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Perfect campground for our family of 4
They have a meadery and fishing pond and everything my kids love. Been here several times great place for kids and everyone else
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Campgrounds near Trappe, Maryland range from established state parks to waterfront camping areas along the Choptank River and Chesapeake Bay tributaries. Martinak State Park Campground, located in nearby Denton, features both tent and RV sites with electric hookups, along with cabin and glamping options. Tuckahoe State Park, approximately 15 miles from Trappe, offers similar accommodations with additional hiking and water recreation opportunities. The eastern shore location provides a mix of wooded camping experiences with water access, making the area popular for boating, fishing, and paddling enthusiasts.
Many sites in the region require advance reservations, particularly during the peak season from late spring through early fall. Most state park campgrounds operate from March through November, with limited winter camping options. A review noted, "Small state park with few amenities but so quiet and peaceful for those needed weekends away! Sites are level and nice. Walking trails are level, flat, and some are paved." Road access to campgrounds is generally good with paved roads leading to most established sites. Cell service can be spotty at some locations, with several reviews mentioning limited connectivity at Martinak State Park. The eastern shore climate brings humid summers and mild winters, with spring and fall offering the most comfortable camping conditions.
Waterfront access represents a significant draw for campers in the area. Several visitors highlighted the boating and fishing opportunities at Martinak and other nearby campgrounds. As one camper described, "This is on the Choptank River and there is a boat launch. You can crab there too, I believe." Campground amenities vary, with most state parks offering clean bathhouses, picnic tables, fire rings, and some electric hookups. Family-friendly features include playgrounds, nature centers, and educational programs during peak season. The camping experience near Trappe balances natural settings with convenient access to small towns like Denton and Easton where supplies and services are available. Most campgrounds provide good spacing between sites with adequate tree coverage for shade and privacy, though site sizes and layouts differ between camping areas.
Best Campgrounds near Trappe (87)
1. Martinak State Park Campground
"Though I live in Texas now, Maryland will always be home for me. Whenever I get the chance to head back, I almost make sure to check out some of the local fishing spots."
"Park is that the Electric loop (B) has all of the sites on the outside of the drive loop so you are not looking across the road at other campers."
from $18 - $77 / night
Check Availability2. Tuckahoe State Park Campground
"Tuckahoe State Park is tucked away onto the Eastern Shore of Maryland, close to the Chesapeake Bay. It features every kind of camping you can imagine."
"Those can be found at the campground entrance. Each loop has a wood shed and clean, well-appointed bathhouse. There are water pumps along the road for refills."
from $21 - $70 / night
Check Availability3. Trap Pond State Park Campground
"The distance between sites across the loop isn’t huge or blocked by any foliage but didn’t seem to be an issue for our friends who stayed in D24."
"It was also right near the showers, which were clean & warm, just what was needed. Tent sites are more secluded and are walk-in; our buddies tent camped the same weekend."
from $29 - $71 / night
Check Availability4. Wye Island Natural Resources Management Area
"I would LOVE this area to be opened for public primitive camping, but I do not see this occurring in the near future."
from $12 / night
Check Availability5. Killens Pond State Park Campground
"The trail around the lake was awesome with some slight inclines but mostly flat. There were short spurs to scenic spots of the pond. Total walked was 4 miles."
"I’d prefer to be further away from each other campsite, which was only like ten or fifteen feet. But otherwise, the primitive campsites were very wooded and nice!"
from $29 - $112 / night
Check Availability6. Levin's Waterfront Paradise
from $55 / night
7. Breezy Point Beach
"There is additional space behind each site leading onto the beach that houses a table and fire ring. It feels like each site has loads of room out to the beach."
from $60 - $70 / night
Check Availability8. Farmers Daughter Rt50
from $45 / night
9. Calvert Cliffs State Park Youth Group Camping
"It is a very nice walk about 2 miles to the beach where you can hunt for fossils. The beach has gotten smaller over the years however the trail has gotten much better."
"Also right off the parking lot is a little fishing pond which leads you to the main trail to get down to the beach which is about a mile - a mile and 1/2."
10. Roaring Point Waterfront Campground
"It is a grass area behind the rv park very very visible to the RV's that are backed up to it. Very surprising once we got there. But, still fun to set up a tent and hang with friends!"
"Het up close to the water if you can . Clear beautiful nights you will see awesome star shows ! Older campground .. great people and clean !"
Drive Time
- 38 min from Salisbury, MD
- 1 hr 3 min from Dover, DE
- 1 hr 11 min from Baltimore, MD
- 1 hr 58 min from Lexington Park, MD
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Recent Reviews near Trappe, MD
440 Reviews of 87 Trappe Campgrounds
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ScoutWoodlawn Campground
Woodlawn Campground is a gem!
Manager is very friendly and helpful. Lovely, peaceful place to spend a few nights. Plus it's reasonably priced and convenient to dining and shopping.
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Bay Shore Campground
Fred’s bay shore
One of our favorite places. Very well kept. No bathhouse so bring your own. A lot of shady sites. Great views of Chesapeake bay. Flat roads in the area for cycling.
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.
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Aimee K.TravelerWashington 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.
Matt S.LegendBay Shore Campground
What stands out about this campground? The view!
We spent a week at Bay Shore Campground to explore Rock Hall, the Chesapeake Bay, and the Eastern Shore of Maryland. What stands out about this campground? The view!
For me, this is a 4-star campground because of the view and nice staff, but not 5-stars because of the sloped site packed in with the neighbors and no sewer connection.
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
— They offered a promo to pay for 6 nights, and the 7th was free
THINGS I DIDN’T LIKE SO MUCH:
— Our site(Site B) had an amazing view of Chesapeake Bay, but the slope made it difficult to get even close to level— even with my front jacks fully extended. I had to buy additional leveling blocks from the camp store(at twice the price of Amazon) just so we didn’t feel like walking uphill to walk around our motorhome. I admit, I am spoiled but really appreciate the campgrounds that level their sites. I think it could be done in a few hours with a rented front loader at a couple nights’ cost.
— Our site(Site B) was tight. The neighbor’s awning was just inches from our motorhome. I understand the need for any business to maximize revenue, but this was unpleasantly close.
— There are no sewer hookups at the sites. They do have a couple of dump stations for your way out and provide a pump-out service once per week at$40 a pop. They were nice enough to pump me out a second time since I stayed 7 nights. Again, I know I’m spoiled, but a sewer connection is a necessity when you’re staying 8 days.
WOULD WE COME BACK?
Sure thing, but we’d stay at a different site.
Chareen K.ScoutTrap Pond State Park Campground
Best place
We allways have a blast everybody is so nice and lots to do
Aaron S.
GuideTrap Pond State Park Campground
Best campground in Delaware
From well spaced sites to helpful staff, Trap Pond is Delaware state parks crown jewel. The pond itself is beautiful, camp sites are well maintained and spaced apart nicely.
Guide to Trappe
Campgrounds near Trappe, Maryland occupy the region known as the Eastern Shore, characterized by flat coastal plains with elevations rarely exceeding 60 feet above sea level. Summer humidity levels often exceed 80% with temperatures averaging 85°F, while spring and fall temperatures range between 55-75°F. Most campgrounds in the area operate seasonally from March through November due to colder winter temperatures and reduced maintenance services.
What to do
Kayaking and canoeing: Trap Pond State Park Campground offers paddling opportunities on its scenic pond. "We also rented a kayak; awesome activity to do around the lake," notes James P., who appreciated the peaceful setting.
Fossil hunting: Beach access at Calvert Cliffs State Park provides opportunities to find prehistoric shark teeth. "Such an amazing experience and brings right into the eyes of child with both adult and children searching for shark teeth," shares Sarah F. about this unique activity.
Disc golf: Recreation options include disc golf courses at several parks. "Tuckahoe offers a number of additional activities, including disc golf, mountain biking, fishing, swimming, and boating," according to Jean C., who visited Martinak State Park but mentions Tuckahoe's additional amenities.
Biking trails: Several campgrounds maintain dedicated biking paths through forested areas. "Free bike rentals were still available (donations accepted) so we were able to take a ride around the pond (about 4.5 miles)," explains Lee D., who enjoyed exploring Trap Pond State Park.
What campers like
Waterfront access: Roaring Point Waterfront Campground sits directly on the water. "Nothing fancy but beautiful setting. Great people to work with," says Kris L., highlighting the straightforward amenities with prime water views.
Clean facilities: Campers consistently mention well-maintained bathhouses. "Bathrooms were like brand new. Water and electric on our loop," reports Rhonda S. about her stay at Martinak State Park.
Wooded sites: Tuckahoe State Park Campground offers natural shade and privacy. "The wooded area makes you feel a little more secluded from any neighbors," explains Kasey M., appreciating the sense of isolation despite full campgrounds.
Night skies: Several Eastern Shore campgrounds provide excellent stargazing conditions. "Clear beautiful nights you will see awesome star shows!" shares Chris O. about Roaring Point Waterfront Campground, noting the unobstructed views for astronomy enthusiasts.
What you should know
Site sizes vary: Some campgrounds have limitations for larger RVs. "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," warns Buck P. about Tuckahoe State Park.
Seasonal closures: Most campgrounds operate from March through November. "Most state park campgrounds operate from March 25 to November 27," notes the information for Tuckahoe State Park.
Limited connectivity: Cell service can be inconsistent at many locations. "Cell service (T-Mobile) was spotty at times," reports Shanna S. about Martinak State Park Campground, though she still enjoyed her stay.
Sandy terrain: The coastal soil composition affects camping conditions. "Sites are level and sand/grass. There are many trees and reasonable separation between sites," observes Lee D. about Trap Pond State Park.
Tips for camping with families
Playgrounds and activities: Killens Pond State Park Campground offers numerous recreation options for children. "They have a water park, volley ball field, playgrounds, amphitheater, nature center, nature trails, and boat rentals at the lake," explains Fransheska A.
Educational opportunities: Several parks provide nature programs and junior ranger activities. "If you're looking to learn and explore with your kids, there is an extensive junior ranger program," explains Jean C. about options at Martinak and Tuckahoe State Parks.
Cabin options: For families new to camping or during shoulder seasons, cabins provide comfort. "We stayed in one of the cabins for thanksgiving and had a wonderful time. They are cozy but very comfortable!" shares CL M. about Killens Pond State Park.
Child-friendly trails: Look for parks with accessible hiking paths. "They have lots of easily walked trails. Bath houses are kept clean. They have quite a few playgrounds throughout the park, which was a major plus for us," explains Bill F. about Martinak State Park.
Tips from RVers
Leveling challenges: Breezy Point Beach requires preparation for stabilization. "I had to mark it down for the loose-sandy sites; they really need to firm-up the actual RV parking spots. Some are worse than others, but it can be a challenge leveling and stabilizers can't get a firm footing," warns William S.
Dump station availability: Not all campgrounds offer full hookups or dump stations. "There is no dumping station or site sewer connection. Apparently there is a twice weekly pump out service," notes Scott T. about Breezy Point Beach.
Site selection: Research site dimensions before booking. "Going to book future trips! We made a list of sites we'd fit in and still have room to use the firepit and our stuff," advises Buck P. after a challenging experience at Tuckahoe State Park.
Parking pads: Surface materials vary between campgrounds. "Parking pads on the electric loop are asphalt," notes Mary S. about Tuckahoe State Park, while others mention crushed rock or sand surfaces that may affect setup.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where are the best camping spots in Trappe?
Where are the best camping spots in Trappe?
The Trappe area offers excellent camping options on Maryland's Eastern Shore. Tuckahoe State Park Campground is a standout choice, tucked away near the Chesapeake Bay with diverse camping options for RVs, tents, and youth groups. The park features scenic water access for kayaking on the lake. Another great option is Wye Island Natural Resources Management Area near Queenstown, which provides a more natural setting with reservable sites and basic amenities like water and toilets for campers seeking a peaceful Eastern Shore experience.
What camping facilities and amenities are available in Trappe?
What camping facilities and amenities are available in Trappe?
Campgrounds near Trappe offer a range of amenities to enhance your stay. Shad Landing Campground provides comprehensive facilities with both electric and non-electric loops, pet-friendly areas, and family-friendly amenities. Louise F. Cosca Regional Park features 25 sites with water hookups at every site, though only 5 sites (2, 5, 18, 24, 25) have electric connections. Many campgrounds in the region include fire rings, picnic tables, nearby restrooms, and shower facilities. Some parks also offer recreational activities like hiking trails, fishing spots, and water access for kayaking and canoeing.
When is the best time of year to go camping in Trappe?
When is the best time of year to go camping in Trappe?
The Trappe area offers year-round camping opportunities with each season providing unique experiences. Spring and fall are particularly pleasant with moderate temperatures and fewer insects. Janes Island State Park Campground is well-maintained and especially enjoyable in these shoulder seasons, with great kayaking opportunities. Summer provides warmer weather ideal for water activities at places like Cedarville State Forest, though it tends to be more crowded and humid. While winter camping is possible, facilities may be limited and some water systems might be winterized during the coldest months.
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