Best camping near McLean
19 campgrounds · 19 ranked · updated 2026-07-14 · off-season
Explore the best camping near McLean, Virginia — 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 19 campgrounds · best 15 shown on the map
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#1
Lake Fairfax
Good
8.0 mi away
· Warm night · low 66°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 92°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…
Why 86: live conditions (good) · 667 things to do within 15 mi
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#2
Marsden Tract Campground
Good
3.5 mi away
· Warm night · low 66°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 92°F
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…
Why 85: live conditions (good) · 1307 things to do within 15 mi
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#3
Marsden Tract Group Campsite
Good
3.6 mi away
· Warm night · low 66°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 92°F
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…
Why 85: live conditions (good) · 1304 things to do within 15 mi
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#4
Swains Lock Hiker-Biker Campsite
Good
7.6 mi away
· Warm night · low 66°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 92°F
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…
Why 85: live conditions (good) · 918 things to do within 15 mi
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#5
Burke Lake Park
Good
13.8 mi away
· Mild night · low 64°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 92°F
Burke Lake Park Camping Area in Virginia offers a serene camping experience surrounded by a lush forest and picturesque lake views. The campground offers 100 campsites, equipped…
Why 86: live conditions (good) · 522 things to do within 15 mi
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C⛰
#6
Camp Loop D
Good
14.9 mi away
· Warm night · low 67°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 92°F
Camp Loop D is a popular camping area located within the Green Ridge State Forest in Maryland. The area offers spectacular views of the surrounding forest and mountains, making it…
Why 86: live conditions (good) · 1182 things to do within 15 mi
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C⛰
#7
Camp Loop C
Good
15.0 mi away
· Warm night · low 67°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 92°F
Located in the Catoctin Mountains of Maryland, the Camp Loop C camping area is part of the larger Catoctin Mountain Park. This area is known for its beautiful views of the…
Why 86: live conditions (good) · 1178 things to do within 15 mi
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C⛰
#8
Camp Loop B
Good
15.2 mi away
· Warm night · low 67°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 92°F
The Camp Loop B camping area is located in the Green Ridge State Forest, which is a part of the Appalachian Mountains of Maryland. The surrounding views of the area are…
Why 86: live conditions (good) · 1170 things to do within 15 mi
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#9
Horsepen Branch
Good
15.2 mi away
· Mild night · low 63°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 91°F
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…
Why 86: live conditions (good) · 292 things to do within 15 mi
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#10
Horsepen Branch Campsite
Good
15.2 mi away
· Mild night · low 63°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 91°F
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…
Why 86: live conditions (good) · 292 things to do within 15 mi
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C⛰
#11
Camp Loop A
Good
15.3 mi away
· Warm night · low 67°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 92°F
Camp Loop A is a beautiful camping area located in the Green Ridge State Forest in Maryland. The area is surrounded by stunning views of the forest and nearby mountain ranges…
Why 86: live conditions (good) · 1161 things to do within 15 mi
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#12
Greenbelt Park
Good
15.8 mi away
· Warm night · low 67°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 92°F
Greenbelt Park is a picturesque camping area located in the state of Maryland. This beautiful campground offers a range of amenities to ensure a comfortable stay for campers. The…
Why 86: live conditions (good) · 1139 things to do within 15 mi
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F⛰
#13
Fort Belvoir Travel and RV Camp
Good
16.5 mi away
· Mild night · low 64°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 92°F
Fort Belvoir Travel and RV Camp in Virginia offers established campsites (no dispersed camping) with full hookups for RVs. Reservations are required and can be made through the…
Why 86: live conditions (good) · 663 things to do within 15 mi
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#14
Pohick Bay Regional Park
Good
18.2 mi away
· Mild night · low 64°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 92°F
Pohick Bay Regional Park is a popular camping area located in Virginia. The campground offers several amenities for campers to enjoy. These include picnic areas, playgrounds…
Why 86: live conditions (good) · 372 things to do within 15 mi
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#15
Bull Run Regional Park
Good
18.5 mi away
· Mild night · low 63°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 91°F
Bull Run Regional Park camping area in Virginia offers 150 campsites, including tent and RV sites with electric and water hookups. The park provides scenic views of Bull Run…
Why 86: live conditions (good) · 268 things to do within 15 mi
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Camping near McLean
The McLean area has 19 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 McLean
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.