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1. Assateague State Park ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Assateague State Park
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2. Bay Shore Campground ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Bay Shore Campground
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3. Brunswick Family Campground

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Brunswick Family Campground
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4. Camp Merryelande

Camp Merryelande
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5. Catoctin Mountain Park

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Catoctin Mountain Park
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6. Cherry Hill Park Campground

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Cherry Hill Park Campground
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7. Cunningham Falls State Park

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Cunningham Falls State Park
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8. Elk Neck State Park

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Elk Neck State Park
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9. Frontier Town Campground

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Frontier Town Campground
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10. Green Ridge State Forest

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Green Ridge State Forest
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11. Greenbelt National Park

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Greenbelt National Park
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12. Island Resort Campground

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Island Resort Campground
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13. Little Orleans Campground

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Little Orleans Campground
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14. Maple Tree Campground

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Maple Tree Campground
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15. New Germany State Park

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New Germany State Park
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16. Patapsco Valley State Park

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Patapsco Valley State Park
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17. Pocomoke River State Park

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Pocomoke River State Park
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18. Point Lookout State Park

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Point Lookout State Park
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19. Ramblin Pines Campground

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Ramblin Pines Campground
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20. Roaring Point Waterfront Campground

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Roaring Point Waterfront Campground
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21. Rocky Gap State Park

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Rocky Gap State Park
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22. Sandy Hill Family Camp

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Sandy Hill Family Camp
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23. Swallow Falls State Park

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Swallow Falls State Park
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24. Take It Easy Campground

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Take It Easy Campground
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25. Tuckahoe State Park

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Tuckahoe State Park
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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

Maryland might be small, but with its beautiful oceanside beaches and thick forests, the state is perfectly suited to camping. Options range from stunning beachfront campgrounds to secluded sites tucked away among the woods. Whether you're planning for a remote backcountry getaway or a family-friendly vacation at a full-service campground, here are the best camping spots in the state.

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