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Maryland’s Best Kept Camping Secret Is This Waterfront Spot With More Than 100 Glorious Campsites

Brunswick Family Campground in Maryland offers a variety of campsites and outdoor activities along the Potomac River.

Published Aug 7, 2021

Written by 

Jamie Alvarenga

In need of an outdoor adventure? You can have a whole lot of them at the following campground in Maryland. This spot has a variety of campsites, plus, it's right next to the water! Read on to learn more and prepare for a fun getaway among nature.

Brunswick Family Campground is located along the Potomac River in Brunswick, Maryland.

Map showing Brunswick Family Campground, marked with an arrow, near Harpers Ferry and surrounding areas.
Google Maps

This waterside spot is home to over 100 campsites, including...

Sign for Brunswick Family Campground along a gravel path, surrounded by bare trees and overgrown vegetation.
Google / JOSEPH LEONGUERRERO

...RV sites...

A large RV parked on a grassy area with a picnic table nearby and trees in the background. An awning is extended.
Google / Deanna Duhon

...cozy cabins...

A small wooden cabin with red trim, surrounded by trees, featuring a picnic table in front.
Google / nora slick

...and tent sites.

A dog rests beside a tent in a lush, green forest setting.
Google / Vlad Damian

And by the way, when we say waterside, we mean it! This scenic area awaits, and it's full of adventures.

Aerial view of a river, green trees, and a train yard, with a campground visible along the riverbank.
Google / nora slick

Bring your own floats to spend the day on the water, or...

A group of people enjoying a sunny day by the lake, with some on a dock and others in a blue inflatable raft.
Google / Carissa Reh

...you can rent tubes or kayaks onsite from River & Trail Outfitters. Campers receive a 10% discount!

People kayaking and floating on colorful rafts in a river under a blue sky with fluffy clouds and lush green trees.
Facebook / Brunswick Family Campground

You can also spend your time hiking or biking along the area trails, which are full of scenic beauty.

A serene path lined with trees, leading towards a bright light in the distance, beside a calm waterway.
Google / Alexey Mayorov

There are also pavilions available for picnics, relaxing, or for simply escaping the shade for a bit.

Two picnic shelters in a grassy area surrounded by bare trees under a clear blue sky.
Google / Yaakov Benyowitz

And the kids will love the playground and sandbox.

A playground with a slide and sandbox, next to a trailer for Kayak Ecotours, set in a grassy park area.
Google / Tony M

Even if you head here to simply relax and admire the water views, this spot is worthwhile. Don't forget to bring your camera to capture serene moments like this.

A serene river scene with clear blue water, lush green trees, and a bright sky dotted with clouds.
Google / Tyler C

Learn more about Brunswick Family Campground by visiting the website and Facebook page linked below. Happy camping!

Map of Brunswick Family Campground, showing areas for tents, RVs, cabins, and amenities like pavilions and play areas.
https://www.potomacrivercampground.com

For more information about Brunswick Family Campground, visit the website. You can also follow the official Facebook page by clicking here.

For another cool waterside spot in Maryland, check out Chesapeake City. Located right next to the Chesapeake & Delaware Canal, it's one of the most unique towns in America!

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