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Camping for wildlife watching and birding in Maryland
9 camps in Maryland that list wildlife watching and birding or mention it in their description. The best camping months are May–Jun & Aug–Oct, judged from 30 years of weather at a typical camp: comfortable days, mild nights, little rain. In August expect highs near 84°F and lows near 63°F.
Best areas for wildlife watching and birding
- Around Frederick5 camps for wildlife watching and birding within 25 miles
Questions
How many campgrounds in Maryland are good for wildlife watching and birding?
9 camps that list wildlife watching and birding or mention it in their description; 1 of them are free.
When is the best time to go?
The best camping months are May–Jun & Aug–Oct, judged from 30 years of weather at a typical camp: comfortable days, mild nights, little rain. In August expect highs near 84°F and lows near 63°F.
What else can you do there?
Of these camps, 89% also offer hiking, 89% also offer history & culture, 67% also offer fishing.
Every camp, with a 3D fly-over, weather, cell signal and the drive.
Open wildlife & birding in MarylandThis week's picks
A different handful each week.
Camp Misty MountFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signalThis 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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Owens Creek CampgroundFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signalOwens 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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Camp Round MeadowFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signalCamp 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 signalAssateague 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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Rohrbach Group CampgroundFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signalTHIS IS NOT A PUBLIC CAMPGROUND. ONLY SCOUTS AND CIVIC ORGANIZATIONS MAY USE ROHRBACH CAMPGROUND.
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Adirondack SheltersFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signalThe 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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Fort Washington Park Day Use FacilitiesFederal campground · Free · Cell signalFort 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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Nearby states for wildlife watching and birding
Maryland has only a few camps for wildlife watching and birding; these neighbors have more.