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Where to go camping in or around Maryland?

Where can I go beach camping (with booze) in the mid-Atlantic region?

  • Where can I go beach camping in the mid-Atlantic region? I'm trying to plan a trip for about eight friends (including myself) to go camping on a beach for a long weekend next month, however I've never organized something like this before so I don't even know where to look. River, ocean or bay would all be good. The idea is to just sit around on the beach all day and then around the campfire at night, drink some brews and play a little music. The only real requirement we have is that booze -must- be allowed at the site. I've read that Maryland state parks have a ban on alcohol now? Are there good private campgrounds that allow this? Thanks, gang!

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    You might get lucky and find an available site at http://www.nps.gov/asis/index.htm. I say "get lucky" because the sites are usually booked months in advance. Availability can be researched http://www.recreation.gov/camping/Assateague_Island_National_Seashore_Md/r/campgroundDetails.do?contractCode=NRSO&parkId=70989&pstate=MD. Campsites in the "Oceanside Walk-In" loops are the ones I'd recommend. Bring bug spray, the mosquitoes can be bad (but only near the campsites. Near the water, no problems.) Alcohol is permitted, fires on the beach are permitted, and there are wild horses roaming around, if that is your thing. I've been camping there twice (and will be there for a third time in a few weeks) and can highly recommend it. Plus, Ocean City, MD is a short drive away, if you're so inclined.

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My first thought was Assateague Island; I had a great time camping there (though it was over a decade ago). Don't know about the alcohol laws, but it's a great place to beach camp regardless.

The Michael The

Assateague, unfortunately, is unavailable the weekend we are planning on camping. Also, regarding alcohol at the park: http://www.dnr.state.md.us/publiclands/alcoholfaq.asp

Loto

Are you that afraid of sneaking it? Unless you're planning to get roaring drunk and draw attention to yourself, I don't think anybody cares. Don't advertise it with cans/bottles littering your campsite, but pour it into plastic cups inside your tent and you should be fine. (We drink on the beach at the Outer Banks every trip with no issues from lifeguards/beach patrol/etc, even with glass bottles)

sprocket87

We just went to Cape Henlopen in Delaware this past weekend, and it was spectacular. Fulfils all your requirements (and is pretty reasonably priced).

General Malaise

The http://www.nps.gov/asis/planyourvisit/backcountry-camping.htm are open - you have to get your permit that day; first come, first served. I've done it and it's great - isolated, beautiful, bring bug spray. They rent canoes on the Maryland side and then it's about an hour paddling to get to the campsites. However, if you're not used to backcountry camping (no cars, no bathrooms, you bring in all your own water, etc., and take it all out again too) it might be more of a commitment than you want to get into. I've never camped at http://www.destateparks.com/camping/policies.asp but I hear good things, although it may be crowded.

mygothlaundry

Henlopen is very nice. There's also a state campground at Breezy Point, MD which fits the bill. They didn't hassle us over our beer and wine when we were there in June.

sudama

The Breezy Point campground is on the Chesapeake Bay. http://www.co.cal.md.us/visitors/beaches/

sudama

ughh..assateague island. do you like narrowly avoiding massive piles of stinking horse shit while hummingbird-sized flies buzz around your head? then assateague is the place for you.

en el aire

Also, regarding alcohol at the park: http://www.dnr.state.md.us/publiclands/alcoholfaq.asp FWIW, the alcohol prohibition only applies to the State Park. The National Park still allows alcohol (as I can personally attest, having been there just last week.)

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