Riverside Farm by the Monocacy

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

Chris S.

2 months on Hipcamp

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· 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!

Maia S.

3 reviews

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· 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.

Jeremy D.

4 reviews

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· November 2025

Camping trip 11.2025

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!

Jamie C.

5 years on Hipcamp

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· 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.

Bill D.

3 months on Hipcamp

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· October 2025

AWESOME SITE

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!

Ivan A. G.

4 months on Hipcamp

Not recommend

· October 2025

Tent ·

Outside of a few pieces of trash in the woods surrounding the campsite, it was a really lovely spot. The location near the Monocacy River and so close to Frederick was great. Unfortunately, we decided to leave around 7 p.m. and not spend the night because there was a very unpleasant odor at the campsite (possibly from the river, so it may not always be that way). If it hadn’t smelled, it would have been an awesome place to stay!

Benjamin P.

2 months on Hipcamp

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· October 2025

Good location! Lots of space!

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!

Chantal D.

2 months on Hipcamp

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· October 2025

This site ruuuuules.

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!

Monica L.

3 reviews

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· 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!

Autumn P.

2 reviews

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· 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.

Jacqueline K.

3 months on Hipcamp

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· October 2025

Tent · With pets ·

Perfect weekend getaway. Site 3 easily accesses the river. Great spot!! Will be back!

Michelle G.

5 reviews

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· October 2025

Great spot!

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.

Casey P.

2 months on Hipcamp

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· October 2025

Piece of Heaven

Tent · Group trip ·

Great place to spend the weekend. Relaxing and beautiful.

Mike L.

6 reviews

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· September 2025

Quick weekend getaway

Tent ·

Camping at site 5 was great. Felt very secluded and was a decently large site. Being just up the hill from the river was a nice touch as well. Directions to the site were easy to follow. The road noise was a little louder than what I was expecting but it wasn't horrible. What we didn't like was in the middle of the night, there were a couple people walking down the driving path talking very loudly which woke us up. Then a few minutes later we heard a bunch of teenagers yelling/screaming making a bunch of noise like they were playing a game. That's all fine and dandy but not very considerate for others staying on the property, especially being in the middle of the night when I'm sure most people are trying to rest. Not the owners fault by any means and I would not let that deter you from choosing this place as it was still very nice. There will always be inconsiderate campers everywhere you go, unfortunately. I would definitely come back and highly recommend.

Chris C.

3 reviews

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· September 2025

Tent ·

Nice spot by the river, not near other sites, quiet and clean. Would recommend, but something’s to note, there is a fairly well used road across the river from the site so you will hear car traffic, and you do really need a high-clearance car to get across the creek from the owner’s farm to the site, especially after some rain, it’s too far to walk with your stuff if you have more than one trip. So again would recommend but wanted to make people aware of this.

Tim C.

5 months on Hipcamp

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· September 2025

Great privacy

Tent · With kids ·

Pretty easy to find the campsite with the map that was provided. Loved the privacy and being close to the river. A little tough to get to the one porta-potty unless you have a vehicle to cross the creek.

Galen M.

4 months on Hipcamp

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· September 2025

Peaceful Stay on the River!

Tent · Group trip ·

We had a great time camping down by the river on Jon-Mikel's farm. The property grounds were well kept and maintained a peaceful atmosphere. Having town close by ended up being a lifesaver for some emergency supplies. The ability to let our puppers roam free was also amazing. We couldn't of asked for a better time. See you again soon!

Anthony A.

3 reviews

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· September 2025

Tent · With pets ·

Very secluded and quiet space! Great for dogs and kids, and just relaxing. Do note you need to cross a creek to get there.

Jackie N.

2 reviews

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· September 2025

Tent · Group trip ·

We stayed at Ellie's Favorite, campsite 5, and had a great time. There was plenty of room for our car, three tents (and maybe even a couple more, as well as for us to spread out. A few things to note: there are no picnic tables and the ground is dirt, so you will definitely want to bring chairs and a table of your own. The river is just a very short walk away and was low enough to set our chairs in and enjoy the scenery. We saw some other campers fishing up stream. The entire farm is beautiful, and we took multiple walks around the fields. Note that while the campsites are far enough away that you can't see each other and won't overlap much, we did hear children playing/screaming and music from another campsite. Also, the site is very close to a major highway so you will hear the buzz of traffic throughout the day/night.

Sylvia S.

6 reviews

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· September 2025

Tent · With pets ·

Really nice having the creek so close to the campsite. Dogs loved it! Also was awesome that the camps are spread out, so you have privacy.

Steph S.

2 reviews

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· August 2025

Tent · Group trip ·

It’s was Nice and private and had good river access.

Jacques W.

4 months on Hipcamp

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· August 2025

Tent · With pets ·

The place was awesome and very peaceful. Nice views and lots of river for fishing and swimming. The only bad thing is, bathroom is away for the spot.

Jeily O.

1 year on Hipcamp

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· August 2025

Tent · With pets ·

It was a nice tucked away spot! There is river access but it is not a flat entry but still easy enough. Our dog had a blast swimming all over and exploring the river side, fishing wasn’t to shabby and getting to and from the site was very straight forward and easy!

Tara L.

3 reviews

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· August 2025

Tent ·

This was my second time at this HipCamp! I was at the smaller site the first time, and Budrow Wilson this time around. It was perfect. Spacious, flat, and quiet. Will definitely be back!!

Traci E.

4 reviews

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· August 2025

Incredible!

Tent · With kids ·

Incredible! Have stayed twice now at two different spots. Many more trips planned!

Nicholas E.

2 reviews

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· August 2025

Tent ·

Excellent spot on the river. Site was secluded and great location near Fredrick

Julie M.

15 reviews

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· August 2025

Reminded me of my childhood.

Tent · With kids ·

Campsite 6 was PERFECT, it reminded me of a place that I used to go to as a child. The kids had a wonderful time splashing in the rapids and the campfire area was nice and shaded.

Chris B.

5 months on Hipcamp

Not recommend

· August 2025

Tent ·

We wanted to love this place, but we actually had to abandon it. After setting up my shelter, which involved putting stakes in the ground, massive and aggressive wasps started coming out of the ground in half the campsite and out of the fire pit. The camp host suggested we drive back to his garage and find wasp spray, which was shocking considering the amount of money they charge for the site. Also, completely unsafe. Maybe they aren't venomous, but we aren't willing to find out in a slightly remote area with poor reception. They were massive and would come at you if you were nearby. My spouse didn't feel safe with our dogs in the situation and we left. It is also a very large stretch to say a toilet is provided on site if you need to drive a ways back out to get to it. It was also very confusing to find the site, I've never experienced that. No signage made sense and the field had unlabeled paths cut. But the growth made it impossible to know what was what. I had to call the host and wait for a text. Simple signs would solve the entire problem. Thankfully we found another campsite 30 minutes away to salvage my spouse's only vacation. For the amount of money being charged and asking us to drive back and look through a garage, felt pretty terrible. And who would want to cook on a fire after spraying poison on it?? I hope simple steps are taken to maintain the site, it's a beautiful area and fun driving over the creek.

John B.

6 reviews

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· July 2025

Tent · With pets ·