Best camping near Gaithersburg
22 campgrounds · 22 ranked · updated 2026-08-02 · off-season
Explore the best camping near Gaithersburg, 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 22 campgrounds · best 15 shown on the map
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#1
Swains Lock Hiker-Biker Campsite
Marginal
8.1 mi away
· Muggy night · low 76°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Heavy wildfire smoke — unhealthy air · Heavy
Swains Lock Hiker-Biker Campsite is situated in the Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park in Potomac, Maryland. The campsite is well-known for its stunning scenery and…
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#2
Little Bennett Regional Park
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9.3 mi away
· Muggy night · low 73°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Heavy wildfire smoke — unhealthy air · Heavy
Little Bennett Regional Park is a popular camping site located in Maryland, USA. The park offers beautiful views of the surrounding wooded areas and valleys. Nearby attractions…
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#3
Camp Fraser
Marginal
9.4 mi away
· Muggy night · low 76°F· Heavy wildfire smoke — unhealthy air · Heavy· Hot day · high 100°F
I don't have access to detailed information about Camp Fraser's specific amenities, site count, fees, or camping type (tent/RV/backcountry) beyond the basic fact that it's a…
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#4
Little Bennett Campground
Marginal
9.6 mi away
· Muggy night · low 73°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Heavy wildfire smoke — unhealthy air · Heavy
Little Bennett Campground is located in Montgomery County, Maryland, and offers stunning views of the surrounding nature. The campground is situated near the historic city of…
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#5
Marsden Tract Group Campsite
Marginal
11.3 mi away
· Muggy night · low 76°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Heavy wildfire smoke — unhealthy air · Heavy
Marsden Tract Group Campsite is a popular camping area located in the state of Virginia. Situated in a scenic and picturesque setting, this campground offers various amenities to…
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#6
Marsden Tract Campground
Marginal
11.4 mi away
· Muggy night · low 76°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Heavy wildfire smoke — unhealthy air · Heavy
Marsden Tract Campground is a popular camping area located in the state of Virginia. This campground offers various amenities to make your camping experience enjoyable. It…
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#7
Horsepen Branch
Marginal
12.5 mi away
· Muggy night · low 74°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Heavy wildfire smoke — unhealthy air · Heavy
Horsepen Branch camping area, located in Virginia, offers a serene and picturesque camping experience for outdoor enthusiasts. This campground boasts a range of amenities to…
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#8
Horsepen Branch Campsite
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12.5 mi away
· Muggy night · low 74°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Heavy wildfire smoke — unhealthy air · Heavy
Horsepen Branch Campsite, located in the state of Virginia, is a picturesque camping area that offers a range of amenities for campers to enjoy. The campground provides spacious…
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#9
Turner Farm
Marginal
13.9 mi away
· Muggy night · low 73°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Heavy wildfire smoke — unhealthy air · Heavy
Turner Farm Camping Area is located in Great Falls, Virginia, and offers stunning views of the surrounding nature. The campground is situated near several historic landmarks…
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#10
Lake Fairfax
Marginal
14.2 mi away
· Muggy night · low 76°F· Heavy wildfire smoke — unhealthy air · Heavy· Hot day · high 100°F
Lake Fairfax camping area, located in Virginia, offers a range of amenities that make it an ideal destination for campers. The campground provides various facilities to ensure a…
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#11
Chisel Branch
Marginal
15.6 mi away
· Muggy night · low 74°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Heavy wildfire smoke — unhealthy air · Heavy
Chisel Branch camping area is located near the Potomac River in Maryland. The area offers stunning views of the river and surrounding hills, with nearby activities such as hiking…
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#12
Chisel Branch Campsite
Marginal
15.6 mi away
· Muggy night · low 74°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Heavy wildfire smoke — unhealthy air · Heavy
The Chisel Branch Campsite is a beautiful camping area located in the Assateague Island National Seashore in Maryland. The campground is situated in a lush forest and offers…
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#13
Indiant Flats Campsite
Marginal
15.6 mi away
· Muggy night · low 73°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Heavy wildfire smoke — unhealthy air · Heavy
Indian Flats Campsite is a picturesque camping area located in the state of Maryland. This campground offers several amenities to ensure a comfortable camping experience. Campers…
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#14
Marble Quarry
Marginal
16.7 mi away
· Muggy night · low 73°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Heavy wildfire smoke — unhealthy air · Heavy
Marble Quarry camping area is a picturesque campground located in the state of Virginia. It offers a range of amenities to enhance the camping experience, making it a popular…
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#15
Marble Quarry Hiker-Biker Campsite
Marginal
16.7 mi away
· Muggy night · low 73°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Heavy wildfire smoke — unhealthy air · Heavy
Marble Quarry Hiker-Biker Campsite is located in the state of Virginia and offers campers a peaceful and serene camping experience. The campground is known for its beautiful…
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Camping near Gaithersburg
The Gaithersburg area has 22 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 Gaithersburg
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.