Thinking of taking the Kids to Wash. DC any suggestions?

Whatever you do, don’t attempt to drive around DC in a motorhome, or any other vehicle for that matter! Lots of people recommend cherry stone campground in Maryland. I’ve stayed there twice, and found it to be a very nicely run campground. They cater to RV’rs who are visiting DC, and Have a bus stop that takes you to the metro, which you can also drive to.

The one downside is it is definitely located near highways, evidenced by the constant drone of cars and trucks. Not enough to turn you off to the place, but you will definitely hear it.

DC is a great place to visit. Take the kids to the International Spy Museum in addition to the Smithsonian and the National Zoo.

Cherry hill worked for us... close proximity to the Metro to get into DC to see all the museums and sites.

While you're close, and depending on the ages of your kids, I'd recommend you also spend a few days in Williamsburg. It's just a few hours further south but really worthwhile if you have the time. We stayed at American Heritage campground there. We have a similar sized MH to you.

Ditto on cherry hill and taking public transportation

Cherry Hill if you can get in on short notice and are staying a few days. For one day you can park at the Bladensburg Metro station or safer yet park at the BWI Amtrack station and ride that into DC.....If you have a towed ride there is a pretty good camp ground in Millersville but you still have to drive into DC, not recommended. You can get to most attractions on the Metro. I lived in DC and surrounding area for about 50 years and my main advice is don't be there after dark.

Cherry Hill for RV park. Take public transportation where possible. Book one of the tours. I lived there for 3 years and never saw it all.

OOPS!! I meant Cherry Hill.

Definitely Cherry Hill and then take the bus to metro for an easy in, easy out to DC. The campground will set you up with every thing you need. Great trip with plenty to do. Enjoy !!

Lou
05 Travel Supreme Envoy.

Yep, Cherry Hill and either ride the Metro or drive into DC. NO RVing downtown!

dotcommer wrote:
We are currently in Connecticut, on our trek back to Arizona. My wife wants to take the kids to Washington DC. We are in a 37 foot coach. Any suggestions, about getting around in an RV, in DC? Are there some good RV parks etc.

You don't go around DC in an RV!
You stay in a campground, not far from a train station and do all your commuting from there. You'll have a map with the different lines in color and for going in every direction. Once you get off at the Smithsonian, you'll need to do some walking, even after the museums, cuz it's just one thing after the other and not worth getting back on the train. Again, you'll have a map of the area, that you'll pick up there and for seeing what I mean.
For a CG, I recommend this one and not all that far from Mt Vernon, but you'll need a toad or a rental for that. Don't miss the USMC museum, not far away from the Park, as well, if you're into that sort of thing.....

Prince William Forest Park
18100 Park Headquarters Rd
Triangle, VA 22172
Phone number (703) 221-4706

There's also this one, but for an extended stay, you'll have to keep filling your fresh water tank. Can't remember if there's sewer hookups or just a dump station, but it is a nice park.....

Little Bennett Campground
Campground in Montgomery County, Maryland
Address: 23705 Frederick Rd, Clarksburg, MD 20871
Phone: (301) 528-3430

Never stayed at Cherry Hill, but it does come highly recommended.
Thing is about the above, they're Gov. Parks, so the price is right.

Bikeboy57 wrote:
...and taking public transportation

but not after dark. and don't stray too far outside the "tourist" areas or you and the kids might get a different education. when we were last in DC...admittedly many years ago...we stayed in a close by motel and rode our bikes into DC. the area was commercial and looked ok to us and our bikes were a great way to get around the city. we made our way back to the motel a bit after dark and it was a totally different feel to that area. lots of sketchy people hanging around the motel and in the immediate area...so much so that we stacked the luggage in front of the door and checked out the next morning...1 day ahead of plan. we'd go back to DC but would be sure to be back at the RV before dark.