Best Tent Camping near Walkersville, MD

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Best Tent Sites Near Walkersville, MD (25)

    Camper-submitted photo from Antietam Creek Campground — Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Antietam Creek Campground — Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Antietam Creek Campground — Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Antietam Creek Campground — Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Antietam Creek Campground — Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Antietam Creek Campground — Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park

    1. Antietam Creek Campground — Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park

    11 Reviews
    24 Photos
    118 Saves
    Sharpsburg, Maryland

    Overview

    The Antietam Creek Campground is located at Mile 69.4 on the C&O Canal Towpath, a few miles south of Shepherdstown on the Maryland side of the Potomac River. The campsites are nestled in the woods between the Canal and the Potomac River and they are a short distance from many recreational opportunities. Fishing, boating and hiking are but a few possibilities while staying at Antietam Creek Campground.

    Recreation

    Popular activities at Antietam Creek include boating and fishing. Kayaking the creek and surrounding areas during various times of the year are scenic and ever changing. Nearby boat ramps at Dargan Bend and Snyders Landing provide motor boat access to the river. Fishing is also a popular pastime in both the watered sections of the C&O Canal the Potomac River. Be sure to acquire a Maryland Fishing License for those age 16 or older. West Virginia Licenses are approved for fishing in the Potomac only.

    Natural Features

    Antietam Creek Campground is just south of Sharpsburg, MD. Antietam Creek is a typically mild and slow moving creek which feeds into the much larger and faster Potomac River directly adjacent to the campsite. River rise and floods can modify conditions quickly here.

    Nearby Attractions

    Antietam Battlefield, South Mountain Recreation Area and Harpers Ferry National Historical Park all provide additional hiking and history adventures specifically about the Civil War Era.

    Charges & Cancellations

    Cancellations A cancellation is the release of a confirmed reservation prior to the start of the defined late cancellation time frame which results in non-use by the original customer. Camping and Day Use Facilities Cancellations up to 2 days before a reservation start date incur a $10.00 cancellation fee. Late Cancellations or Cancellations within the Cut-off Window Individual Campsites: A customer who cancels a reservation the day before or on the day of arrival will pay a $10.00 service fee AND forfeit the first night's use fee (not to exceed the total paid for the original reservation). Cancellations for a one-night reservation will forfeit the entire amount paid and will not be subject to an additional service fee. Group Facility: Customers who cancel a group overnight facility reservation less than 14 days before the arrival date will pay a $10.00 service fee AND forfeit the first night's use fee. Group Day Use Area: Customers who cancel a group day-use facility reservation less than 14 days before the arrival date will forfeit the total day-use fee.

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    • Reservable
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    • Group

    $10 - $20 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from Annapolis Rock Campground — Appalachian National Scenic Trail
    Camper-submitted photo from Annapolis Rock Campground — Appalachian National Scenic Trail
    Camper-submitted photo from Annapolis Rock Campground — Appalachian National Scenic Trail
    Camper-submitted photo from Annapolis Rock Campground — Appalachian National Scenic Trail
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    3. Patapsco Valley State Park-Hilton Area

    18 Reviews
    94 Photos
    158 Saves
    Catonsville, Maryland

    Hilton is a place for kids of all ages to play and explore. Located off Hilton Avenue, this area is within walking distance for many residents in Catonsville. A popular spot for afternoon walks and morning workouts, the trails are active with local residents and visitors from far away.

    You can also gain access to the Patapsco River by traveling down into the river valley along the Forest Glen Trail. This trail follows the Saw Mill Branch Stream and can connect with several trails to make for very interesting hiking adventures. The area also has a small campground with six mini-cabins and 12 basic campsites.

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    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access

    $20 - $51 / night

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        6. Horseshoe Bend Hiker-biker Overnight Campsite — Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park

        1 Review
        9 Saves
        Sharpsburg, Maryland

        Mile 79.2 - Hiker-biker campgrounds are located along the towpath approximately every 5-7 miles. No fee or reservation required. Overnight stays are limited to one night. All sites include a chemical toilet, picnic table, grill, and water. Please Note: Water at hiker-biker campsites is non-potable. Water is not treated and not for drinking or cooking. If you use this water, you are advised to filter, chemically treat, or boil before use. Water is turned off from mid-November to mid-April each year.

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        7. Mulehalla

        1 Review
        16 Photos
        17 Saves
        Williamsport, Maryland

        Located right off of the C&O; Canal, there are plenty of sites available at Mulehalla for those who prefer rustic camping. These spots offer a quieter more rugged camping experience. Explore the C&O; Canal or cool off in the Potomac River. Bring your gear, make some memories, and be sure to leave no trace! Firewood is available for$5.00 a bundle.

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        • Phone Service
        • Reservable
        • Tents
        • Glamping

        $30 - $65 / night

        Camper-submitted photo from Sky Meadows State Park Campground
        Camper-submitted photo from Sky Meadows State Park Campground
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        Camper-submitted photo from Jordan Junction Hiker-biker Overnight Campsite — Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park

        9. Jordan Junction Hiker-biker Overnight Campsite — Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park

        1 Review
        1 Photo
        6 Saves
        Williamsport, Maryland

        Mile 101.2 - THiker-biker campgrounds are located along the towpath approximately every 5-7 miles. No fee or reservation required. Overnight stays are limited to one night. All sites include a chemical toilet, picnic table, grill, and water. Please Note: Water at hiker-biker campsites is non-potable. Water is not treated and not for drinking or cooking. If you use this water, you are advised to filter, chemically treat, or boil before use. Water is turned off from mid-November to mid-April each year.

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        • Toilets
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      Recent Tent Reviews in Walkersville

      1016 Reviews of 25 Walkersville Campgrounds


      • BThe Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Greenbelt Park Campground — Greenbelt Park
        Dec. 11, 2024

        Greenbelt Park Campground — Greenbelt Park

        Convenient to DC and public transportation

        This is an urban oasis.  Traffic can be heard but not seen.  Weekdays are pretty quiet in this campground. Living nearby but storing my popup camper elsewhere, I often park my camper here for a few days while I pack it for a trip.  It's also just nice to experience that "getaway" feeling without being too far from home.  Rangers keep a close eye on things, and there are monthly programs at the campfire circle that I sometimes attend even when not camping here.  No electric or hook ups.  There is a dump station and water available at spickets throughout the campground.  Showers and bathrooms are basic and clean.   Oh, and bonus, the American Discovery Trail (ADT) passes through the park.  https://discoverytrail.org/

      • TThe Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Greenbelt Park Campground — Greenbelt Park
        Nov. 12, 2024

        Greenbelt Park Campground — Greenbelt Park

        Great site - super accessible!

        Sites were well-maintained, including lavatories. Plenty of tree cover. NOTE: park service forbade tying lines or straps to the trees at the time of our visit (Autumn 2024), so if you favor hammock camping or deploying tarps/ridgelines, plan accordingly.

      • Heather The Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Lazy A Campground
        Oct. 28, 2024

        Lazy A Campground

        Pretty WV countryside

        This campground is small but the sites are spacious- the ones by the creek are. The bathouse is quite a ways from the sites by the creek but they provide a port-a-potty, which was quite full when I was there- thank goodness the days weren’t hot. The bathhouse needs updating- stalls are small and water from the showers go everywhere. Only saw a worker once and I’m not sure he was a worker? It was a weird stay.

      • mThe Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Gettysburg
        Oct. 25, 2024

        Gettysburg

        Great location

        The resort had great amenities for all ages. We stayed in October so there was plenty of activities for kids from crafts, games, dancing, to trick or treating. The resort ensured safety for the kids during trick or treating and closed all vehicle traffic for 2 hours. The location also had golf cars to rent to explore the sites. All employees were easy to talk to, always had a smile and personable.

      • Jackson B.
        Camper-submitted photo from Gifford Pinchot State Park Campground
        Oct. 16, 2024

        Gifford Pinchot State Park Campground

        Great Spot for Newer Campers

        Decently spaced out campsites for the most part, good service connection (Verizon), and pretty solid bathrooms make it a great spot for families or newer campers. Wish there were some more hikes/things to do at the state park itself, especially with the lake having toxic algae in it right now.

      • Jason L.The Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Gettysburg Campground
        Oct. 15, 2024

        Gettysburg Campground

        Nothing to complain about

        Arrived, quickly showed how to get to our site. We setup without issue and spent 3 nights without anyone bothering us on our tent site. The place was quiet by about 11:10, not sure if it was enforced or happened naturally. The out houses could have been cleaned a bit more regularly as it was a busy long weekend. Overall it was a great experience.

      • Ioan P.The Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Falling Waters Campsite
        Oct. 4, 2024

        Falling Waters Campsite

        Very nice and clean

        This campground is nice, convenient for one 🌙 night, but is very tight and almost no privacy . The staff here are very friendly and nice.

      • AThe Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Hollofield Area Campground
        Oct. 1, 2024

        Hollofield Area Campground

        Closed

        We arrived at 1am, hadn’t made a reservation, and it was closed and the gates locked. No where on the website does it say it’s closed. Very frustrating, especially as a weary traveler.

      • RThe Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Camp Meade RV Park
        Sep. 23, 2024

        Camp Meade RV Park

        Great RV park to stay near Vicksburg

        Did stay here after visting Vicksburg. Nice clean restrooms and showers. Friendly hostess and we had a nice shady spot, what was great with a heat of 94F.

      • Andrea N.
        Camper-submitted photo from Gifford Pinchot State Park Campground
        Sep. 22, 2024

        Gifford Pinchot State Park Campground

        Nice campground, needs updating

        The campground had a good feel to it. We had a nice view of the lake. We booked a non electric site for our tent camping. The bath houses need updated though. The only negative I can say is that our site did not have a great spot for the tent except by the parking spot and not down by the fire ring.

      • Rob  O.The Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Owens Creek Campground — Catoctin Mountain Park
        Sep. 20, 2024

        Owens Creek Campground — Catoctin Mountain Park

        So peaceful, free split firewood, close to Gettysburg

        Reservations are made through the National parks service "recreation.gov" website. Arrived for tent camping for 2 nights and found a pleasantly prepared raised bed area to pitch my tent on. My stay was quiet and the bathrooms were clean and well stocked. This is a great base camp for getting out to the Gettysburg National park and battlefield. town is less than 10 miles away that has a grocery store and restaurants. FREE split firewood. So quiet i swear i heard a squirrel burp.

      • WThe Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Candy Hill Campground
        Sep. 19, 2024

        Candy Hill Campground

        Quick and sweet

        A clean and well maintained park. The staff is friendly and quick to respond to anyone’s needs. No restaurant within walking range so have food on hand. There are a few places that will deliver but the food is a 5 out of 10 at best. Hwy 81 is right next door so you will hear road noise.

      • Judy W.
        Camper-submitted photo from Bull Run Regional Park
        Sep. 19, 2024

        Bull Run Regional Park

        Noisy but Nice

        Pros - Clean Bathrooms, Camp store open 8am - 8pm, Sites 62 - 92 (except #74 and 88) are all pretty  good.  Security was great, patrol throughout the night.  Quiet hours are enforced and campers are polite.  Lots of activities, and nice hiking trails. Fabulous historical attractions, great visitor center. 

        Cons - Campground is in the flight path of Dulles Airport, so planes are flying over head at all hours of the day and sometimes late at night/morning.  There is a shooting range nearby. Some noise during range hours. (Not late at night!)  Because there had been so little rain, there was not great fishing in the park.  (I went to Silver Lake, that was great!)

        Traffic! Lots of local traffic on the main roads. (to be fair, it IS a suburb of DC ). Stores are all approx. 20 mins away. (Head towards Haymarket)

      • EThe Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Granite Hill Camping Resort
        Sep. 17, 2024

        Granite Hill Camping Resort

        Family Campground

        Nice family campground that offers alot. Its very big, only 1 central bathhouse for very large area. Female restrooms has 6 toilets and 6 showers (push button, luke warm water). COME PREPARED WITH LEVELING BLOCKS!!!! Our site was very slanting!!

      • N
        Camper-submitted photo from Codorus State Park Campground
        Sep. 15, 2024

        Codorus State Park Campground

        Convenient escape!

        I've stayed at Cordorus a number of times as it's not too far away for a weekend getaway.  Last time was in Sept. 2023 when some tropical storm poured rain for three days. I'm booked for next weekend now in Sept. 2024, so I hope it's a dry one.  I pulled up The Dyrt to see if anything has changed, but I see it's still the great place it always is.

        I usually end up in a dry site as I book late and the electric sites are all filled.

      • K
        Camper-submitted photo from Little Bennett Campground
        Sep. 15, 2024

        Little Bennett Campground

        Great for families

        Fun weekend trip very close to DC. Well kept park with lots of activities for kids - jumping pillow, laser tag, pedal carts, arts and crafts. Nice little game room and some outdoor games at the activity center as well. Full hookup spots in the D loop were pretty nice. The spots in the first half of the loop felt a little close together for my taste, but our spot (D61) was nice as we didn’t have any neighbors on one side. Only complaint is that it’s pricey and has a two night minimum on weekends, but felt worth it with all the activities that were available.

      • B
        Camper-submitted photo from Cowans Gap State Park Campground
        Sep. 13, 2024

        Cowans Gap State Park Campground

        Our favorite close spot from Baltimore area

        We've stayed here at least a half-dozen times with a popup. The smaller B loop is nicer, but no electricity. Pets allowed only on a certain portion of the A loop. The bathrooms are clean, the lake is small but pretty, and the hikes around the lake, and up the mountain on the ridge, are as easy or as challenging as you want. Cell service is pretty much nonexistent so you definitely get unplugged.

      • Adam and Suzanne B.The Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Lazy A Campground
        Sep. 13, 2024

        Lazy A Campground

        Quiet campground

        This is a really nice campground. Large grassy sites. Easy to maneuver. Lots of open space. Clean bath house. Helpful owners. The only reason it lost a star is that the water has sulfur. It smells and it stained our brand-new toilet and we had to replace all our water filters after one weekend.

      • DThe Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Brunswick Family Campground
        Sep. 12, 2024

        Brunswick Family Campground

        Nice campground

        The campground is adjacent to a very large, very busy train yard. It’s not bothered me but you should be aware.

        The campground is also right on the Potomac, easy to get to, reasonably priced, and the sites are spacious. The loops are small, each containing a dozen or fewer spaces. Many sites share a power pole and water faucet, but they are well situated.

        There is a small camp store, but the campground is convenient to ample grocery stores, convenience stores, and restaurants as well as many local historic attractions.

      • Germ E.
        Camper-submitted photo from Horsepen Branch
        Sep. 11, 2024

        Horsepen Branch

        Good

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      • DThe Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Harpers Ferry Campground - River Riders
        Sep. 10, 2024

        Harpers Ferry Campground - River Riders

        Loud with trains and car horns

        Busiest train corridor I’ve ever experienced, with several every hour all night. To add to the noise, there is a one-way tunnel a few feet from the campground. The practice is for cars to stop, blow their horn to announce their presence, then proceed into the tunnel.

        I have a 14’ trailer, and it wouldn’t fit into my site perpendicular to the road. I had to pull past then back in so that I was parallel to the road. Ordinarily no big deal, except that the road isn’t a loop. It’s a single lane straight road in. No place to turn around, no way out except to back all the way out.

      • Jake C.The Dyrt ADMIN User
        Camper-submitted photo from Bull Run Regional Park
        Sep. 10, 2024

        Bull Run Regional Park

        Spacious Sites and family friendly

        I stayed here with my family this summer and the park itself is a perfect spot for nature near DC. My son loved the giant playground and full water park at the campground, they even had discounted entry to the water park for campers. We stayed in site 20 which is an easy pull through and had a direct trail to the water park and the full network of trails in the park.

      • Wailym C.
        Camper-submitted photo from Codorus State Park Campground
        Sep. 8, 2024

        Codorus State Park Campground

        Enjoyable & comfortable

        Codorus state campground provided a comfortable and quiet stay.  The trailer sites in loop C are spacious enough with plenty of shades and trees. The open field pet friendly sites are also large but provide no shade and it gets hot!  You can feel the difference between these sites and the interior loop sites.  No cross winds, no breeze, just hot!  The trails from

        Campground are ok for a short walk, not much of a lake view but mostly shaded trail.  The pool is conveniently located maybe even walking distance for some.  But be advised, this is a public pool open to everyone and folks start showing up at 7am, separate entrance road and entry fee was around $10 pp. The lake is great!  Lovely areas to relax and explore.  No swimming allowed anywhere but you can find places to sneak a dip 😉 just look past marina near state park public recreation area.  The park staff won’t give you a hard time they just ask that you don’t go further than waist deep. It is a very large lake.  We highly recommend that you rent a pontoon boat to head out and explore!  Very worth it!  All grounds and areas are clean and kept in great condition.

      • Casey L.
        Camper-submitted photo from Cowans Gap State Park Campground
        Sep. 2, 2024

        Cowans Gap State Park Campground

        Camping Area B -Quiet and Nice

        We stayed in the smaller camping area B, which we enjoyed. Even on Labor Day weekend, it didn’t feel busy because of how few sites are in this section. Our site was level and sizable. The bathroom was clean and there was access to the very pleasant hiking trail going around the lake. We had no cell service with Cricket or Verizon.

      • Germ E.
        Camper-submitted photo from Sky Meadows State Park Campground
        Aug. 30, 2024

        Sky Meadows State Park Campground

        Great

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      • Which is the most popular tent campsite near Walkersville, MD?

        According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular tent campground near Walkersville, MD is Antietam Creek Campground — Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park with a 3.8-star rating from 11 reviews.

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