RV Campgrounds near Baltimore, MA
- Campgrounds near Baltimore offer RV spaces for city visitors.baltimore, maryland image by Ritu Jethani from Fotolia.com
Baltimore, Maryland is known for its history, harbor, architecture and culture but not, unfortunately, for its downtown campgrounds. RV campers do have several options within half an hour's drive of the city, though. You can choose a natural setting or a full-service RV park: Both options give you quick access to the city and thus, the best of both worlds. - Patapsco Valley State Park encompasses 32 miles of the Patapsco River and over 16,000 acres of land. At this state park you can hike, bike, ride horses, fish and take part in a number of water-based sports, such as canoeing. One of Maryland's oldest state parks, Patapsco Valley offers 170 miles of trails, picnic facilities and, of course, camping.
The park is not a continuous area, but rather is arranged in "clumps" or "areas" along the river. You can reserve a spot up to one year in advance. The Hilton Area and Hollofield Area both have family campsites.
Patapsco Valley State Park
8020 Baltimore National Pike
Ellicott City, MD 21043
410-461-5005
www.dnr.state.md.us - Bar Harbor RV Park and Marina offers free wireless Internet and a wooded, waterfront setting on the Bush River. The campground is a 30-minute drive from Baltimore and has a pool, its own beach and a porch with swing and rocking chairs. Amenities here include a laundromat and shower block.
The campground has 93 sites with full hookups and cable TV. Each site has its own patio and most have fire rings. You can get discounts for staying a week or longer. The campground offers a store for propane, gifts and groceries, a playground for the kids and a marina with boat slips. You can also go fishing or crab-hunting or rent one of the campground's kayaks or paddle boats.
Bar Harbor RV Park and Marina
4228 Birch Avenue
Abingdon, MD 21009
410-679-0880
barharborrvpark.com - The Capitol KOA, or Kampgrounds of America, property is convenient to Baltimore, Washington, DC and Annapolis. Located half an hour's drive from Baltimore, the KOA offers resort-level facilities and a high-season shuttle service to the outlying attractions. The campground sits on 50 acres of land, with wooded sites and free wireless Internet. Amenities include horseshoes and billiards, nature trails and free outdoor movies.
Sites are pull-through with 50-amp service, and you can also rent a cabin or tent-camp. The sites have a picnic table and fire ring and can accommodate RVs up to 70 feet. Your kids can enjoy planned activities, such as a lollipop hunt and ice cream socials, or you can arrange a family reunion of up to 150 people.
Washington DC/Capitol KOA Kampground
768 Cecil Avenue, N.
Millersville, MD 21108
800-562-0248/410-923-2771
capitolkoa.com
