Hike to historic ruins, waterfalls, and river gorges when camping near Olney.
There are no tent or RV campsites in Olney, but it’s easy to find accommodations near the Potomac River, just 30 minutes south. Enjoy campground amenities by the river like picnic tables, fire rings, portable toilets, and potable water. Little Bennett Regional Park delivers more camping getaways for big rigs and tents as well as 25 miles of hiking trails. Rent a glamping yurt; a cabin with a kitchenette, TV, and queen-size bed; or get cozy in a Hipcamp campsite with full hookups and a fire ring. Patapsco Valley State Park is 30 minutes east, on the outskirts of Baltimore. View the historic Orange Grove Flour Mill ruins along the Grist Mill Trail, and get refreshed with a misty reward on the Cascade Falls Trail. Campers are welcome at tent and RV sites here with electrical hookups, picnic tables, and modern restrooms and showers. If there’s time on the way out, visit the natural splendors of Shenandoah National Park and Catoctin Mountain Park, both within 2 hours of Olney.