The best waterside campgrounds near Annapolis, Maryland

Camping waterside near Annapolis means waking up to mist over the Patuxent, herons stalking the shore, and easy access to trails that wind through marsh and woods. With over 620 waterside spots, you’ll find everything from simple tent clearings to tucked-away glades with shower access, all averaging $80 a night—though you can pitch a tent for as little as $20. Top local picks? Bald Eagle Farm on the Patuxent (245 reviews) sits right on the water, Creekside Orchard (164 reviews) offers shady spots perfect for wildlife-watching, and HUNTER'S PARK BY WASHINGTON, DC (155 reviews) puts you close to city buzz without losing the riverside quiet. Campfires are allowed, pets are welcome, and you can rinse off after a long hike or a day spotting ospreys. Annapolis’s blend of tidal creeks, open river, and forest makes it easy to find a campsite that fits your style—just pick your patch and settle in.

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1. Tuckahoe State Park

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56 sites · Queen Anne, Maryland

Say hello to Tuckahoe! 20 miles of hiking and biking surround the upper branch of Tuckahoe Creek, making it no surprise that this park hosts an annual triathalon. Don’t worry, though, you don’t have to be in race-shape to enjoy yourself here. Pack a picnic lunch and enjoy the view of 60 acres of the Tuckahoe lake, or get familiar with the local flora at the Adkins Arboretum. This 500-acre public garden boasts more than 600 species of local plantlife. Curious about that flower you saw on your morning bike ride? The Arboretum can help you out. Tours and information are available, or you can wander on your own and geek out on all that greenery.

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Camping waterside near Annapolis means waking up to mist over the Patuxent, herons stalking the shore, and easy access to trails that wind through marsh and woods. With over 620 waterside spots, you’ll find everything from simple tent clearings to tucked-away glades with shower access, all averaging $80 a night—though you can pitch a tent for as little as $20. Top local picks? Bald Eagle Farm on the Patuxent (245 reviews) sits right on the water, Creekside Orchard (164 reviews) offers shady spots perfect for wildlife-watching, and HUNTER'S PARK BY WASHINGTON, DC (155 reviews) puts you close to city buzz without losing the riverside quiet. Campfires are allowed, pets are welcome, and you can rinse off after a long hike or a day spotting ospreys. Annapolis’s blend of tidal creeks, open river, and forest makes it easy to find a campsite that fits your style—just pick your patch and settle in.