Maryland Campground Fees, Hookups & Reservations
No fee data in the federal directory. We report the reservable-vs-first-come split by agency; nightly fees and hookup specifics live on each campground's Recreation.gov page. Federal coverage only.
Maryland has 49 federal campgrounds operated by the National Park Service and U.S. Forest Service. Of these, 17 campgrounds accept advance reservations through Recreation.gov, while 32 operate on a first-come, first-served basis. Reservable sites typically fill during peak seasons, particularly weekends and holidays, so advance booking is recommended for popular locations. First-come campgrounds offer more flexibility for spontaneous trips but may have limited availability during busy periods.
Fees and amenities vary significantly across Maryland's federal campgrounds. RV hookup availability—including water, electric, and sewer connections—differs by facility and should be verified on each campground's individual Recreation.gov page before planning a visit. Similarly, camping fees are not standardized across all locations. Prospective campers should consult the specific facility's listing on Recreation.gov to confirm current pricing, hookup options, and other amenities before making reservations or traveling to first-come sites.
Where fees and hookups actually live
The federal directory tracks who manages a campground, how many sites it has and whether it's reservable — but not nightly fees or RV hookups, which differ site to site. For those, open the campground's Recreation.gov page, where current fees, hookup types and the reservation window are listed.
| Managing agency | Reservable | First-come |
|---|---|---|
| National Park Service | 16 | 32 |
| Other federal agencies | 1 | 0 |
Common questions
Do Maryland federal campgrounds have RV hookups?
Some do and some don't — hookup availability isn't in the federal directory data, so check each campground's Recreation.gov page for water, electric and sewer details.
How much does it cost to camp?
Fees vary by facility and aren't part of the federal export, so we don't quote a price. Each Recreation.gov facility page shows its current nightly fee.
All Maryland federal campgrounds → · Compare agencies →
Reservable flags from the federal RIDB export, verified June 2026. How we compile this.