Campgrounds and RV parks near Fort Washington, MD

Fort Washington sits on the Maryland side of the Potomac River in Prince George's County, about a half hour south of Washington, D.C. RV travelers use it as a launch point for the National Mall, Smithsonian museums, and Mount Vernon just across the river in Virginia. Because the immediate riverfront is dominated by parkland and residential neighborhoods, most overnight campgrounds sit a short drive north into the D.C. suburbs or south into rural Charles County. The closest full-service RV park is Cherry Hill Park in College Park, about a half hour north, which markets itself as the closest campground to Washington, D.C. For a National Park Service option with a wooded feel, Greenbelt Park Campground is an urban oasis just 10 miles from Washington, D.C., known for its safety, affordability, peaceful surroundings and National Park Service hospitality. South of Fort Washington, Maryland state parks offer quieter, forested camping. Cedarville State Forest - Family and Smallwood State Park sit within an hour's drive, and Goose Bay Marina and Campground provides waterfront sites on the Potomac in Charles County.

Reservation systems differ by property. Maryland state park sites, including Cedarville State Forest - Family and Smallwood State Park, are booked through the state system. Reservations can be made by calling 1-888-432-CAMP (2267) Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., or online 24/7 at parkreservations.maryland.gov. Greenbelt Park Campground is on the federal system. Reservations are made through Recreation.gov or by calling 1-877-444-6777, and campers may book up to 6 months in advance. Cherry Hill Park and Goose Bay Marina and Campground are privately operated and take bookings directly through their own websites. Check RV length limits before reserving. Cedarville has a 35-foot vehicle cap on its narrow camp road, Smallwood accommodates rigs up to about 30 feet, and Greenbelt limits many B Loop sites to smaller rigs while directing larger RVs to D Loop.