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Best campgrounds near Spring Ridge, MD

Evergreen Point Village

Frederick, MD (4 miles away)

$$$$$

(25 sites)

+2

Gambrill State Park

Frederick, MD (9 miles away)

$$$$$

(28 sites)

+2

Manor - Cunningham Falls State Park

Thurmont, MD (13 miles away)

$$$$$

(31 sites)

Houck - Cunningham Falls State Park

Thurmont, MD (16 miles away)

$$$$$

(140 sites)

+7

Brunswick Family Campground

Brunswick, MD (16 miles away)

$$$$$

(148 sites)

+5

Ramblin' Pines

Maryland (17 miles away)

$$$$$

(200 sites)

+10

Greenbrier State Park

Boonsboro, MD (17 miles away)

$$$$$

(165 sites)

+5

Owens Creek Campground - Catoctin Mountain Park

Owens Creek Campground - Catoctin Mountain Park

Maryland (19 miles away)

$$$$$

(50 sites)

+4

Harpers Ferry Campground

West Virginia (23 miles away)

$$$$$

(20 sites)

+7

Harpers Ferry / Civil War Battlefields KOA Holiday

Harpers Ferry / Civil War Battlefields KOA Holiday

West Virginia (23 miles away)

$$$$$

(311 sites)

+10

Gettysburg Battlefield Resort

Gettysburg, PA (26 miles away)

+7

Round Top Campground

Gettysburg, PA (26 miles away)

$$$$$

(292 sites)

+11

Most common amenities

Pet friendly Tables Grills Dump station Toilets Showers Playground Firewood Internet Laundry

Campgrounds near Spring Ridge, Maryland

Spring Ridge sits on the eastern edge of Frederick, Maryland, at the foot of the Catoctin Mountains. RV travelers use it as a base for a cluster of forested campgrounds within roughly 30 to 45 minutes of the city, spanning both Maryland State Parks and the National Park Service. The closest options are concentrated on and around Catoctin Mountain. Gambrill State Park sits atop the ridge just west of Frederick, while Cunningham Falls State Park operates two separate campgrounds, the William Houck Area near Hunting Creek Lake and the smaller Manor Area off Route 15. Owens Creek Campground is inside Catoctin Mountain Park, the adjacent National Park Service unit north of Thurmont. Evergreen Point Village rounds out the nearby list for travelers who want a private-park option. Most campgrounds in this area are wooded, hilly, and geared to shorter rigs. Full hookups are rare, electric-only sites are common at the state parks, and shared bathhouses with hot showers are the standard at the state and federal parks.

Things to do near Spring Ridge

The headline attraction is Cunningham Falls itself. Hunting Creek cascades 78 feet down a face of bare rock, making it the tallest waterfall in Maryland. A short Lower Trail from the lake parking lot is the family route, and the steeper Cliff Trail is the alternative. Hunting Creek Lake adds swimming, boating with paddle boat rentals, and fishing. Hikers have plenty of mileage nearby. Catoctin Mountain Park has 25 miles of trails, including routes to Wolf Rock and Chimney Rock from Owens Creek. The Catoctin Trail runs 27 miles from Gambrill State Park through Cunningham Falls State Park and into Catoctin Mountain Park. Beyond hiking, day trips include historic downtown Frederick, the Catoctin Furnace historic site at the Manor Area, and the Scales and Tales Aviary.

Seasonal information

spring
March - May
61° / 41°F 85 mm
Campgrounds reopen in April; cool nights, waterfall flow high
summer
June - August
84° / 64°F 95 mm
Peak season; sites fill months out; hot and humid
fall
September - November
66° / 45°F 90 mm
Mild days; foliage peaks in October; parks close end of month
winter
December - February
43° / 25°F 68 mm
Cold; most campgrounds closed; Manor primitive only

The main camping season in this area runs from spring through fall. The William Houck Area Campground opens at the beginning of April and closes at the end of October annually. The Manor Area follows a similar schedule for developed camping. Primitive camping at the Manor Area is available November 1 through March 31, the bathhouse is closed for the winter with only a portable toilet available, the area can close due to severe weather, and reservations are required. Owens Creek Campground in Catoctin Mountain Park is also seasonal, typically open from late April until October 31. Gambrill State Park's Rock Run Campground opens the first weekend in April and closes the last weekend in October. During the winter months the campground shuts down, though the park itself stays open; call the park office to confirm access when snow is possible. Summer weekends and holidays are the peak. Campsites book up fast for peak season, June through September, and holiday weekends, so book more than six months in advance for these times, and even earlier for cabins and electric hookup sites.

Top Hosts near Spring Ridge, 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

Vanessa10 trips - Joined Mar 2023

Both VANessa and Vanessa were awesome. All the amenities are thoughtfully available. Van drove well and my son and I had a trip we’ll talk about for years and remember forever. Vanessa is a great communicator and great person. 5+ stars.

Will L. - Aug 2026

Had an amazing travel experience with VANessa and Vanessa was a joy to work with. So very accommodating. The van is beautiful and has everything you could want. Even my pup Seamus gave it two paws up!

Kimberly B. - Jul 2026

“VANessa” ‘22 fully-stocked, Pet-Friendly Off-Grid compatible campervan, AC, sleeps/seats 2

Class B in Columbia

2022 • 5.0 (10)

$210 USD /night

How to book a campsite

Maryland state parks and Catoctin Mountain Park use two different reservation systems. For Gambrill State Park, Manor - Cunningham Falls State Park, and Houck - Cunningham Falls State Park, reservations go through the Maryland Park Service. Call 888-432-CAMP between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, or visit parkreservations.maryland.gov to reserve online any time. Campsite reservations can be made up to 12 months in advance. Owens Creek Campground - Catoctin Mountain Park is federal, so it uses Recreation.gov. Reservations are required, walk-ups are no longer accepted, and reservations can be made up to six months in advance at Recreation.gov or by calling 877-444-6777. Evergreen Point Village is a private campground and books through its own channels. Cabins and electric sites fill first, so lock those in early.

What to expect

These are mountain-forest campgrounds, not resort parks. Expect gravel pads, picnic tables and fire rings at every site, shared bathhouses with hot showers, and dump stations at the larger state park campgrounds including Gambrill's Rock Run area. Full hookups are not standard: electric-only sites appear on select loops at Houck, Manor, and Gambrill, and Owens Creek has no hookups at all. RV length is a real constraint. At Owens Creek, maximum trailer length is 22 feet and maximum RV length is 30 feet, with only three pull-through sites. Houck can handle larger rigs, with some sites fitting up to about 40 feet. Sites are shaded and hilly, so pack leveling blocks. Cell service is patchy across the Catoctins, many carriers do not have service in the mountains, and black bears are present, so keep food and garbage secure in camping and day-use areas.

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