[Camping information for Maryland State Parks 1-888-432-2267]
State Parks and Forests That Offer Camping
Year 2008 Camping Seasons
[A camper cabin at Susquehanna State Park] The Maryland Park Service offers more than 2,000 campsites, 120 full-service and camper cabins, and 100 picnic shelters to guests. Reservations for these facilities can be made through a toll-free, reservation service by calling
1-888-432-2267, (8am - 8pm Monday through Friday). For citizens residing outside the United States, reservations can be made by calling 301-687-8160. This is not a toll-free call. TTY users can call 866-804-7846.

On-line reservations may be made at reservations.dnr.state.md.us. Internet customers have the ability to make reservations on Maryland's Reservation Internet site 24 hours a day/7 days a week. New inventory will become available to Internet customers at the same time as the opening of the Reservation Call Center at 8 a.m., Monday through Friday.

Reservation staff will help you select the most appropriate site for your needs. With one call, you can make multiple reservations for your camping and outdoor recreation needs. Walk-in guests at parks and forests can request any non-reserved sites. Campsites, cabins, picnic shelters and youth group campsites in Maryland state parks can be reserved by calling 1-888-432-2267, or 301-687-8160 if you live outside the United States, unless otherwise noted.

Reservations can be made up to 12 months in advance of the date of arrival. Camping and cabin service charges must be paid at the time the reservation is made by credit card, using either MasterCard or VISA. Campsite and cabin rental rates vary. The rates are available by calling the toll-free reservation number. Service charges are subject to change.

If you are a frequent visitor to Maryland State Parks, consider purchasing a Maryland Park Service 2008 Passport for a genuine cost savings. You may purchase the Passport on-line through this website.

Camping Seasons and Service Charges For
Maryland State Parks and Forests

Parks with Camping Accommodations

Maryland's state parks offer a camping experience for everyone - from campgrounds with electric, sewer and water hookups and showers, to primitive camping in state forests. Most campsites are available through advance reservations by calling 1-888-432-2267, or 301-687-8160 if you live outside the United States.

[A sample campsite at a Maryland State Park]
Primitive campsites in state forests are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Self-registration is available at each forest office and must be made for a minimum of two nights on weekends and three nights (Friday through Sunday) on holiday weekends from Memorial Day through Labor Day.

Youth Group camping is also available at designated state parks. See specific information regarding youth group campsites at this bottom of this web page.

Full Service Cabins

Full service cabin reservations must be made for Saturday-Saturday from Memorial Day through Labor Day. All other times, full service cabins have a minimum two night stay. The Maryland Park Service is ready to meet your needs when planning a stay in one of 50 state park cabins located throughout Maryland. These simple cabins offer some of the modern comforts of home, yet still provide a great way to relax and enjoy the great outdoors.

Most of the cabins are furnished and equipped with electricity, bathrooms with showers, fireplaces and kitchens. Cabins also come equipped with minimal dishes, pots and pans and dinnerware. Firewood is provided in winter months. Cabins at Elk Neck State Park do not have bathrooms. A central washhouse with hot and cold running water and flush toilets is provided. Cooking utensils, tableware, linens and blankets must be provided by occupants.

Camper Cabins

Camper cabins offer guests the option of enjoying the outdoors, while sleeping on a real bed and closing a real door. Many Maryland State Parks offer camper cabins, which are small rustic cabins with beds for four to six people -- usually a double and two twin beds set up bunk style. The six-person camper cabins offer a futon couch, 2 sets of bunk beds and usually a small table w/chairs. Grills are provided for outdoor cooking and restroom facilities are available nearby. Camper cabin reservations must be made for a minimum of two nights on weekends and three nights on holiday weekends from Memorial Day through Labor Day.

Cancellation Policies

  • Camping/Camper cabins/Yurts
    Cancellations made up to the close of business the day prior to arrival will be charged $6.00 per night cancellation service charge.

    Cancellations made on the scheduled arrival date will be charged one night’s camping service charge for each reservation, as well as $6.00 per night cancellation service charge for each additional night.

    No refunds will be issued for no-shows, or for cancellations or early departures after the day of arrival.

  • Full Service Cabins
    Cancellations made up to 46 days prior to the start of the reservation will be charged a $6.00 per night cancellation service charge.

    Cancellations made 45 days or less prior to the scheduled arrival date will be charged one night's cabin rental, as well as $6.00 per night cancellation service charge for each additional night.

    No refunds will be issued for no-shows, or for cancellations or early departures after the day of arrival.

  • Shelters
    Cancellations made up to 46 days prior to the reservation date will be charged a $6.00 cancellation service charge.

    Cancellations made 8 to 45 days prior to the reservation date will be charged 50% of the reservation service charge.

    No refunds will be issued for cancellations made 7 days or less in advance of the reservation date.

Private Campgrounds

For information on private campgrounds in Maryland, please contact the Maryland Association of Campgrounds at 301-271-7012, via e-mail at campinmd@dmv.com, or on-line at: www.mdcamping.com

Park Passes

The Maryland Park Service offers four different kinds of park passes. Select the pass that best meets your needs and link to the appropriate application that can be downloaded and mailed to the Maryland Park Service for your convenience.

  • 2008 Passport -- Entitles free day-use entry, for everyone in the vehicle, to Maryland's state forests and parks; free boat launching; and a 10 percent discount on state-operated concessions and boat rentals. Purchase the 2008 Passport on-line through this website.

  • Youth Group Pass -- Entitles youth groups free day use admittance to Maryland State Parks and free camping in those parks that have designated "Youth Group" areas subject to site availability. This pass is not valid for day use entry on weekends and holidays from Memorial Day through Labor Day.

  • Golden Age Pass -- Entitles adults, ages 62 and older, free entry (cardholders only) to all State Parks that charge service fees. The pass is also valid for half price camping Sunday through Thursday.

  • Access Maryland Pass -- Entitles free lifetime entry to State Parks for individuals with disabilities.

The following facilities have campsites, cabins, and shelters, as listed, available for rent through the statewide reservation system, unless otherwise noted as available on a first-come, first-served basis, or through a specific park or forest office.

EASTERN REGION

Assateague State Park Pocomoke River State Park (Shad Landing) Pocomoke River State Park (Milburn Landing) Janes Island State Park
  • Cabins, camper cabins, family campsites, picnic shelters and conference center
Tuckahoe State Park
  • Family campsites, camper cabins and picnic shelters
  • Youth group campsites (reserved through the park office, call 410-820-1668)
  • Area rental (reserved through the park office)
Martinak State Park
  • Cabin, camper cabins, family campsites and picnic shelters
Wye Island NRMA
  • Conference center (reserved through Wye Island Office)
  • Youth group campsites (reserved through Wye Island Office, call 410-827-7577)
CENTRAL REGION
Patapsco State Park
  • Avalon Area - picnic shelters
  • Glen Artney - picnic shelters
  • Hilton Area - family campsites, camper cabins, picnic shelters
  • Hilton Area - youth group campsites (reserved through the Reservation Service)
  • Hollofield Area - family campsites and picnic shelters
  • McKeldin Area - picnic shelters
  • McKeldin Area - youth group campsites (reserved through the Reservation Service)
  • Orange Grove Area - picnic shelters
  • Pickall Area - picnic shelters
Seneca Creek State Park
  • Picnic shelters and open area picnic sites
Gunpowder Falls State Park
  • Camp Cone - Youth group campsites (reserved through the park office, call 410-592-2897)
  • Camp Wood - Youth group campsites (reserved through the park office, call 410-592-2897)
  • Hammerman Area - picnic shelters
  • Hereford Area - Mill Pond Cottage (reserved through the park office)
Hart-Miller Island
  • Family campsites (first-come, first-served basis, accessible by boat only)
Rocks State Park
  • Picnic shelters
Susquehanna State Park
  • Family campsites, camper cabins and picnic shelters
Elk Neck State Park SOUTHERN REGION
Sandy Point State Park Smallwood State Park Cedarville State Forest Rosaryville
  • Picnic shelters
Point Lookout State Park Calvert Cliffs State Park WESTERN REGION
Cunningham Falls State Park Gambrill State Park
  • Family campsites, picnic shelters, camper cabins and Tea Room
Greenbrier State Park Washington Monument S.P. Fort Frederick Rocky Gap State Park Green Ridge State Forest
  • Primitive campsites (first come, first served)
  • Group sites (parties with 20 or more may reserve through the forest office)
Dans Mountain State Park
  • Picnic shelters
New Germany State Park
  • Cabins, family campsites and picnic shelters
Big Run State Park
  • Primitive campsites (first come, first served)
  • Picnic shelters (reserved through the park office)
  • Youth group campsite (reserved through the park office, call 301-895-5453)
Savage River State Forest
  • Primitive campsites (first come, first served)
Deep Creek Lake State Park
  • Bear Den campsite, camper cabins, family campsites, picnic shelters and Yurt
Herrington Manor State Park
  • Cabins and picnic shelter
Swallow Falls State Park