Campground near DC

[carol108]

Awhile back I thought I saw a campground someone stayed at near Washington DC that had a train station you could walk to, to take into the city. I’ve googled it and can’t find one that mentions a train station nearby. One has a bus, but doesn’t start running till April and we were looking to go the end of March. Any help appreciated. Thanks

[DougW]

Cherry Hill is the one with the bus stop. The bus goes to the train station. The train stations all have plenty of parking so the bus is not a necessity if you have something to drive while you are there.

[carol108]

Originally Posted by DougW

Cherry Hill is the one with the bus stop. The bus goes to the train station. The train stations all have plenty of parking so the bus is not a necessity if you have something to drive while you are there.

Thanks. Yeah, cherry hill is the one I was looking at. Was hoping to leave my CRV at home if we could just walk to the train station from one of them, but will bring it if I have to. It’s possible I’m remembering it wrong, but could have sworn someone said there was a stain within walking distance. I thought it was in Virginia, not Maryland.

[DougW]

Originally Posted by carol108

Thanks. Yeah, cherry hill is the one I was looking at. Was hoping to leave my CRV at home if we could just walk to the train station from one of them, but will bring it if I have to. It’s possible I’m remembering it wrong, but could have sworn someone said there was a stain within walking distance. I thought it was in Virginia, not Maryland.

We have also stayed at Bull Run Regional park, which is a nice campground in VA but it is not near the trains, you have to drive to Fairfax to catch the train if i remember correctly (it’s been several years ago).

[GalsofEscape]

There is Greenbelt Campground - but it is primative (no hookups) and the max RV length is 35 feet.
it should be really close to the Greenbelt station - not really sure if within walking. it is open year round

[KSH]

Cherry hill was great, they have buses that take you to the subway. But the lady there suggested we just drive to the subway at the college about 10 minutes away since the buses don't come often.
We enjoyed our stay, last summer they even delivered food to the campsite.

[IPcamper]

Some campgrounds near Metro stations around Washington DC


Cherry Hill Campground ( MD )-----> 2-3 miles from Greenbelt Metro Station


Greenbelt Park Campground ( MD ) -------> 2-3 miles from College Park Metro Station


Pohick Bay Regional Park ( VA ) -------> 12 miles from Franconia-Springfield Metro Station



Little Bennett Regional Park ( MD )--------> 14 miles from Shady Grove Metro Station ( via I270 )


Bull Run Regional Park ( VA ) --------> 15 miles from Vienna Metro Station ( via I66 )


Washington DC KOA ( MD ) ---------> 18 miles from New Carollton Metro Station



Cherry hill is the closest and probably has the most amenities. The regional parks are nice, but further out and fewer amenities, but are closer to Civil War sites and other attractions. Washington DC KOA is great if you wish to visit both DC and Annapolis MD.

[Tazman4]

We stayed at Cherry Hill and it was great. The bus and train ride to DC is the way to go.

[KSH]

I was between the koa and cherry hill. The reviews swayed my decision not to go to that koa. Make sure you always check the review's.