The best waterside camping near Blacksville

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Blacksville serves up over 850 waterside camping spots—expect river bends, pond banks, and quiet lakesides within easy reach. Nightly rates start as low as $10, with an average closer to $40. You’ll find showers, campfire rings, and toilets at most sites, so you don’t have to rough it. Wildlife-watching, hiking, and fishing draw campers out early and keep them up late. Top picks include EarthSky Private Camp & Retreat (125 reviews), Possum Tail Farm (97 reviews), and Ferns in the Forest (81 reviews). Set up your tent, cast a line, and watch the herons glide by—you’re camping Blacksville style.

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1. Red Run Cabin

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47mi from Blacksville · 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

Blacksville serves up over 850 waterside camping spots—expect river bends, pond banks, and quiet lakesides within easy reach. Nightly rates start as low as $10, with an average closer to $40. You’ll find showers, campfire rings, and toilets at most sites, so you don’t have to rough it. Wildlife-watching, hiking, and fishing draw campers out early and keep them up late. Top picks include EarthSky Private Camp & Retreat (125 reviews), Possum Tail Farm (97 reviews), and Ferns in the Forest (81 reviews). Set up your tent, cast a line, and watch the herons glide by—you’re camping Blacksville style.

97% (611)

Top-rated campgrounds

Dining and Kitchen Area

1. Red Run Cabin

100%
(1)
47mi from Blacksville · 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

Public campgrounds near Blacksville

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