The best waterside campgrounds near Chevy Chase, Maryland

Chevy Chase packs in over 700 waterside camping spots, ranging from tucked-away creekside clearings to open riverbanks. Expect an average night to run you $80, but you can find sites for as little as $15 if you’re flexible. favorites like Fiddlers Green Farm (343 reviews), Bald Eagle Farm on the Patuxent (245 reviews), and Hawkwood Farm (208 reviews) sit right on the water—ideal for fishing, swimming, or just watching herons stalk the shoreline. Most sites allow pets, permit campfires, and have showers on hand. Bring your rod, pack a towel, and get ready to spot wildlife right from your tent flap.

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1. Catoctin Mountain Park

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84 sites · Sabillasville, Maryland

Get a close-up view of the history of the Old Line State on this park's well-maintained trails.

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2. Cunningham Falls State Park

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171 sites · Thurmont, Maryland

A lake, a waterfall, and a maple syrup festival make this mountain getaway a family favorite.

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Chevy Chase packs in over 700 waterside camping spots, ranging from tucked-away creekside clearings to open riverbanks. Expect an average night to run you $80, but you can find sites for as little as $15 if you’re flexible. favorites like Fiddlers Green Farm (343 reviews), Bald Eagle Farm on the Patuxent (245 reviews), and Hawkwood Farm (208 reviews) sit right on the water—ideal for fishing, swimming, or just watching herons stalk the shoreline. Most sites allow pets, permit campfires, and have showers on hand. Bring your rod, pack a towel, and get ready to spot wildlife right from your tent flap.