Nrc Solomons (Historic Cottages)

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Nrc Solomons (Historic Cottages)

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36 ft

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Reservable

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6 campsites

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Year-round

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Unknown

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Memorial–Labor Day weekend visitors receive six (6) leisure passes providing access to mini golf, pools, beach and many daily programs. Reservations...
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Standard Site Fee$0.00
Hookup Site Fee$0.00
Premium Site Fee$0.00
Hike and Bike Site Fee$0.00
Group Site Fee$0.00
Food Storage Locker Fee$0.00

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What Campers Say

3.25

Mixed Reviews

Based on 29 reviews

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"Reviews for NRC Solomons Historic Cottages are overwhelmingly positive, with guests praising the cleanliness, maintenance, and relaxing waterfront setting. Visitors highlight good fishing, beautiful sunsets, and the value for money—especially for veterans—along with friendly staff and well-kept cottages."

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Nrc Solomons (Historic Cottages)

Nrc Solomons (Historic Cottages)

38.3385, -76.4695


Best Time to Camp at Nrc Solomons (Historic Cottages)

The cottages shine in every season, though summer brings the full magic of waterfront living. From Memorial Day through Labor Day, your stay includes six leisure passes unlocking a world of recreation: lifeguard-supervised swimming at the beach and pools, boat rentals for exploring the river's quiet coves, mini golf competitions, and daily programs that bring families together. Even in cooler months, the river views and peaceful trails offer their own rewards, making this a year-round retreat where each season paints the shoreline in different colors.

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Summer(Jun-Aug)
4.0 / 5
Top 16% in MD

Summer highlighted as peak season; leisure passes and full waterfront recreation available.

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  • Operating Season: Open year-round

About Nrc Solomons (Historic Cottages)

Perched along the dramatic cliffs of the Patuxent River, these six nautical-themed cottages have welcomed military families since the early 1930s. Each waterfront retreat features 2-5 bedrooms, airy sunrooms perfect for morning coffee, and modern comforts including WiFi and central air—all within an easy stroll of beaches, pools, and winding nature trails reserved exclusively for Active Duty, Reservists, Retired Military, Unremarried Widows, Veterans, and Department of Defense employees.
This site consists of six historic waterfront cottages available for reservation; cottages are the primary accommodation type described. The listing does not explicitly describe tent, RV, primitive, group campsites or glamping accommodations.

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A wide range of year-round and seasonal activities are offered on-site or nearby including scenic nature trails, walking and biking paths, fishing from a pier and shoreline, playgrounds, driving range, mini golf, multiple sports courts and fields, and organized seasonal programs. In season there is lifeguarded beach swimming, boat rentals (kayaks and SUPs), a pool complex with lifeguards and water features, daily programs/activities, camping equipment and bike rentals, arcade and other recreational rentals.
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3.3
29 reviews
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Nrc Solomons (Historic Cottages) has mixed reviews, placing it in the bottom 85% of campgrounds based on reviews
Reviews for NRC Solomons Historic Cottages are overwhelmingly positive, with guests praising the cleanliness, maintenance, and relaxing waterfront setting. Visitors highlight good fishing, beautiful sunsets, and the value for money—especially for veterans—along with friendly staff and well-kept cottages.
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Based on 29 reviews

What Campers Love

Campers love the great fishing (especially white perch) and the ability to relax by the water, including a private beach, pier, and sunsets over the waterfront. Reviewers consistently note that the...
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Based on 29 reviews

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This location is described as an easy “great getaway” from the DC area, so it may work well for quick trips. Veterans, especially retired and 100% disabled vets, should take advantage of the very low...
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