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The region around Aberdeen, MD has a huge variety of lakes, trails, and parks, making it a great place to get out and explore the great outdoors. It’s also a great place for camping. With campsites around every corner, you will be sure to find a great place to stop for an unforgettable night under the stars.
1. Deep Creek Lake State Park
This state park includes an amazing beach and lake, and better still, the campsite is right on the lake, so you can expect to wake up to amazing views of the water. It’s open from mid-April until mid-December, but if you plan to visit in the summer, it’s best to book in advance to be sure you get a spot. Aside from swimming or boating on the lake, there is also a Discovery center with information about the area’s wildlife, and a short nature trail.
2. Green Ridge State Forest
With a location directly on the mighty Potomac River, Green Ridge State Forest has several campsites right next to the water. This makes it a favorite destination for kayakers and canoers, as in a lot of cases you can paddle right up to your campsite.
While you’re in the area, visit Paw Paw Tunnel, which at over 3,000 feet long is one of the world’s longest hiking and biking tunnels. There is also an extensive network of trails that stretch throughout the forest.
3. Rocky Gap State Park
Encompassing over 3,000 acres of public land that everyone can enjoy, Rocky Gap State Park is situated around Lake Habeeb, which is famous for supposedly having the bluest waters in the state. Rocky Gap run, a swift-flowing river that runs through an impressive gorge, feeds the lake after running through a dense hemlock forest, thick with rhododendron and mountain laurel.
The campsite is located right by the lake water but can book up fast. There is also a second campsite deeper in the park with over 200 spaces if you can’t get a spot by the lake.
4. Swallow Falls State Park
Swallow falls state park is lucky enough to be blessed with not one but two major waterfalls, on the Youghiogheny River, and at Muddy Creek. Aside from the falls, which are the main attraction in the park, make sure to visit Youghiogheny Grove, an untouched, 300-year-old stand of hemlock and white pines.
The campground is located deep in the woods and features 65 wooded sites, all of which are close to a well-equipped bathhouse with running hot water and showers so you can freshen up after a busy day in the park. Due to the remoteness of the campground, only three of the sites have electrical hookups.
While this list may be a good starting point for an outdoors expedition or road trip, there are lots of other sites to discover. Thinking of getting a new vehicle for your next excursion? Head on down to Adams Jeep of Maryland today, where our expert team will be happy to help.
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