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Your RV hugs Chesapeake Bay's edge as ponies roam Assateague Island's beaches. Maryland delivers 295 parks across salty shores and Appalachian ridges. Camp here for crab boils, Civil War trails, and starlit nights.
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Cruise I-95 south from Delaware into Ocean City's boardwalk buzz, then cross the Bay Bridge to Annapolis harbors. Follow US-340 through Harpers Ferry's misty Potomac views or I-70 west to Sideling Hill's dramatic cut. Swing by Catoctin Mountain Park for presidential retreat vibes near Thurmont. Paddle Deep Creek Lake's waters or hike Swallow Falls in Garrett County.
Spring wildflowers blanket the Piedmont around Frederick, perfect for history buffs tracing Antietam paths. Summer heat pushes beach campers to Berlin's 13 parks near Assateague. Fall colors explode in Williamsport's 15 spots along the C&O Canal. Thurmont's 18 parks suit families chasing mountain streams year-round, while coastal bases like North East handle mild winters.
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April through October offers prime RV camping weather. Spring brings mild temps for hiking Catoctin trails, summer fills beaches with surf and seafood, fall paints mountains in reds and golds. Winters stay mild on the coast but chill the highlands, so stick to southern parks then.
Yes, most parks near Thurmont and Williamsport provide full hookups. Expect 30/50-amp service, water, and sewer at spots like those by Catoctin Mountain Park. Coastal options in Berlin deliver the same for beach trips.
Assateague Island tops the list for wild pony beaches. Swallow Falls State Park wows with cascading waters in the west. Harpers Ferry blends Potomac River views and Civil War history. Each pulls RVs for unforgettable sunsets.
State forests like Potomac offer low-cost primitive sites under $20 nightly. No widespread free BLM land exists, but boondock in Catoctin Mountain's dispersed areas with permits. Budget parks near Hancock charge $30-40 with basics.
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