Campsites in Central Maryland are often close to Baltimore, Annapolis, and/or Washington, DC—yet most also offer a secluded place to sit back and escape from city life. But relaxing isn't all you can do: these family friendly campsites have everything from pools, beaches, and lakes to horseback riding, nature trails, and game areas. Some even have their very own museums or historic sites. There really is something for everyone!


Depending on the location, some of these campsites in Central Maryland make for great day trips or weekend getaways from Baltimore—but you may find yourself wanting to stay even longer.

Note: campsites are listed in alphabetical order.

Bar Harbor RV Park
4228 Birch Ave.; Abingdon, MD 21009; 410.679.0880

• RV only
• pet friendly, restrictions may apply
• beach, pool, fishing, playground, boating

 

Camp Merryelande
15914 Camp Merryelande Rd.; Piney Point MD; 301.994.1722

• RV, tent, cottages
• pet friendly, restrictions may apply
• beach, playground, game area, volleyball, biking, mini golf

Cedarville State Forest (Quick Info)
10201 Bee Oak Rd.; Brandywine, MD; 301.888.1410

• RV, tent
• pet friendly, restrictions may apply
• biking, fishing, hiking, horseback riding, playground, showers

Cherry Hill Park
9800 Cherry Hill Road; College Park, MD; 800.801.6449

• RV, tent, cabin
• pet friendly, restrictions may apply
• mini golf, playground, game room, hot tub, sauna, nature trail, public transportation to DC

Dennis Point Marina & Campground
46555 Dennis Point Way; Drayden, MD; 301.994.2288 

• RV, tent, cabins
• pet friendly, restrictions may apply
• pool, biking, nature trail, fishing, marina, boating

Duncan's Family Campground
5381 Sands Rd.; Lothian, MD; 410.741.9558

• RV, tent, cabin, cottage, trailers
• pet friendly, restrictions may apply
• swimming pools, playgrounds, mini golf, volleyball, ature trail, dog park, public transportation to DC

Patapsco Valley State Park (Quick Info)
8020 Baltimore National Pike; Ellicott City, MD; 410.461.5006

• RV, tent, cabin
• pet friendly, restrictions may apply
• biking, canoeing, disk golf, hiking, fishing, horseback riding, historic sites, kayaking, biking, nature center, playground, tubing, visitor's center

Point Lookout State Park (Quick Info)
11175 Point Lookout Rd.; Scotland, MD; 301.872.5688

• RV, tent, cabin
• pet friendly, restrictions may apply
• biking, boating, hiking, nature center, swimming

Ramblewood Campgrounds
2564 Silver Road; Darlington, MD; 800.466.2267

• tent, cabin
• swimming pool, diving pool, beach volleyball, softball, soccer, basketball, restaurant

Ramblin' Pines Campground
801 Hoods Mill Road; Woodbine, MD; 410.795.5161

• RV, cabins
• pet friendly, restrictions may apply
• swimming pool, fishing, exercise room, game room, pet exercise park, general store, laundromat

Smallwood State Park (Quick Info)
2750 Sweden Point Rd.; Marbury, MD; 301.743.7613

• RV, tent, cabin
• pet friendly, restrictions may apply
• amphitheater, museum, biking, boating, canoeing, hiking, historic sites, playground

Susquehanna State Park (Quick Info)
729 Craig's Corner Rd.; Havre de Grace, MD; 410.557.7994

• RV, tent, cabin
• pet friendly, restrictions may apply
• amphitheater, biking, boating, canoeing, fishing, hiking, playground

Take It Easy Campground
45285 Take It Easy Ranch Road; Callaway, MD; 301.994.0494

• RV only
• lake, fishing pond, swimming pool, playground, soccer field, chapel

Additional Outdoor Resources

• Additional Campsites Near Baltimore
• State Parks in Maryland (Alphabetical, A-N)
• State Parks in Maryland (Alphabetical, M-Z)

This information was accurate at the time it was published. Please check with the individual campsites for more information.