Camping

Camping in Maryland

Discover 55 state parks offering camping in Maryland

🏕️ Camping in Maryland State Parks at a Glance

Book ahead 12 months
Nightly fee $20–$55
Max stay 14 cumulative nights of camping in any 21-day period
Booking system Aspira
  • Reservation fee: Transaction fee charged (unchanged from prior system); exact dollar amount not published — confirmed at checkout
  • RV hookups: Yes — many parks offer electric and some water/electric/sewer (full) hookups; availability varies by park
  • Pets: Pets allowed in designated pet-friendly loops/areas (varies by park and region per Maryland Park Service pet policy); must be leashed and attended
  • Firewood: Importation of personal/outside firewood is PROHIBITED at all DNR-owned/managed properties (emerald ash borer); firewood must be bought on-site or from local vendors
  • Good to know: Maryland switched its reservation vendor to Aspira for the 2026 season (Feb 24, 2026); Aspira is the rebranded ReserveAmerica, which had previously run MD reservations.
Reserve Maryland State Park Campsites →

Official agency: Maryland Park Service (Dept. of Natural Resources)

Booking windows, fees and rules shown as of June 2026 and change periodically — always confirm current details on the official reservation portal above before booking.

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Maryland State Parks with Camping

A horse is grazing in a marshy State Park area.

Assateague State Park

+3 Paddling Canoeing RV
Muddy Creek Falls 53-foot waterfall in old-growth hemlock forest at Swallow Falls State Park Maryland

Beach Day to Mountain Views: The Perfect Day at Greenbrier State Park

+8 Wildlife Watching Picnicking Bird Watching Stargazing Snowshoeing Paddleboarding Scenic Overlooks Kayaking
Big Run State Park (Maryland)

Big Run State Park

+1 Kayaking
Bohemia River State Park Maryland

Bohemia River State Park

+6 Wildlife Watching Picnicking Mountain Biking Kayaking Winter Sports Biking
Calvert Cliffs State Park Maryland

Calvert Cliffs State Park

+3 Picnicking Hunting Fossil Hunting
Cedarville State Forest (Maryland)

Cedarville State Forest

+3 Bird Watching Hunting Biking
Chapel Point State Park (Maryland)

Chapel Point State Park
wildflowers by a lake in a state park near baltimore maryland

Cunningham Falls State Park

+3 Bird Watching Hunting Waterfall Viewing
Cypress Branch State Park (Maryland)

Cypress Branch State Park

+4 Mountain Biking Bird Watching Hunting Biking
Dans Mountain State Park (Maryland)

Dans Mountain State Park

+6 Wildlife Watching Picnicking Mountain Biking Kayaking Winter Sports Biking
Deep Creek Lake State Park (Maryland)

Deep Creek Lake State Park

+12 Photography Picnicking Mountain Biking Cross Country Skiing Snowshoeing Ice Fishing Paddleboarding Water Skiing Skiing Kayaking Canoeing Biking
Elk Neck State Park (Maryland)

Elk Neck State Park

+5 Rock Climbing Horseback Riding Bird Watching Kayaking Paddling

Fair Hill Natural Resources Management Area

+4 Horseback Riding Snowshoeing Hunting Biking
historic cabin at a state park near frederick maryland

Fort Frederick State Park

+6 Wildlife Watching Picnicking Mountain Biking Kayaking Winter Sports Biking

Fort Tonoloway State Park
Gambrill State Park (Maryland)

Gambrill State Park

+5 Photography Picnicking Mountain Biking Bird Watching Biking
Gathland State Park (Maryland)

Gathland State Park

+6 Wildlife Watching Picnicking Mountain Biking Kayaking Winter Sports Biking
Greenbrier Lake at Greenbrier State Park on a cloudy day

Greenbrier State Park

+8 Picnicking Mountain Biking Snowshoeing Ice Fishing Hunting Kayaking RV Biking
Greenwell State Park (Maryland)

Greenwell State Park

+6 Wildlife Watching Picnicking Mountain Biking Kayaking Winter Sports Biking
Rushing creek cascading over boulders through lush hardwood forest at Gunpowder Falls State Park Maryland

Gunpowder Falls State Park

+6 Picnicking Mountain Biking Horseback Riding Bird Watching Tubing Biking
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Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad State Park

+2 Picnicking Bird Watching
Hart-Miller Island State Park (Maryland)

Hart-Miller Island State Park
James Island State Park (Maryland)

James Island State Park

+8 Wildlife Watching Picnicking Mountain Biking Whale Watching Kayaking Paddling Winter Sports Biking
kayak on the beach in a state park near baltimore maryland

Janes Island State Park

+6 Wildlife Watching Picnicking Mountain Biking Kayaking Winter Sports Biking
the beach at Sandy Point State Park with a water tower in the background

Martinak State Park

+6 Wildlife Watching Picnicking Mountain Biking Kayaking Winter Sports Biking
Matapeake State Park (Maryland)

Matapeake State Park

+6 Wildlife Watching Picnicking Mountain Biking Kayaking Winter Sports Biking
Matthew Henson State Park (Maryland)

Matthew Henson State Park

+3 Picnicking Horseback Riding Biking
Sweetwater Lake

Milburn Landing State Park

+1 Canoeing

Monocacy River Natural Resources Area

+6 Bird Watching Hunting Kayaking Paddling Canoeing Biking
New Germany State Park (Maryland)

New Germany State Park

+10 Wildlife Watching Photography Mountain Biking Cross Country Skiing Snowshoeing Hunting Kayaking Canoeing Winter Sports Biking
Newtowne Neck State Park (Maryland)

Newtowne Neck State Park

+6 Wildlife Watching Picnicking Mountain Biking Kayaking Winter Sports Biking
North Point State Park (Maryland)

North Point State Park

+7 Wildlife Watching Picnicking Mountain Biking Bird Watching Kayaking Winter Sports Biking
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Patapsco Valley State Park

+5 Photography Picnicking Mountain Biking Waterfall Viewing Biking
Patuxent River State Park (Maryland)

Patuxent River State Park

+6 Wildlife Watching Picnicking Mountain Biking Kayaking Winter Sports Biking
Pocomoke River State Park (Maryland)

Pocomoke River State Park

+6 Wildlife Watching Picnicking Mountain Biking Kayaking Winter Sports Biking
Point Lookout State Park (Maryland)

Point Lookout State Park

+7 Wildlife Watching Picnicking Bird Watching Kayaking Paddling Canoeing RV
Big Run State Park - savage river forest

Potomac State Forest

+8 Wildlife Watching Photography Picnicking Cross Country Skiing Snowshoeing Snowmobiling Hunting Winter Sports
eflection of vibrant colorful peak autumn foliage of trees in the serene Lake Habeeb in Rocky Gap State Park in Western Maryland Allegany county

Rocky Gap State Park

+7 Mountain Biking Golfing Kayaking Paddling Canoeing Winter Sports Biking
Rosaryville State Park (Maryland)

Rosaryville State Park

+6 Wildlife Watching Picnicking Mountain Biking Kayaking Winter Sports Biking
Bohemia River State Park Maryland

Sang Run State Park

+3 Kayaking Paddling Canoeing
Big Run State Park - savage river forest

Savage River State Forest

+9 Photography Picnicking Mountain Biking Snowshoeing Hunting Rafting Kayaking Paddling Biking
Sweetwater Lake

Shad Landing State Park

+6 Wildlife Watching Picnicking Mountain Biking Kayaking Winter Sports Biking
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Sideling Hill Creek State Park

+6 Wildlife Watching Picnicking Mountain Biking Kayaking Winter Sports Biking
Smallwood State Park (Maryland)

Smallwood State Park

+6 Wildlife Watching Picnicking Mountain Biking Kayaking Winter Sports Biking

South Mountain State Battlefield
St. Marys River State Park (Maryland)

St. Mary’s River State Park

+8 Picnicking Mountain Biking Bird Watching Hunting Kayaking Paddling Canoeing Biking
A serene state park exhibiting a picturesque body of water adorned with rocks and trees in the background.

Susquehanna State Park

+6 Wildlife Watching Picnicking Mountain Biking Kayaking Winter Sports Biking
Muddy Creek Falls 53-foot waterfall in old-growth hemlock forest at Swallow Falls State Park Maryland

Swallow Falls State Park

+2 Photography Waterfall Viewing
evergreen trees at tuckahoe state park in maryland

Tuckahoe State Park

+6 Wildlife Watching Picnicking Mountain Biking Kayaking Winter Sports Biking
Washington Monument State Park (Maryland)

Washington Monument State Park

+6 Wildlife Watching Picnicking Mountain Biking Kayaking Winter Sports Biking
Wills Mountain State Park (Maryland)

Wills Mountain State Park
Big Run State Park - savage river forest

Wolf Den Run State Park

+2 Hunting Biking
Woodmont Natural Resources Management Area (Maryland)

Woodmont Natural Resources Management Area

+2 Hunting Biking
Muddy Creek Falls 53-foot waterfall in old-growth hemlock forest at Swallow Falls State Park Maryland

Wye Island Natural Resources Management Area

+5 Bird Watching Hunting Kayaking Paddling Canoeing
Wye Oak State Park (Maryland)

Wye Oak State Park

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❓ Camping in Maryland — FAQ

How far ahead can I book Maryland state park campsites?

You can reserve Maryland state park campsites 12 months in advance via Aspira. Booking windows change periodically, so confirm on the official reservation portal before planning. (As of June 2026.)

How much does camping cost in Maryland state parks?

Nightly campsite fees in Maryland state parks typically run $20–$55, depending on site type (tent vs. RV/full-hookup), season and residency. Exact rates are shown at booking.

How long can I stay at a Maryland state park campground?

The maximum stay is 14 cumulative nights of camping in any 21-day period. Confirm current limits with the official agency before your trip.

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