, feels a little like a suburban street, but still quiet. Creekside sites felt smaller and more crowded than lakeside sites, which open onto the beach and lake. Guests were very friendly and considerate of quiet hours. A number of families were joining across generations and campsites, which was nice. Easy access to local attractions.

  • J
    May. 22, 2018

    Rocky Gap State Park Campground

    Great place to car camp

    Very nice campground. Beautiful lake and from our lakeside sites we could put our kayaks in right from the campsite, maybe 20 yards away into a sheltered cove. The weather was horrid while we were there but woke up Sunday morning to pack up and the sun was out, the true beauty of this campground was awesome. Paved roads and compacted gravel tent pads. Sites are both spacious and a good distance apart. Bath house was reasonably clean and had two showers each with a lockable door and small changing room attached. Each loop has one bathhouse and it is situated in the center of the loop. You are supposed to walk or bike to it as the only road into it has a do not enter sign and is for employee vehicles only. Maryland has a “can't bring your own firewood” policy that they say is because they don’t want pests brought in from outside but seems to be more of a money grab to me. Firewood is $5 per bundle at the camp store and we easily went through three or four bundles per night. There is a Walmart about 10 miles away in Lavale MD for anything you might need. There is also a no pets policy, at least in the loop we were in, which we loved because nothing spoils a good camping trip like a dog that barks the entire time you are camping. Policy says alcohol is prohibited but we are well behaved and drank beers at the campsite without hassle. Despite the rain, we had a great time and were very happy with our first trip to Rocky Gap. We will definitely be back before the season is over, hopefully with better weather.

  • C
    Aug. 24, 2020

    Rocky Gap State Park Campground

    Lovely camping and hiking, disappointing swimming IMO

    We chose this campground for its proximity to home with the chance to swim in the lake.

    The camping did not disappoint. We always try to book “outside” loop sites so we don’t have “back neighbors” but none near the lake were available, so we took our chances on an “inside” site in E loop. It was great, smallish, but plenty of vegetation to make it feel private. (Some poison ivy around the edges, though.) The pull-in sites in general seem a bit small (space for our two 4-person tents and that’s it), but are well shaded and separated from neighbors by small patches of woods or bushes. The pull-through sites in our loop were more exposed to the road, but had a bit more space.

    There was some noise from the interstate. There were surprisingly few mosquitoes. The bathhouse was clean, but showers were not very warm.

    The swimming was unfortunately disappointing. The roped-off swimming area was 3 feet deep at the most. Warm water in August, nice for kids to splash around, but not really good for actual swimming. Bonus for dog people: pets allowed on the beach and in the lake.

    During COVID-19, the bathrooms/bathhouses at the beach area are closed; porta-johns only.

    We rented paddle boards and a canoe one afternoon and paddled around to one of the lake inlets, which was actually deep and had a good swim. But this is technically not allowed.

    If you feel okay about rule-breaking and have water-safe family members (and no pets), I would absolutely choose a site in I loop close to the lake. The sites in E loop closest to the lake are actually up a fairly steep hill from the lake path.

    Hiking trails were nice. My kids especially liked the rock scramble-ish up and down the stream gorge on Evitt’s Mountain trail.

  • Bill  G.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 31, 2018

    Rocky Gap State Park Campground

    Where you take the family for a no hassle weekend

    The campground is easily accessible- there are 9 loops and a group site. The best loops for families with pets are Dogwood and Elm. No pets? Go to Ironwood loop and get a site close to the water. Water is readily available. The bathrooms are clean and the showers warm. After October, most of the loops close, the exception being Ash loop, which offers electric hookup for RV. The camp store is stocked well, but dinner may have to come from a local market if you’re planning a cookout at your site. The beach is also pet friendly. There is boat rental and several opportunities for Ranger led activities for all. Recently, the park has been taking part in American Chestnut revitalization. If there is any detractors at all, it’s the casino on the other side of the park. It’s bright and loud ( though and outdoor events are quiet by 10 ish) There is a strict no alcohol policy unless your in an RV or a cabin. Meaning the alcohol must stay inside at all times. Firewood is readily available. The sites can be a bit close, but as a family camper with a load of six people plus two dogs, we never have felt claustrophobic in our site choice. The web site offers limited photos of the sites. This park is our go to place for a weekend with kids and as it’s cheap and nearby, it’s well worth it. As a side note, the food at the casino isn’t bad. Just not a good place for kids. The trails are well maintained. Keep a careful watch for snakes and bears.

  • Graham D.
    May. 10, 2017

    Kentuck Campground — Ohiopyle State Park

    Giant campground

    Stayed here with 10 other people. We had room for ten tents, fire pit, tons of camp chairs. Right next to hiking trail. Flush toilets, running water, easy to find. Parking spot. Well maintained.

  • Alisa C.
    Jul. 1, 2022

    Laurel Hill State Park Campground

    Quiet and peaceful

    A solid place to camp. Nice temperatures for June. A nice little beach for the kids to swim at. Self service ice and wood. Bring exact cash as the the contact station is only open Thursday, Friday, Saturday. Bathrooms are old but cleaned daily, water was hot so no complaints. Later check out was a nice bonus

    Some of the sites are quite small and right on top of others. Some like ours were significantly larger. The pet loop was essentially a field with trees around it. The none pet loop was in the trees and so you sometimes had more space and sometimes were right beside you.

    The no pet loop essentially cleared out after the weekend and we had tons of space to run around.

    I wish more hikes started from the campground. But there was a gravel trail that connected to most of them.

  • R
    Jun. 25, 2021

    Swallow Falls State Park Campground

    Cabin 58

    Swallow Falls has a great loop trail where you see four waterfalls. You can walk to the loop from the campground. It ma be adds a third of a mile to the hike. 

    We stayed in cabin 58, which has a short, easy path to the bathhouse and even shorter to the mud sink. This was very handy when traveling with two young kids. Prior to going, I wished I could have seen the inside of the cabins, particularly to know how big the mini fridge was. I couldn't find any pictures, so here they are.

    It is a one-room cabin, was impressively clean, and the beds were very cozy. There are blackout curtains on the windows, so we slept late and it was glorious. There is one small window in the door that does not have a curtain. I taped aluminum foil up over it.

    Each bed had a mattress pad on it when we arrived, as pictured. One minor note is that the bunk bed mattresses seem to be a bit too big for the bunk beds. This caused them to not lay perfectly flat and also made me feel uncomfortable having my roly-poly kids sleep on the top bunk, where there were only a couple inches between the mattress and the top of the railing.

    I have Verizon and could make calls, but could not reliably send or receive text messages and there was no data access.

    Great park. Great cabin. Great stay.


Guide to Swanton

Swanton, Maryland sits at approximately 2,300 feet elevation in the Allegheny Mountains with average summer temperatures ranging from 53-77°F. The region receives around 52 inches of precipitation annually, creating lush forests and numerous water features ideal for outdoor recreation. Campgrounds near Swanton typically open from April through December, with full services restricted during colder months.

What to Do

Hiking along waterfalls: At Swallow Falls State Park Campground, access Maryland's highest waterfall via well-maintained trails. "The whole trail - though only 2 miles or so - has a lot to offer, with a variety of smaller falls, 'local' swimming holes, great rock formations and places to fish on the river," notes one visitor.

Lake activities within walking distance: Deep Creek Lake State Park Campground offers water recreation just across from the campground. "The lake is absolutely beautiful and perfect for all types of water sports. It's great for all ages as well, with things to do to keep everybody entertained," according to campers who enjoy the crystal-clear water.

Winter recreation options: Some Swanton-area campgrounds offer winter accessibility. Blackwater Falls State Park, approximately 30 minutes from Swanton, provides snowshoeing and cross-country skiing on designated trails. "The hike to the Fall was short and well maintained. Had a little gift shop and plenty of place to pic nick if wanted."

What Campers Like

Proximity to multiple parks: Staying in Swanton means easy access to both Maryland and West Virginia parks. "We also decided to stay an additional day and so we drove into town and got to visit some really cool antique stores and had a nice lunch," reports a camper from Swallow Falls State Park.

Clean facilities: Rocky Gap State Park Campground maintains well-kept bathhouses. "I have to say that Rocky Gap has, by far, the best bathhouse. The women's room has 2-3 very updated shower stalls, roughly 5 bathroom stalls and is always clean. Outside of the bathhouse, is a dish washing station with hot water and a garbage disposal."

Fall foliage viewing: The Swanton region transforms with brilliant autumn colors, typically peaking in mid-October. "In the fall there are so many beautiful hues of reds and yellows," mentions a visitor to the area, making fall camping particularly memorable for photographers and nature enthusiasts.

What You Should Know

Bear awareness required: Secure food storage is essential at Swanton-area campgrounds. "We were told there were regular bear sightings and there were bear boxes at each site," reports a visitor to Deep Creek Lake State Park, indicating the wildlife presence in the region.

Electric hookup limitations: Most campgrounds near Swanton offer limited electric sites. "Only one loop has electricity," notes a camper at Rocky Gap State Park, while others mention some loops close after October, with exceptions for electric sites.

Weather variability: Blackwater Falls State Park Campground visitors note the region's unpredictable weather patterns. "I've heard it rains in the Spring every night so be prepared for water," advises one experienced camper, suggesting waterproof gear as essential equipment.

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