Camping Near Ellicott City, MD

30 campgrounds within 50 miles of Ellicott City.

30 nearby10 Private Campgrounds10 Federal Campgrounds6 State Park Campgrounds
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Open state park landscape

Patapsco Valley State Park

Maryland · 1.5 mi

State Park CampgroundBeginner Friendly
Van camping in desert landscape

Fort Meade - Camp Meade RV Park [Military/DOD MWR/FamCamp]

Maryland · 12.5 mi

Private RV ParkBeginner Friendly
White RV at a forest campground

Ramblin' Pines Family Campground and RV Park

Maryland · 13.9 mi

Private RV ParkBeginner Friendly
Green tent on a grassy hillside

Washington DC/Capitol K O A

Maryland · 16.0 mi

Private CampgroundModerate
Tent camping in a pine forest

Cherry Hill Park

Maryland · 18.4 mi

Private CampgroundModerate
State park wildflower field

Gunpowder Falls State Park

Maryland · 19.6 mi

State Park CampgroundBeginner Friendly
Green forest with filtered sunlight

Greenbelt Campground

Maryland · 20.2 mi

Federal CampgroundElectric OnlyBeginner Friendly
Sunlit path through a forest campground

Greenbelt Park Ranger Station

Maryland · 20.6 mi

Federal CampgroundModerate
Wooded state park trail

Hart-Miller Island State Park Campground

Maryland · 22.4 mi

State Park CampgroundBeginner Friendly
Misty forest morning

Rock Creek Park Group Picnic Areas (DC)

Maryland · 24.9 mi

Federal CampgroundModerate
Two tents in alpine meadow

Annapolis Naval Academy [Military/DOD MWR/FamCamp]

Maryland · 26.0 mi

Private CampgroundModerate
Tent beside a calm lake at sunset

Little Bennett Regional Park

Maryland · 26.4 mi

Private CampgroundModerate
Sunlit path through a forest campground

Swains Lock Hiker-Biker Campsite

Maryland · 28.9 mi

Federal CampgroundModerateFree
Camping tent with mountain backdrop

Aberdeen Army Proving Ground - Skipper's Point Recreation [Military/DOD MWR/FamCamp]

Maryland · 29.3 mi

Private CampgroundModerate
Campsite among birch trees

Fort Dupont Park Picnic Areas

District of Columbia · 29.4 mi

Federal CampgroundModerate
Forest campground with picnic area

Carderock Recreation Area Pavilion

Virginia · 29.7 mi

Federal CampgroundModerate
Tent camping in a pine forest

Merry Meadows Recreation Farm

Maryland · 30.0 mi

Private CampgroundModerate
Forest and meadow landscape

Marsden Tract Group Campsite

Virginia · 30.0 mi

Federal CampgroundModerate
Orange tent in a forest clearing at sunrise

Duncan's Family Campground

Maryland · 31.7 mi

Private CampgroundModerate
Cozy RV campsite with string lights

Bar Harbor RV Park and Marina

Maryland · 32.5 mi

Private RV ParkBeginner Friendly
Tent near a rushing stream

Bay Shore Campground

Maryland · 32.7 mi

Private CampgroundModerate
State park forest

Iron Pot Landing

Maryland · 33.0 mi

State Park CampgroundBeginner Friendly
Camping tent in the wilderness at golden hour

Evergreen Point Village

Maryland · 33.4 mi

Private CampgroundModerate
Two tents in alpine meadow

JB Andrews AFB FamCamp [Military/DOD MWR/FamCamp]

Maryland · 33.6 mi

Private CampgroundModerate
Campfire flames closeup

Lake Fairfax County Park

Virginia · 34.6 mi

County/Municipal ParkModerate
Campsite among birch trees

Horsepen Branch Hiker-Biker Overnight (HBO) Campsite

Virginia · 34.9 mi

Federal CampgroundModerateFree
Foggy pine forest

Indian Flats Hiker-Biker Campsite

Maryland · 35.6 mi

Federal CampgroundModerateFree
Tree-lined state park road

Selby's Camp

Maryland · 36.0 mi

State Park CampgroundBeginner Friendly
State park river scene

Codorus State Park

Pennsylvania · 36.2 mi

State Park CampgroundBeginner Friendly
Campsite among birch trees

Marble Quarry Hiker-Biker Campsite

Maryland · 37.6 mi

Federal CampgroundModerateFree

Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I camp near Ellicott City, MD?

There are 30 campgrounds within 50 miles of Ellicott City. Popular site types include private campground, federal campground, state park campground.

What types of camping can I do near Ellicott City?

Near Ellicott City you'll find opportunities for tent camping, RV camping, car camping, and more. Many campgrounds offer beginner-friendly conditions with various hookup options.

Are there free campgrounds near Ellicott City?

Yes! Some dispersed camping areas and BLM campgrounds near Ellicott City are free to use. Some state parks and recreation areas may charge a camping or entrance fee.