The best waterside camping in Maryland

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Maryland’s waterside camping scene packs variety—think hidden coves, riverside fields, and campsites right on the bay. With over 2,350 waterside spots, you’ll find everything from secluded riverbanks for wildlife-watching to open pastures perfect for tossing a fishing line at sunrise. Prices average $56 a night, with some sites dipping as low as $20. Bring your dog, and expect basic comforts like toilets and showers at most sites. Camps like Fiddlers Green Farm (343 reviews), Taylors Landing Camping Club (274 reviews), and Bald Eagle Farm on the Patuxent (245 reviews) get high marks from regulars for easy water access and laid-back vibes. Expect to see herons at dawn, maybe spot a bald eagle, or saddle up for a horseback ride along the shore. Maryland’s waterside camps keep it simple, and that’s part of the appeal.

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1. Red Run Cabin

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1 site · Lodging · Oakland, MD
Our cabin is located on Deep Creek Lake in Western Maryland where most of land is either State parks or forests because of its natural beauty and recreational value. The area is an all season resort where you can enjoy the lake and beach as well as various outdoor activities such as hiking, boating, fishing, sail boarding, hiking, and horseback riding most of the year. In winter with up to 100 inches of snow, you can ski, snow board, and tube at the near by Wisp Ski Resort or cross country ski at several State parks managed for it during winter. The fall is celebrated for the color change of the trees by the Fall Fest in mid October. Current renovations for 2025 include new flooring throughout, new base cabinets, and other minor improvements. Learn more about this land: Private on acre lot with lake views and on site access to the lake and beach. State parks and forests nearby with access to wilderness areas and many activities. Wisp ski area and Adventure Sports Center - down hill and cross country skiing.
Pets
Potable water
Toilets
from 
$277
 / night

Maryland’s waterside camping scene packs variety—think hidden coves, riverside fields, and campsites right on the bay. With over 2,350 waterside spots, you’ll find everything from secluded riverbanks for wildlife-watching to open pastures perfect for tossing a fishing line at sunrise. Prices average $56 a night, with some sites dipping as low as $20. Bring your dog, and expect basic comforts like toilets and showers at most sites. Camps like Fiddlers Green Farm (343 reviews), Taylors Landing Camping Club (274 reviews), and Bald Eagle Farm on the Patuxent (245 reviews) get high marks from regulars for easy water access and laid-back vibes. Expect to see herons at dawn, maybe spot a bald eagle, or saddle up for a horseback ride along the shore. Maryland’s waterside camps keep it simple, and that’s part of the appeal.

96% (4.1K)

Top-rated campgrounds

Dining and Kitchen Area

1. Red Run Cabin

100%
(1)
1 site · Lodging · Oakland, MD
Our cabin is located on Deep Creek Lake in Western Maryland where most of land is either State parks or forests because of its natural beauty and recreational value. The area is an all season resort where you can enjoy the lake and beach as well as various outdoor activities such as hiking, boating, fishing, sail boarding, hiking, and horseback riding most of the year. In winter with up to 100 inches of snow, you can ski, snow board, and tube at the near by Wisp Ski Resort or cross country ski at several State parks managed for it during winter. The fall is celebrated for the color change of the trees by the Fall Fest in mid October. Current renovations for 2025 include new flooring throughout, new base cabinets, and other minor improvements. Learn more about this land: Private on acre lot with lake views and on site access to the lake and beach. State parks and forests nearby with access to wilderness areas and many activities. Wisp ski area and Adventure Sports Center - down hill and cross country skiing.
Pets
Potable water
Toilets
from 
$277
 / night

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