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1. Scotts Cove Campground
Elevation: 31 ft
Scaggsville, Maryland, United States
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2. Leesylvania State Park Campground
Leesylvania State Park opened in 1992. Land for the park was donated in 1978 by Daniel Ludwig, a noted philanthropist. A national historical society, the Society of Lees of Virginia, was instrumental in securing the donation. Locally the area is known as Freestone Point, referring to the sandstone early settlers took from the property for building. Henry Lee III (Light Horse Harry) was born here at what was then Leesylvania Plantation in Colonial America. This Revolutionary War hero would later father the Confederate General Robert E. Lee of Civil War fame. Size: 544.2 acres on a peninsula bordered by the Potomac River, Neabsco Creek and Powell's Creek.
Elevation: ft
Woodbridge, Virginia, United States
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3. Chisel Branch Campground
Elevation: 19 ft
Poolesville, Maryland, United States
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4. Prince William Forest Park - Turkey Run Ridge Campground
Prince William Forest Park is located only 35 miles south of Washington, DC and directly in between two other National Park Service units - Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Park and Manassas National Battlefield Park. With cabins and campgrounds, Prince William Forest Park is the ideal "home base" for your visit to the Washington, DC metropolitan region. Turkey Run Ridge Group Campground (tents only) is a 6-site campground with bathrooms (no showers), grills and picnic tables. Sites hold from 25 to 40 people and parking is readily available. Alcohol is prohibited at Turkey Run Ridge Group Campground.
Elevation: 23 ft
Montclair, Virginia, United States
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5. Prince William Forest Park - Oak Ridge Campground
Prince William Forest Park is located only 35 miles south of Washington, DC and directly in between two other National Park Service units - Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Park and Manassas National Battlefield Park. With cabins and campgrounds, Prince William Forest Park is the ideal "home base" for your visit to the Washington, DC metropolitan region. Oak Ridge Campground (tents & RVs) is a 100-site campground with bathrooms, grills and picnic tables, and drive-up campsites. Leashed pets are welcome. Both tents and RVs are welcome in Oak Ridge Campground, though there are no hook-ups for RVs and length restrictions exist.
Elevation: 34 ft
Montclair, Virginia, United States
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6. Woodbine Campground
Elevation: 50 ft
Sykesville, Maryland, United States
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7. Marble Quarry Campground
Elevation: 20 ft
Dickerson, Maryland, United States
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8. New Hope Valley Campground
Elevation: 51 ft
New Market, Maryland, United States
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9. Calico Rocks Campground
Elevation: 20 ft
Point of Rocks, Maryland, United States
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10. Caledon Natural Area Cabins
A designated National Natural Landmark for its eastern hardwood forest, Caledon Natural Area provides visitors the unique opportunity of viewing bald eagles in their natural habitat. Caledon and the surrounding areas are the summer home for one of the largest concentrations of bald eagles on the East Coast. As many as 60 eagles have been spotted on the bluffs overlooking the Potomac River in King George County. Preservation of the national bird's habitat is the primary focus of the natural area. Visitors can enjoy the beauty of Caledon by hiking and picnicking in a mature forest. They can learn more about the natural history of Caledon by touring the visitor center.
Elevation: ft
King George, Virginia, United States
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11. Bald Eagle Island Campground
Elevation: 21 ft
Point of Rocks, Maryland, United States
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12. R J Campground
Elevation: 1 ft
Rock Hall, Maryland, United States
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13. Ellendale Campground
Elevation: 1 ft
Crosby, Maryland, United States
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14. Harbor View Campground
The beautiful Chesapeake Bay with its many historic towns are at your doorstep when you stay at Harbor View Campground. A selection of on-site amenities combined with the nearby Westmoreland Berry Farm, wineries, championship golf and many beautiful waterside towns of the Bay will make a visit to this Outdoor World property one you and your family will long remember. Reconnect with nature and the beauty of the Virginia countryside while reliving American history in the many Colonial towns nearby. You may even choose to take an excursion to our nation's capital-it's all part of what makes this beautiful property one you should be sure to visit.
Elevation: ft
Colonial Beach, Virginia, United States
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15. Chesapeake Ranch Estates Campground
Elevation: 9 ft
Chesapeake Ranch Estates, Maryland, United States
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16. Sky Meadows State Park Campground
The land for this park was donated in 1975 by Paul Mellon of Upperville to the Commonwealth of Virginia. It consisted of 1,132 acres. The name Sky Meadows came from former owner Sir Robert Hadow, who named the property "Skye Farm" after an island in Scotland. A 248-acre corridor between the park and U.S. Rt. 50 containing 3 miles of the Appalachian Trail was added in 1987. In 1988 Mellon donated another 462 acres. This area has been developed into an equestrian staging and bridle trail area. Just an hour's drive from Washington, D.C., Sky Meadows State Park in Clarke and Fauquier counties, offers a peaceful getaway on the eastern side of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Rich in history, the park has rolling pastures and woodlands, scenic vistas and provides a look into a bygone era. The park also has access to the Appalachian Trail and a primitive hike-in campground, as well as picnicking, hiking and riding trails, interpretive programs and a visitor center/gift shop. Size: 1,862 acres.
Elevation: 70 ft
Delaplane, Virginia, United States
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17. Mountain Lock Campground
Elevation: 27 ft
Antietam, Maryland, United States
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18. Westmoreland State Park Campground
Westmoreland offers Camping from March 1 to the first Monday in December. Reservations may be made over the Internet. A reservation guarantees you a site of the type reserved in the campground but not a specific site or campground. The park assigns sites upon arrival to best meet the needs of the campers. The Park also offers 3 buddy sites & a large group tent area that can be reserved. The park will make every effort to accommodate campers wishing to be located on adjacent sites; however if more than 2 sites are involved we recommend reserving a buddy or group tent site. 2 picnic shelters are available for rent by calling the Reservation Center. Westmoreland State Park Camping Campsites have either fire ring grills or box grills, all of which allow campfires. Firewood is available for a small fee; starter logs are available at camp store. Camp store: camping and picnic supplies and gift items are available. Two vehicles per campsite; extras must park in parking lot and pay parking fee. Guests visiting campers must pay the standard daily parking fee and park in the proper parking lot. Also guests must leave the park by 10 p.m. Accepts outlets for 20 and 30 amp current. Bathhouse with hot and cold showers. Laundry facilities available in Campground A bathhouse. 20 x 20 tent pads. Campgrounds A,B,C.
Elevation: ft
Montross, Virginia, United States
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19. Mountain Lake Campground
Elevation: 64 ft
Boyce, Virginia, United States
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20. Antietam Creek Campground
Elevation: 27 ft
Antietam, Maryland, United States
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21. South Mountain Campground
Elevation: 92 ft
Myersville, Maryland, United States
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22. Fredericksburg / Washington DC S. KOA
Civil War buffs have a field day near this quiet countryside spot in the woods near I-95. Four of the war's most significant historic battles were fought here. Marked paths and roadways, audiovisual aids and tours help fill in the details as you walk or drive along the battlefields. Scores of original Colonial buildings have been preserved from the 18th and 19th centuries in the town of Fredericksburg, which was George Washington's boyhood home. Kings Dominion amusement park, championship golf courses and lots of great shopping lie within a half-hours drive. Washington, D.C. is about an hour north. Easy access to VRE or Metro trains, that head into the heart of the capital, where tours are available. So come and check in for some history. George Washington slept here, why not you? Rates are higher July 23 - August 5.
Elevation: ft
Fredericksburg, Virginia, United States
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23. William Houck Campground
Elevation: 132 ft
Thurmont, Maryland, United States
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24. Killiansburg Cave Campground
Elevation: 29 ft
Shepherdstown, West Virginia, United States
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25. Horseshoe Bend Campground
Elevation: 29 ft
Sharpsburg, Maryland, United States
