I assume you are coming in the next few weeks. Most state parks including Patapsco Valley are closed at this point in the season. I also Believe Millersville KOA is closed. Rambling pines is open, (45-60 minutes from Downtown Balto.) You may consider Cherry Hill campground. Very close to DC via metro (30-45 minutes to downtown Balto.)
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If you want to visit both Baltimore and DC, your best bet is Cherry Hill Park. Its located mid way between Balto and DC, open in the winter, big rig friendly, and has easy access from 95.
You get on I-95 and its a straight 30 minute shot north to Ravens Stadium. When you want to go into DC, there is very easy access to the Metro (subway) about a mile from the park. The Metro is clean and user friendly. The knowledgable staff at the desk will explain it to you.
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You can take I-70 east to Md 32 south to I-95 south. At the I-495 split you will see signs for Cherry Hill Campground. The campground is right off I-95 and I-495, it is not half way between Baltimore and Washington. It is the best campground in this area.
Ramblin Pines has a very strong dog policy, so ask if you want to stay there.
Ramblin' Pines is not exactly pet-friendly. I tried a phone reservation and was sternly questioned about the breeds of both of our stray/rescue dogs. They were OK with the Jack Russel/Chihuahua mix, but had a real problem with my description of our Alaskan Huskey mix.
"What's it mixed with? Any dangerous breeds?" How should I know, she's an adopted stray? "Your vet should be able to tell you." Our vet called her a Huskey mix. Without a very expensive DNA blood test, there's no way we could know. "If it has any appearance of a dangerous breed, even the coloration of a German Shepard, Doberman, Rotweiller, or pit bull, etc., etc., the 'insurance policy' won't allow it in the park."
Ramblin' Pines refused to give me a reservation over the phone. They told me we couldn't stay there until they visually inspected the dog themselves to determine if she would be disqualified by their "insurance policy". Who would visually inspect? One of the office staff people at check-in. So guess what, some high-school summer-help employee, with one quick glance, knows more about my dog's disposition than our vet, my wife, or me. They will never get any of our business with such discriminatory policies.
Oh yeah, they are also very firm about a 2-night minimum stay on weekends. They absolutely don't care that you're just passing through on your way to the east coast.
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(Joey our 6-yr. old Jack Russel mix, passed over the Rainbow Bridge 12/19/09.)
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wilcamp wrote: Ramblin' Pines is not exactly pet-friendly. I tried a phone reservation and was sternly questioned about the breeds of both of our stray/rescue dogs. They were OK with the Jack Russel/Chihuahua mix, but had a real problem with my description of our Alaskan Huskey mix.
"What's it mixed with? Any dangerous breeds?" How should I know, she's an adopted stray? "Your vet should be able to tell you." Our vet called her a Huskey mix. Without a very expensive DNA blood test, there's no way we could know. "If it has any appearance of a dangerous breed, even the coloration of a German Shepard, Doberman, Rotweiller, or pit bull, etc., etc., the 'insurance policy' won't allow it in the park."
Ramblin' Pines refused to give me a reservation over the phone. They told me we couldn't stay there until they visually inspected the dog themselves to determine if she would be disqualified by their "insurance policy". Who would visually inspect? One of the office staff people at check-in. So guess what, some high-school summer-help employee, with one quick glance, knows more about my dog's disposition than our vet, my wife, or me. They will never get any of our business with such discriminatory policies.
Oh yeah, they are also very firm about a 2-night minimum stay on weekends. They absolutely don't care that you're just passing through on your way to the east coast.
sounds to me like a great place with a great animal policy.
bumpy
wilcamp wrote: Ramblin' Pines is not exactly pet-friendly. I tried a phone reservation and was sternly questioned about the breeds of both of our stray/rescue dogs. They were OK with the Jack Russel/Chihuahua mix, but had a real problem with my description of our Alaskan Huskey mix.
"What's it mixed with? Any dangerous breeds?" How should I know, she's an adopted stray? "Your vet should be able to tell you." Our vet called her a Huskey mix. Without a very expensive DNA blood test, there's no way we could know. "If it has any appearance of a dangerous breed, even the coloration of a German Shepard, Doberman, Rotweiller, or pit bull, etc., etc., the 'insurance policy' won't allow it in the park."
Ramblin' Pines refused to give me a reservation over the phone. They told me we couldn't stay there until they visually inspected the dog themselves to determine if she would be disqualified by their "insurance policy". Who would visually inspect? One of the office staff people at check-in. So guess what, some high-school summer-help employee, with one quick glance, knows more about my dog's disposition than our vet, my wife, or me. They will never get any of our business with such discriminatory policies.
Oh yeah, they are also very firm about a 2-night minimum stay on weekends. They absolutely don't care that you're just passing through on your way to the east coast.
sounds to me like a great place with a great animal policy.
bumpy
bucky wrote: I believe all MD state park camping is closed until next spring. We stayed at Ramblin Pines once, decent place. It would give you good access to both cities. To DC from there, take US 29 south to MD 100 east to either the BW Parkway south or I95 south. This would allow you to skip I695 Baltimore beltway completely, and that is never a bad thing.
Not all parks are closed. I know the electric loop in Rocky Gap is open all year -- but that is too far out.
Also consider Greenbelt National Park if cost conscious. Not sure if they are open year round. Check their web site.
Then there is Cherry Hill Park, where I-95 meets the Capitol Beltway. Very expensive, but they are open year round and are pretty much dedicated to the touring of Washington DC.
machunt wrote: We would traveling from cincinnati any roads to avoid? we will be staying a week
Avoid the PA turnpike. I towed my A-Liner across it back in the early 90s. When I got off at Breezwood, I told the lady in the toll booth I wanted her to take that small fortune they charged me to straighten out that road -- it was the roughest road I have ever driven on. It is my understanding that it has not improved in the 20 years since then.
Drop down through Morgantown WV and pick up I68 through Western MD. If you are around Cumberland at nightfall, just East of Cumberland is Rock Gap State Park. They are about 2 miles north of I68 and the electric loop (the Ash loop) is open all year. No reservations this time of year -- self service registration. $30 a night. Electric hookup, some freeze proof water spigots around the loop in 4 or 5 places. Real nice bath house. Dump station is on your way out.
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