Let's Go Camping
in Maryland
MD-1 ANTIETAM CREEK CAMP AREA
Write: Antietam Creek Ranger Station, Canal Road, Sharpsburg, MD 21782
Phone: (301) 739-6179; Emergency # (301) 739-4200
Sites: 30 tent sites
Fees: None
Directions: I-270 north to I-70. From I-70 west, follow signs to Sharpsburg/Antietam. From Sharpsburg, follow Harpers Ferry Road three miles south to Canal Road; turn on Canal Road and go 1/4 mile to parking. Sites are walk in.
Notes: Campground is open year round. Water is available from April to November.
Reservations are not required or accepted. Camping is primitive.
MD-2 AQUALANDS CAMPGROUNDS
Write: Box 355, Newburg, MD 20664
Phone: (301) 259-2575
Sites: 30 tent sites
Fees: $8.50 per two-person tent; group rates available.
Directions: Take Beltway to MD route 5. Take route 5 to US 301 south. Campground is located on US 301, 12 miles south of La Plata, MD.
Notes: Firewood is pentiful, toilets and showers are available. There is fishing in the Potomac
River. Camp season is year around. For reservations call or write.
Write: 7307 Stephen Decatur Highway, Berlin, MD 21811
Phone: (410) 641-2120
Sites: Over 300 sites are available for camping, with a fire ring and picnic table at each campsite, no hook-ups available.
Fees: ??? $3.00 reservation fee, and $1.00 per person per night (no charge for Scout troops).
Directions: Beltway to US 50; US 50 east to MD route 611; nine miles south on 611 to park entrance.
Notes: Youth area is open April 10th - October 31st. one adult is required for every 5 scouts. Must write for reservation information. Fishing, swimming, boating and canoeing are available. Drinking water, showers, and toilets are also provided.
URL: http://www.gacc.com:80/dnr/All/Eastern/Assateague.html
MD-4 BIG RUN STATE PARK
Write: Big Run State Park
c/o New Germany State Park
349 Headquarters Lane
Grantsville, MD 21536
Phone: (301) 895-5453
Sites: 30 unimproved tent sites and youth group area
Fees: $6 (plus $4 on weekends and holidays -- Memorial Day to Labor Day).
Write for information on youth group fee
Directions: I-270 north to I-70; I-70 west to Hancock; US 40/48 west to New Germany road, one mile east of Grantsville; twelve miles south on New Germany Road to park entrance.
Notes: Firewood, picnic tables, tap water and pit toilets available. Camp sits on Savage River Reservoir. Please write for reservations. First come first served.
URL: http://www.gacc.com:80/dnr/All/Western/BigRun.html
MD-5 CABIN JOHN REGIONAL PARK
Write: 7400 Tuckerman Lane, Rockville, MD 20852
Phone: (301) 495-2525 (permit office)
Sites: 7; group size: up to 10 per site.
Fees: Call permit office for information
Directions: Beltway to Old Georgetown Road; Old Georgetown Road to Tuckerman Lane; left onto Tuckerman Lane, one to two miles to campsite entrance on the right.
Notes: Restricted to residents in Prince Georges and Montgomery Counties. There is no water at
site in the winter but water is available from the pump near the entrance gate, off to the right.
Each site has a grill and picnic tables. Primitive toilet facilities are available.
MD-6 CAMP WAREDACA INC
Write: 4015 Damascus Road, Gaithersburg, MD 20879
Phone: (301) 570-4191
Sites: 3
Fees: $3.50 per person for one night; $2.50 per person per night for 2 or more nights; $25.00 prepayment deposit per group.
Directions: Beltway to Georgia Avenue; north on Georgia Avenue past route 108 in olney; five miles north of 108 turn left on route 650. Go 3/4 of a mile just past Howard Chapel Road; turn right in third driveway.
Notes: Only wood and charcoal fires are permitted. One adult is required for every twelve scouts, to a maximum of 80 scouts. A certificate of insurance is required for all groups using facility.
MD-7 CATOCTIN MOUNTAIN PARK
Write: Catoctin Mountain Park, 6602 Foxville Road, Thurmont, MD 21788
Phone: (301) 271-7447
Sites: 51
Fees: Write for information
Directions: I-270 north to US 15; US 15 north to MD 77 in Thurmont. Go west on route 77 for six miles to Foxville-Deerfield Road. Turn onto Foxville-Deerfield Road, and go two miles to camp.
Notes: open between April 15 and the 3rd Sunday of November. Picnic tables, toilets, and
fishing are available. Write for information on reservations and fees.
MD-8 CEDARVILLE NATURAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT AREA
Write: Route 4, Box 106A, Brandywine, MD 20613
Phone: (301) 888-1622
Sites: 6 primitive sites.
Fees: $3.00 reservation fee, $1.00 per person per night (no overnight fee for Scouts).
Directions: Beltway to MD route 5; route 5 south, past merge with US 301 to Cedarville Road. Turn left on Cedarville Road and go three miles to park entrance, at Beeoak road.
Notes: Gasoline prohibited. Propane and wood fires okay. Drinking water, fishing, hiking and
pit toilets are available.
MD-9 CROWS NEST LODGE
Write: P.O. Box 145, Thurmont, MD 21788
Phone: (301) 271-7632
Sites: 31
Fees: Write for information
Directions: I-270 north to US 15; US 15 north to MD 77 west. Park is one mile west of US 15/route 77, junction.
Notes: Write for information, fees and reservations. Camp is open all year, firewood is available for a fee; bottled gas and liquid fuels are permitted. Picnic tables, showers, toilet facilities, and boating are available.
MD-10 DEEP CREEK LAKE STATE PARK
Write: c/o Deep Creek Lake Recreation Area
898 State Park Road, Swanton, MD 21561
Phone: (301) 387-4111
Sites: 112
Fees: $14.00
Directions: I-270 north to I-70; I-70 west to US 40; US 40 west to US 219. Take US 219 south to Glendale Bridge Road, to park entrance.
Notes: Only six people per site, one adult required per site. Tables, firewood, showers and toilets are available. Write for information on fees and group camping.
URL: http://www.gacc.com:80/dnr/All/Western/DeepCreekLake.html
MD-11 ELK NECK STATE PARK
Write: 4395 Turkey Point Road, North East, MD 21901
Phone: (410) 287-5333
Sites: 300
Fees: $14.00
Directions: I-95 north to North East-Rising Sun exit; route 272 south 13 miles to park entrance.
Notes: One adult per ten scouts required - to a maximum of fifty. Toilets, showers, drinking water and picnic tables are available. All types of fires are permitted and firewood is available.
URL: http://www.gacc.com:80/dnr/All/Central/ElkNeck.html
MD-12 FORT FREDERICK STATE PARK
Write: 11100 Fort Frederick Road, Big Pool, MD 21711
Phone: (301) 842-2155
Sites: 4 group sites
Fees: $5 (plus $4 on weekends and holidays -- Memorial Day to Labor Day)
Directions: I-270 north to I-70 west. Take Big Pool exit (12) from I-70 onto MD route 56 south, one mile to park entrance.
Notes: Open between March and November. One adult required per ten scouts - to a maximum of 30. Firewood, picnic tables, drinking water and toilets available. Write for reservations.
URL: http://www.gacc.com:80/dnr/All/Western/FortFrederick.html
MD-13 GATHLAND STATE PARK
Write: c/o Greenbrier State Park
21843 National Pike, Boonsboro, MD 21713-9535
Phone: (301) 791-4767
Sites: ?? 2 group areas
Fees: ??
Directions: I-270 north to I-70; I-70 west to Alternate US 40 (exit 49); Alternate US 40 west to MD route 17; route 17 to Burkittsville and follow signs.
Notes: Camp is open to Appalachian Trail hikers only. Youth areas hold up to 25 people. Toilets and picnic tables are available. Treated well-water available.
URL: http://www.gacc.com:80/dnr/All/Western/Gathland.html
MD-14 GREEN RIDGE STATE FOREST
Write: 28700 Headquarters Dr, NE, Flintstone, MD 21530-9525
Phone: (301) 478-3124
Sites: ?? 113 primitive sites
Fees: ?? Permit required - no fee
Directions: I-270 north to I-70; I-70 west to US 40; US 40 west to Flintstone, MD; and follow signs.
Notes: Firewood is available for campfires. No reservations accepted - first come, first served basis.
URL: http://www.gacc.com:80/dnr/All/Western/GreenRidge.html
MD-15 GUNPOWDER FALLS STATE PARK
Write: 10815 Harford Road, P.O. Box 5032, Glen Arm, MD 21057
Phone: (410)592-2897
Sites: Camp Wood open April 1st - September 30th. Five sites with running water and flush toilets. Located off of I-83 in northern Baltimore County. Topography around camping area is flat and near the upper portion of the Big Gunpowder River. The total Hereford area consists of 3500 acres.
Fees: ?? Not available
Directions: I-95 north through Baltimore Harbor Tunnel to Baltimore Beltway (I-695); I-695 towards Towson to Harford Road exit; Harford Road north, eight to ten miles to Sharon Drive; right on Sharon Drive to camping area.
Notes: Reservations must be made 30 days in advance through park headquarters. one adult is required per 10 scouts. Only wood or charcoal fires are permitted.
URL: http://www.gacc.com:80/dnr/All/Central/GunpowderFalls.html
MD-16 HALLOWOOD
Write: 7300 Banner Road, Dickerson, MD 20753
Phone: (301) 831-8617
Sites: 1 primitive site.
Fees: Write for group fee information
Directions: I-270 north to MD route 109; route 109 west to MD route 95; route 95 west through Stronghold to Mt. Ephram Road; right on Mt. Ephram Road to Banner Road; left on Banner Road to park entrance.
Notes: Reservations needed. Camping is year-round, but is limited; site is primarily a religious
retreat. Wood or charcoal fires only, firewood available; drinking water and showers available.
MD-17 HOPE VALLEY CAMP
Write: 12727 Jess Smith Road, Mt. Airy, MD 21771
Phone: (301) 865-5660 (lodge directed - go through D.C. Council - (202) 722-9240)
Sites: 4
Fees: 50 cents per person per night
Directions: I-270 north to Frederick Road, to US 40; US 40 east to caution light at New Market; turn left and go to stop sign. Turn right on MD route 144, go two miles to Jess Smith Road; left on Jess Smith Road two miles to camp.
Notes: Wood or charcoal fires only. Drinking water, tables, toilets and showers are available.
Cabins are available at extra cost.
MD-18 INDIAN SPRINGS CAMPGROUND
Write: Route 1, Box 28A, Indian Springs, MD 21711
Phone: (301) 842-3336
Sites: 50
Fees: Write for group fee information. Honor Good Sam discount.
Directions: I-270 north to I-70; I-70 west to MD route 56; route 56 north one mile to camp.
Notes: Open all year; limited hook-up in winter. Ice,propane, firewood, picnic tables, toilets, and showers available. Maryland hunting and fishing licenses sold.
MD-19 LAKE FOREST CAMPGROUND
Write: RD#6, Box 148, Oakland, MD 21550
Phone: (301) 387-5522
Sites: 50
Fees: Write for information on group fees.
Directions: I-270 north to I-70; I-70 west to US 40 and 48; US 48 west to US 219 south; US 219 south over Deep Creek Lake Bridge; continue one mile past bridge to campground.
Notes: Camp open between May 15 and October 15. Toilets, showers, drinking water, tables and
firewood are available. Write for information on fees and reservations.
MD-20 LILL-AARON STRAUS WILDERNESS AREA
Write: Lill-Aaron Straus Wilderness Area, Hancock, MD 21750
Phone: (301) 678-6912
Sites: 7 group camping areas
Fees: Write or call for fee information
Directions: I-270 north to I-70; I-70 west to US 40; US 40 west 16 miles past Hancock to Woodmont Road. Follow Woodmont Road 10 miles to camp.
Notes: Hiking, tables, drinking water and firewood are available. only wood or charcoal fires
permitted.
MD-21 LITTLE MEADOWS
Write: Little Meadows, Grantsville, MD 21536
Phone: (301) 895-5675
Sites: 100
Fees: Write for information on group fees
Directions: I-270 to I-70; I-70 west to US 40; US 40 to US 48; US 48 west to Chestnut Ridge Road. Turn left on Chestnut Ridge Road; continue one half mile south to camp.
Notes: Write for reservations and fee information.
Tables, toilets, showers and firewood are
available. only wood or charcoal fires permitted.
MD-22 McCOYS FERRY
Write: McCoys Ferry, P.O. Box 4, Sharpsburg, MD 21782
Phone: None
Sites: 15 primitive
Fees: None
Directions: I-270 north to I-70 west; take Big Pool exit from I-70 and go three miles south on MD route 56; take McCoys Ferry Road west 1 mile to campground.
Notes: Must carry in own water! Located on C&O Canal; tables are provided. Closed during
winter months; firewood is available.
MD-23 POCOMOKE RIVER STATE PARK
Write: Rt. 3, Box 237, Snow Hill, MD 21863
Phone: (410) 632-2566
Sites: 2 group sites
Fees: ?? 3.00 reservation fee and $1.00 per person per night.
Directions: I-495 to US 50; US 50 east to Salisbury, MD; route 12 to Snow Hill; follow signs to campground.
Notes: Write for reservations. one adult per ten scouts required. Wood or charcoal fires only; firewood is available. Showers, toilets and tables are available.
URL: http://www.gacc.com:80/dnr/All/Eastern/PocomokeRiverSP.html
MD-24 NEW GERMANY STATE PARK
Write: 349 Headquarters Lane, Grantsville, MD 21536
Phone: (301) 895-5453
Sites: 37 sites, no reservations; improved.
Fees: Not available
Directions: Garrett City, 6 miles south of US route 40 off New Germany Road.
Notes: Trails on 53,000 acres Savage River State Forest;picnic tables, shelters for day use only; camping provides shower facilities in a heated building. First come first served.
URL: http://www.gacc.com:80/dnr/All/Western/NewGermany.html
MD-25 PATAPSCO VALLEY STATE PARK
Write: 8020 Baltimore National Pike, Ellicott City, MD 21043-3499
Phone: (410) 461-5005
Sites: ?? 5 group sites
Fees: ?? $3.00 reservation fee, $1.00 per person per night camping fee.
Directions: I-95 north to I-695; I-695 west to MD route 144; route 144 through Catonsville to Hilton Avenue. Left on Hilton Avenue to park.
Notes: Picnic tables, drinking water and toilets are available. All types of fires are permitted; firewood is available.
URL: http://www.gacc.com:80/dnr/All/Central/PatapscoValley.html
MD-26 POINT LOOKOUT STATE PARK
Write: P.O. Box 48, Scotland, MD 20687
Phone: (301) 872-5688
Sites: 143 camping sites & 4 group sites
Fees: ?? $1.00 per person per night and $3.00 reservation fee.
Directions: Beltway to MD route 5; route 5 south to MD route 235; route 235 through Lexington Park until it meets with route 5 again. Left on route 5; follow signs to park.
Notes: Picnic tables, drinking water, and hot showers available. Wood or charcoal fires in designated areas only. Reservations to be made 30 days in advance.
URL: http://www.gacc.com:80/dnr/All/Southern/PointLookout.html
MD-27 POTOMAC STATE FOREST
Write: 1431 Potomac Camp Road, Oakland, MD 21550
Phone: None
Sites: ?? 32 primitive
Fees: None
Directions: I-270 north to I-70; I-70 west to US 40; US 40 west to US 48; US 48 west to US 219; US 219 south to Oakland. Go 3 1/2 miles southeast on MD route 560 to Bethlehem Road; turn onto Bethlehem Road and follow to park.
Notes: Firewood is available; excellent for primitive camping; must carry in your own water.
URL: http://www.gacc.com:80/dnr/All/Western/Potomac.html
MD-28 ROCKY GAP STATE PARK
Write: 12500 Pleasant Valley Road, Flintstone, MD 21530
Phone: (301) 777-2139
Sites: 278 tent sites
Fees: Write for information on fees and reservations
Directions: I-270 north to I-70; I-70 west to US 40; US 40 west to Flintstone; follow signs to park.
Notes: Write for information on group camping. Firewood, drinking water and toilets are available. Wood or charcoal fires only.
URL: http://www.gacc.com:80/dnr/All/Western/RockyGap.html
MD-29 SAVAGE RIVER STATE FOREST
Write: 349 Headquarters Lane, Grantsville, Md 21536
Phone: (301) 895-5759
Sites: ?? 36 primitive (4 designated primitive sites).
Fees: ?? No fee
Directions: I-270 north to I-70; I-70 west to US 40; US 40 west to New Germany Road. 53,000 acres plus of state forest land.
Notes: First come first served. New Germany State Park and Big Run State Park (MD-4) sit down within 53,000 acres of Savage River State Forest. Wood or charcoal fires only. Must carry in water; excellent primitive camping and hiking.
URL: http://www.gacc.com:80/dnr/All/Western/SavageRiver.html
MD-30 POCOMOKE RIVER STATE PARK - SHAD LANDING AREA
Write: Route 3, Box 237, Snow Hill, MD 21863
Phone: (301) 632-2566
Sites: 2 group sites
Fees: $3.00 reservation fee and $1.00 per person per night.
Directions: Beltway to US 50; US 50 east to Salisbury, MD; route 12 south to Snow Hill; route 394 south to US route 113, then south to park on right.
Notes: Large variety of firewood is available, but scarce. one adult required for every ten scouts; picnic tables, drinking water, toilets and hiking trails are available. Reservations must be made in advance.
URL: http://www.gacc.com:80/dnr/All/Eastern/PocomokeRiverSP.html
MD-31 SUSQUEHANNA STATE PARK
Write: c/o Rocks State Park, 3318 Rocks Chrome Hill Road, Jarrettsville, MD 21084
Phone: (410)557-7994
Sites: ?? 70 tent sites
Fees: Write for information on group fees
Directions: I-95 north to MD route 155; route 155 west; three miles to park entrance.
Notes: Park open between May and September. Wood or charcoal fires only. Write for reservations and fee information. Tables, toilets, drinking water and showers are available.
URL: http://www.gacc.com:80/dnr/All/Central/Susquehanna.html
MD-32 SWALLOW FALLS STATE PARK
Write: c/o Herrington Manor State Park, 222 Herrington Lane, Oakland, MD 21550
Phone: (301) 334-9180
Sites: 3 youth sites, 20 persons per site
Fees: $1.00 per person per night with reservations.
Directions: I-270 north to I-70; I-70 west to US 40; US 40 west to US 48; US 48 west to US 219; US 219 south to Oakland, MD and follow signs to park.
Notes: Wood or charcoal fires only. Reservations are required; write for information. Drinking water, tables, toilets and showers are available.
URL: http://www.gacc.com:80/dnr/All/Western/SwallowFalls.html
MD-33 WASHINGTON MONUMENT STATE PARK
Write: c/o Greenbrier State Park, 21843 National Pike, Boonsboro, MD 21713
Phone: (301)791-4767
Sites: ?? 1 group site
Fees: Write for group fee information
Directions: I-270 north to I-70; I-70 west to US 40 alternate; US 40A west towards Boonsboro; follow signs to park at top of South Mountain.
Notes: Write or call for reservations and fee information. one adult required for every ten scouts. Toilets, picnic tables and drinking water available. Maximum group size is 25 people. All camping closed for months of November to mid-March. Appalachian Trail hikers will be accommodated at hikers campground, however.
URL: http://www.gacc.com:80/dnr/All/Western/WashingtonMonument.html
MD-34 CUNNINGHAM FALLS STATE PARK
Write: 14039 Catoctin Hollow Road, Thurmont, MD 21788
Phone: (301) 271-7574
Sites: 31 (Manor); 149 (Houck)
Fees: $12 (plus $4 on weekends and holidays -- Memorial Day to Labor Day)
Directions: In Frederick County; about fifteen miles north of Frederick. Cunningham Falls has two separate recreation areas: the Manor Area is located on US Route 15; the William Houck Area is three miles west of Thurmont, off Route 77, on Catoctin Hollow Road.
Notes: No youth group facilities are available. Picnic tables, toilets and showers are available. Dead and down firewood can be collected and is also sold by the box.
URL: http://www.gacc.com:80/dnr/All/Western/CunninghamFalls.html
MD-35 TUCKAHOE STATE PARK
Write: 13070 Crouse Mill Road, Queen Anne, MD 21657
Phone: (410)634-2810
Sites: 35 family sites & 4 youth group sites (each 25 per site)
Fees: Write for information on group fees
Directions: On the Eastern Shore seven miles west of Denton off MD RT 404.
Notes: The Adkins Arboretum encompasses 500 acres of parkland and almost three miles of surfaced walkways leading through the tagged native species of trees and shrubs.
URL: http://www.gacc.com/dnr/All/Eastern/Tuckahoe.html