Camping in Maryland can take you to the mountains, adjacent to the capital of the United States, the bay, or to the ocean and all things in-between. Campgrounds in Maryland may be tree shaded in the mountains or sunny and hot on a sandy shore.
It's easiest to separate Maryland into sections while planning your visit to RV parks in Maryland. The western or mountain side of Maryland offers adventure. Try freshwater fishing at Deep Creek Lake, go whitewater rafting on one of the many rushing rivers, or hike or bike along the Appalachian trails. This is the region for all seasons. In winter, go skiing, snowtubing, or snowboarding.
Maryland was also the site of many Civil War battles and the Antietam National Battlefield commemorates the bloodiest one day battle in American history, fought on September 17, 1862.
If you love history, visit one of the many RV parks in Maryland located in the capital region of Maryland. From here you can take advantage of scores of historic sites, travel the Frederick Wine Trail, visit the NASA spaceflight facility, or stroll the banks of the Potomac River where you'll find many entertainment venues and panoramic views of the Washington, D.C., monuments.
Central region campgounds in Maryland are located near Baltimore and Annapolis, which are exciting cities with all that metropolitan areas have to offer adjacent to water. Stroll cobblestone streets in Annapolis or visit the U.S. Naval Academy. Visit Baltimore's world-famous Inner Harbor and ride a water taxi from the National Aquarium. At Fort McHenry, you'll learn more about Francis Scott Key who wrote the national anthem while there. Railroad buffs should tour the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Museum while camping in Maryland.
Southern Maryland is a tidewater wonderland where, in 1634, the Ark and the Dove English ships brought 140 settlers who established the colony of Maryland. Lighthouses dot the landscape. If you're a boater, you've found paradise. Seafood lovers will find heaven. Campgrounds in Maryland's southern region place you in the action.
You don't have to be a crab while staying at one of the RV parks in Maryland's Eastern Shore, but it helps. "Maryland is for crabs" is a popular expression in this region. Blue crabs from the Chesapeake, harvested on the Eastern Shore, are often at the center of traditional get-togethers in Maryland. There's no place better to go camping in Maryland than in the many parks near Ocean City. Along this 10-mile stretch of white sandy beaches, you'll find a boardwalk, amusement parks, and eateries serving ocean fare. Nearby are more than two dozen golf courses.