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Best campgrounds near Deale, MD

Adventure Bound Camping Resorts - Washington DC

Adventure Bound Camping Resorts - Washington DC

Maryland (8 miles away)

$$$$$

(270 sites)

+7

Cedarville State Forest - Family

Brandywine, MD (18 miles away)

$$$$$

(27 sites)

+5

Washington DC / Capitol KOA Holiday

Maryland (20 miles away)

$$$$$

(156 sites)

+10

Greenbelt Park Campground

Greenbelt, MD (24 miles away)

$$$$$

(174 sites)

+4

Taylors Island Family Campgrounds

Maryland (24 miles away)

(143 sites)

Bay Shore Campground

Rock Hall, MD (27 miles away)

$$$$$

+2

Cherry Hill Park

College Park, MD (27 miles away)

Queen Anne, MD (35 miles away)

$$$$$

(54 sites)

+6

Goose Bay Marina and Campground

Maryland (36 miles away)

$$$$$

(90 sites)

+6

Aqua Land Campground

Maryland (37 miles away)

$$$$$

(110 sites)

+9

Patapsco Valley State Park - Hollofield Area

Patapsco Valley State Park - Hollofield Area

Maryland (37 miles away)

$$$$$

(73 sites)

+7

Camp Todd

Denton, MD (38 miles away)

Most common amenities

Dump station Showers Pet friendly Playground Tables Toilets Grills Laundry Firewood General store

Camping near Deale, Maryland

Deale sits on the western shore of the Chesapeake Bay in southern Anne Arundel County, roughly 15 to 20 miles south of Annapolis. It is a working waterman's town with marinas, a large charter fishing fleet, and public boat ramps, which makes it a practical base for RV travelers who want bay access without staying in the Washington-Baltimore corridor. There are no full-service RV parks inside Deale itself, so most travelers stage from campgrounds within a 30 to 60 minute drive. Adventure Bound Camping Resorts - Washington DC in Lothian is the closest option north of town and offers full hookup RV sites, tent sites, and cabin rentals. Washington DC / Capitol KOA Holiday sits farther west toward the Beltway and works well for trips that combine bay days with sightseeing in the capital. For a woodland state-forest experience, Cedarville State Forest covers 3,510 acres at the headwaters of Zekiah Swamp and offers camping, pavilions, and more than 19 miles of hiking, biking, and equestrian trails. Greenbelt Park Campground, run by the National Park Service just inside the Beltway, and Taylors Island Family Campgrounds on the Eastern Shore round out the practical options for travelers based in the region.

Things to do around Deale

The Chesapeake Bay is the main draw. More than 40 charter boats operate out of Deale's marinas, targeting striped bass, bluefish, Spanish mackerel, and white perch, and public ramps make it easy to launch a kayak or small boat. North Beach and Chesapeake Beach, both a short drive south, offer swimming, a boardwalk, and a fishing pier. Inland, Cedarville State Forest has more than 19 miles of trails for hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding, plus a four-acre stocked pond for bank fishing. Wildlife viewing is a highlight, with sightings of deer, turtles, songbirds, and other animals. Greenbelt Park puts hikers within reach of forested trails and Metro access into Washington. Day trips from area campgrounds can reach Annapolis and the Naval Academy, the Smithsonian museums in Washington, and the Calvert Marine Museum in Solomons.

When to visit Deale

spring
March - May
64° / 45°F 91 mm
Mild; Cedarville reopens in April
summer
June - August
86° / 66°F 110 mm
Hot, humid; weekends fill, book well ahead
fall
September - November
66° / 46°F 90 mm
Cooler, drier; prime bay season
winter
December - February
43° / 27°F 82 mm
Cold; state park campgrounds closed

Late spring and early fall are the most comfortable windows for RV travel in this part of Maryland. May, June, September, and October deliver warm days, cooler nights, and less humidity than the peak of summer. Bay water temperatures climb into the seventies by June and stay swimmable through September. Summer is the busiest season. Humidity is high, afternoon thunderstorms are common, and coastal campgrounds fill on weekends. From Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day there is a two-night minimum stay at Cedarville State Forest, and holiday weekends require a three-night minimum stay. Book state and national park sites well ahead of holiday weekends. Seasonal access matters. Cedarville State Forest's campground is open from April through October. Private parks such as Adventure Bound Camping Resorts - Washington DC and Washington DC / Capitol KOA Holiday operate year-round, which makes them the practical choice for shoulder-season and winter trips. Greenbelt Park Campground also accepts reservations year-round.

Top Hosts near Deale, MD

Kimberly16 trips - Joined Jun 2023

Great host will consider using though with would select a smaller less luxurious vehicle. Was an excellent first-time experience.

Niel L. - Oct 2026

The RV was everything we hoped for, it was spacious and well maintained. Kimberly was wonderful to work with, very responsive. Thank you for allowing us to rent your beautiful RV.

Jessie C. - Dec 2025

Class B in Joint-Base-Andrews

2022 • 5.0 (8)

$270 USD /night

Stephanie7 trips - Joined May 2025

We took LunaSeaout last weekend for a sisters’ road trip—with three dogs—in the middle of a nor’easter, and I honestly couldn’t have asked for a better van for the adventure. Everything about LunaSea is thoughtfully put together and made the transition into van life incredibly easy, even for first-timers. Everything worked smoothly, it was easy to maintain and keep organized, and the van handled and drove beautifully—even through some pretty rough weather. One of the biggest surprises was how comfortable it was. The captain’s chair and passenger seat were fantastic. We spent hours on the road, and neither one of us ended up with the back, hip, or leg pain you sometimes get after a long drive. The bed was just as impressive—two adults slept comfortably and we both slept great. Between two sisters, three dogs, a nor’easter, long hours of driving, and several days on the road, LunaSea handled it all. It gave us everything we needed without feeling complicated or overwhelming. It was comfortable, reliable, easy to drive, easy to live in, and made our trip that much more memorable. I would absolutely rent LunaSea again and would highly recommend it to anyone thinking about trying van life or planning a road trip. Five stars from us—and probably five paws from the dogs, too. 🐾

Janet N. - Oct 2026

My wife and I rented this van for a weekend trip to go hiking and to test out a bit of van life. The van was great, clean, fully equipped, and everything worked as described. Stephanie is a fantastic host, quick to respond, and genuinely cares to make sure her renters have a good time. I highly recommend.

Tomas V. - Jun 2026

Luna Sea Adventure Van -AC&Heater- Solar-Dog Friendly/Fully Stocked-Off Grid

Class B in Jessup

2019 • 5.0 (5)

$160 USD /night

How to book campsites near Deale

Maryland state park sites, including Cedarville State Forest, are handled through the state's central system. Reservations can be made by calling 1-888-432-2267, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, and online at parkreservations.maryland.gov, 24 hours a day. Campers are limited to 14 cumulative nights of camping in Maryland State Park campgrounds during any 21-day period, and persons who have stayed 14 of 21 nights must vacate for at least seven consecutive days before re-registering. Greenbelt Park Campground is a National Park Service site and takes reservations through Recreation.gov on a six-month rolling window. Private parks such as Adventure Bound Camping Resorts - Washington DC and Washington DC / Capitol KOA Holiday book directly through their own websites or through KOA's reservation portal. For summer weekends and any holiday period, reserve as far ahead as the system allows. Popular loops sell out weeks in advance.

What to expect on the ground

Hookups vary widely by park. Private resorts near Deale generally offer full water, sewer, and 30/50 amp electric with pull-through options for larger rigs. At Cedarville State Forest, campsites on the inner loop have electric hookups while outer-loop sites are primitive, and each campsite has a picnic table, fire ring with a grill, and a lantern post. Greenbelt Park is a primitive campground with no water or electric hookups, but the site has flush toilets, drinking water, showers, and a dump station. Cell coverage is generally reliable on major carriers, though it can drop inside heavily wooded state-forest loops. Bring insect repellent from May through September; mosquitoes and ticks are active near the bay and in wooded parks. Deer, raccoons, and songbirds are common at every campground in the region. Grocery stores, fuel, and propane are available within a short drive of Deale. Roads into town are two-lane and easy for standard RVs, but the last mile into some waterfront properties can be tight for larger rigs.

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