Best camping near Emmitsburg
37 campgrounds · 37 ranked · updated 2026-08-02 · off-season
Explore the best camping near Emmitsburg, Maryland — every spot ranked by our conditions-aware Snoflo score: live conditions first, then visitor reviews and logged trips. Click a pin on the map for the score and what's driving it.
Showing the top 15 of 37 campgrounds · best 15 shown on the map
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#1
Poplar Grove I Group Camping Area
Marginal
8.1 mi away
· Warm night · low 71°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Heavy wildfire smoke — unhealthy air · Heavy
Poplar Grove I Group Camping Area is a popular camping destination located in the state of Maryland. This campground offers an array of amenities to ensure a comfortable and…
Why 100: 64 things to do within 15 mi
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#2
Adirondack Shelters Camping Area
Marginal
8.3 mi away
· Warm night · low 71°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Heavy wildfire smoke — unhealthy air · Heavy
Adirondack Shelters Camping Area, located in the state of Maryland, is a popular destination for campers seeking an enjoyable outdoor experience. This campground offers several…
Why 100: 56 things to do within 15 mi
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#3
Camp Greentop
Marginal
8.4 mi away
· Warm night · low 71°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Heavy wildfire smoke — unhealthy air · Heavy
Camp Greentop is a camping area located in Catoctin Mountain Park, Maryland. It offers stunning views of the surrounding mountains and valleys. The campground is situated near…
Why 100: 69 things to do within 15 mi
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#4
Poplar Grove II Group Camping Area
Marginal
8.4 mi away
· Warm night · low 71°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Heavy wildfire smoke — unhealthy air · Heavy
Poplar Grove II Group Camping Area is a popular camping destination located in the state of Maryland. This campground offers several amenities to enhance the camping experience…
Why 100: 63 things to do within 15 mi
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#5
Boy Scout Camping Area
Marginal
8.6 mi away
· Warm night · low 71°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Heavy wildfire smoke — unhealthy air · Heavy
Boy Scout Camping Area is a group-only campground located near Hagerstown, Maryland. This facility is designed exclusively for organized group camping activities. The area's…
Why 100: 55 things to do within 15 mi
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#6
Owens Creek Campground
Marginal
8.6 mi away
· Warm night · low 71°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Heavy wildfire smoke — unhealthy air · Heavy
Owens Creek Campground, located in the state of Maryland, is a picturesque camping area surrounded by nature's beauty. The campground offers various amenities to ensure a…
Why 100: 60 things to do within 15 mi
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#7
Houck Area - Cunningham Falls State Park
Marginal
8.7 mi away
· Warm night · low 72°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Heavy wildfire smoke — unhealthy air · Heavy
The Houck Area at Cunningham Falls State Park in Maryland is a popular camping destination for outdoor enthusiasts. This campground offers a range of amenities to enhance the…
Why 100: 84 things to do within 15 mi
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#8
Owens Creek - Catoctin Mountain National Park
Marginal
8.8 mi away
· Warm night · low 71°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Heavy wildfire smoke — unhealthy air · Heavy
Owens Creek, situated in Catoctin Mountain National Park in Maryland, offers a serene and picturesque camping experience. The campground provides various amenities to ensure a…
Why 100: 62 things to do within 15 mi
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#9
Camp Round Meadow
Marginal
8.9 mi away
· Warm night · low 71°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Heavy wildfire smoke — unhealthy air · Heavy
Camp Round Meadow is a popular camping destination located in the Catoctin Mountain Park in Maryland. The camping area provides breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains and…
Why 100: 67 things to do within 15 mi
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#10
Manor Area - Cunningham Falls State Park
Marginal
9.3 mi away
· Warm night · low 72°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Heavy wildfire smoke — unhealthy air · Heavy
Manor Area is a popular camping destination located within Cunningham Falls State Park in Maryland. This camping area offers a range of amenities to ensure a comfortable…
Why 100: 92 things to do within 15 mi
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#11
Gettysburg / Battlefield KOA
Marginal
9.7 mi away
· Warm night · low 72°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Heavy wildfire smoke — unhealthy air · Heavy
Gettysburg/Battlefield KOA is a campground located in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, offering both tent and RV camping near one of the Civil War's most significant battlefields. The…
Why 100: 40 things to do within 15 mi
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#12
Capital Camps & Retreat Center
Marginal
10.1 mi away
· Warm night · low 71°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Heavy wildfire smoke — unhealthy air · Heavy
Capital Camps Retreat Center is a perfect camping spot in Maryland. The surrounding views of the Blue Ridge Mountains and the Maryland countryside are breathtaking. Nearby…
Why 100: 50 things to do within 15 mi
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#13
Mcillian Woods Youth Campground
Marginal
10.1 mi away
· Warm night · low 72°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Heavy wildfire smoke — unhealthy air · Heavy
McIllian Woods Youth Campground is a youth-focused camping facility located near Hanover, Pennsylvania, operated by Gettysburg National Military Park. The campground welcomes…
Why 100: 35 things to do within 15 mi
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#14
Woodchuck - Michaux Campsite #23
Marginal
10.6 mi away
· Warm night · low 71°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Heavy wildfire smoke — unhealthy air · Heavy
Woodchuck - Michaux Campsite #23 is a tent campground operated by Pennsylvania's Department of Conservation and Natural Resources near Chambersburg. Reservations are required, and…
Why 100: 45 things to do within 15 mi
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#15
Fire Fox - Michaux Campsite #17
Marginal
11.3 mi away
· Warm night · low 71°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Heavy wildfire smoke — unhealthy air · Heavy
Fire Fox - Michaux Campsite #17 is a tent camping area operated by the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources near Chambersburg, Pennsylvania. Reservations…
Why 100: 45 things to do within 15 mi
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Camping near Emmitsburg
The Emmitsburg area has 37 campgrounds on Snoflo, ranked by live conditions, visitor reviews, and logged trips — so the best, closest options rise to the top.
How we rank the best camping near Emmitsburg
How are these campgrounds ranked?
Each gets a daily Snoflo score blending live conditions, visitor review ratings, and logged trips. The order reflects what's best right now and re-ranks every day.
How often does it update?
Daily, as new conditions, reviews, and trips arrive — so "best right now" means right now.
What do the numbers on the map mean?
Each pin shows that spot's current Snoflo score; tap it for the breakdown and a link to the full report.