Cherry Hill Park offers premium glamping accommodations 13 miles northeast of Greenbelt Park in College Park, Maryland. Multiple camping options include yurt rentals with modern conveniences throughout the forested 40-acre property. The region experiences humid subtropical climate with hot summers and mild winters, making year-round yurt camping near Greenbelt Park viable with proper preparation.
What to do
Explore hiking trails: Little Bennett Campground features extensive walking paths through Maryland woodland. "My family loves this camp ground. It's conveniently located, it's quite, it's beautiful and there is plenty to do to keep the kids busy," notes Ryan D.
Try disc golf courses: Pohick Bay Campground offers an 18-hole course for players of all skill levels. "Pohick Bay is my go-to weekend camping spot. Just a few miles outside DC, Pohick Bay is a hidden gem in the area. I'd recommend taking in a game of disc golf on their 18 hole course," recommends Rachel L.
Visit Washington DC monuments: Many campgrounds provide transportation options to the capital. "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," explains Jennifer H. from Cherry Hill Park, who adds, "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."
What campers like
Private woodland sites: Washington DC / Capitol KOA creates natural separation between campsites. "They have a nice area for kids (pool, playground, jumping pillow, basketball courts, giant chess, etc). If you get an area to back into it'll be more secluded, but the pull through spots offer no privacy," notes Elise M.
Multi-seasonal activities: Beyond summer pool time, many campgrounds offer year-round options. "Boating in summer from kayaks to motorboats," mentions Anne K. about Pohick Bay Campground, while Josh J. reports, "Stayed here for 2w while visiting friends in Alexandria. Took me 25-30m to get there so you are far away from bustle of city but not so far that going in to enjoy breakfast or the sights is a feat. Nice and quiet here during winter more so during week than weekends."
Convenient park layouts: Little Bennett Campground features well-designed camping loops. "We stayed at site D72 for 4 days. The sites are quiet, very spacious, level, and heavily wooded with 50A service, water and sewer hookup. D Loop is for RVs, A, B, C& E are tents only," describes Ray & Terri F.
What you should know
Varied pricing structures: Campgrounds around Greenbelt Park have different fee systems. "Out-of-state campers pay higher camping fee than Maryland residents,$66/night. No senior or veteran discount," notes Napunani about Little Bennett Campground.
Wildlife encounters: Cosca Regional Park has active nocturnal visitors. "Raccoons run wild at night flipping trash can lids on your campsite hunting for food. Use repel spray to keep the raccoons off your site," advises Tye S.
Reservation requirements: Most campgrounds require advance booking, especially for yurts and glamping options. "Reserved 137 days prior to arriving," reports one Little Bennett camper, while Bull Run Regional Park requires "a 2-night minimum stay. Even mid-week. In APRIL for gosh sakes!" according to Stuart O.
Tips for camping with families
Weather contingencies: Bull Run Regional Park offers activities regardless of conditions. "We tent camped there with 2 other families memorial day weekend. It rained the entire time but we still had a blast," shares Yvonne B., who particularly praised the "locking doors, individual stalls... Best camping showers I've ever had."
Kid-friendly amenities: Scout out campgrounds with specific youth activities. "The campground had a climbing wall on one afternoon. There are miles of trails and my gkids enjoyed the nature scavenger hunt. You even get a prize when you finish," notes Bridget H. about Bull Run.
Consider premium sites: Some campgrounds offer upgraded spaces for easier family camping. "We had a premium site for seven nights. The site was perfectly level with a fire ring, grill, picnic table and table with three chairs," explains Jonathan B. at Cherry Hill Park.
Tips from RVers
Utility options: Ramblin' Pines offers comprehensive hookups. "They even allowed us to store the camper while we took a cruise out of Baltimore!" reports Jason L., highlighting the flexible services available.
Site leveling challenges: Some campgrounds require additional equipment. "The site had a slight slope, but was easily overcome using additional blocks on the low side to get the trailer level," explains Drew M. about Bull Run Regional Park.
Site selection strategies: Look for end-of-row locations for more space. "Look at the park map and try to get a site at the end of a row. The sites are pretty close together but on the ends at least you only have a neighbor on one side. The landscaping, trees and site placement does help the esthetics," suggests Scott C. about camping near Cherry Hill.
