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Camping for fishing in Maryland

7 camps in Maryland that list fishing or mention it in their description. The best camping months are May–Sep, judged from 30 years of weather at a typical camp: comfortable days, mild nights, little rain. In July expect highs near 84°F and lows near 64°F.

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7camps for fishing
1free or dispersed
7reservable
May–Sepbest months

This week's picks

A different handful each week.

  • Adirondack SheltersFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signal

    The Adirondack Shelters, located near the northern most point of Catoctin Mountain Park, provides a destination for true nature immersion and an alternative to drive-up camping. A moderate…

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  • Poplar Grove Youth Group CampgroundFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signal

    Poplar Grove offers youth groups and organizations enjoyable year-round primitive tent camping. Located just steps away from the Catoctin Mountain Park portion of the [Catoctin National…

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  • Camp Round MeadowFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signal

    Camp Round Meadow, a four-season camp, includes four dormitories, dining hall, commercial kitchen, gymnasium and conference room. The facility accommodates a maximum of 120 people.…

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  • Assateague Island National Seashore CampgroundFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signal

    Assateague Island National Seashore is a 37-mile long barrier island on the Atlantic Coast of Maryland and Virginia. Famed for its wild horses, this barrier island is a constantly shifting…

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  • Owens Creek CampgroundFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signal

    Owens Creek Campground offers families and individuals enjoyable primitive tent camping. Located just five miles (8 km) from Thurmont, Maryland, in the rolling hills of Catoctin Mountain…

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  • Fort Washington Park Day Use FacilitiesFederal campground · Free · Cell signal

    Fort Washington is located 15 miles (24 km) south of Washington, D.C., along the Potomac River. It is a local favorite for picnicking, recreation and historic interest. Built to defend the…

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  • Camp Misty MountFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signal

    This historic cabin camp was completed in 1937 by the Works Progress Administration. The camp is surrounded by hardwood forests on the slopes of Catoctin Mountain Park. Learn more in our…

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Questions

How many campgrounds in Maryland are good for fishing?

7 camps that list fishing or mention it in their description; 1 of them are free.

When is the best time to go?

The best camping months are May–Sep, judged from 30 years of weather at a typical camp: comfortable days, mild nights, little rain. In July expect highs near 84°F and lows near 64°F.

What else can you do there?

Of these camps, 100% also offer hiking, 86% also offer wildlife & birding, 86% also offer history & culture.

See them on the map

Every camp, with a 3D fly-over, weather, cell signal and the drive.

Open fishing in Maryland

Nearby states for fishing

Maryland has only a few camps for fishing; these neighbors have more.