RV Parks near Odenton, MD

The cities and towns around Odenton, Maryland offer many RV park choices, each one a day trip away from Washington, D.C., and each providing an array of on-site and local opportunities for outdoor recreation and play. Whether you hope for a pool to fight off the heat of summer or a wooded setting not too far from the arts and culture of the city, you can find a park to fit your needs.

Washington, D.C./Capitol KOA Kampground

Only four miles from Odenton, in Millersville, the Capitol KOA Kampground is packed with opportunities for play. Go swimming, try an outdoor table game or compete with family members at horseshoes or badminton. The park holds regular ice-cream socials and seasonal special events. The grounds encompass 50 acres and have a nature trail for hiking and exploration. Walking tours are available of the museums of the Smithsonian, 29 miles away in Washington, D.C., and the United States Naval Academy, 14 miles away in Annapolis.

Washington, D.C./Capitol KOA Kampground
768 Cecil Ave. North
Millersville, MD 21108
(410) 923-2771
(800) 562-0248
capitolkoa.com

Cherry Hill Park

Cherry Hill Park is located in College Park, less than 20 miles from Odenton. The park has 400 sites with water, sewer, cable and 20/30/50 amp electric. Travelers can request a pull-through site, and propane and firewood are available for sale. The park has a nature trail, two pools, a sauna and hot tub for exercise or relaxation. Kids will appreciate the playground, mini-golf and arcade. Patuxent Research Refuge is located between the cities and is home to a tour of the Great Eastern Hardwood Forest and wildlife habitats. Tours also depart from the park to Washington, D.C.

Cherry Hill Park
9800 Cherry Hill Road
College Park, MD 20740
(301) 937-7116
(800) 801-6449
cherryhillpark.com

Duncan's Family Campground

Lothian is less than 25 miles south of Odenton and home to Duncan's Family Campground. The campground offers sites with free cable television and Wi-Fi service. A dump station and trash pickup are provided. RV repair, propane, firewood and ice are all available on site. Guests can enjoy mini-golf, beach volleyball and swimming, along with special weekend activities. The grounds have two playgrounds and a dog park, plus a nature trail for hiking or jogging. Tours of Washington, D.C. leave from the park, and a van will take you to the Metro system if you prefer to venture out on your own.

Duncan's Family Campground
5381 Sands Road
Lothian, MD 20711
(410) 741-9558
(800) 222-2086
duncansfamilycampground.com

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Article Written By Alice Moon

Alice Moon is a freelance writer with more than 10 years of experience. She was chosen as a Smithsonian Institute intern, working for the National Zoo in Washington, D.C., and has traveled throughout Asia. Moon holds a Bachelor of Science in political science from Ball State University.

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