Chesapeake bay camping suggestion.

Are you members of 1000 Trails ? If so they have a few CG's in the area you are searching for. We are heading to Cape May area next Friday, there are quite a few CG's in that area, although they are at the coast. There is also Cherry Hill here in Md. it's close to Dc. matter of fact they have a Metro bus stop at the CG. Good luck and Happy Camping !!!

sperduton wrote:
Looking for a family camping place for next summer vacation. Details are 6 families, 7 teenagers. Staying for a week or so. Must have full hookup and the campground on the water, kayaking, etc...we've been to cherrystone and bethpage...looking to try something new..any suggestions?

I bit north of there . . Try Frontier Town in Ocean City..
Or in DE ,try Delaware State Seashore Park Campground.. Both full hook up ,with DE the cheaper of the 2

It's not on the Chesapeake Bay but, x2 on the Delaware Seashore State Park.
It's a nice CG. But, no shade trees.

Wanting full hookups limits your choices. I think Point Lookout, a Maryland State Park has some full hookups. Also Elk Neck State park at the north end of the Bay has a full hookup section. We like Jane's Island SP but that has electric only.Janes Island is the best for kayaking as they have a canoe launch, canoe trails and an Island with a private beach that can only be reached by boat. It was maybe a 15 or 20 minute paddle.

Another vote for Point Lookout.

We love the Sunset Beach RV Resort in Cape Charles. Kind of pricey, but is located at the north entrance to the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel and has been recently renovated. Beautiful sights with all amenities. Located on the Chesapeake Bay and has a nice beach and two freshwater pools. Lots to see and do in the area.

We have camp hosted at Point Lookout for 3 years and it does have FHU sites in the Tulip Loop. There are 6 different loops, each with different offerings: no hookups, electric only, water and electric or FHU in Tulip Loop. A couple of the loops are on the water, but not Tulip Loop. That being said, it is about a 3 minute walk to one of the loops that are on the water. Most of the sites in Tulip Loop have lots of shade. Most sites in Green's Loop, which is right on the water, does NOT have any shade, or very limited shade. Hoffman has a lot of shade and is right on the water, but no sewer. Each of the campgrounds have nice bath houses with the exception of Tulip Loop. It accommodates "self-contained" RVs only, so no popups (without a bathroom) or tents.

They have a large pier on the Chesapeake Bay and then the campground loops are actually on the Potomac or a small manmade lake off of the Potomac. There are smaller piers at Green's loop and Hoffman. There is a beach area on the Potomac, which is very nice. It has picnic tables and is very shady, but it is used most weekends by many, many family and church groups. It is very crowded then. During the week, it is usually fairly empty.

Our kids (9 and 12) LOVE it. The nature center there has some great programs and they have a Jr. Ranger camp every summer. (You must register early and be there during those weeks.) The sites are pretty good size and there is lots of vegetation between the sites, so you have plenty of privacy.

There is not much around, other than the campground, but a 15-20 minute drive will get you into Lexington Park/Hollywood to take advantage of restaurants, shopping, etc. There is a Dollar General about 2 miles from the campground for most things you would NEED while camping, plus a limited supply of groceries.

Now, being on the water, the campgrounds/park is BUGGY! Be sure to bring lots of bug spray.

Kiptopeke, a VA State Park on the bay with FHUs. Overpriced like all VA Parks but worth it. It's just 3 miles north of Sunset Beach RV Resort which by the way has been raped by the new owners. 10 miles south of Cherrystone.
Kiptopeke has 2 beaches, easy kayak launching and rental, and cute Cape Charles just 7 miles up the road with some good eats. Large sites, walking trails, one of the beaches is dog friendly. It used to be a private CG back when the ferries were still running.

Lums Pond SP, DE just upgraded to FHUs. Nice CG.

Thanks for all the suggestions so far folks...I'll be pouring a drink and surfing through all the info soon...I appreciate it.