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    Horse-friendly campground options are limited near Woolford, Maryland. None of the state parks in the surrounding area, including Martinak State Park, Tuckahoe State Park, and Cedarville State Forest, provide dedicated horse corrals or equestrian-specific facilities. These parks offer camping accommodations for tents, RVs, and cabins, but lack specialized amenities for horses. Martinak State Park features electric hookups, picnic tables, and fire rings with sites positioned along a loop surrounding centrally-located bathhouses, creating privacy with good tree separation between campsites.

    Equestrians seeking horse camping must venture further from Woolford to find suitable facilities. Maryland state parks with equestrian camping, though not in the immediate Woolford vicinity, typically provide access to trail systems ranging from moderate to extensive networks. Nearby state parks focus primarily on water-based recreation opportunities, with Martinak situated on the Choptank River offering excellent fishing and kayaking access. Campers at these parks enjoy well-maintained facilities with renovated bathhouses, though sites are generally available only seasonally from March through November, requiring advance reservations through Maryland's park system.

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      1. Trap Pond State Park Campground

      4.7(47)38mi from Woolford146 sitesRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "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 $22 - $56 / night

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      2. Martinak State Park Campground

      4.4(24)31mi from WoolfordRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "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

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      3. Tuckahoe State Park Campground

      4.5(31)35mi from WoolfordRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "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."

      "We were looking to explore Maryland's Eastern Shore and picked Tuckaho because they had electric sites available. We were so pleased with our stay."

      from $21 - $70 / night

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      4. Cedarville State Forest

      3.8(17)37mi from WoolfordRVs, Tents

      "We picked up the camping registration outside the office at the entrance, no need to speak with anyone. Then we just drove down to our campsite in the family camping loop."

      "There are some abandon camp loops around the open campground which makes for some cool walks with your dog. Very pretty area with lots of trails and overgrown roads to walk."

      from $30 / night

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      5. Tall Pines / Chesapeake Bay KOA Holiday

      4.4(12)49mi from WoolfordRVs, Tents, Cabins

      "The seasonal weekenders had gone home, and we preferred the larger, more private area behind the site to walk our dogs."

      "We'd reserved 406, but Sun Outdoors turned into KOA, so we got a different site lucky us, 'cause the middle ones were swampy with almost no space outside with sitting water on sites."

      from $35 - $159 / night

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      6. Andrews AFB Military FamCamp

      3.0(1)42mi from WoolfordRVs, Tents, Glamping

      from $18 - $30 / night

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    132 Reviews of 6 Woolford Campgrounds

    • Wendy W.
      Jul. 4, 2020

      Tuckahoe State Park Campground

      Perfect First Family Camping Trip

      Tuckahoe is a hidden gem on Maryland’s mid-Eastern Shore region. With many of your standard amenities and a quiet atmosphere, it was a great spot for my first time camping with my kids.

      Our campsite was on the non-electric loop. We had a small creek and trail back up to our campsite. We only had a handful of neighbors and foot traffic at the time was almost nonexistent, so we practically had the park to ourselves.

      There is an electric loop with electric hookup, but no water or sewer. 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.

      There are 4 basic cabins on each loop and most sites are designed for RV and/or tent use. There are 3 sites that are tent-only on the non-electric loop.

      Multiple trails in the area are widespread. Wear comfortable hiking shoes and bring a map! They also have equestrian trails with an equestrian center nearby. The lakefront boasts a picnic area with individual tables and grills, recycled tire playground, and kayak rentals (for a fee). Fishing is allowed, but no swimming (which was a bummer for us, but exploring some of the local creeks helped provide some relief from the summer heat).

      Nearby is Atkins Arboretum. Their 5 mile trail system covers around 400 acres. There are woods, “grasslands,” and “wetlands” to explore the various ecosystems of the Eastern Shore. They also had a goat area and garden play area for children. There is a fee through the Visitor’s Center which supports the center, but some of the trails can be accessed via other Tuckahoe trails.

      Centrally located, you’re still within easy access to a local town center (Denton), supplies, and dining. I can’t recommend Tuckahoe enough if you just want a quiet spot or you’re new to camping!

    • R
      Oct. 4, 2021

      Cedarville State Forest

      Peaceful

      We picked up the camping registration outside the office at the entrance, no need to speak with anyone. Then we just drove down to our campsite in the family camping loop. We could hear and smell horses when we got to our campsite, but it didn't last forever. 

      The site was mostly clean, had a few pieces of small trash scattered around when we arrived. The sites were decently spaced out from one another, it didn't feel like we were right on top of the people across and next to us. Our site was close to the restroom, it had a little path leading to the restroom, and it looked like there was little trail paths all around leading to the restrooms from the different parts of the loop. The path leading to the restroom from our site was gravel and easy to walk on. The restrooms were clean, but the floor was wet almost the entire time we were there (likely due to the showers).

      If you need to buy wood it is $5 for 8 pieces and you call a number given to you in your registration packet. The ranger will then drive by and drop off the wood at your campsite. The inner ring of this loop has electricity, and the electric box was just on the far side of the picnic table in the corner.

    • V
      Sep. 16, 2024

      Tuckahoe State Park Campground

      A Gem of a State Park

      We were looking to explore Maryland's Eastern Shore and picked Tuckaho because they had electric sites available. We were so pleased with our stay. The campground is well maintained and the sites are great. We have a small travel trailer and our site was pretty level and nicely private. We backed up to a hiking trail which was nice. There's lots to do here. There's a disc golf course and the camp store has discs available to use. We've never played before but had a blast learning, now we're hooked. We also enjoyed kayaking on the lake. If you enjoy birding this park is great, we saw so many cool birds. There's an arboretum and horse riding trails. We will definitely be going back!

    • Melissa C.
      Mar. 2, 2017

      Tuckahoe State Park Campground

      Really nice to kayak

      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. RVs, tents, youth group, etc. while I was only there for one chilly April night, my partner and I were looking forward to kayaking along the lake and creek. I was new to the sport and it was windy so the lake was a bit scary to kayak but the creek was perfect. With all the vegetation growing back, it felt like you were in Florida. There were interpretive signs all along the creek to teach about the birds, amphibians, and even beavers one might see. One of the downsides to the campground was that the bathrooms were small and far away from the campsites. That is, if we went to the right ones. Could have been user error.

    • Ben J.
      Aug. 31, 2019

      Cedarville State Forest

      Pretty cool for so close to DC

      Saw a snake, alligator snapping turtle, and rabbits, before we even reached the gates. Moderate privacy and space, especially considering how close it is to DC. There are some abandon camp loops around the open campground which makes for some cool walks with your dog. Very pretty area with lots of trails and overgrown roads to walk. Equestrian trails go deep into the woods if you want a longer trail. Bathrooms don’t look like much from the outside, but the inside is very nice. Clean, hot water, and good water pressure. The have a new dump station, but the hose has an anti-freeze up in the air with a pull cord valve. This means every time you pull to turn the water on, you get a shower. It was hot, so it was OK. Hahaha. They sell firewood, but they were huge pieces and getting them to start burning was tough. LOTS and LOTS of ticks. I got one, but my wife and dog got about a dozen each. Just bring tweezers. Each site had picnic table, fire ring, and pretty level parking spot.

    • Kasey M.
      Aug. 26, 2020

      Cedarville State Forest

      Mosquitos, Overgrown & Quiet

      We chose this campground based on proximity to work. This campground was priced fairly, however, it does come with its downfalls.

      PROS

      Let me start with the positive, we were 1 of 3 campers in this loop during our week-long stay. This made it peaceful and quiet. 

      CONS

      It's close to a Naval base, and therefore you constantly hear airplanes, and helicopters at all times. 

      Other than the daily bathroom cleaning, this campground lacks maintenance on sites and walkways. They are both overgrown. 

      Playground, fishing, archery all seem blocked off at this time. 

      Trails seem open but are across and through hunting areas. They are also muddy from the rain. There is even standing water around our site which brings us to...the MOSQUITOS! We tried fans, tiki torches, and many deet free or light deet products before having to buy 100% deet so we could be outside. These things are awful!

    • Laure D.The Dyrt PRO User
      Nov. 7, 2021

      Trap Pond State Park Campground

      Favorite DE campground

      Last family trip of the year and it didn’t disappoint. We stayed in site D25 again just as we did 2 yrs ago. It’s a pull through site as are all sites in loop D. This is pet friendly and has electric and water. Dump station is across from loop D. There are 5 loops with Loop E being tent and cabins/hurts only. That Loop also has island tent sites. We couldn’t walk into that area. Each loop or area has its own bathhouse which appear to all be individual family style bathrooms.

      The layout of the sites in loop D is not typical. All sites in this loop are pull through and parallel to the road, so the left drivers side of your camper faces the road and the right side faces your camp area. If you stay in an inside loop site you will be facing the camper on the other side of the loop. For instance D11 and D14 face each other. 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. If you stay on the outside of the loop you will either face the woods (higher numbered sites) or loop C through the trees ( lower numbered sites). Our site is pretty level as are most sites. This is Delaware which is flat land.

      The one issue with most every site are the trees. Most every site has a tree to watch out for. Other loops are all back in sites and many of those have trees to keep an eye on as well. This is a shaded campground. At the end of each loop is a pier on the pond which is large and beautiful. There are playgrounds in each loop and bike rentals at the camp store.

      The tent area is walk in but they provide wheelbarrows or carts to haul your stuff. These sites are very private and well spaced off the walk-in path and from each other. The cabins and yurts are also walk-in but again you have the use of carts. Some of the cabins are facing the pond and offer gorgeous views.

      There is a primitive group camp area complete with bathhouse, screened in pavilion, open air pavilion, numerous picnic tables, horseshoe and volleyball courts and sits at the point so the views of the pond are plentiful.

      There is a disc golf course within walking distance and the weekend we were there a competition was happening. There is a day use area with boat rentals and lots of trails for hikers or horses to use.

      The town of Laurel nearby has a few stores. I found This and That Country Store which was so cute. The owner was super nice. The beach areas of Delaware are not too far away if you want a beach day.

      This has become one of our favorite campgrounds in DE.

    • Sam D.
      Aug. 29, 2016

      Martinak State Park Campground

      Great Fishing

      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.

      This is a great place to catch some good action fish. I've always had some success whenever I've been here. It's a fun place to spend a night or two and relax.

    • David G.
      May. 22, 2020

      Tuckahoe State Park Campground

      Nice State Park campground close to Baltimore and DC

      Tuckahoe is a go to for us for several reasons.  It is less than 40 mins from Annapolis and close to DC and Baltimore.   Yet it is isolated and quiet.  There’s some great trails as well as walking between the camp loops and picnic areas.  The electric loop has pretty level pads with paved drives.  They are sticklers about parking on the pad and the driveway.  There is one bathhouse per camping loop they are a 6 to 7 out of 10.  Nothing fancy.  

      The hikes are scenic with the lake and the creek.  There’s also an awesome native plant arboretum nearby.   Adkins Aboretum.    Water is available at several locations around each loop.  Each loop has a handful of cabins available also.   Take everything you need.  There’s not much around for supplies.  Firewood is available at he front for $5 a pack.  Nicely dried and the sales help the park.   There’s also a picnic loop with some awesome playgrounds and slides.   Also good place for birding, fishing and stargazing.

    Guide to Woolford

    Woolford sits on Maryland's Eastern Shore, with flat terrain and wetland ecosystems throughout the region. The area has hot, humid summers and mild winters typical of the Mid-Atlantic coastal plain. Campgrounds in the Woolford vicinity typically operate seasonally from spring through late fall, with most sites closing by November.

    What to do

    Paddling opportunities: Martinak State Park Campground offers excellent water access for kayaking. "Beautiful waterfront great for kayaking and water sports. No real hiking trails. Overall small quiet campground," notes Laura M. The park provides canoe rentals for exploring the Choptank River.

    Fishing spots: The Choptank River at Martinak State Park provides reliable fishing. "This is a great place to catch some good action fish. I've always had some success whenever I've been here. It's a fun place to spend a night or two and relax," shares Sam D.

    Child-friendly activities: Tuckahoe State Park Campground offers multiple playgrounds and family activities. "Great hiking, biking, kayaking and fishing. They have a really nice playground for kids (which is separate from the campground). You can rent kayaks, canoes and fishing gear," according to Jessica K.

    Trail systems: While dedicated equestrian camping facilities near Woolford are limited, Tuckahoe State Park has 20 miles of trails open for hiking, biking and horseback riding. The archery range and disc golf course provide additional recreation options beyond water activities.

    What campers like

    Quiet atmosphere: Cedarville State Forest offers a peaceful setting despite its proximity to urban areas. "We were 1 of 3 campers in this loop during our week-long stay. This made it peaceful and quiet," reports Kasey M.

    Clean facilities: Campgrounds in the area maintain good sanitation standards. "Bathhouses are the cleanest I've ever seen, especially since we stayed in the hottest time of the year," notes Bill G. about Tuckahoe State Park. At Trap Pond State Park Campground, "Bathrooms were kept clean," confirms James P.

    Seasonal events: Some parks organize themed weekends and holiday activities. At Trap Pond, "They also had a bike shed where you can sign out bikes for free for the day which was super neat," shares Lucia B. about the amenities available.

    Water views: Many sites provide scenic vantage points. "Our site had a water view and was peaceful," writes Lee D. about Trap Pond State Park. These water-adjacent sites are popular and tend to book quickly during peak season.

    What you should know

    Limited equestrian facilities: Dedicated horse camping near Woolford is scarce. While Tuckahoe State Park allows horseback riding on its trails, none of the nearby state parks provide dedicated horse corrals or equestrian-specific camping amenities.

    Seasonal operation: Most campgrounds in the area have limited operating seasons. Tall Pines / Chesapeake Bay KOA Holiday offers more year-round options and "hosts activities for the northern part of the Eastern Shore plus there are 3 pools and a horse riding area," notes MickandKarla W.

    Reservation requirements: Popular weekends book quickly. "They are on the water and have a beach area as well as pools and very nice bath houses. They have events throughout the year," explains Amy R. about Tall Pines.

    Bugs and ticks: The Eastern Shore's wetland environment means insects are abundant. "Bring bug spray, tiki torches, and mosquito fog spray with all the sitting water around the campground," advises Greg S. Several reviewers specifically mention ticks at Cedarville State Forest.

    Tips for camping with families

    Cabins for non-tent campers: Andrews AFB Military FamCamp provides cabin options for military families, though military ID and reservations are required. Many state parks also offer cabins as alternatives to tent sites.

    Playgrounds: Several parks have dedicated children's play areas. "For kids, there's a simple swingset in the loop and a larger, newer playground. Firewood available," notes Jean C. about Martinak State Park.

    Educational programs: Some parks run junior ranger activities. "If you're looking to learn and explore with your kids, there is an extensive junior ranger program," explains Jean C. These programs typically operate during summer months.

    Water safety: For families planning water activities, life jackets should be brought along. "There are boat docks if you bring your own boat," mentions Lee D. about Trap Pond, where families can enjoy paddling in designated areas.

    Tips from RVers

    Site selection: Campground layouts vary considerably. "Our site was back by the cabins, which were all in excellent shape. Tall Pines caters to short termers as well as seasonal," explains MickandKarla W. When making reservations, check individual site dimensions.

    Hookup availability: Most parks offer electric but limited full hookups. "Sites have fire rings and picnic tables. There is a dump station available. Sites are level, in a loop around the bath house," reports Jean C. about Martinak.

    Satellite and connectivity: Coverage can be inconsistent. "Satellite could be iffy for sites near 50 plus other areas due to the trees," notes MickandKarla W. about Tall Pines. "We got two bars on both AT&T and Verizon. Their free WiFi worked about average."

    Site spacing: Space between sites varies by campground and loop. "The sites are well spaced. The bathroom/ showers are the cleanest I've ever seen," writes Laure D. When booking, request sites with greater separation if privacy is important.

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