Elk Neck State Park - Maryland

[Paulette]

This park is a only about 45 minutes from my house, so I figured it would be a good place for the first spring camping excursion. And it was. It is a really large park, with around 10 different camping loops. I opted for the loop with full hook-ups...the North East loop. The roads are paved, the sites are paved with framed in areas for pic nic tables and fire pits. I made my reservation on line and had picked site 11, a back in site that was long enough for my rv. However, when I got there and drove to the site, someone else was parked there. So, I found the camp host and after about a half hour of the rangers trying to figure out why the computers had allowed 2 people to reserve the same site, they were able to,put me on site 12. It was a pull thru site and very nice. There are sidewalks everywhere leading to the bath house. I didn't go into the bath house because when I was out walking I had the dog with me. But, I'm sure they were well kept as the rest of the campground was too!

This campground is about 15 miles to the east of interstate 95, with easy access on and off. There are a lot of hiking trails. While there, I was able to hike to the lighthouse twice. The first time I went by myself and was able to take pictures of an eagle perched in the trees nearby. The second time I hiked it with my granddaughter. They also have a beach area on the elk river.

I'd give it a definite 10.

[Bethers]

Sounds wonderful, Paulette. Glad you had a great first trip out this year.

[BirdbyBird]

Sounds nice and not that far off the main thoroughfare....for those passing through.

[RVer]

Stopped at Elk Neck on our way back north from South Carolina and LOVED it. Have promised to return but did not make it this year, maybe next year. Very nice and clean.