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Lacy Oasis Campground and Matoaka Beach Cottages provide intimate glamping experiences on Maryland's western shore near Chesapeake Beach. Lacy Oasis features six glamping sites with modern amenities including showers, toilets, picnic tables, and fire rings in a serene setting. Matoaka Beach Cottages offers glamping accommodations with electric hookups, showers, and toilets directly overlooking the Chesapeake Bay. Both locations maintain a natural environment while providing comfort beyond traditional camping. At Matoaka, glamping sites are positioned on scenic cliffs with private beach access for an elevated outdoor experience. "If you are a nature lover, a person who loves peace, serenity, and tranquility, or just need some respite, Lacy Oasis is the place to be," one visitor noted.
Several additional luxury camping options exist within driving distance of Chesapeake Beach. Washington DC/Capitol KOA in Millersville houses safari-style glamping tents and yurts with amenities including electricity, comfortable bedding, and climate control. The property includes a swimming pool, jumping pillow, and outdoor chess set particularly appealing to families. Cherry Hill Park offers similar upscale accommodations including yurts and boutique camping options with full hookups, a market, and resort-style amenities. Westmoreland State Park Campground, though slightly farther at about 90 minutes from Chesapeake Beach, provides glamping yurts in a natural setting along the Potomac River. A recent visitor mentioned, "We loved our stay! It was quiet and peaceful and we were able to take the metro into DC for a day of exploring!"
Best Glamping Campgrounds near Chesapeake Beach (22)
1. Lacy Oasis Campground
"Whether you are an adult or a child, this place will have a positive effect on you. The owners are involved and designed this space with the visitors pleasure in mind."
Check Availabilityfrom $90 - $190 / night
2. Cherry Hill Park
"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."
Check AvailabilityAvailable this weekend
from $999 / night
3. Matoaka Beach Cottages
"Fire pits were at tent sites and past the office was beach access into Chesapeake Bay. There are trash bins and porta potty’s on sight that are all maintained and kept clean."
"I just showed up and got a perfect camp spot with a view of the sunrise and access to the private beach."
4. Washington DC / Capitol KOA
"Laundry room and Propane fill on site so that was nice. RV Site was fairly level and easy to get into. Some sites are a bit close together and not long enough to keep your tow vehicle hooked up."
"Staff was friendly and helpful with any information we needed. Nice play ground for the kids. They also really enjoyed the jumping pillow."
5. Pohick Bay Campground
"We were at site 133, non electric non water. I feel like the spots at the end of each loop might have slightly more privacy, but our site was fine."
"We stayed on the big loop on site 48. Unfortunately there wasn’t anything on ReserveAmerica specifying the water situation, so when we arrived we found that we didn’t have water hook up."
32 Sites AvailableAvailable this weekend
from $37 - $170 / night
6. Louise F. Cosca Regional Park
"Only 5 sites have electric (2, 5, 18, 24, 25)but all 25 sites have water hookup. Weekends are some what noisy because of the games across the street in the park."
"Close to town but far enough to enjoy yourself. Bathrooms are clean and have decent showers."
Check Availabilityfrom $10 - $45 / night
7. Westmoreland State Park Campground
"One room has two bunk beds, dresser, shelving, a lamp, and two night stands. Other room has a queen bed, shelving, a lamp, night stand, and dresser. Fireplace and screened in porch are lovely."
"Everything was closed when we arrived, so it was a welcome surprise to have firewood available for sale on an honor system."
9 Sites AvailableAvailable this weekend
from $27 - $134 / night
8. Tuckahoe State Park Campground
"Parking pads on the electric loop are asphalt.
- There's very finely crushed rock on the non-electric loop. This includes the parking pad and tent pad."
"Small by some State Park standards, Tuckahoe offers two loops: a tent/cabin site, and an electric site for RVs. The sites are well maintained."
Check Availabilityfrom $21 - $70 / night
9. Joint Base Andrews Military FamCamp
Check Availabilityfrom $18 - $30 / night
10. Martinak State Park Campground
"We rented a mini cabin and it had a full bed, two bunk beds and AC which was such a nice amenity. The site had a fire ring, grill and picnic table. We were right next to the bathhouse walkway."
"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
Drive Time
- 40 min from Washington, DC
- 46 min from Lexington Park, MD
- 55 min from Baltimore, MD
- 2 hrs from Salisbury, MD
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Glamping Reviews near Chesapeake Beach, MD
235 Reviews of 22 Chesapeake Beach Campgrounds
- AAl L.Scout
Westmoreland State Park Campground
Nice end of summer retreat
It was a well maintained campsite. Clean bathrooms and great hikes to fossil beach.
- Judy W.
GuideSmallwood State Park Campground - TEMPORARILY CLOSED THROUGH JULY 2023
Great Escape! Air conditioned cabins!
What a gem! We found this place as an alternative to staying in DC during 4th of July festivities. Nice spacious sites, cabins were super clean and smelled great! Did I mention they were air conditioned during the hotest week of the summer!
Bathrooms and showers were spotless.
Many things to see and do there. Historic property, big lake (no swimming), boating, fishing, hiking. There is an Art Center with juried displays for sale.
- hheather B.Scout
Cherry Hill Park
Like a resort
This camp ground is like a resort with 2 pools mini golf splash pad and many other amenities
- HHolly B.Guide
Cherry Hill Park
My All Time Favorite…so far
This park is top notch. The grounds are immaculate. The staff is friendly and helpful. They have a lovely gift shop. We were in the 400 sites and it was nice and shady. Though you are close to highways I don’t recall hearing and noise. I love that they have shuttles to DC., walking trails and a large dog park. This is my all time favorite park so far and I need to go back.
Jeremy G.
TravelerJoint Base Andrews Military FamCamp
Could be a great campground but......
There are some good things about this Famcamp. It's like a diamond in the rough. If the military would spend some time and money on it, it could be a great campground. One of the greatest points about this campground is its location. You are so close to downtown D.C.! Every RV site (as far as I saw) was a level concrete pad. All sites, except for tent sites, have full electricity. Most sites have sewer and water. Sites 12-18 should be mainly used for the smaller travel trailers. I had an interesting time getting my 35' 5th wheel into the site. Even though I got my RV into the site, I don't have much room for my truck. My site has a picnic table, fire pit, and a grill. Everything is rusted beyond repair. My grill was filled with cigarette butts and my fire pit had trash in it. There is some shade. My site has two trees at the front of the pad on both sides of the RV. My bedroom stays nice and cold and I have a good view for my Starlink in the rear. The sites are close to each other, but there is some space. The good thing is that we are surrounded by the golf course. You don't get much noise from the base, because of the location, and because the FamCamp is surrounded by trees. You can hear the busy road outside the fence but I don't hear it much inside the RV. Every once in a while you'll hear an aircraft... but this is an air base, it's expected. We were told the community laundry was not working and to use the base laundry mat. Finally, one of the best parts about the campground, is the lady at outdoor rec that is in charge of the Famcamp. She is very nice and helpful. She will try to assist you with anything you need from directions to useful tips.
- AAimee K.Traveler
Washington DC / Capitol KOA
Good location
Nice campground, maintained very well and clean. Laundry room and Propane fill on site so that was nice. RV Site was fairly level and easy to get into. Some sites are a bit close together and not long enough to keep your tow vehicle hooked up. A bit inconvenient if you’re only there for 1 night.
Nancy W.
LegendMartinak State Park Campground
Quiet camping in the woods.
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. Our site (Butterfly Loop #3) was long enough for our motorhome and tow car. The roads are paved, as was our camping pad. The only utility at our site was 30-amp electric. There are water spigots located throughout each loop and we were close enough to fill our water tank. For the most part, the park is big-rig friendly but we did brush against some trees on our way around the loop. Campsites do vary in length so make sure you include your length when booking. We reserved online and were instructed to just go to our site which was nice and convenient. They sell firewood onsite and have a self-pay station which we loved. There is a nice boat launch and the kayak launch has a platform to assist you getting in and out and there are plenty of places to fish from the bank. There is a nature center (which was not open during our stay), playground, picnic pavilions, amphitheater, The bathrooms could use some more attention. The shower curtains were pink meaning they have not been properly cleaned in a while. Needless to say, we did not shower there. The dump station was closed while we were there but we were told we could use the dump station at Tuckahoe State Park (about 10 miles away). We really enjoyed the short hiking trails and paved trail which allowed us to log about 3 miles without having to leave the park. The campground is a really relaxing place to be. We did drive (about 40 minutes south) to the Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad National Historical Park and Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge, both of which we recommend. It is also worth a drive to St. Michaels to see the quaint seaside town and visit the maritime museum (plan on spending half a day at the museum). The only downside is that the park is not gated and open for day use so a lot of people just drive through the campground looking around.
John M.GuideMatoaka Beach Cottages
Fantastic location with winderful hosts
Private campground with cabins and tent sites. Tent sites are first come, first service so call ahead to ensure the space is available. The host family was very nice and easy to work with and talk to. Fire pits were at tent sites and past the office was beach access into Chesapeake Bay. There are trash bins and porta potty’s on sight that are all maintained and kept clean. Beautiful sights and plenty to do in the area with DC being roughly an 40-60 minutes away.
Guide to Chesapeake Beach
Glamping accommodations near Chesapeake Beach, Maryland provide access to the western shore of the Chesapeake Bay, where the average summer temperatures range between 70-90°F. Most luxury camping options in this region are situated within a 30-mile radius of Chesapeake Beach, creating convenient access points to both waterfront activities and metropolitan attractions. The terrain transitions from coastal plains to more wooded settings as you move inland from the shoreline.
What to do
Fossil hunting along riverbanks: Access Westmoreland State Park Campground's fossil beach where visitors search for prehistoric shark teeth. "We came from Pa/De and wanted to look for sharks teeth. It was beautiful here so we decided to stay the night. We only have a small tent and some snacks. Lol but we are having an amazing time," notes Sara A.
Kayaking on multiple waterways: Martinak State Park Campground offers direct river access for paddlers. "Beautiful waterfront great for kayaking and water sports. No real hiking trails. Overall small quiet campground," explains Laura M. The park connects to a network of river trails when the boat launch is operational.
Metro excursions to DC: Louise F. Cosca Regional Park serves as an affordable base camp for city adventures. "We loved our stay! It was quiet and peaceful and we were able to take the metro into DC for a day of exploring," shares Caralee B. The park charges approximately $20 for non-Maryland residents.
What campers like
Private beach access: Matoaka Beach Cottages offers secluded tent sites with water views. "We tent camped at Matoka Cabins and it was a beautiful Peaceful camping trip! Out spot was very private and you could see the bay and hear the waves," reports Courtney K. Sites are positioned on elevated terrain overlooking the water.
Clean facilities despite seasonal crowds: Campers consistently mention the maintenance standards at Tuckahoe State Park Campground. "The bathroom/showers are the cleanest I've ever seen, especially since we stayed in the hottest time of the year," notes Bill G. The park features a commercial-sized washing sink for dishes since sites don't have full hookups.
Wildlife viewing opportunities: Early mornings at Pohick Bay Campground provide bird watching opportunities. "Beautiful campground located near the National Harbor. Eagles everywhere! Large clean sites. Great staff!" explains Kathie M. The park's proximity to water attracts diverse bird species throughout the seasons.
What you should know
Site size variations: Many campgrounds in the region have uneven site distributions. At Louise F. Cosca Regional Park, "Check out your site before booking, some sites are steep but spacious," advises Ben S. Only 5 of the 25 sites have electrical hookups (sites 2, 5, 18, 24, and 25).
Seasonal closures and renovations: Infrastructure maintenance affects accessibility. At Martinak State Park, "August 1, 2021, the boat ramp will close for a year; that will likely diminish the appeal of this park for those who want to get out on the river for fishing or boating," warns Jean C.
Weekend noise levels: Noise patterns vary significantly by location and timing. At Pohick Bay Campground, one camper noted, "This place is packed full of people who like to stay up late and make lots of noise. Park rules aren't very well enforced," states Kelli T., though this contrasts with other visitors' experiences.
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