Free Camping in Maryland

"Free dispersed camping around Green Ridge SF Maryland. Ridge-top pullouts and C&O access with space for established pullouts and a few level clearings by Potomac River. Primitive conditions with no trash pickup or hookups. Registration required Arrive early to claim a legal

"Free dispersed camping around Savage River SF Maryland. Laurel thickets and trout streams with space for established pullouts and a few level clearings by New Germany. Primitive conditions with no trash pickup or hookups. Registration required Arrive early to claim a legal

Well-known primitive campsite network in Green Ridge State Forest. Dispersed-style designated sites; permits required.

Primitive tent camping opportunities near Susquehannock region (where allowed). Verify local rules.

Backcountry/primitive camping opportunities at Assateague (where designated). Wind, sand, and bugs; permits may be required.

Primitive tent camping in Pocomoke State Forest areas (where available). Lowland forest; bugs common.

Primitive tent camping opportunities near Patapsco region (where allowed). Verify restrictions.

Primitive tent camping options in Garrett SF / western Maryland. Cool nights; forest roads.

Primitive tent camping options near Rocky Gap region. Some sites designated; check rules.

Backcountry tent camping in Catoctin area (where permitted). Check NPS/park rules.

Primitive tent camping opportunities near Monocacy region (where allowed). Verify local regulations.

Primitive tent camping options at Patuxent River State Park. Wooded sites; minimal services.

Cedarville State Forest is a state forest campground in Maryland, about 3.8 miles SE of Brandywine. It has approximately 27 campsites. Reported amenities include electric hookups, drinking water, showers, restrooms, playground. Typical operating season: early apr-late oct.

Green Ridge State Forest - Dispersed is a state forest campground in Maryland, about 6.8 miles SE of Flintstone. It has approximately 100 campsites. Reported amenities include laundry. Typical operating season: all year. Notes: dispersed - no facilities.

Lost Land Run - Potomac State Forest is a state forest campground in Maryland, about 7.5 miles E of Oakland. It has approximately 6 campsites and about 2352 ft elevation. Notes: dispersed - no toilets near sites.

Wallman — Laurel Run - Potomac State Forest is a state forest campground in Maryland, about 8.5 miles SE of Oakland. It has approximately 16 campsites and about 2195 ft elevation. Notes: pretty area - dispersed - no toilets near sites.

Bayside - Assateague National Seashore is a national park campground in Maryland, about 8.5 miles S of Berlin. It has approximately 50 campsites. Reported amenities include restrooms, playground. Typical operating season: mid april - mid oct.

Fifteen Mile Creek - C and O Canal National Park is a national park campground in Maryland, about 7.9 miles SE of Pratt. It has approximately 10 campsites. Reported amenities include laundry.

Greenbelt Park is a national park campground in Maryland, about 1.2 miles SW of Greenbelt. It has approximately 175 campsites. Reported amenities include dump station, drinking water, showers, restrooms, playground. Typical operating season: all year.

McCoys Ferry - C and O Canal National Park is a national park campground in Maryland, about 7.9 miles W of Williamsport. It has approximately 14 campsites. Reported amenities include drinking water, laundry. Typical operating season: early apr-late sep.

Oceanside - Assateague National Seashore is a national park campground in Maryland, about 9.2 miles S of Berlin. It has approximately 100 campsites. Reported amenities include restrooms, playground. Typical operating season: all year.

Owens Creek - Catoctin Mountain National Park is a national park campground in Maryland, about 3.7 miles SW of Sabillasville. Reported amenities include showers.