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99% Recommend37 ratings · 28 reviews
MAHESO campground is a tranquil retreat offering a welcoming atmosphere where guests often feel right at home. The grounds are meticulously maintained, and the facilities, including a pool, clean bathrooms, and a communal kitchen, are praised for enhancing the camping experience. Many reviews highlight the friendliness of both staff and fellow campers, creating a sense of community. While some visitors noted the pool's closure during their stay, they appreciated the discounted rates and overall natural beauty of the site.
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· September 2026
25 ft Class C ·
Site 24 or 25 or 26 - RV
The host was fantastic! Everyone there was friendly and welcoming. We’ll definitely go back.
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· August 2026
Tent ·
Tent Sites
Great ppl great time grounds where well maintained , pool was amazing . I rode my motorcycle which added to my visit, they allowed me to me to cook in the main kitchen,will definitely return
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· July 2026
Tent ·
Tent Sites
It was a fun experience! I would definitely do it again.
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· June 2026
Tent · With pets ·
Site 24 or 25 or 26 - RV
Great place, well taken care of. Quiet, relaxing, close to everything.
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· June 2026
Tent ·
Tent Sites
Friendly greetings!
Clean and welcoming facilities.
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· May 2026
25 ft travel trailer · With pets ·
Site 24 or 25 or 26 - RV
My husband and I camped with our travel trailer here and had a great experience! Kind people, and gave us access to community center that had bathrooms showers, fridge and kitchen. Pool was closed so we got a discount on some of the camping fees. A very lovely natural experience!
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· September 2025
Tent ·
Tent Sites
The most adorable campgrounds, everything was extremely clean and our tent site was very private. I’ll definitely be camping here again!
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· September 2025
Tent · With kids ·
Tent Sites
Only stayed one night as we were traveling through for a baseball game in Baltimore but we would 100% stay again, we had a nice quiet spot near the back of camp with plenty of room as tent campers. Bathrooms/showers were only a few steps away. Everyone was so nice and welcoming and made us feel safe and right at home. ☺️
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· September 2025
Tent · With pets ·
Tent Sites
They were clear on instructions and very welcoming. We loved that the pool was still open and it had all the amenities that we needed. It was a nice surprise to see the ping-pong table, and I loved the water, pressure and hot temperatures of the shower
The cabin was so comfortable and exactly what I needed. I spent probably half of my weekend enjoying the bug-free front porch, listening to music (and playing!), and just having a totally empty brain. The people, though - they really made the stay! I was welcomed into conversations as though I'd been part of the community for years. There was room to explore! The pool was a welcome surprise - I only say that because I'm not much of a pool guy. This was where folks gathered to talk, read, snack... whatever! What a wonderful community!
This place is a rustic gem. If you are looking for something less busy than a country club setting, then this is the place for you. They have ample space for camping, outdoor showers, clean bathrooms and a fantastic communal kitchen in the main club house. Several hiking trails and attractions fill the property. And most importantly, all the staff were friendly and accommodating!
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· May 2025
Awesome, unique, rustic, friendly!
14 ft travel trailer · With pets ·
Site 24 or 25 or 26 - RV
We had the best time at MAHESO! Nice shady spot near a trailhead. If you go when it’s busy, be aware that you are camping very close to other campers. We had one night where the campground was full and the rest where we were the only campers. Even when the campground was full, everyone was so friendly, that it felt like a nice community. The pool is awesome and everyone makes you feel very welcome and comfortable. Lots of lovely places to hike and cute little cabins to admire. Clean (single person) bathroom and a pretty well outfitted kitchen if you need to use that as well. We loved our stay and will definitely be back.
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· May 2025
Tent ·
Tent Sites
MAHESO has a wonderful property. The people are so welcoming. Great trails in the woods with access to a relaxing creek. The pool is amazing. The clubhouse is excellent with access to an upgraded kitchen. I would highly recommend visiting.
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· May 2025
Really cute cabin. Excellent hiking trails. Everyone there is super friendly.
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· May 2025
With pets ·
Cabin 22
Great spot to relax amongst nature while "Au naturel". Staff are very friendly, accommodating, accepting and welcoming.
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· September 2024
30 ft travel trailer ·
Site 24 or 25 or 26 - RV
Nice facilities, nice people. Check in and out was super easy, pool in excellent shape, bathrooms clean.
Extremely courteous, friendly and thorough folks. It is easy to find a secluded spot for a tent. The common areas are clean with an excellent kitchen.
Had a great time. Everyone was very welcoming and nice. Site was clean and facilities were close enough to be convenient but not right on top of your site.
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· July 2024
19 ft campervan ·
Site 24 or 25 or 26 - RV
Lovely people. Beautiful facilities. Cool to see something like this thriving!
I really enjoyed spending my 4th holiday at MAHESO and will definitely come back. Everyone was friendly and made me feel right at home. I will see you all in the fall!
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· June 2024
Maheso is a very relaxing blend of people responsibly running the joint space and peacefully letting everyone enjoy it. The pool is like bath water…so pleasant.
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· June 2024
Tent ·
Tent Sites
I had a lovely time. Everyone seemed friendly and it was private enough
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· June 2024
Great secluded and peaceful property. Very friendly, respectful and accommodating people and staff. Main facilities are clean and up to date with everything you would need. The Cabin was a little dated but that added to the rustic charm.
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· September 2023
We really enjoyed the peacefulness of the place and will definitely be going back.
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· August 2022
I loved my stay, everyone was warm and friendly. I look forward to visiting again soon.
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· July 2022
It was exactly as expected and more! An amazing place filled with amazing people!
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· June 2022
With pets ·
Maryland Health Society (MAHESO)
I thought I was primitive camping and discovered one of the most freeing and welcoming places in the DMV area. My expectations were blown away. Thank you Teasa! We will be back.
I took a solo trip to a CLOTHING OPTIONAL (mostly nude) campground in Davidsonville, Maryland called Maryland Health Society (MAHESO for short).
Use my $10 off code to book your trip on Hipcamp www.hipcamp.com/en-US/i/sonnathomas.
*not many pics for obvious reasons*
1. Camping at MAHESO :
- This is clearly NOT your average campground. This was my first time visiting a clothing optional campground and it was great! The campground is very secluded and offers several amenities. Their website/social media is not technologically advanced but they are all friendly and welcoming . It's best to call them if you have questions instead of emailing or messaging. I'd say that approx 95% of people there were fully nude. Most people were members. A small amount were camping and the others were just visiting for the day.
What I like about this site is that there's no pressure. It's a very relaxed environment compared to some of the other clubs that are very strict and pushy.
I rented a tent space that had electricity but they also offer tents spaces without electricity, small cabins, and RV sites.
Tips for camping at MAHESO:
- There's no Campstore. They do not sell beverages/ice/food etc. This is a club so they do have a clubhouse that houses a full kitchen.
- My campsite did not have a table or fire pit. I was walking distance to the clubhouse so I just used the clubhouse amenities when needed. Otherwise, I would recommend bringing a small folding table.
- Water spigots were widely available
- Bring at least 2 towels (1 for showers and 1 for sitting on chairs)
- There wasn't any unwanted looks, comments, or touching so you won't have to worry about that.
- Bring your own drinks if you'd like
- You will need to bring your ID to sign in. They take a picture of it when you get checked in.
- Keep your food in your car/fridge and throw all trash in the trash can by night! I had an encounter with a gangsta raccoon around 2 am because I made a mistake and left my trash bag out at night.
2. Nude swimming pool :
- Most people hangout at the pool. You must be fully nude to enter the pool but you don't have to be nude to sit around at the pool or hang at the clubhouse. In general, I'd say plan to be nude though there's no pressure. I met a lot of people at pool who will immediately start calling you by name throughout the trip and checking on you to make sure everything is ok. Apparently, I was known as the badass lady with the condo tent .
3. Outdoor showers :
- An outdoor shower...while the sun is shining during a slightly drizzle... as you listen to "Summer Rain" by Carl Thomas is PHENOMENAL. Absolutely would recommend .
- The campground has 2 indoor showers/restrooms in the clubhouse, 2 outdoor showers at the pool, and 3 outdoor showers/2 indoor restrooms further down. Although I didn't use them, the indoor showers/bathrooms could use some updating.
4. Other activities (Trails, volleyball, events) :
- They have a nice volleyball net, swinging bridge, hiking trails, and a community fire pit for bonfires. The members informed me that they have events that are open the public such as outdoor movie night, havana night, bull roast etc.
5. The people :
I met some really nice folks. Most were members but some were visitors like me. I'm a 33 year old Black woman so the club is really looking for some diversity though all are welcomed. Consider scheduling a day visit or booking a tent/cabin using my discount above. The people are super relaxed and non-judgmental. The environment is pretty chill though they know how to have a good time lol.
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This was a great experience if you're looking to try something new, need a self care trip, need to even out your tan, looking to ease your way into naturism, or just plain ole don't feel like putting on clothes.
I would recommend MAHESO hiring a social media specialist to appeal to younger/more diverse visitors/members.
Location
Davidsonville, Anne Arundel, Maryland, United StatesTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
Hosted by Maheso G.
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