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Top-rated campgrounds near Lake Barcroft
99% (2.8K)
Top-rated campgrounds near Lake Barcroft
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Chris
November 2025
Tent
Easy to find site but definitely have an off road capable vehicle to cross the stream. Low slung sedans won't make it Camp site was clean, flat, and private. Only major criticism is easier access to the Porta John. You need to drive back across the stream to get to it as the sewer pipe cannot be used to walk across. Driving out isn't always a option with tents in the way. My other personal opinion is the fire ring could be bigger. Seemed too small for such a large site
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Maia
November 2025
Tent
Had a great time tent camping here! The site was the perfect size and nicely situated next to the creek and away from other sites. We had a little trouble finding our way to the site but we were in the dark 😅 had no trouble crossing the river and the area felt very safe. Would recommend!
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sc
November 2025
Tent
With pets
Cool spot. Great stars. Stayed one night on our way from MA to FL. Very friendly host. Would recommend and stay again if needed!
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Jeremy
November 2025
Tent
With pets
Site was very secluded. Well marked and easy to find right off of 15. Perfect spot to spend the night to break up my drive.
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Jamie
November 2025
Tent
Overall, this was a great camping spot — beautiful views and an easy walk to the river. The only downsides were that it could’ve been cleaned up a bit more (some faded signs and a little trash here and there), and our site was closer to the road than expected, so there was some traffic noise. And while not the campground’s fault, there were so many spiders! That said, I’d still be more than likely to come back — no place is perfect, and that’s part of the camping experience!
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Crishna
November 2025
Tent
Pretty cool spot. There were a few hammock camping sites, but mostly tent so plan accordingly. The campground folks who run this property were kind and hosted a quiet and peaceful experience.
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Bill
October 2025
Tent
With kids
Lovely spot with easy access to the site (beware you must have a vehicle with ample clearance for a stream crossing) and river access just over a small hill from the camp area. Note: you cannot see the river from the camp site. And if you are wanting a very quiet experience think again because there is a continuous hum of traffic from Route 15, day and night. There is a nice circular walking path if you want to take a stroll around the fields. For something close to Baltimore it's a good option.
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Ivan A.
October 2025
Tent
With kids
My son’s first time camping and I have been waiting until he was old enough to take him and teach him all I learned at his age. This was amazing! Excellent site, plenty of room, stocked some firewood for us to get started, and just generally an amazing first camp with my boy. Not too far away either, and was just a cool site right by the river. Couldn’t be better and Will never forget this site!
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Paul
October 2025
Tent
With pets
Went later part of season. So we had the place to are self. Got water access for end of oct. weather was great. Heard there closing that will be to bad.......
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Daniel
October 2025
Tent
With kids
This is a safe and clean area for tent camping. The property is over 50 acres, so other campers are usually not too close unless you choose to set up near them. During the fall, the river was quite shallow, and there was a sign indicating that fishing isn’t allowed. The nearest grocery store is about 9.5 miles away, so plan ahead for supplies. There are no showers, electricity, or running water on-site, but portable toilets are available. The management is easy to reach by phone and very responsive.
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Chantal
October 2025
Tent
Group trip
My group of 4 loved Site 5! There was so much space, had its own trail to the creek, and was pretty easy to find. I was surprised that we had to drive through a shallow creek to get there but it wasn’t a problem! We went on a hike in Fredrick Municipal Forest (~25 min away) where there are plenty of trails. We went mid-october and the foliage was scenic. Overall a great trip, a great location, and site! Thank you!
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Monica
October 2025
Tent
With pets
Felt so private and so safe. It was a lot of fun exploring Frederick during the day. We'll totally be back!
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Abigail
October 2025
Tent
With pets
I surprised my husband and two dogs with a camping, canoeing, and kayaking trip. Our first overnight stop was at the Riverside Retreat. At first, the area seemed very underdeveloped with rough and bumpy roads. I was especially worried that my smaller SUV and new trailer hauling all the gear wouldn't make it since the way was narrow. We found the check-in site at Rappahannock Camp Grounds very easily, and overall had no issues with the roads. It was already getting dark, but thankfully, it was easy to follow the verbal instructions to get to the Hipcamp site. Honestly, if you don't mind feeling a little "lost" then the reward at the end is SO worth it. After going down the dirt road as far as you can, there's open areas next to some fields and a shallow river with perfectly crystal clear water and river rocks all along the bottom. There are two access points to the river. One immediately when you pull up to the fields and one further hidden all the way to the left side of the area under the trees. I loved that you could choose to either camp under the open stars or in a forested patch. We ended up next to the field where the ground was flat and setup. There were metal fire rings provided if you wanted to have a campfire, and a porta potty on either end of the camping space. The dogs had such a great time playing in the shallow water and I loved getting to hear the sound of the river flowing over the rocks. Even with other families there, it still felt private. We'll be back!
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Jacqueline
October 2025
Tent
I wanted somewhere secluded to unplug and this place delivered! I selected a spot in the woods and it was heaven; the property was well maintained with mowing and clearing, and the amount of noise was minimal despite other campers being on site. There were also multiple porter John’s available for use and a dumpster at the entrance for convenience. Easy river access, walkable paths, and all the nighttime sounds. It’s a must visit.
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Autumn
October 2025
Tent
It was SO easy and quick to book and the host was very timely with responses. Beautiful and quiet spot- we loved it and we were so grateful to find this on short notice!
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Jacqueline
October 2025
Tent
With pets
We had a great camping experience! Site 3 was private and well covered by trees which blocked some light rain. Great for dogs!
Everything was as described. There is a small farm stand close to the property that sells fire wood.
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Odd
October 2025
Tent
The view is beautiful. My pictures are amazing. Very quiet and peaceful. Close to the rivers edge. It did not rain, so I had no issues. However, flooding would be the only concern or negative. This is my favorite or number 1 campsite. This was my 5th camping trip. I would book again.
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Amy
October 2025
Tent
If you’re looking for a primitive camping site away from everyone and everything, this is the place to go! We ended up choosing an edge of the woods/field spot, plenty of wood for a fire, very quiet, with easygoing hosts. Would definitely stay again!
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Alex
October 2025
Tent
With pets
Loved the primitive campsite on the river. Easy check-in at the campground, and Erik and crew are very helpful for directions to the sites, instructions, and even jump your car if it comes to that (again, huge thank you!).
Lots of room to setup camp. Level ground with good overhead for tents (we had a big one in the treeline and it fit well), enough space to keep away from the fire ring too. Had easy access to the water and lots of solitude. We had mostly shallow waters making it easy for my kids and I trek up and downstream to explore. Definitely planning for our next visit.
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Casey
October 2025
Tent
With kids
This is a pretty solid spot if you’re looking for something close to Frederick. The spots are well spaced out, every spot was full the night we were there and we barely ever heard anyone else. There’s some road noise from the highway down the river, but it’s not too bad. Really do need ground clearance to drive out to the spots, have to go through a creek and through some ruts in the path initially, but not too bad.
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