Quick Summary: 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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1. Assateague State Park ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Assateague State Park | Maryland Camping
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2. Bay Shore Campground ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Bay Shore Campground | Maryland Camping
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3. Brunswick Family Campground

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Brunswick Family Campground | Maryland Camping
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4. Camp Merryelande

Camp Merryelande | Maryland Camping
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5. Catoctin Mountain Park

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Catoctin Mountain Park | Maryland Camping
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6. Cherry Hill Park Campground

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Cherry Hill Park Campground | Maryland Camping
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7. Cunningham Falls State Park

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Cunningham Falls State Park | Maryland Camping
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8. Elk Neck State Park

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Elk Neck State Park | Maryland Camping
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9. Frontier Town Campground

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Frontier Town Campground | Maryland Camping
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10. Green Ridge State Forest

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Green Ridge State Forest | Maryland Camping
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11. Greenbelt National Park

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Greenbelt National Park | Maryland Camping
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12. Island Resort Campground

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Island Resort Campground | Maryland Camping
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13. Little Orleans Campground

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Little Orleans Campground | Maryland Camping
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14. Maple Tree Campground

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Maple Tree Campground | Maryland Camping
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15. New Germany State Park

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New Germany State Park | Maryland Camping
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16. Patapsco Valley State Park

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Patapsco Valley State Park | Maryland Camping
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17. Pocomoke River State Park

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Pocomoke River State Park | Maryland Camping
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18. Point Lookout State Park

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Point Lookout State Park | Maryland Camping
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19. Ramblin Pines Campground

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Ramblin Pines Campground | Maryland Camping
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20. Roaring Point Waterfront Campground

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Roaring Point Waterfront Campground | Maryland Camping
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21. Rocky Gap State Park

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Rocky Gap State Park | Maryland Camping
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22. Sandy Hill Family Camp

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Sandy Hill Family Camp | Maryland Camping
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23. Swallow Falls State Park

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Swallow Falls State Park | Maryland Camping
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24. Take It Easy Campground

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Take It Easy Campground | Maryland Camping
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25. Tuckahoe State Park

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Tuckahoe State Park | Maryland Camping
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