Best Tent Camping near Harpers Ferry, WV
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Best Tent Sites Near Harpers Ferry, West Virginia (36)
1. 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
2. Sky Meadows State Park Campground
11 Reviews•35 Photos•131 SavesParis, Virginia- Pets
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3. Annapolis Rock Campground — Appalachian National Scenic Trail
5 Reviews•24 Photos•87 SavesMyersville, Maryland- Pets
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4. Dahlgren Backpacker Campground in Greenbrier State Park Campground
3 Reviews•21 SavesBoonsboro, Maryland- Pets
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5. Gathland State Park Campground
1 Review•1 Photo•45 SavesBurkittsville, Maryland- Pets
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6. 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
7. Horseshoe Bend Hiker-biker Overnight Campsite — Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park
1 Review•9 SavesSharpsburg, MarylandMile 79.2 - Hiker-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. 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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Recent Tent Reviews near Harpers Ferry, West Virginia
1037 Reviews of 36 Harpers Ferry Campgrounds
- Caleb H.
ScoutHuckleberry Hill Hiker-biker Overnight Campsite — Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park
Small but beautiful
It’s one of those camp sites that is right off the bike path, not far from Harper’s Ferry. It’s small with only one picnic table and one grill, but plenty of area for about 3-4 camp sites. It is gorgeous though waking up right along the Potomac. A great place to camp for free if you’re doing a bike pack up from DC to Harper’s Ferry and then back the next day. Or a great place to stop as one of the stops from Pittsburgh to DC.
Gary G.
Legend
Greenbrier State Park Campground - TEMPORARILY CLOSED
Perfectly located to complete the AT in Maryland in sections
We hiked from Harper's Ferry to Pen Mar on the AT and used this fabulous campground as a base station the entire 5 days. The level and semi-private sites were excellent, although there were no water hook ups at each site. We were allowed to fill the camper with water before we set up, which worked out fine.
There is a swim area and some trails, but our focus was on the AT so we did not use them much. The hosts were wonderful, bathroom facilities were older but well maintained, and the overall campground atmosphere was great!
- Amy S.
TravelerGreenbrier State Park Campground - TEMPORARILY CLOSED
Make sure you get a private site
Good campground but there don't seem to be a ton of private spots. We lucked out and go a spot on Dogwood loop, site 20, with nobody on one side and some space between our site and the other site on the other side. There was water and bathrooms right across the road. Campground had showers but we didn't use them so I'm not sure how clean they are. We also didn't make it down to the lake. Easy check in and out and they sold us wood at check in. Close to the AT and only about an hour from Harper's Ferry where we spent the day.
Sam M.Legend
Harpers Ferry Campground - River Riders
really cool place in an awesome town
Harper's Ferry is a little town in WV nestled right next to the Potomac River. It's also a convenient halfwayish point on the Appalachian Trail. One of my friends and I stayed here while we were section hiking the AT. The campground is pretty nice, with cabins, tent sites, and RV sites. It's also got a lot of extra activities that you can do. Zip lining, tubing, rafting the Potomac, and even an adventure park, you name it. You definitely won't be bored wile staying at this campground.
Harper's Ferry is a pretty neat place too. There are some great restaurants, cool shops, and make sure to make a stop at the AT Conservatory. There you can see cool pictures of all the people who have through hiked the AT and learn more about it.
Speaking of the AT, there are great hiking and biking trails right around Harper's Ferry. You can even say you hiked all the way to Virginia from West Virginia. Just don't tell anyone that Harper's Ferry is right on the border.
Annie S.ScoutHarpers 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!
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.
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!
- JJennifer L.Guide
William Houck Campground
Perfectly awesome
We stayed here May 1st, one night, it was a weekday night so we pretty much had the place to ourselves. I start my review with that because we have heard this place can get very busy. They said it has long already been completely (180 sites!) booked for Memorial Day. That being said, we tent camped, it cost about $25. We bought three bags of their kiln dried wood which made for a wonderful and easy fire ($15), the tent sites were perfectly flat with crushed gravel and fire rings. The place was CLEAN as heck, the bathroom/shower were so clean it was like it must have been built last week. I mean seriously in perfect condition, water was hot the sites are not on top of each other and each has its own designated parking area. The surrounding park is seriously gorgeous. You cannot go wrong here, we enjoyed every single second.
- Jeanette M.Scout
Crows Nest Campground
Great for a Weekend Getaway
I don’t normally go camping in a Tent but I feel like it’s something I want you more often, I think this place is a great place to go for the weekend with the kids.
Kristy R.Guide
Cherry Hill Park
Great Family Fun
Great camping amenities, soft cushioned sites, with power and water close by. DO NOT GET BASIC TENT SITES AS THEY ARE NEXT TO HIGHWAYS AND VERY NOISY!!! Premium tent sites would be a better choice. My grandchildren live it there. We will return to a premium tent site soon.
- 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.
Anthony S.RangerHarpers Ferry Campground - River Riders
Harpers ferry hike
The hike that leads to the lookout about harpers ferry was fantastic. This hike takes you well above the town settled in West Virginia. While some points are pretty steep don’t let this deter you from completing it. The trail is well maintained, marked, and exciting. It is filled with tons of history and when you walk across the bridge from the town be looking out for all the locks on the bridge that have been left behind by other avid hikers
- Nancy N.Guide
Granite Hill Camping Resort
Classic RV campground
Classic small RV campground. Not especially great for tent camping.
- Sammii D.Ranger
Camp Winery
Beautiful!
Very beautiful spot, did some tent camping. Close to many cool things in the area too
- Daniel F.Traveler
Hawk Recreation Area Campground
Free, quiet, cell service!
Tent sites are rough, some outside ring sites have tent pads.
Bridget H.Ranger
Andy Guest/Shenandoah River State Park Campground
Trails and Water
We legit loved this park! I took my grandkids tent camping and we had a wonderful experience. We brought our bikes and hit the trails. It was some great times. We had electricity and water and the bathrooms were close to our site. The park is on the Shenandoah River and there are multiple spots to put in and take out. There is primitive tent camping down by the river which looks fantastic. We definitely loved the trails with hiking and biking options. We will definitely go here again.
- 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.
- FFrances G.Scout
Mathews Arm Campground — Shenandoah National Park
Shenandoah National park camping.
Great site. Cement parking area and tent site is designated with log surround. Clean and airy.
- Ron H.Guide
Little Bennett Campground
Nice quite and spacious campground
This is our second time here. This place is quiet the spaces are big. They can accommodate large campers,ours is 35 ft. Tent camping have big areas. Lost of nature trails.
Theresa D.Traveler
Caledonia State Park Campground
Beautiful park, loud road
I tent camped here about 30 yrs ago and was so happy to come back! But, the nearby Rt 30, especially before leaves return to the trees, is a major commuter route and soooo loud!
Dave G.Guide
Gettysburg Campground
Family campground that's great for base camp.
Stayed here in October while family stayed in hotels. This is a family campground and is mostly occupied by RV's who stay long term. Tent sites are spacious and fits 2 cars, sites fit 2-3 tents. The tent sites have numerous walnut trees, so there's a bit of a hazard there when walking around trying to dodge the falling nuts (cars are targets too!). The campground is pretty close to downtown Gettysburg if you're looking for restaurants/shops. It's in the heart of the battlefield access points and trails. The campground usually puts on various activities, parties, etc, mainly kid oriented. This is a nice site/area for base camping in the fall.
- Marie H.Scout
Gettysburg Campground
Best tent camping site in Gettysburg
campground was pretty crowded, but the tent sites were secluded and well kept. staff was extremely helpful. close to the battleground and all attractions.
Anne K.GuideMathews Arm Campground — Shenandoah National Park
Take me home
I love the Shenandoah. Nice escape from city life. Tent sites vary. A couple trails near campsite but you must drive to good ones
- 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.
- Brian V.Traveler
North Fork Resort
Expensive
Stopped here for a tent site. And the cost was almost $60 a night. They do offer discounts for some associations but I wasn’t a member of any.
- ddevon K.Scout
Gettysburg / Battlefield KOA
Memorial weekend
Good tent site clean the staff was on top of collecting garbage. Had a few activities. Definitely need my bike next time cool rocks there to play on.
Guide to Harpers Ferry
Tent camping near Harpers Ferry, West Virginia, offers a unique blend of natural beauty and historical significance, making it an ideal getaway for outdoor enthusiasts.
Local Attractions to Explore
- Experience the rich history of the area while camping at Antietam Creek Campground, located near the Antietam National Battlefield, perfect for history buffs.
- Enjoy breathtaking views and hiking opportunities at Annapolis Rock Campground, just a short hike from the Appalachian Trail and the stunning Annapolis Rock overlook.
- Visit the nearby Gathland State Park, where you can camp at Gathland State Park Campground and explore its historical monuments and scenic trails.
Tips for Tent Camping Near Harpers Ferry
- Be prepared for a primitive experience at Jordan Junction Hiker-biker Overnight Campsite, which offers basic amenities like a water source and toilets but no showers or trash disposal.
- For a more social atmosphere, consider Horseshoe Bend Hiker-biker Overnight Campsite, where you can meet fellow campers along the scenic C&O Canal.
- If you're looking for a spot with more facilities, Dahlgren Backpacker Campground provides showers and picnic tables, making it a comfortable stop for multi-day backpackers.
Activities to Enjoy While Camping
- Take advantage of the nearby hiking trails at Washington Monument State Park Campground, where you can explore the park's natural beauty and historical sites.
- Enjoy fishing and swimming opportunities at Mulehalla, which offers a spacious area for tents and a welcoming atmosphere for families and pets.
- Experience the thrill of rock climbing at Annapolis Rock Campground, where you can challenge yourself on the cliffs after a day of hiking.
Frequently Asked Questions
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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular tent campground near Harpers Ferry, WV is Antietam Creek Campground — Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park with a 3.8-star rating from 11 reviews.
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