Best Tent Camping near Artemas, PA
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Best Tent Sites Near Artemas, Pennsylvania (32)
1. Paw Paw Tunnel Campground — Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park
4 Reviews•22 Photos•34 SavesLittle Orleans, MarylandOverview
The Paw Paw Tunnel Campground is located at Mile 156 on the C&O Canal Towpath on the Maryland side of the Potomac River, across from the town of Paw Paw in West Virginia.
Recreation
The most popular activities for Paw Paw Tunnel campers are hiking the Paw Paw Tunnel trails, biking the C&O Canal Towpath, kayaking and fishing. The local town of Paw Paw, WV, has a boat ramp for easy access to the Potomac just across the river via surface roads. Be sure to acquire a Maryland Fishing License for those age 16 or older.
Natural Features
Tucked in the mountains of Western Maryland and adjacent to Green Ridge State Forest, experience the history and culture of the area as well as its natural beauty, which is plentiful all times of the year, but especially during autumn.
Nearby Attractions
Green Ridge State Forest is a local park to continue your adventures. Cumberland is 25 miles west on MD 51.
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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$10 / night
2. Stoney Creek Campground
1 Review•7 Photos•44 SavesLittle Orleans, MarylandPLEASE CHECK HipCamp site for Availability before booking with Dyrt. Enjoy one of our two large, beautiful and secluded sites with friends or family. We now have four sites. You should only see neighbors when going to bathhouse. Kayak, boat or tube(bring your own). Fish or watch wildlife. Nearby attractions if the river is not enough. Any site can host up to 30 people , depending on how many tents you bring. Cacapon River allows for fishing, kayaking/canoeing or tubing. You can put in upstream for a full day trip and camp overnight. Stoney Creek Country Store within a short walk for your fishing, necessities, milkshake, and subs/pizza. Almost Heaven Riverfront South site is a little closer to the bridge, but slightly bigger than the North site. It's also closer to the bathhouse and WiFi. It has best river access to kayak upstream. Almost Heaven Riverfront North site is a little more private. It is further downstream from the bridge and bathhouse. It has best river access to kayak downstream. You should be able to paddle back with relative ease. Each site gets a private (keyless/code entry) restroom/shower.
Read reviews/check availability here: https://www.hipcamp.com/discover/west-virginia/stoney-creek-campground
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$99 - $175 / night
3. Cacapon Junction Hiker-biker Overnight (hbo) Campsite
1 Review•4 SavesGreat Cacapon, West VirginiaMile 133.6 - No fee charged; this is a first-come first served walk in campsite. Stay is limited to one night per site, per trip. Campground has a chemical toilet, water, a picnic table, and grill. Please Note: Potable water may not be available at each campsite. Water is treated with iodine. Please plan to have water purification tablets with you. Water is turned off from November 15 to April 15 each year.
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4. Antietam Creek Campground — Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park
11 Reviews•24 Photos•119 SavesSharpsburg, MarylandOverview
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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$10 / night
5. Big Run State Park Campground
6 Reviews•9 Photos•85 SavesBloomington, Maryland- Pets
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$10 - $55 / night
6. Maple Festival Park (near GAP Trail)
2 Reviews•7 Photos•4 SavesMeyersdale, PennsylvaniaOvernight Tent Camping (tent & hammock camping only - no campers or RVs) Camping is one of the best ways to experience the great outdoors. Whether you’re by yourself, with friends or family, the basic sites at Maple Festival Park offer a convenient place to pitch a tent. A Tent Camping Site is $20 per site and offers space for one tent (up to four people) or hammock, restrooms with showers, WiFi, fire pits and firewood.*
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$20 / night
7. Jordan Junction Hiker-biker Overnight Campsite — Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park
1 Review•1 Photo•6 SavesWilliamsport, MarylandMile 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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8. Mulehalla
1 Review•16 Photos•18 SavesWilliamsport, MarylandLocated 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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$30 - $65 / night
9. Annapolis Rock Campground — Appalachian National Scenic Trail
5 Reviews•24 Photos•87 SavesMyersville, Maryland- Pets
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10. Barnum Whitewater Area
2 Reviews•6 Photos•5 SavesJennings Randolph Lake, West Virginia- Pets
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$10 - $30 / night
Recent Tent Reviews near Artemas, Pennsylvania
776 Reviews of 32 Artemas Campgrounds
Sammii D.
Ranger
Rvino - Ridge Rider Campground, LLC
Pretty nice campground!
Campground is pretty big. The RV sites and tent sites are separated by a drive down the road. The RV side has all the cool stuff; store, pavilion, basketball courts, playground, etc. The tent camping side is just an open field with a pit and picnic table. I tent camped this time around and it's was pretty well spaced out. There weren't many of us in the field so it was pretty nice. The RV side has a ton of seasonal residences. The most half RV/half homes I've ever scene! (A few in the pictures) it's wild. Those sites have a pretty decent amount of space too. The pond has a bunch of ducks that are VERY well fed. One in particular might have been too well fed and maybe sick? Not sure.
MAX F.
Traveler
Millesons Walnut Grove Campgound
Nice place with great riverside spots
We really Enjoyed the spot, there aren’t a lot of tent sites, it’s mostly RV sites, pretty big campground as far as the RV sites go. The tent sites are by the river. It was a pretty quiet campground.
- Danielle W.
Guide
Cowans Gap State Park Campground
Great camping summer or fall...
We went to Cowans gap last full for a Halloween weekend and the children loved it. We even won the campsite decorating contest. We went this summer and camped in A-tent with friends of ours who had never done it Before & After the amazing trip at callans gap they want to do it again. Awesome beach, nice sights, And a quiet area what more could you want.
Brandon O.
Scout
Kooser State Park Campground — Kooser State Park
Tent sites are nicely secluded
I love this park, and for tent camping, I think this is one of the best. Their tent camping sites are a very good distance from other sites, so you feel much more secluded. Nothing bothers me more than when I have to set up my tent 15 feet away from someone else's that I don't even know. This park does not jam you in like others do, they give you the space you need to enjoy it the best way possible. Love this place!
- Daniel F.Traveler
Hawk Recreation Area Campground
Free, quiet, cell service!
Tent sites are rough, some outside ring sites have tent pads.
- DDylan B.Traveler
Millesons Walnut Grove Campgound
Lovely Place
Great place to tent camp with about 10 spots available. It was empty when we went and was perfect. The sunset is breathtaking!
- Timothy M.Traveler
Quemahoning Family Recreation Area
Swimming, fishing, biking, hiking
On the lake. Good private tent sites in the woods.Rv sites too.
- Michelle O.Scout
Harpers Ferry / Civil War Battlefields KOA
Camp here!
Tent camped here last Labor Day weekend. Site was a good size. Fantastic KOA. Tons of things to do for our 9 year old!
- MMark G.Traveler
Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park Maryland
Nice, but expensive
It was a nice place to stay for kids, lots to do for them. But very expensive for tent camping. I still paid nearly 100 a night.
Annie S.Scout
Harpers Ferry Campground - River Riders
Almost Heaven!
Great place! Lots to do on-site. Tent camped and really had a great time. Harper’s Ferry is a beautiful place to hike, camp and visit. Highly recommended!
Erin W.Ranger
Rocky Gap State Park Campground
Nice getaway location
Semi private & large tent sites. Medium size beach and dock to launch kayaks at. Fish weren’t biting for us this weekend!
Nick S.GuideCowans Gap State Park Campground
Fantastic weekends here
This is a great place for a long weekend away. The tent sites are nice and they have a number of dog friendly sites. Fun beach area, hikes and fishing.
- Anthony W.Traveler
Greenbrier State Park Campground - TEMPORARILY CLOSED
clean & quiet
Campground has nice sized clean sites for tent camping. The park offers a large clean man made lake for swimming and fishing. For the remainder of 2018 the dam the holds back the lake is under repairs so no swimming for this summer.
- LLauraTraveler
Laurel Hill State Park Campground
Forested State Park in the Laurel Highlands
August 2020 Stay
We camped for 1 night. We chose site 102 because it looked decent in the picture and seemed a little apart and more private than other areas. Unfortunately, it was not great for tent camping as there wasn't really a spot to set up our 4-person tent. We squeezed it in by the fire pit, but if we had wanted to use the fire pit it would have been a fire hazard. Elsewhere in the site it was rocky or uneven ground.
Looking around the rest of the campground, the loop up near the cabins was a typical RV area with sites lined up with little privacy in between. I would look at the other loops for our next tent-camping visit.
We were hoping to do some hiking in the morning but got rained out. However the trails looked nice and we hope to be back soon.
Maggie A.GuideHarpers Ferry Campground - River Riders
River Front Camping
This campground has an abundance of things to do. The campground offers adventures like rafting, biking, tubing and zip lining to name a few. If you would like to do some exploring, then you can walk the trail right next to the campground into the historical town of Harper's Ferry (If you’re facing the river then the trail is to the right of the campground with a sign reading that you have entered Harper’s Ferry National Park. The trail is about 1.5 miles one way). From there you can grab a bite, visit the history of Harper's Ferry or continue exploring more hiking trails. There are train tracks behind the campground with a train going through day and night. For me it’s a minor inconvenience and my daughter, who even as a baby, slept through it. Do bring ear plugs if you’re a light sleeper. Bathroom and showers located nearby. You’re not allowed to park at the tent sites but most of the tent sites allow you to drop all your camping gear off and then park in a designated area. Between the tent sites being close together and the campground being part of zip lining/rafting courses there’s not a ton of privacy (especially during the weekend). Overall, it's a great adventurous spot!
- MMatthew D.Traveler
Laurel Hill State Park Campground
A Pretty Typical Pennsylvania State Park Campground
The pet loop mixes tent camping with RVs, which isn't our preference. The sites are arranged around a big field, which means many of them have no trees or shade. If you planned to hang a hammock at some of these sites, you would be in trouble.
But it's a good park. They've got firewood at the contact station.
- JJD L.Scout
Wapocoma Campground
Gem in the hills of Romney WV
Owners a very nice and accommodating. Lots of RV sites but we stayed in the tent sites about 100 feet from the river. I can’t remember the price but it was very reasonable. Each site had a picnic table and was sheltered by tall trees. Tent sites are a little close together but not too bad. I tent pads, you just pick an area in the grass and pitch your tent. The campground has a large river frontage with a gravel beach. The central bath house was reasonably clean with three or four shower stalls per side. The only thing I didn’t like was there was no privacy when you exited the shower, just a large common changing area but we made the best of it. This a gorgeous area with lots of places along River Rd to put in a kayak or float tubes of which we usually do both. Fishing is great as well, we never catch anything huge but the numbers are always fantastic with a 40 or 50 day not uncommon.
Jenna G.Traveler
Blue Knob State Park Campground
Great camping experience
Plenty of trails to hike from easy to difficult. Local history is right around the corner with the Lost Children of the Alleghenies Monument. Blue Knob houses the second highest peak in PA. The bathrooms were clean. Camp sites are rocky so be sure to bring a mat if tent camping. The park does not offer fire wood for purchase; bring extra.
- MMatt R.Traveler
Kooser State Park Campground — Kooser State Park
Park super small, some great sites hidden among some junk
My son and I tent camped here in July to escape the head down in Pittsburgh. Sits up high in the mountains close to 3000ft elevation. Park and campground are very small and almost desolate during the week. There is a main road nearby and you hear industrial trucks rolling by constantly. There are some great private tent only wooded sites that sit above the main park of the campground so you really feel secluded.
Jonathan B.TravelerKooser State Park Campground — Kooser State Park
Small but fun
Kooser State Park sits on the border of Forbes State Forest in the Laurel Highlands. It has a mix of camper & tent sites around a central clearing, and offers a few cabins. There is a central bathroom with showers, flush toilets and a sink to wash your dishes.
- Beth C.Traveler
Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park in Hagerstown MD
Really nice wooded campground with waterpark.
This campground has tons of nice cabins and tent sites, all in wooded surroundings. There is a small creek to play in and a nice little hiking trail within the campground. Has a great water park, playground and bounce pad feature. Definitely recommend for families and /or anyone looking for easy convenience camping.
Alex D.Guide
Friendship Village Campground & RV Park
BIG but beautiful place
We do a lot of dispersed camping but we spoiled ourselves with this spot. It was $50 for a tent site but I have never used a cleaner camp shower or seen so many amenities on a campground. They were also very accommodating of our late check-in as we travel across the country.
- JJordan B.Scout
Paw Paw Tunnel Campground — Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park
Basic overnight and daytrip camping area
Basic tent camping sites. Portable bathroom facilities only. Only a mile from the historic paw paw tunnel. Tunnel is very fun to travel through. Kids and adults alike enjoy the tunnel. Tunnel is always nice and cool refreshing during a long bike ride or hike on a hot day. Make sure to bring some flashlights for inside the tunnel as it is a mile long and gets very dark! Amazing to see the work that the canal builders accomplished.
Ray G.Traveler
Candy Hill Campground
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I only called to inquire about the cost. Passing through and needed a spot to decompress for a few days. I was told it was $40 a night for a tent site for one person. The guy who answered was super nice but I thought that was really steep. Didn't see cost info anywhere online so thought this might help others.
- PPaul O.Traveler
Gary's Family Campground
Excellent country campground
Very nice, peaceful country campground. Nicely maintained except for some rutting in the roads on hills. Staff was friendly and helpful. We stayed on a Monday and Tuesday in June and basically had most of the campground to ourselves. Lots of tent camping with tall shade trees, many RV sites and a couple cabins. We stayed at site 28, which was full service and had decent WiFi. Cellular is poor as you would expect from a remote location. Highly recommended this campground.
Simon S.Ranger
Deep Creek Lake State Park Campground
Deep Creek Lake is beautiful
Camp site(Tent camping)
Camp site was pretty small and close to each other. The forest where the camp site was situated was beautiful. We were lucky enough to witness a spectacular light show put up by thousands of fireflies at night.
It is Maryland so watch out for poison ivy when walking through bushes.
Facilities/ Amenities
Bathrooms were clean.
Surrounding area
Walking distance to the huge beach / lake. The area was overcrowded but maintained well and clean.
- Michael M.Traveler
Harpers Ferry / Civil War Battlefields KOA
Tight Quarters
There are spots of the camp ground for travel trailers that are right on top of each other. No big deal though as there is plenty to choose from. The tent sites are all wooded and nice. My site with my 26’ was tight to get into. Took a little maneuvering to get in but all is well. Overall, will come back many times more.
Guide to Artemas
Tent camping near Artemas, Pennsylvania, offers a blend of scenic beauty and outdoor adventure, perfect for nature enthusiasts looking to escape the hustle and bustle.
Tent campers like these nearby activities
- Enjoy a unique experience at the Paw Paw Tunnel Campground, where you can hike the Tunnel Trail and explore the historic Paw Paw Tunnel.
- Experience the refreshing coolness of the tunnel after a long hike or bike ride, making it a favorite spot for families at the Cacapon Junction Hiker-biker Overnight Campsite.
- For a more private setting, Stoney Creek Campground offers group camping along the Cacapon River, ideal for larger gatherings.
Local attractions to explore
- The scenic views of the Potomac River and surrounding mountains can be enjoyed from the Cacapon Junction Hiker-biker Overnight Campsite, making it a picturesque spot for nature lovers.
- Just a short distance away, the Maple Festival Park (near GAP Trail) hosts an annual festival celebrating local maple syrup, adding a cultural touch to your camping experience.
- The historic Paw Paw Tunnel is not only a hiking destination but also a fascinating piece of engineering history, easily accessible from the Paw Paw Tunnel Campground.
Features that enhance your camping experience
- At Mulehalla, you'll find spacious tent sites with amenities like drinking water and firewood, perfect for a comfortable stay.
- The well-reviewed Buffalo Gap Retreat offers showers and toilets, ensuring a more convenient camping experience.
- For those seeking a rustic feel, Jordan Junction provides basic necessities like a fire pit and access to the Potomac for a refreshing swim.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is the most popular tent campsite near Artemas, PA?
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular tent campground near Artemas, PA is Paw Paw Tunnel Campground — Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park with a 3.8-star rating from 4 reviews.
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