Would like recommendations for a place to camp and mainly canoe down a river with mild water movement and maybe has a shuttle service? :-) Would prefer nicely wooded sites. We have a 26' TT.. Water not necessary electric would be nice but not a must. Any help would be appreciated...

I recommend VA State ParksIf you're willing to drive one hour more, HUNGRY MOTHER SP in Marion, VA is beautiful and on a river.http://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/hungry-mother.shtml#cabins_campingClaytor Lake SP is about ten minutes closer to you. Both of these allow canoe kayaking and have beautiful parks.http://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/claytor-lake.shtml#cabins_camping

There are a number of canoe companies along the Shenandoah River between Front Royal and Luray, VA. I canoed from Bentonville, VA to Front Royal years ago and had a nice time. Now, as far as campgrounds go, from what I researched, most of the canoe companies only have tent and cabin camping facilities. IMO, the best campgrounds in that area are either KOA Luray or Shenandoah River/Andy Guest State Park near Bentonville. You can always drive your truck to the canoe places. Good luck and have fun.

Thanks for replies! More are welcome. :-)Have my own canoe...

Brunswick campground, on the potomac. KOA Hagerstown on a small creek.bumpy

Check out Brunswick Family Campground, on the Potomac River. Brunswick, MDWonderful, mild water section of beauty. Great fishing, we see Bald Eagles regularly. We stayed at the campground, put our kayaks in and had a shuttle car at Point of Rocks for at the end of the day. The outfitter that runs the campground offers many boat rentals and trip options. Also a shuttle service if you don't have a second vehicle to do your own shuttle. Many places to stop and fish along the route, eat lunch and swim.Campground is pretty good but if a recent flood has occurred the ground will be damp. I believe there are 2 Trains go by the campground at night,so bring earplugs if you are a light sleeper.

Recommend a riverside campground within 3-4 hours of Balt MD

mdprowash
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Aug 20, 2015
Those look good! I might do both in October. Thanks!
lgarcia
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Aug 20, 2015
Green Ridge State Forest near Flintstone, Maryland in Western Maryland

http://www.dnr.state.md.us/forests/pdfs/GRSF_map.pdf

If you are willing to travel a bit, one of our favorite places is Greenbrier River Campground - and they do shuttle you up the river

http://greenbrierriver.com/campground/
RGar974417
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Aug 20, 2015
It is a fairly new campground and pretty wide open.There are no really secluded spots.I beilieve campsite photos.com has pictures of every site.
mdprowash
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Aug 19, 2015
Thanks everyone. I'm leaning toward Shenandoah River State Park. Can anyone recommend a particular site? Are any of them more secluded than others? From what videos I saw and pictures I could find... The sites do not look very woodsy
Teamfour
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Aug 19, 2015
Point Lookout and Shenandoah River campgrounds are great! Brunswick tends to have a few transients living in the park in tents. We weren't impressed.
grumpy1
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Aug 19, 2015
look at Buttonwood in Mexico Pa
RGar974417
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Aug 19, 2015
I would agree with Jane's Island. They have a beach that is only accessible by boat. They have a canoe launch and canoe trails.
neschultz
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Aug 18, 2015
Look at Shad Landing State Park on the Pocomoke River. We are currently camp hosting there on the Acorn trail...stop by and say Hi if you get down here.
mdprowash
Explorer
Aug 18, 2015
Thanks for more replies.. I just stayed at Tuckahoe State park this past weekend. It was very nice. I imagine Martinak is very similar. I would like to head toward the mountains this next trip.. Which will be the first week of October.

I did a ten mile (rental) canoe trip years ago down the Delaware river. Did not camp though.. Would like something similar to that for canoeing.
sunlinesunshine
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Aug 18, 2015
You could try Martinak State Park on RT 404 in Denton, MD. (About 75 miles from Baltimore) They have an electric loop as well as a non-electric loop. Boat ramp on Watts Creek that flows out to the Choptank River. Great place, we camp and kayak there several times every year.

Happy Camping!