Best camping near McLean
21 campgrounds · 21 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 21 campgrounds · best 15 shown on the map
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#1
Camp Fraser
10.5 mi away
Camp Fraser is a campground near Great Falls, Virginia.
Why 100: 481 things to do within 15 mi
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#2
Campground site #133
17.9 mi away
Campground site #133 is a campground near Lorton, Virginia.
Why 100: 396 things to do within 15 mi
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#3
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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#4
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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#5
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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#6
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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#7
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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#8
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⛰
#9
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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#10
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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#11
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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#12
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⛰
#13
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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#14
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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#15
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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Camping near McLean
The McLean area has 21 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.