Hello,Looking to take a trip to visit Ocean City, MD this summer. Found two cmpgrounds that I would like to get opinions on.The first is Fort Whaley/Frontier Town. Looks like this may be 2 seperate CG's, what is each like? The second is Castaways RV Resort. Like to hear what you have to say about either.Thanks in advance,Ryan

Frontiertown and Fort Whaley are sister campgrounds owned by same corporation. Frontiertown is waterfront. Fort Whaley is more inland. Frontiertown has a water park that is free to campers, pool, marina, crabbing and fishing piers, and now zip line course. This campground is probally more of a "kid-friendly" campground. Lots of activities and golf carts. Kind of a noisy/people(kids) everywhere type of campground.Castaways is also a waterfront campground. Tends to be a little more quiet. There is a beach area, pools, crabbing and fishing piers, and marina too. We used to always go to Frontiertown when our kids were younger, now we go to Castaways. We really prefer Castaways. The sites are a little nicer. We love the beach area with the beach front bar and daily live music. FYI- Castaways has become really popular-can be hard to get sites. If you are thinking of going this summer-better call quickly. Most sites are probally already booked.**Have never stayed at Fort Whaley-most people only go there because Frontiertown is full. You can use all the facilities at Frontiertown if you stay at Fort Whaley.

We've stayed at Castaways a couple of times and it is very nice. It is costly in the summer, close to $75 to $100 a night last we knew. There is lots for kids to do and a short drive to the boardwalk.

shar3890 wrote:Frontiertown and Fort Whaley are sister campgrounds owned by same corporation. Frontiertown is waterfront. Fort Whaley is more inland. Frontiertown has a water park that is free to campers, pool, marina, crabbing and fishing piers, and now zip line course. This campground is probally more of a "kid-friendly" campground. Lots of activities and golf carts. Kind of a noisy/people(kids) everywhere type of campground.Castaways is also a waterfront campground. Tends to be a little more quiet. There is a beach area, pools, crabbing and fishing piers, and marina too. We used to always go to Frontiertown when our kids were younger, now we go to Castaways. We really prefer Castaways. The sites are a little nicer. We love the beach area with the beach front bar and daily live music. FYI- Castaways has become really popular-can be hard to get sites. If you are thinking of going this summer-better call quickly. Most sites are probally already booked.**Have never stayed at Fort Whaley-most people only go there because Frontiertown is full. You can use all the facilities at Frontiertown if you stay at Fort Whaley.How do the sites compare between Fort Whaley and Frontier Town? Is one nicer than the other?Thanks,Ryan

Drove past Frontier Town a couple of years ago when we stayed at Assateague. It was crazy busy. Looked fun....and overwhelming. If you like chaos, it's the place for you. We loved Assateague. I'm sure the electric sites are gone now, but maybe check back for a cancellation and you'll get lucky.

Never stayed at Fort Whaley, only drove through once. I remember the sites being similar to Frontiertown. They are classic beach sites-sandy with some grass. Some sites have shade-others are full sun. I personally would pick Frontiertown over Fort Whaley if you can get a site.

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bucky
Explorer II
Jan 03, 2017
In the rural area that Worcester Co is in, the land at least for Fort Whaley and Bay Club is already zoned correctly. I should have used planning and or zoning stage in my earlier post. But yes, this year out except for the Fort Whaley sites. Looks like the 611 site could be a fight, but not connected to the others that I know of.
I am connected to the area, and the lawyer handling this always gets it done. There is a good ole boy network there like no other.
Ringer
Explorer
Jan 03, 2017
Ryanjb01 wrote:
Thanks for the information everyone. Sounds like both will be added to our "to do" list. 600+ campsites, that is amazing. I think the only CG that large that we have been to was in Disney, Fort Wilderness.

Then you've never been to Myrtle Beach?? A few huge CG's down there.:C
Ryanjb01
Explorer
Jan 02, 2017
Thanks for the information everyone. Sounds like both will be added to our "to do" list. 600+ campsites, that is amazing. I think the only CG that large that we have been to was in Disney, Fort Wilderness.
Lantley
Nomad
Jan 02, 2017
Flintstones wrote:
Ocean City, Maryland is our favorite vacation destination. A days drive for us, and plenty to do in the area. We always go to Frontiertown for all it has to offer. Castaway's is nice, but we prefer Frontiertown.

That's funny while we do enjoy Frontiertowne and will go there this summer. We also plan to make another trip to your way to Scussett Beach in Cape Cod!
Flintstones
Explorer
Jan 02, 2017
Ocean City, Maryland is our favorite vacation destination. A days drive for us, and plenty to do in the area. We always go to Frontiertown for all it has to offer. Castaway's is nice, but we prefer Frontiertown.
Ringer
Explorer
Jan 02, 2017
Thanks Bucky. Not trying to high jack the thread. Just curious about possible future plans around OC. Definitely a few years off if at all.:)
Lantley
Nomad
Jan 02, 2017
bucky wrote:
Ringer, the new sites before zoning are these.
The closed golf course on 611 just south of Frontier Town is slated for 300 and change sites. The local rich people are raising heck about it. Over 100 attended the county meeting about it.
Bay Club, the golf course west of Berlin on Liberty Town Rd is slated to close one of their 18 hole courses and turn that into 300 or so sites.
Fort Whaley is adding 60 sites.
Should get interesting, but the local big money is behind it all so it will fly right on thru like everything else over there.

If the idea is still in the zoning phase it's still at least a couple of years away and not quite a done deal.
I don't think it will impact the OP who is looking to camp this summer
shar3890
Explorer
Jan 02, 2017
Are these new sites at old golf course going to be part of Castaways or Frontiertown ?
bucky
Explorer II
Jan 02, 2017
Ringer, the new sites before zoning are these.
The closed golf course on 611 just south of Frontier Town is slated for 300 and change sites. The local rich people are raising heck about it. Over 100 attended the county meeting about it.
Bay Club, the golf course west of Berlin on Liberty Town Rd is slated to close one of their 18 hole courses and turn that into 300 or so sites.
Fort Whaley is adding 60 sites.
Should get interesting, but the local big money is behind it all so it will fly right on thru like everything else over there.
Lantley
Nomad
Jan 01, 2017
Frontiertowne and Ft. Whaley have similar themes. Both very family friendly.
Frontiertowne is closer to the coast (bay front) about 10 minutes from Ocean Beach. Frontierswomen is located closer to all the attractions. Lots of people and lots of action at Frontiertowne. Frontiertowne is busy but has always been well run
Fort Whaley is about 10 miles farther west away from everything. The overall atmosphere is much more quiet and relaxing vs. Frontiertowne.
Castaways is also a very popular place. A bit more adult oriented and more upscale. They have breed restrictions for dogs and prices are a bit expensive.
Castaways also has an on site Tiki bar and premium sites. Castaways is also bay front and located close to the attractions