The best waterside campgrounds near Kent Narrows, Maryland

Camping waterside in Kent Narrows puts you in the heart of Maryland’s marshes, creeks, and broad tidal rivers. With over 740 waterside campsites to pick from, you’ll wake to blue herons stalking the shallows and fall asleep to the rustle of spartina grass. Average prices run about $65 a night, but you can snag a spot for as low as $20. Top picks like Bald Eagle Farm on the Patuxent (245 reviews), Creekside Orchard (164 reviews), and Huck and Buck Farm Sanctuary (106 reviews) all offer direct water access and plenty of space to spread out. Most spots welcome pets, have toilets, and let you build a campfire. Watch for osprey, hike tucked-away paths, or swim straight from your site—Kent Narrows makes waterside camping easy and full of honest-to-goodness wildlife encounters.

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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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2. Lums Pond State Park

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70 sites · Glasgow, Delaware

Discover Lums Pond State Park's lush landscapes and outdoor fun.

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Camping waterside in Kent Narrows puts you in the heart of Maryland’s marshes, creeks, and broad tidal rivers. With over 740 waterside campsites to pick from, you’ll wake to blue herons stalking the shallows and fall asleep to the rustle of spartina grass. Average prices run about $65 a night, but you can snag a spot for as low as $20. Top picks like Bald Eagle Farm on the Patuxent (245 reviews), Creekside Orchard (164 reviews), and Huck and Buck Farm Sanctuary (106 reviews) all offer direct water access and plenty of space to spread out. Most spots welcome pets, have toilets, and let you build a campfire. Watch for osprey, hike tucked-away paths, or swim straight from your site—Kent Narrows makes waterside camping easy and full of honest-to-goodness wildlife encounters.