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Best campgrounds near Friendly, MD

Cedarville State Forest - Family

Brandywine, MD (11 miles away)

$$$$$

(27 sites)

+5

Adventure Bound Camping Resorts - Washington DC

Adventure Bound Camping Resorts - Washington DC

Maryland (16 miles away)

$$$$$

(270 sites)

+7

Greenbelt Park Campground

Greenbelt, MD (17 miles away)

$$$$$

(174 sites)

+4

Smallwood State Park

Maryland (18 miles away)

$$$$$

(15 sites)

+6

Cherry Hill Park

College Park, MD (19 miles away)

$$$$$

(379 sites)

+13

Goose Bay Marina and Campground

Maryland (21 miles away)

$$$$$

(90 sites)

+6

Prince William Forest RV Campground

Dumfries, VA (22 miles away)

$$$$$

(72 sites)

+5

Oak Ridge Campground - Prince William Forest Park

Oak Ridge Campground - Prince William Forest Park

Triangle, VA (26 miles away)

$$$$$

(100 sites)

+2

Aqua Land Campground

Maryland (27 miles away)

$$$$$

(110 sites)

+9

Washington DC / Capitol KOA Holiday

Maryland (28 miles away)

$$$$$

(156 sites)

+10

Aquia Pines Campground

Virginia (30 miles away)

$$$$$

(120 sites)

+8

Hillwood Camping Park

Gainesville, VA (35 miles away)

$$$$$

+4

Most common amenities

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

Campgrounds near Friendly, Maryland

Friendly sits in Prince George's County just south of the Capital Beltway, putting RV renters within a short drive of both the Potomac River and downtown Washington, D.C. The area blends suburban convenience with easy access to Maryland state forests, National Park Service land, and full-hookup commercial resorts, so trip planners can match the campground to the trip rather than the other way around. South of Friendly, Cedarville State Forest - Family offers a seasonal campground open from April to October, with electric sites on the inner loop and primitive sites on the outer loop. Northeast, Greenbelt Park Campground is run by the National Park Service inside the Beltway, while Cherry Hill Park in College Park is a large private RV park with full hookups. For a waterfront option, Smallwood State Park sits along Mattawoman Creek, a tributary of the Potomac River, with campsites that accommodate tents, trailers, and RVs up to 30 feet. Adventure Bound Camping Resorts - Washington DC adds another private option for families wanting resort-style amenities.

Things to do near Friendly

The location works well as a base camp for two different kinds of trip: city sightseeing in Washington, D.C., and outdoor recreation along the Potomac. Metro stations in Greenbelt and Branch Avenue give families a way to reach the National Mall, Smithsonian museums, and the National Zoo without driving an RV into the city. On the outdoor side, Smallwood State Park's 628 acres include a 50-boat-slip marina, boat launch ramps, picnic areas, a playground, an amphitheater, and nature trails, with boating, kayaking, fishing, hiking, and biking all popular. Cedarville State Forest - Family adds quiet hiking loops across roughly 19 miles of trails, a fishing pond, and equestrian trails. Well-maintained hiking trails are easily accessible from the Cedarville campground, and wildlife viewing is a common draw for campers.

When to visit Friendly

spring
March - May
66° / 46°F 92 mm
Mild; state forests reopen in April; book weekends early
summer
June - August
88° / 68°F 102 mm
Hot and humid; peak bookings; two-night weekend minimums
fall
September - November
70° / 50°F 87 mm
Cool nights; foliage peaks mid-October to early November
winter
December - February
45° / 30°F 74 mm
Cold; state forest campgrounds closed until April

Camping season in this part of Maryland runs heavily from spring through fall. Cedarville State Forest - Family is open from April to October, which is typical for Maryland state forest campgrounds and means winter RV trips need to rely on private parks such as Cherry Hill Park or Adventure Bound Camping Resorts - Washington DC, or the year-round National Park Service option at Greenbelt. Summer is peak season and books up well in advance. From Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day there is a two-night minimum stay at Maryland state park campgrounds, and holiday weekends require a three-night minimum stay. Weekend-only trips in July and August need planning well ahead of arrival. Spring and fall are the sweet spots for comfort. Daytime highs are moderate, humidity drops, and mosquitoes ease off compared with midsummer. Fall foliage in southern Maryland typically peaks from mid-October into early November, overlapping with the last few weeks of the state forest camping season.

Top Hosts near Friendly, MD

Martin32 trips - Joined Nov 2021 - Superhost

Overall good time. Gray and black water were 2/3 full though and would have been nice to be empty. WiFi was ok in location but sometimes didn’t work. Maybe suspension does need a look over not horrible but slightly loose. Fresh water all the way full would be nice also. I tried to leave it cleaner than I got it as well for the delay on drop off but made sure to get here early this am.

Ronald V. - Oct 2026

We had such a fantastic time in this RV. It was in ideal size for our family of 5. We travelled from Maryland, through ohio, Indiana, Kentucky and Tennessee. It was nice to drive and didn't feel too big. Clean throughout and no major issues. The host was very helpful and responded super quick to queries. We hope to rent again in the future.

Adam W. - Apr 2026

Class C in Brookeville

2018 • 4.8 (18)

$169 USD /night

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

How to book a campsite near Friendly

Maryland state parks and forests use a single central reservation system. Reservations can be made by calling 1-888-432-2267 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, or online 24 hours a day at parkreservations.maryland.gov. Reservations at Smallwood State Park and Cedarville State Forest - Family can be made up to 12 months in advance through the same phone number or website. Greenbelt Park Campground, as a National Park Service site, is booked through Recreation.gov rather than the Maryland system. Private resorts including Cherry Hill Park and Adventure Bound Camping Resorts - Washington DC take direct bookings through their own websites or by phone. Campers are limited to 14 cumulative nights of camping in Maryland State Park campgrounds during any 21-day period, and must then vacate for at least seven consecutive days before re-registering.

What to expect on arrival

Site quality varies by campground type. At Cedarville State Forest - Family, each campsite has a picnic table, fire ring with a grill, and a lantern post, with inner-loop sites equipped with electric and outer-loop sites primitive, and a bathhouse and water spigots located throughout the loop. At Smallwood State Park, the campground features 15 RV and tent sites under a hardwood canopy, each with electric hookups, a picnic table, a lantern post, and a fire ring. A bathhouse with hot showers, potable water, and a dump station serve the loop, and sites accommodate rigs up to 30 feet. Private parks such as Cherry Hill Park generally offer full hookups, pull-throughs, laundry, and pools. Cell service is reasonable across the region given proximity to the D.C. metro.

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