The best river, stream, or creek cabin rentals near Baltimore, Maryland

Welcome to Hipcamp! Looking for a relaxing camping experience in a cabin by the river near Baltimore, Maryland? You're in luck! We offer over 198 options that cater to your specific preferences. Our top campsites, including Cloud Nine Victorian Farm (78 reviews), Camp Cedar Creek (70 reviews), and FernRock Retreat (40 reviews), offer popular amenities such as pets, cooking equipment, and toilets. You can also enjoy popular activities like fishing, off-roading (OHV), and surfing. With an average price of $75 per night and options as low as $30, we guarantee you'll find the perfect spot for your outdoor adventure.

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Welcome to Hipcamp! Looking for a relaxing camping experience in a cabin by the river near Baltimore, Maryland? You're in luck! We offer over 198 options that cater to your specific preferences. Our top campsites, including Cloud Nine Victorian Farm (78 reviews), Camp Cedar Creek (70 reviews), and FernRock Retreat (40 reviews), offer popular amenities such as pets, cooking equipment, and toilets. You can also enjoy popular activities like fishing, off-roading (OHV), and surfing. With an average price of $75 per night and options as low as $30, we guarantee you'll find the perfect spot for your outdoor adventure.

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Top-rated campgrounds

1. Maryland Health Society

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25mi from Baltimore · 42 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Davidsonville, MD

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.

2. The Agape

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34mi from Baltimore · 6 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Queenstown, MD

The Agape is located on 20 acres and over 2000' of shoreline in Maryland’s Eastern Shore, with breath taking sunsets every evening. Pull up your RV [or rent ours], pitch a tent, kick up your feet and relax by the water. Soak in the sounds of nature and the sight of wild birds, from the Osprey, Bald Eagle and even the Great Blue Heron. We are a pack it in, pack it out leave-no-trace camping site. There are no hookups, but during your stay, feel free to patronize the entire property. The views of the Wye River from the dock are absolutely beautiful and peaceful! There is also plenty of water for fishing, crabbing and even a small, man-made beach! OUTDOOR POOL AND RAFT USE - The outdoor pool is closed indefinitely. There is a 4-person raft and a 2-person inflatable kayak available, for an additional fee per day. Both require PRIOR APPROVAL and a WAIVER to utilize.

3. Basecamp Frederick

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47mi from Baltimore · 3 sites · RVs, Lodging · Frederick, MD

Basecamp Frederick is located on almost 2 acres adjacent to the Frederick Municipal Forest & Watershed on Hamburg Rd. There is a small creek that borders one side of the property, a wooded area in the back, and access to trails across the street. This area of Frederick is prime for outdoor activities such as cycling, hiking, fishing, foraging, and wildlife watching. Both Gambrill State Park and Catoctin Mountain Park are nearby and easy to access for day trips.

4. Susquehanna State Park

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71 sites · Port Deposit, Maryland

Feeling the river or the bay today? At Susquehanna State Park, both are at your fingertips. Boaters can hit the big waters from the Susquehanna River, and fishers can test their skills while catching bass, perch, catfish and carp. Head out in the spring, and you can catch the annual shad and herring runs. If you’re more of a landlubber, the park offers 15 miles of hiking trails, shared by humans and horses, and lots of sites to walk back in time, including The Rock Run Grist Mill and mansion. For tots, Susquehanna State Park interpretive programs are available throughout the summer.

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5. Codorus State Park

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198 sites · Parkville, Pennsylvania

From the lake to the trail, this York County state park has it all.

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6. Camp Swift Run

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48mi from Baltimore · 1 site · Lodging · Gettysburg, PA

Small horse farm on the outskirts of Gettysburg offering private camping. Cozy, quaint and ideal for a couple's getaway weekend. There is also room to add more tents to accomodate a larger group. A beautiful, green space that can be customized to fit your needs. We are 10-15 minutes from downtown Gettysburg. A short drive past our home and working horse farm brings you to a private lane leading to a sweet camp site that is encircled by trees. A small brook runs alongside the camp site part of the year. If your pets are travelling with you, just kindly let us know!

7. 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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Public campgrounds near Baltimore

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Susquehanna Campground

33mi from Baltimore · 71 sites · Tents, RVs · in Susquehanna State Park

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Codorus Park Campground

37mi from Baltimore · 198 sites · Tents, RVs · in Codorus State Park

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Tuckahoe Campground

43mi from Baltimore · 56 sites · Tents, RVs · in Tuckahoe State Park

Stories from the community

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Jesse

October 2025

1 night at Camp Swift Run

I love how comfy the cabin was. It was so relaxing and pretty with a fire and the string lights on. We were secluded and I had the the whole place to our selves.

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jeannine

October 2025

3 nights at Camp Swift Run

What a beautiful, peaceful, private site! We really enjoyed our stay while visiting Gettysburg! The bed was very comfortable. Everything was perfect and we hope to visit again!