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Patapsco Valley State Park near Woodstock offers six mini-cabins at the Hilton Area campground with electricity, heating, and basic furnishings. The cabins provide a comfortable camping experience with electricity and heat for visitors who prefer not to tent camp. "The best part of this campground are the neat mini cabins. Small one room cabins that have electricity and heat. They are a nice touch for those that want to camp, but not completely 'rough it,'" notes one camper. Ramblin' Pines in Woodbine also features cabin accommodations with more amenities, including access to bathrooms with hot showers, picnic tables, and fire rings.
Rustic and deluxe cabins are both available, depending on the location. Most park cabins accommodate 4-6 people with basic sleeping platforms or beds. Patapsco Valley's cabins operate seasonally from April through October, while Ramblin' Pines offers year-round cabin options. Pet policies vary by location, with most allowing pets for an additional fee. Reservation requirements are strict at popular locations, particularly during summer and fall months. According to reviews, "When you arrive you get a code that lifts the gate for you to get in the campgrounds." Washington DC/Capitol KOA in Millersville provides KOA-style cabin accommodations with more amenities than state park options.
Most cabins include beds but require visitors to bring their own linens, towels, and toiletries. Cooking facilities typically consist of outdoor fire rings with grill grates rather than indoor kitchens. Campers should bring bedding, cooking utensils, food storage containers, and personal items. Camp stores at Ramblin' Pines and Cherry Hill Park offer basic provisions including firewood, which cannot be brought into state parks due to pest concerns. Bathhouses with showers are centrally located within walking distance from cabin areas. Patapsco Valley State Park's camp host delivers firewood directly to sites upon request.
"The Hilton area campground is unique because, unlike the Hollofield area of the park, it doesn't allow RVs and its tent sites are non-electric."
"Another negative was after the storm for the next few days we heard trees falling nearby."
from $20 - $51 / night
Check Availability"We stay at Ramblin Pines because it is close to family and a good proximity to visiting Baltimore and Frederick."
"It has a pool, jump pillow, mini golf, fishing pond, barnyard with goats, and multiple playgrounds. I really like all the trees. Space between sites seems to be standard."
from $30 - $70 / night
Check Availability"Located less than 3-miles from I-95, about 40-minutes drive time from downtown Washington, DC, and about 35-minutes from Baltimore’s Inner Harbor, this park is ideally situated for a capitol vacation."
"We had another great stay at Cherry Hill Park in College Park, MD. "
from $999 / night
Check Availability"viewing as no lights what so ever in camping loops except for toilet/shower buildings Lots of vegetation between sites providing privacy from neighbors
Site#D69 shady
Very quiet campground
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"We live in Montgomery County and this is a nice camping get away close to home."
"They have a nice area for kids (pool, playground, jumping pillow, basketball courts, giant chess, etc)."
"After a peaceful protest,my sister, nephew and I stayed in a cabin for 1 night. We all slept well in the clean and comfortable cabin. The campground is a safe place for families."
"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. "
"Nice big flat sites, lots of shared common areas. Heavily wooded in the sites we stayed in but there are some that are out in the open without many trees."
from $24 - $280 / night
Check Availability"We stayed in one of the cabins, which had 2 beds and a bunk bed, sink and toilet, refrigerator, microwave, dining table and sofa. There was also a front porch with picnic table and fire pit."
"Lots of activities available. We were in a secluded spot. Wifi and cable were poor on the weekend. Large campground with some good trails. Will definitely return!"
"Nice clean restrooms and showers. Friendly hostess and we had a nice shady spot, what was great with a heat of 94F."
"I didn't notice it when I was in my tent, but I did as I was walking around.
The campground is well-wooded, offering reasonable privacy given the space constraints. ""Our go to State Park for camping as it is pretty close to home. Standard State Park with all the amenities you need. We are tent campers/ non electric (no pets/ no kids)."
from $21 - $55 / night
Check Availability"Deer Spring Loop is near the top of the mountain. This is not a pet friendly loop.
Site 112 is level, mostly shaded, backs up to the woods and has electric.
The site is between two cabins."
"Site was very shaded, and quite secluded. Camping pad was nice and level, although the driveway was slightly sloped. Nice amount of space in between sites. Very short walk to bathhouse."
from $23 - $29 / night
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GuideWe stayed for 10 days in a rustic cabin. Campground is well organized and clean. Tons of activities and even a hiking path. Pet friendly with small dog park. We had civil war soldiers drilling and staying the weekend we were there. Bathrooms are super clean.
GuideOlive Green cabin, owned/operated by the Potomac Appalachian Trail Club is a two floor primitive cabin near Frederick, Maryland. It's a log cabin that was built around the mid-1860's. The last private owner, Olive Green lived in it until the 1980's (I think) when she was still living primitively without electricity or water. She grew her own food and had livestock on her property. The cabin itself is stocked with various cookware (including cast iron), bed frames, tables, chairs, books and games. We went in December after a storm and needed to shovel our way to the outhouse. Manual labor is not a bad thing! The opportunity to stay here and live primitively for a weekend was nice. The only downside is that the cabin is not effectively insulated, with numerous holes between the logging that lets a good amount of cold air in at night. There is also a wood burning stove on the first floor that's great for cooking on, but doesn't produce a lot of heat that needs to make its way to the sleeping quarters in the loft.
GuideWhat a wonderful place! The resort is spacious, scattered throughout the woods. The RV sites are comfortable with all the amenities. And the customer service is impeccable.
We stayed during a few weekdays in October and we almost had the whole place to ourselves. We stayed in one of the cabins, which had 2 beds and a bunk bed, sink and toilet, refrigerator, microwave, dining table and sofa. There was also a front porch with picnic table and fire pit.
Honestly, the beds were not very comfortable and way too small for a couple to sleep in one. It was a VERY dark walk to get to the bathhouse for showers. And the fire pit had no grill, so we ended up having to use the stoves of some RV camping friends for meals. Otherwise the stay was great.
I would strongly recommend camping there in the summer months or during weekends in the shoulder season if you have social kids like mine. There were tons of things to do there for adults and kids alike. The activities — such as putt-putt, jump zone and the playground ended up being kinda boring for them without others to share it with. Obviously that would change with crowds. And advance reservations are a must — this place books up fast!
I would highly recommend staying at Merry Meadows, especially if you have an RV and a group of friends to join you!
GuideWell-appointed, semi-rustic cabins set in Catoctin Mountain. Not far from the Wm. Houck lake area and trailhead to Cunningham Falls.
Our cabin came equipped with A/C and heat, full kitchenette, fireplace, screened in porch, and firepit area (including wood and fire starters!) with seating and picnic table.
Ole Mink Farm is very resort-like with a central pool and clubhouse. They also offer various activities — mainly on weekends — like cornhole tournaments and campfire gatherings.
And I can’t say enough about the customer service!! They take hospitality to whole new levels! We ran into a couple personal snags on our trip, and they were so accommodating. Even when my Mom got sick, they checked in on us and asked about her by name. What a wonderful group of owners!
If you want to “glamp,” I would HIGHLY recommend this place!
TravelerThe Hilton area campground is unique because, unlike the Hollofield area of the park, it doesn't allow RVs and its tent sites are non-electric. However, a tiny cabin experience with electricity is available... within the same loop as non-electric tent camping. My non-electric tent campsite was surrounded by brightly lit cabins, even unoccupied all of their porch lights stay on all night. It doesn't make the upper half of the campground ideal for stargazing. The other reviewers are correct that the lower half of the loop is situated lower in the valley which will make any rain you get more difficult, so avoid booking a site at the very bottom. Overall the campground and state park deserve 4 stars because from what I could see tent pads were level, firepits had grill gates, showers were hot, and staff were cleaning and maintaining the grounds everyday. But be safe; prepare detailed offline navigation if you use the trails surrounding the camp. I definitely got lost relying on blazes for what I thought was supposed to be the Charcoal Trail.
GuideDeer Spring Loop is near the top of the mountain.
This is not a pet friendly loop.
Site 112 is level, mostly shaded, backs up to the woods and has electric.
The site is between two cabins. Not a problem except the cabins were empty and the ac was running. Noisy and kind of wasteful.
There are lots of good hiking trails in the park. It’s a nice walk to the lake. Note that the hike back is 2/3 uphill.
They sell ice at the camp entrance, which is nice.
The bathrooms were moderately clean and had plenty of hot water.
I was not aware that there was a camp host until the third morning as I was readying to leave. I approached another camp to ask a question and they said they were the “camp hosts”.
GuideWe were here for just one night during September. Our first time camping in the area and since COVID. Check in process was relatively simple, just pull up and pop out of your car to check in, with mask of course. We got a quick run down, some wood and a brochure with maps and area info. 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. It included a picnic table and probably the best fire pit with grill that I've had in a while. It rained the night before we came, and the night we were there so the ground was pretty wet. Bathrooms had a sign for taking care with COVID precautions, and to wear your mask. Bathrooms were ok, but floors were a mess from muddy feet. Not much to be done about that. There were showers, and a dishwashing sink, plus laundry available. It's nice to know we've got a close spot to escape to if we don't have time to go far. This is a pet friendly campground. There's a lot to do out at the whole park, and its worth exploring (we just didn't have time). I'm sure its so pretty out near the water.
LegendCunningham Falls State Park - Houck Area, (http://dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/Pages/western/cunningham.aspx) is pretty big and has much to offer...but part of the beauty is it is literally 5 miles down the road from Catoctin Mountain Park, a National Park Service with additional trails to enjoy.
Nestled away in the Catoctin Mountains, it lands further away from Camp David, so the likelihood of it being negatively affected during dignitary or presidential visits is slim. Unlike the trails at Catoctin Mountain Park which will see closings.
There are 149 sites to choose from, yes...149...in five different loops that continue to wind their way up the mountain. There are very few electric sites on the three lower loops, the fourth loop is all electric sites, but water is relegated to water spigots...3 to 4 spaced out in each loop. Be mindful that on some loops, one side of the upper loop can look down onto some of the sites on the lower loop... but they are spaced out. There is some ground cover between sites but you still have line of sight with your neighbors. There are also Camper Cabins available too. Each site provides a picnic table and fire ring. Gathering downed firewood is permitted.
They also permit up to 6 people and two tents on a site...a rarity indeed!
Showerhouse/Restrooms are placed in the middle of each loop and are modern facilities. Fairly clean and maintained. Electric outlets are a plus.
This campground is pet friendly...must be leashed and not permitted on the sandy beach area during season. Cell service was fairly consistent.
Unlike the National Park Campground a few miles down the road, Cunningham Falls State Park requires you to pass through a staffed office at the entrance and a gate.
The 43 acre Hunting Creek Lake offers great (and busy weekend) fishing. Trolling motors are permitted, but ideal for paddling.
There are plenty of trails, including the Catoctin Trail, but all the trails I was on do not permit biking.
Another big draw is Cunningham Falls itself. The trail is an easy six mile loop to and from the falls.
This is a very busy campground and I was advised it normally sells out on weekends, so securing a site in advance is wise.
GuideState run park with many amenities. Park has golf frisbe course, decent water park for kids, hiking trails, small creek/river you can explore, playgrounds. The park is located in the middle of suburbs close to manassas va. The park also offer cabin rentals if you don't want to camp. I like to take new families that have not camped before to this campsite, its close to home and if anyone decides to bail out there is a hotel 5 min away.
Cabins near Woodstock, Maryland provide camping options in the rolling hills of Maryland's Patapsco Valley region, where elevations range from 300 to 800 feet. The area experiences four distinct seasons with humid summers reaching the 90s and winter temperatures often dropping below freezing. Most cabin sites are situated in wooded areas with deciduous forest providing shade in summer months and colorful foliage during fall camping season.
Hiking trails for all abilities: Patapsco Valley State Park offers various difficulty levels across its six different entrances. "Patapsco Valley offers a several different trail heads and experiences... The trails we have been on are all pretty moderate to hard but offer beautiful waterfalls and river views. This definitely is a park that takes a while to explore all of it," notes one visitor at Patapsco Valley State Park-Hilton Area.
Fishing opportunities: Ramblin' Pines in Woodbine features a fishing pond where families can enjoy catch-and-release fishing. "There's a pond for fishing, a pool for swimming and a little general store for all your needs," shares a camper who stayed at Ramblin' Pines.
Nature discovery for kids: Beyond just playground equipment, look for educational nature activities. "There is a huge playground, sensory trail and nature discovery center at the entrance to the park. The nature center was closed when we visited, but the kids still enjoyed the sensory trail and playground," explains a visitor to Patapsco Valley.
Swimming options: While not all cabin locations offer swimming, some provide seasonal pool access. "They have a pool, jump pillow, mini golf, fishing pond, barnyard with goats, and multiple playgrounds," reports a family who visited Ramblin' Pines.
Privacy levels between sites: Cabins at Little Bennett Campground offer more seclusion than typical camping areas. "Lots of vegetation between sites providing privacy from neighbors. Very quiet campground," notes a camper at Little Bennett Campground.
Proximity to major cities: Many cabin locations provide easy access to Washington DC and Baltimore. "Close to Baltimore... they even allowed us to store the camper while we took a cruise out of Baltimore," reports a visitor to Ramblin' Pines, highlighting the convenience for combining outdoor adventures with urban explorations.
Nature observation opportunities: Wildlife viewing adds to the cabin camping experience. "We saw bald eagles and great blue heron," reports a visitor to Elk Neck State Park Campground, which offers cabins approximately 45 minutes from Woodstock.
Family-friendly amenities: Multiple campgrounds feature dedicated kids' activities. "They have a nice area for kids (pool, playground, jumping pillow, basketball courts, giant chess, etc)," shares a camper at Washington DC Capitol KOA.
Seasonal operation variations: While some locations close for winter, others maintain year-round cabin operations. "Stayed in site#D69... Great night sky viewing as no lights what so ever in camping loops except for toilet/shower buildings," notes a visitor at Little Bennett Campground, which operates primarily from April through October.
Reservation timing requirements: Peak season cabin bookings require significant advance planning. "Reserved 137 days prior to arriving," explains a Little Bennett visitor, indicating the popularity of these accommodations during summer months.
Entry procedures differ: Most campgrounds have security systems for after-hours access. At Washington DC Capitol KOA, "You get a keycard entry system... ($40 cash only deposit!)," reports one camper about the security features.
Cabin amenities vary widely: From rustic to deluxe, cabins offer different comfort levels. "The site we chose was big enough for two tents. The site itself offered the usual fires grill and another cooking grill to cook on which for us came in handy," notes a Ramblin' Pines visitor describing more primitive accommodations.
Pack for playground time: Many cabin locations feature dedicated children's areas. "It seem like this area is, possibly unintentionally, geared toward children. There is a massive playground, nature play space, sensory trail, and a small nature center," suggests a Patapsco Valley visitor.
Consider technology access: Cell reception varies significantly between campgrounds. At Cunningham Falls State Park, "Cell service doesn't work, electric hook ups only. This state park is beautiful and off the grid!" notes a visitor, which can either be a welcome break or challenging with children.
Evaluate shower facilities: Cabin camping often means using communal bathhouses. "Bath house was kept clean and the camp host was a great guy," reports a visitor to Patapsco Valley, highlighting the importance of well-maintained facilities when camping with children.
Prepare for insect encounters: Depending on season, bugs can impact family comfort. "Very buggy," warns an Elk Neck State Park visitor, suggesting families should pack appropriate insect repellent and protective clothing.
Site leveling requirements: Many cabin areas also accommodate RVs with varying site conditions. "Site#D69 level side-to-side but we were forced to greatly elevate front of trailer to level front-to-back," notes an RV camper at Little Bennett Campground, providing insights that apply to selecting the right cabin location as well.
WiFi availability varies: For those needing connectivity, consider service strength. "AT&T 5 MB/s w/o booster(1 bar), 8 MB/s with it(2 bars). There is no satellite coverage due to the heavy tree canopy. OTA TV was descent using an external omni antenna," reports an RV visitor to Little Bennett, with information relevant to cabin campers needing connectivity.
Utility hookups for cabin areas: Even when staying in cabins, access to water and electric can vary. At Merry Meadows Recreation Farm, "I had trouble with my electric and Lenny the maintenance man was on the job within 15 minutes and had it fixed in the rain at that," shares a visitor, indicating responsive maintenance for utility issues.
Road conditions within campgrounds: Access to cabin areas can be challenging on narrow roads. "The road on the FHUnloop is narrow and hilly. Out site was uphill and at a difficult angle," warns an Elk Neck State Park visitor, information helpful for planning cabin access as well.
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