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Redemption Springs Farm

2 sites · RVs8 acres · Finksburg, Carroll

Come stay in the tranquil beauty of the Maryland countryside, conveniently located in Finksburg MD just 10 minutes from the heart of Westminster MD. Here you can cuddle with the cows, hang out with the hogs, and chill with the chickens. A family-run, working small farm, built in the 1800s, we are dedicated to improving the land, soil, plants, and wildlife, through Regenerative Agriculture with all-natural, chemical, hormone, anti-biotic, and GMO-free methods. We raise and breed Rare Heritage Livestock in a conservation program to keep these genetic lines alive and diverse. Several of our breeds are listed on the Slow Foods Ark of Taste. Our farm practices invite loads of wildlife, including herons, fox, hummingbirds, woodpeckers, deer, bald eagles, red-tailed hawk, and more. Instagram: @Redemption_Springs Facebook: @RedemptionSprings

Riverside Farm by the Monocacy

7 sites · Tents30 acres · Walkersville, Frederick

PLEASE READ THE ENTIRE DESCRIPTION BEFORE BOOKING... 30 acres of mostly reclaimed farmland. We are located where Glade Creek flows into the Monocacy River. There is evidence of civil war activity here and the old river ford is on our property. Creek and river access make this a beautiful, peaceful place that is full of life. The energy here is overwhelmingly positive. Our house was built in the 1850s and the neighboring farm was built shortly after—lots of history on this property. You will be able to camp right next to Glade Creek which is always cool, clean, and refreshing. Our goal with opening the land up for camping is to eventually phase out commercial farming on the property and transform it into woodlands using native plants and trees. We've already started by planting hundreds of native tree species along the creek and river banks. Each camper gets us closer to that goal! Thanks for your support! See our map in the gallery for a complete overview of our property including site locations. Please note that you will need to drive back through the crossing to access the portable toilet. Property occasionally floods. Zero flash floods, just slow river overflow. Check this site for flooding info. https://water.weather.gov/ahps2/hydrograph.php?gage=fdkm2 Flood stage is 15 feet.

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Chicamuxen Creek

3 sites · RVs, Tents30 acres · Indian Head, Charles

Chicamuxen Creek offers three campsites two directly on-water, and one in our Meadow along a tree line for shade with water access. Camp Potty for all included in common area. Full restroom hot/cold shower as an extra. Kayaks are available as extras. Our Meadow Camp comes with water access and a picnic area on the water. Water Access for all sites for boat launch kayak rental and use. Shore Fishing, wadding water is not deep 2-3 feet picnic area with table. Grassing area for tent pitching with fire ring table bench.....best to have some chairs with you to enjoy the stars at night from the middle of the field. No human waste disposal or animal waste disposal. Do not leave us trash. Firewood 2023 comes with its own challenges. If you need certain firewood to cook please bring. We are in the woods so we gather firewood all year as well as our guests. We do offer a full restroom as an add-on extra per stay. Please contact us for any questions or requests. We are on the water in the woods so safety is very important to us proper footwear is tops. We do offer Kayaks (5) plus row boat as extras these go fast please contact us if a must......second site choice is backwoods total privacy Nearby and we mean nearby all on Chicamuxen Rd Smallwood State Park Mattawoman Creek Indian Head Rail Trail is Great for bikes and paved walkway Chicamuxen Wildlife Management Area.....next door to us Mallows Bay ...Day Trip with Kayak Rental Please ask before trip Port Tabaco Marina Fine Dining Greys Grocery On Off Sale Closed Sunday Bait Lees Market Fishing Supplies bait

Final-Lee Here

4 sites · Lodging, Tents26 acres · Huntingtown, Calvert

Quiet 26-acre tree farm 40 miles south of DC and Annapolis on Cocktown Creek with fields, forest, wetlands and wildlife. You can drive to spot under the starts or hike down to a spot next to the creek. We provide picnic tables and firepits. Split firewood is for sale but there is plenty of wood on the ground you can pick up for free. Kings Landing Park is 1 mile down the road, and they have a fishing pier and kayak launch on the Patuxent River, more hiking trails, a swimming pool for a fee, and an equestrian center and hall rentals. We have kayaks and canoes for rent if you don't have your own and can provide transportation to the park launch. Bikes, golf clubs, and a telescope are also available, inquire at time of reservation. The Chesapeake Bay's beaches are only a short ride away where you can enjoy the day in the sun or do some charter fishing or fossil hunting. Learn about our history at one of the museums and explore Calvert County - Maryland's best kept secret!

1850's Greenock Farm & New 4WD site

3 sites · RVs, Tents45 acres · Lothian, Anne Arundel

Learn more about this land: 45 acre Historic farm, several sites to choose from depending on adventure wanderlust (including a 4WD drive site). Located on private gravel lane, approximately 1/2 mile off county road. Either corn or soybeans with a woods backdrop. Secluded and private, yet 25 minutes to downtown Annapolis, 10 minutes to the Bay, great for cycling, paddleboarding, kayaking all 10/15 minutes from farm. Lots of great waterfront restaurants close by as well. DC 45 minutes, Baltimore 1 hour. Have a couple of tent/RV sites depending on interest. For those with 4WD and an off-road camper/trailer/tent have a site down a small hill, travel along a logging road and camp by a small stream or a giant poplar. Suitable during dry conditions and not responsible for damage to vehicle or camper. Great spot for those who truly want to be in the woods off the beaten path, site takes about 5 minutes to reach due to low speed access.

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1850's Greenock Farm & New 4WD site

3 sites · RVs, Tents45 acres · Lothian, Anne Arundel

Learn more about this land: 45 acre Historic farm, several sites to choose from depending on adventure wanderlust (including a 4WD drive site). Located on private gravel lane, approximately 1/2 mile off county road. Either corn or soybeans with a woods backdrop. Secluded and private, yet 25 minutes to downtown Annapolis, 10 minutes to the Bay, great for cycling, paddleboarding, kayaking all 10/15 minutes from farm. Lots of great waterfront restaurants close by as well. DC 45 minutes, Baltimore 1 hour. Have a couple of tent/RV sites depending on interest. For those with 4WD and an off-road camper/trailer/tent have a site down a small hill, travel along a logging road and camp by a small stream or a giant poplar. Suitable during dry conditions and not responsible for damage to vehicle or camper. Great spot for those who truly want to be in the woods off the beaten path, site takes about 5 minutes to reach due to low speed access.

Maryland Health Society

21 sites · Lodging98 acres · Davidsonville, Anne Arundel

WE HOPE TO SEE YOU IN THE SPRING! We are currently closed for the season. One of the oldest Clothing Optional Health Resort in the USA. We were established in 1934 and have been on the same property since 1936. We are 100% Non-Profit and 100% Volunteer. We are 45 min from Downtown Washington DC. Come out and leave all of your stress and worries behind. Like Us on Facebook Learn more about this land: We are the Maryland Health Society, one of the oldest clothing optional resorts and campgrounds in the USA. Established in 1934, we are 100% not-for-profit and 100% volunteer run. We have 98 secluded acres of wooded beauty, including cabins, RV sites with 50amp service, tent sites, swimming pool, clubhouse with kitchen and full restrooms, BBQ pit, 5 outdoor showers, 7 miles of hiking trails. Bordering the Patuxent River, we are 10 minutes from Washington, DC. We host many large fundraising events every year. We are in a rustic setting and our offer total acceptance. We are a 100% AANR Club.

Riverside Farm by the Monocacy

7 sites · Tents30 acres · Walkersville, Frederick

PLEASE READ THE ENTIRE DESCRIPTION BEFORE BOOKING... 30 acres of mostly reclaimed farmland. We are located where Glade Creek flows into the Monocacy River. There is evidence of civil war activity here and the old river ford is on our property. Creek and river access make this a beautiful, peaceful place that is full of life. The energy here is overwhelmingly positive. Our house was built in the 1850s and the neighboring farm was built shortly after—lots of history on this property. You will be able to camp right next to Glade Creek which is always cool, clean, and refreshing. Our goal with opening the land up for camping is to eventually phase out commercial farming on the property and transform it into woodlands using native plants and trees. We've already started by planting hundreds of native tree species along the creek and river banks. Each camper gets us closer to that goal! Thanks for your support! See our map in the gallery for a complete overview of our property including site locations. Please note that you will need to drive back through the crossing to access the portable toilet. Property occasionally floods. Zero flash floods, just slow river overflow. Check this site for flooding info. https://water.weather.gov/ahps2/hydrograph.php?gage=fdkm2 Flood stage is 15 feet.

Final-Lee Here

4 sites · Lodging, Tents26 acres · Huntingtown, Calvert

Quiet 26-acre tree farm 40 miles south of DC and Annapolis on Cocktown Creek with fields, forest, wetlands and wildlife. You can drive to spot under the starts or hike down to a spot next to the creek. We provide picnic tables and firepits. Split firewood is for sale but there is plenty of wood on the ground you can pick up for free. Kings Landing Park is 1 mile down the road, and they have a fishing pier and kayak launch on the Patuxent River, more hiking trails, a swimming pool for a fee, and an equestrian center and hall rentals. We have kayaks and canoes for rent if you don't have your own and can provide transportation to the park launch. Bikes, golf clubs, and a telescope are also available, inquire at time of reservation. The Chesapeake Bay's beaches are only a short ride away where you can enjoy the day in the sun or do some charter fishing or fossil hunting. Learn about our history at one of the museums and explore Calvert County - Maryland's best kept secret!

LEONI ISLAND WATERFRONT SITE +MORE

3 sites · RVs, Tents130 acres · Rock Point, Charles

FARM ZEN is a family owned land that welcomes all with love and good energy. We hold space for you at our Leoni Island Private Water Front site and our secluded Forest Tree Star Site There are over 100 acres you can explore at your leisure. It will truly feel like you are walking through the forest. Our Tree Star Site is very easy to access with string lights on the trees to enhance your camping experience. The main road leads directly to the Leoni Island waterfront site where you set up your chairs, play music, and even catch a fish! Learn more about this land: TreeStar is located only an hour awayfrom DC! Tucked away just off the main trail, TreeStar is an amazing peaceful oasis in the woods. Surrounded by trees, Treestar provides multiple areas were a group of friends or the lone explorer can set up for the night. TreeStar is a great location for Tent Campers and Vehicle Campers. Set up your tent on an open plot or pull your truck or camper directly to the site. Once night settles in don’t forget to look up and gaze at the stars that appear just through the rising treetops. If it’s a cloudy night or you're looking for additional ambiance, you have the option to turn on the battery powered string lights that have been set up throughout the campsite. As an added touch, this time of year you’ll also find seasonal decorations hung through out the trees. This set up gives you the option to glow up the area as a finishing touch with the stars and campfires. Located on over 50 acres of forested unpopulated land campers have the opportunity to roam the campgrounds to the right of the main trail. While exploring you could hike down and visit the original barns to the property, catch a glimpse of the deer living on the property, and hit the main trail that leads down to... Leoni Island!!! our waterfront campsite which has become a Maryland favorite with its amazing view, moving waters. perfect sunsets, some things you just cant put into words. Enjoy and take lots of photos to share, you'll love it. Check out our Instagram for additional photos and videos of @farmzen_

Chicamuxen Creek

3 sites · RVs, Tents30 acres · Indian Head, Charles

Chicamuxen Creek offers three campsites two directly on-water, and one in our Meadow along a tree line for shade with water access. Camp Potty for all included in common area. Full restroom hot/cold shower as an extra. Kayaks are available as extras. Our Meadow Camp comes with water access and a picnic area on the water. Water Access for all sites for boat launch kayak rental and use. Shore Fishing, wadding water is not deep 2-3 feet picnic area with table. Grassing area for tent pitching with fire ring table bench.....best to have some chairs with you to enjoy the stars at night from the middle of the field. No human waste disposal or animal waste disposal. Do not leave us trash. Firewood 2023 comes with its own challenges. If you need certain firewood to cook please bring. We are in the woods so we gather firewood all year as well as our guests. We do offer a full restroom as an add-on extra per stay. Please contact us for any questions or requests. We are on the water in the woods so safety is very important to us proper footwear is tops. We do offer Kayaks (5) plus row boat as extras these go fast please contact us if a must......second site choice is backwoods total privacy Nearby and we mean nearby all on Chicamuxen Rd Smallwood State Park Mattawoman Creek Indian Head Rail Trail is Great for bikes and paved walkway Chicamuxen Wildlife Management Area.....next door to us Mallows Bay ...Day Trip with Kayak Rental Please ask before trip Port Tabaco Marina Fine Dining Greys Grocery On Off Sale Closed Sunday Bait Lees Market Fishing Supplies bait

Redemption Springs Farm

2 sites · RVs8 acres · Finksburg, Carroll

Come stay in the tranquil beauty of the Maryland countryside, conveniently located in Finksburg MD just 10 minutes from the heart of Westminster MD. Here you can cuddle with the cows, hang out with the hogs, and chill with the chickens. A family-run, working small farm, built in the 1800s, we are dedicated to improving the land, soil, plants, and wildlife, through Regenerative Agriculture with all-natural, chemical, hormone, anti-biotic, and GMO-free methods. We raise and breed Rare Heritage Livestock in a conservation program to keep these genetic lines alive and diverse. Several of our breeds are listed on the Slow Foods Ark of Taste. Our farm practices invite loads of wildlife, including herons, fox, hummingbirds, woodpeckers, deer, bald eagles, red-tailed hawk, and more. Instagram: @Redemption_Springs Facebook: @RedemptionSprings

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Hidden River

1 site · Tent1 acre · Sterling, Loudoun

Definitely a lovely spot by the river, private, and easy to get to. Set up camp right next to the river and fall asleep to the babbling water. Site complete with well maintained amenities- compost toilet, grill, fire pit, chopped firewood, and cleaning supplies. Hidden spot in a suburban area, so many shops are near this site.

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Dry RV Pad - 55min from DC - 30amp

1 site · RV3 acres · Huntingtown, Calvert

Parking area clearly marked. Back RV in to the square box pad.***Natural features you'll find near the Dry RV Pad ***55min from DC in Maryland50min from Annapolis Less than an hour to the National Harbor, fine dining, entertainment and the MGM Casino.15min to Breezy Point Beach (may have fee)20min to North Beach Boardwalk & Rod'n Reel Casino and Water Park

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DC Hideaway & Hot Pepper Gardens

4 sites · Tents4 acres · Great Falls, Fairfax County

30 minutes from Washington, DC, nestled within winding scenic roads, a small sign for a narrow one-lane bridge marks the hidden entrance to our 4-acre manicured forest Hideaway. Find an idyllic weathered two-story barn with electrical outlets, a guest bed, a fire circle, hot pepper gardens with rare and super-hot varietals decorating the porch with outdoor table and last-minute BBQ-ing supplies for sale, and, if you ask politely, a hot shower (or cold if we’re out of heating fuel). Depending on site or access, you may be unwinding in the trees, or under the shelter of the barn, gazing out through the large double bay doors. As the moon rises high above the tree tops, lightning bugs emerge and twinkle in the night air, blending the bounds of earth and the starry skies.  The next morning enjoy the sounds of bird song so diverse and chatty you’re likely wonder like I did if you were awakening in a tropical jungle, and not the NoVAn outskirts of Washington, DC. Later in the afternoon, see the Corvids and Falcons gracing skies, or rough and tumbling for territory within the copious canopy above, occasionally crashing tree branches in their battles. Some weekdays or weekends, a visitor may sight the OG Wizards of Langley (Our Local Robotics / UAS Club in Great Falls) with their drones, operating under an FCC Club license, duking it out in the sky and signal space in the big backyard which is delightfully just within a number of fly zone permissions, despite that across the street you’ll find the edge of the Zone 1 RED Zone of Washington DC. Folks with similar hobbies must check in 14 days in advance with Proof of Licensing, and Writ of Intent for flying, and the hosts will get back with approval or request for modification. As the day fades to dusk, families of deer graze and meander across the lawns, and at the first sound of people high tail it into the surrounding forested hills, flashing their white tails as they leap across the 5’ ravine at the edge of The Hideaway’s soft and grassy forest camp grounds. Lodgers: One guest bathroom with a standing-room only shower provides hot water, and basic toiletries to lodging guests. In case of weather, the 4 12-foot high bay doors to the barn can be opened to provide shelter from the rain without compromising access and view to the outdoors. Campers: To remain within compliance of HipCamp's rules, you must bring your own camp toilet: pack in and pack out. We are working on better options, such as renting a Port-a-Potty, so, please mind our dust and remember that we expect your compliance, too. Around Town: Local attractions include gorgeous Night Skies Tours hosted by Analemma Society and FFxC0 Parks & Rec. Observatory Park is a roll-top roof Observatory with 4 telescopes, and ample fields for viewing night skies in the Great Falls MPA-193 Region’s International Dark Skies Designated Urban Night Sky Zone. We are within the only one in the Washington DC region, fancy that. A quick visit to The Villages of Great Falls opens a courtyard with Artist's Studios, incredibly smells of local restaurants representing the many villages that locals are united to in their walks of life. Guidebooks for a busy weekend calendar across Summer Solstice are available at the many businesses. At Oliver's Corner, there is a butcher open until 5pm. The Safeway is 7 minutes away, and closes at 9pm. Along Georgetown Pike & Beach Mill Rd Past Springvale heading west, many pastoral offerings include Horseback Riding & Training retreats, gorgeous winding country roads, and a cozy French Alsatian Bistro with outdoor dining, named Jacques Brasserie.

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Rohrersville Roost

1 site · RV4 acres · Rohrersville, Washington

Learn more about this land:Peaceful surroundings with mountain view of the Appalachian Trail. 3 to 18 minutes from multiple trailheads, Potomac and Shenandoah rivers, C&O Canal, Historic Harpers Ferry, WV and Antietam National Battlefield. Just 4 minutes to Big Cork Vineyards and 10 to the famous Crystal Grottoes Caverns!! Lots of colorful chickens, guineas, pigeons, turkeys, quail, emus, goats and sheep to see and fresh eggs available daily *30 foot clearance is combined length of truck and trailer, there has been a 25 and 26 foot pulled by 4 door trucks but the turn in was a tight squeeze*

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Deciduous Forest with a River

1 site · RV, Tent1 acre · Sterling, Loudoun

Learn more about this land: Deciduous forest with 320 feet of river front and a circular open area that are mowed for your convenience. A fire pit and grilling area are surrounded by natural stone seating. Kayaks can be used for a fee. Persimmon and pawpaw growing in the area. Shallow and deep areas in the river. Accessible entrances to the river on both sides. Cars can be parked directly on site. In case you are interested in nature walks, in front of our property, you will find the Potomac Heritage National Scenic trail. A 4wd is not required to access our property Bring bug spray :)

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Final-Lee Here

4 sites · Lodging, Tents26 acres · Huntingtown, Calvert

Quiet 26-acre tree farm 40 miles south of DC and Annapolis on Cocktown Creek with fields, forest, wetlands and wildlife. You can drive to spot under the starts or hike down to a spot next to the creek. We provide picnic tables and firepits. Split firewood is for sale but there is plenty of wood on the ground you can pick up for free. Kings Landing Park is 1 mile down the road, and they have a fishing pier and kayak launch on the Patuxent River, more hiking trails, a swimming pool for a fee, and an equestrian center and hall rentals. We have kayaks and canoes for rent if you don't have your own and can provide transportation to the park launch. Bikes, golf clubs, and a telescope are also available, inquire at time of reservation. The Chesapeake Bay's beaches are only a short ride away where you can enjoy the day in the sun or do some charter fishing or fossil hunting. Learn about our history at one of the museums and explore Calvert County - Maryland's best kept secret!

Chicamuxen Creek

3 sites · RVs, Tents30 acres · Indian Head, Charles

Chicamuxen Creek offers three campsites two directly on-water, and one in our Meadow along a tree line for shade with water access. Camp Potty for all included in common area. Full restroom hot/cold shower as an extra. Kayaks are available as extras. Our Meadow Camp comes with water access and a picnic area on the water. Water Access for all sites for boat launch kayak rental and use. Shore Fishing, wadding water is not deep 2-3 feet picnic area with table. Grassing area for tent pitching with fire ring table bench.....best to have some chairs with you to enjoy the stars at night from the middle of the field. No human waste disposal or animal waste disposal. Do not leave us trash. Firewood 2023 comes with its own challenges. If you need certain firewood to cook please bring. We are in the woods so we gather firewood all year as well as our guests. We do offer a full restroom as an add-on extra per stay. Please contact us for any questions or requests. We are on the water in the woods so safety is very important to us proper footwear is tops. We do offer Kayaks (5) plus row boat as extras these go fast please contact us if a must......second site choice is backwoods total privacy Nearby and we mean nearby all on Chicamuxen Rd Smallwood State Park Mattawoman Creek Indian Head Rail Trail is Great for bikes and paved walkway Chicamuxen Wildlife Management Area.....next door to us Mallows Bay ...Day Trip with Kayak Rental Please ask before trip Port Tabaco Marina Fine Dining Greys Grocery On Off Sale Closed Sunday Bait Lees Market Fishing Supplies bait

1850's Greenock Farm & New 4WD site

3 sites · RVs, Tents45 acres · Lothian, Anne Arundel

Learn more about this land: 45 acre Historic farm, several sites to choose from depending on adventure wanderlust (including a 4WD drive site). Located on private gravel lane, approximately 1/2 mile off county road. Either corn or soybeans with a woods backdrop. Secluded and private, yet 25 minutes to downtown Annapolis, 10 minutes to the Bay, great for cycling, paddleboarding, kayaking all 10/15 minutes from farm. Lots of great waterfront restaurants close by as well. DC 45 minutes, Baltimore 1 hour. Have a couple of tent/RV sites depending on interest. For those with 4WD and an off-road camper/trailer/tent have a site down a small hill, travel along a logging road and camp by a small stream or a giant poplar. Suitable during dry conditions and not responsible for damage to vehicle or camper. Great spot for those who truly want to be in the woods off the beaten path, site takes about 5 minutes to reach due to low speed access.

Riverside Farm by the Monocacy

7 sites · Tents30 acres · Walkersville, Frederick

PLEASE READ THE ENTIRE DESCRIPTION BEFORE BOOKING... 30 acres of mostly reclaimed farmland. We are located where Glade Creek flows into the Monocacy River. There is evidence of civil war activity here and the old river ford is on our property. Creek and river access make this a beautiful, peaceful place that is full of life. The energy here is overwhelmingly positive. Our house was built in the 1850s and the neighboring farm was built shortly after—lots of history on this property. You will be able to camp right next to Glade Creek which is always cool, clean, and refreshing. Our goal with opening the land up for camping is to eventually phase out commercial farming on the property and transform it into woodlands using native plants and trees. We've already started by planting hundreds of native tree species along the creek and river banks. Each camper gets us closer to that goal! Thanks for your support! See our map in the gallery for a complete overview of our property including site locations. Please note that you will need to drive back through the crossing to access the portable toilet. Property occasionally floods. Zero flash floods, just slow river overflow. Check this site for flooding info. https://water.weather.gov/ahps2/hydrograph.php?gage=fdkm2 Flood stage is 15 feet.

LEONI ISLAND WATERFRONT SITE +MORE

3 sites · RVs, Tents130 acres · Rock Point, Charles

FARM ZEN is a family owned land that welcomes all with love and good energy. We hold space for you at our Leoni Island Private Water Front site and our secluded Forest Tree Star Site There are over 100 acres you can explore at your leisure. It will truly feel like you are walking through the forest. Our Tree Star Site is very easy to access with string lights on the trees to enhance your camping experience. The main road leads directly to the Leoni Island waterfront site where you set up your chairs, play music, and even catch a fish! Learn more about this land: TreeStar is located only an hour awayfrom DC! Tucked away just off the main trail, TreeStar is an amazing peaceful oasis in the woods. Surrounded by trees, Treestar provides multiple areas were a group of friends or the lone explorer can set up for the night. TreeStar is a great location for Tent Campers and Vehicle Campers. Set up your tent on an open plot or pull your truck or camper directly to the site. Once night settles in don’t forget to look up and gaze at the stars that appear just through the rising treetops. If it’s a cloudy night or you're looking for additional ambiance, you have the option to turn on the battery powered string lights that have been set up throughout the campsite. As an added touch, this time of year you’ll also find seasonal decorations hung through out the trees. This set up gives you the option to glow up the area as a finishing touch with the stars and campfires. Located on over 50 acres of forested unpopulated land campers have the opportunity to roam the campgrounds to the right of the main trail. While exploring you could hike down and visit the original barns to the property, catch a glimpse of the deer living on the property, and hit the main trail that leads down to... Leoni Island!!! our waterfront campsite which has become a Maryland favorite with its amazing view, moving waters. perfect sunsets, some things you just cant put into words. Enjoy and take lots of photos to share, you'll love it. Check out our Instagram for additional photos and videos of @farmzen_

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Hidden River

1 site · Tent1 acre · Sterling, Loudoun

Definitely a lovely spot by the river, private, and easy to get to. Set up camp right next to the river and fall asleep to the babbling water. Site complete with well maintained amenities- compost toilet, grill, fire pit, chopped firewood, and cleaning supplies. Hidden spot in a suburban area, so many shops are near this site.

Final-Lee Here

4 sites · Lodging, Tents26 acres · Huntingtown, Calvert

Quiet 26-acre tree farm 40 miles south of DC and Annapolis on Cocktown Creek with fields, forest, wetlands and wildlife. You can drive to spot under the starts or hike down to a spot next to the creek. We provide picnic tables and firepits. Split firewood is for sale but there is plenty of wood on the ground you can pick up for free. Kings Landing Park is 1 mile down the road, and they have a fishing pier and kayak launch on the Patuxent River, more hiking trails, a swimming pool for a fee, and an equestrian center and hall rentals. We have kayaks and canoes for rent if you don't have your own and can provide transportation to the park launch. Bikes, golf clubs, and a telescope are also available, inquire at time of reservation. The Chesapeake Bay's beaches are only a short ride away where you can enjoy the day in the sun or do some charter fishing or fossil hunting. Learn about our history at one of the museums and explore Calvert County - Maryland's best kept secret!

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The Loft in Harpers Ferry

1 site · Lodging1 acre · Knoxville, Washington

Looking for a unique cabin rental? Located 3 miles east of Harpers Ferry National Park in West Virginia, the Loft is perfect cabin lodging for exploring the scenic and stunning tri-state area where two rivers and three states meet. Four National Parks and trails (including the Appalachian Trail and Antietam National Battlefield) are located within twenty-five minutes of this cabin location. Built over a small stream in 1972, River & Trail’s original Knoxville location has been repurposed to provide a novel “cabin camping” experience with certain creature comforts in an alternative setting. This cabin offers an outdoor shower with hot water and portable toilets.

1850's Greenock Farm & New 4WD site

3 sites · RVs, Tents45 acres · Lothian, Anne Arundel

Learn more about this land: 45 acre Historic farm, several sites to choose from depending on adventure wanderlust (including a 4WD drive site). Located on private gravel lane, approximately 1/2 mile off county road. Either corn or soybeans with a woods backdrop. Secluded and private, yet 25 minutes to downtown Annapolis, 10 minutes to the Bay, great for cycling, paddleboarding, kayaking all 10/15 minutes from farm. Lots of great waterfront restaurants close by as well. DC 45 minutes, Baltimore 1 hour. Have a couple of tent/RV sites depending on interest. For those with 4WD and an off-road camper/trailer/tent have a site down a small hill, travel along a logging road and camp by a small stream or a giant poplar. Suitable during dry conditions and not responsible for damage to vehicle or camper. Great spot for those who truly want to be in the woods off the beaten path, site takes about 5 minutes to reach due to low speed access.

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The Dragon Inn Clearings

5 sites · RVs, Tents7 acres · La Plata, Charles

This privately owned large home is tucked away on 7+ acres wooded area in scenic semi-secluded neighborhood in La Plata, Charles County. Charles County was created in 1658 by an Order in Council. There was also an earlier Charles County from 1650 to 1653, sometimes referred to in historic documents as Old Charles County. In April 1865, John Wilkes Booth made his escape through Charles County after shooting President Abraham Lincoln. He was on his way to Virginia. John Wilkes Booth fled to southern Maryland, toward Zekiah Swamp. Booth entered the swamp after treatment by Dr. Samuel Mudd for the broken leg he suffered escaping Fords Theater. A black tobacco farmer guided Booth and his co-conspirator David Herold through the swamp to the home of a Confederate sympathizer, Samuel Cox. Cox led Booth and Herold to Thomas A. Jones who helped them the rest of the way through the Zekiah Swamp and across the Potomac River to Virginia. In 1926, a tornado ripped through the county leaving 17 dead (including 13 schoolchildren) and on April 28, 2002, another tornado destroyed much of downtown La Plata. In its path of destruction was our location now known as THE DRAGON INN, the house was completely torn down to its foundation and rebuild in 2003. You can see a marker stone in the brick wall near the garage. This county also has several properties on the National Register of Historic Places. Among them are Green Park and Pleasant Hill, home of the Green and Spalding Families. The Dragon Inn and its all natural wooded backyard, also known as Zekiah Swamp, is part of the Potomac River basin in Charles County, Maryland. The swamp is 21 miles (34 km) of braided stream stretching the length of Charles County and is a tributary of the Potomac River. It sits at an elevation of three feet 90.91 m) and 450 acres (180 ha) of its southern end is protected as the Zekiah Swamp Natural Environment Area. Although the Zekiah Swamp Natural Environment Area is primarily owned by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources, it isn't managed for recreation. As a result, there are no paved public access roads, parking areas, or scenic overlooks. Nor are there marked or developed trails, picnic areas, campsites, or visitor's centers. Nonetheless, a limited level of recreational use is still possible. In connection with its Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail system, the U.S. National Park Service notes that access is possible by way of the intersection of U.S. Highway 301 and SR 234 (Budds Creek Road). Traveling east from that point on SR 234, one comes to Penn's Hill Road/Allen’s Fresh Road. Following Allen's Fresh Road south at mile 23.2, there is a dirt road on the west side that leads through the swamp and woods to Allen's Fresh Run of the Wicomico River. This is suitable for driving or walking. Other sight-seeing or photo opportunities are possible with brief stops along the shoulder of SR 234 where it passes through the Natural Environment Area. Similar possibilities exist to the north on SR 6 (Charles Street) that runs between La Plata and Charlotte Hall. If you are feeling adventurous you can explore some paths, clearings and bamboo fields leading to a small creek flowing into the Zekiah Swamp Run directly from our backyard! Learn more about this land:Pitch your tent on our property and enjoy a semi secluded camping experience with the luxury of access to an outdoor bathroom, hand washing station, fire pit and use of swimming pool if you so desire.

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$100

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