Wood-framed and spread across a wooded property in Freeland, Maryland, Merry Meadows Recreation Farm draws a mix of RV campers and families who return season after season, some for decades. The campground sits roughly a mile from campsites near Freeland, and the surrounding tree cover gives many sites a shaded feel, though sites near the pool sit in more open ground. One unusual atmospheric detail: depending on wind direction, guests occasionally catch drifts of spice from the nearby McCormick facility.
The campground has a structured feel. Rules are enforced, a key card is required to enter and exit, and additional fees apply for activities beyond basic pool and court access. Several reviewers flag the cost as higher than expected, including electricity billed above standard utility rates for long-term stays. Cash is the preferred payment method, so arriving without it can create friction at check-in. Cell service is limited on-site; walking uphill improves reception, and WiFi can take several hours to restore after a power interruption.
Amenities include full hookups with electric, water, and sewer connections for RVs up to 75 feet, plus a dump station, showers, and drinking water. The activities area covers miniature golf, a pool, a jump zone, a playground, and pickleball and tennis courts. Mary F. notes "everything was clean, staff kind and helpful," while Doug J. observes that "Merry Meadows is neatly nestled into the trees," though he also found navigation with a large rig tricky on the wooded roads.
Weekends and summer holidays book up fast. Advance reservations are recommended, and weekday visits in shoulder season tend to mean fewer crowds and more breathing room. Pets are welcome. A tornado earlier in the season damaged some areas, and restoration work was ongoing as of mid-2025.
Campers wanting a quieter, less structured option nearby can check out Starry Pond, located about 3.6 miles south.
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Map & DirectionsMerry Meadows Recreation Farm is located in Maryland near Freeland
Directions
From Pennsylvania: Go south on Interstate 83 toward Baltimore; Take Exit 36; From exit ramp- turn left on Rt 439 and go to stop sign; Bear right- north onto York Road- Rt 45- one mile to traffic light. (Maryland Line Fire Dept will be on your right). Turn left onto Freeland Road. Follow Freeland Road for 3 miles; Campground entrance is on your left.
Address
1523 Freeland Rd
Freeland, MD 21053
Coordinates
39.69488632 N
76.69909699 W
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 8/1/26
- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 3 users
- AT&T5GExcellent Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 8/1/26
- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 3 users
- AT&T5GExcellent Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
- Cabins
- Tent Cabin
- Yurts
Features
For Campers
- Market
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- WiFi
- Showers
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Sewer Hookups
- Water Hookups
- Pull-Through Sites
- 50 Amp Hookups
- Big Rig Friendly
Drive Time
- 23 min from York, PA
- 41 min from Baltimore, MD
- 50 min from Lancaster, PA
- 51 min from Gettysburg, PA
































