Spring Camping in Maryland

Spring Camping in Maryland

Discover the best spring camping across Maryland. Welcome the new season with spring camping. Wildflowers bloom, waterfalls surge, and nature awakens.

19+ Campgrounds4.5★ AverageBest: March through May
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Owens Creek Campground

Owens Creek Campground

Thurmont · Catoctin Mountain Park

Spring transforms Catoctin Mountain into a cascade of wildflowers and rushing waterfalls, with nearby Cunningham Falls reaching peak flow while crowds remain thin.

4.5(320 reviews)
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Camp Misty Mount

Camp Misty Mount

Thurmont · Catoctin Mountain Park

Spring transforms the Eastern deciduous forest into a carpet of wildflowers while temperatures hover in the comfortable 60s and 70s, and nearby waterfalls surge with snowmelt. Fewer crowds during shoulder season mean you'll have the historic 1937 cabins and extensive trail system mostly to yourself.

4.6(205 reviews)
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New Germany State Park

New Germany State Park

Oakland, MD · Maryland State Parks, Maryland

Spring transforms the hemlock-hardwood forest into a showcase of mountain laurel blooms and wildflowers, while mild temperatures bring the 10-acre lake to life for paddling and fishing.

4.6(116 reviews)
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About Spring Camping in Maryland

Spring camping Maryland offers an exceptional opportunity to experience the state's diverse landscapes as they awaken from winter dormancy, with blooming wildflowers carpeting forest floors, rushing waterfalls fed by seasonal snowmelt, and mild temperatures perfect for outdoor exploration. Maryland's unique geography provides spring campers with remarkable variety—from the mountain laurel-draped peaks of the Catoctin and Appalachian ranges in western counties to the blackwater river systems of the Eastern Shore, where bald cypress trees emerge in their fresh spring foliage.

Best Time

Maryland's prime spring camping season runs from mid-April through early June, with peak conditions typically occurring in May when wildflower displays reach their zenith and temperatures settle into comfortable 60-75°F daytime ranges. Early spring camping in March and early April offers solitude and excellent trout fishing as streams are stocked, but campers should prepare for nighttime temperatures dipping into the 30s and occasional late-season snow flurries in western mountain regions.

Season Highlights

  • Wildflower displays
  • Flowing waterfalls and streams
  • Mild, comfortable weather
  • Fewer crowds than summer

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Spring wildflower identification and photography along forest trailsWaterfall viewing at peak seasonal flow conditionsTrout fishing in freshly stocked mountain streamsBird watching during spring migration seasonHiking through awakening forests before full canopy leaf-outKayaking and canoeing on rivers at optimal spring water levels

Tips & Recommendations

  • 1Reserve popular Maryland state park campgrounds through the centralized reservation system at least 60-90 days in advance for May weekends, as sites at Owens Creek, New Germany, and Pocomoke River fill quickly during peak spring season.
  • 2Pack layered clothing including warm base layers, fleece mid-layers, and waterproof outer shells, as spring weather in Maryland can shift dramatically—mountain locations may see morning temperatures in the 40s rising to afternoon highs in the 70s.
  • 3Bring quality rain gear and waterproof tent footprints, as spring precipitation is frequent with April averaging 3-4 inches of rainfall statewide.
  • 4Insect pressure remains minimal through April but increases significantly in May, particularly near water sources, so pack bug spray containing DEET for evening hours.
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We've ranked 19+ spring campgrounds in Maryland based on wildflowers, weather, and accessibility. Top options feature blooming landscapes and rejuvenated waterfalls.

Spring camping season in Maryland typically runs March through May, though opening dates vary by location and elevation. Mountain campgrounds may open later due to snowmelt.

Maryland offers excellent spring camping with wildflower displays, flowing waterfalls, comfortable temperatures, and fewer crowds than summer. It's perfect for hiking and photography.

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