This state park has everything from loop camping where you're only several feet from future friends, to secluded wooded camping, to waterfront camping, to RV posts- take your pick! Green Ridge does not accept reservations, so take a look at the map ahead of time and be sure to check in at the office before heading to a site to be sure it's available.
We've snagged several secluded spots where your nearest neighbor is about 3/4 mile away, but our all- time favorite is site #66 (pictured). All sites are near excellent hiking, and there's a small town nearby that offers rental canoes and boasts a biker bar with ridiculously good breakfast sandwiches!
Wild horses, wide, clean stretches of beach, safe surroundings, close to town. This is the best beach camping in all of Maryland. Pros:
- the beach is wide with plenty of room to stretch out and is much cleaner than that of OC and surrounding beach areas
- the wild horses walk right up to your site!
- almost glamping- water pumps, outhouses, showers on each loop- much appreciated after days of sand, sun, and sweat
- pet friendly
- fire rings at each site, bonfires on the beach
Cons:
- it's expensive! Sites average $30 per night AND each car is $20 to enter the park
- reservations are practically mandatory- they book fast with little vacancy
- this is a barrier island- mosquitos are legit. Bring bug spray with DEET. You should also expect little protection from the sun, so a canopy shelter may be helpful
- lack of privacy- each site is only several feet from the next. Take a look at the map and book large group sites or several in a loop together for friends