Comments on: Deserted beach camping in the DC-area

Question: Deserted beach camping in the DC-area

charmston — Sat, 25 Apr 2009 05:21:38 -0800

I'm looking for extremely primitive beach camping sites (preferably on the Chesapeake) in the DC/MD/VA area. I'm talking about places with no running water, no bathrooms, nothing but nature for miles around. Assateague Island's backcountry camping sites are a perfect example of what I'm looking for. Any suggestions? Thanks!

By: COD

COD — Sat, 25 Apr 2009 06:38:39 -0800

Shenendoah National Park has some options for primitive camping.

By: valkyryn

valkyryn — Sat, 25 Apr 2009 08:55:29 -0800

It's not on the Chesapeake, but the Appalachian Trail is chock full of sites exactly like you describe. They're about as primitive as you can get without just hiking out into the woods at random. The Trail runs from Georgia to Maine, through Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland, and Pennsylvania, so there's definitely something within reasonable driving distance of you.

By: The White Hat

The White Hat — Sat, 25 Apr 2009 10:03:24 -0800

This government site has a good search function for campsites, and not just in parks. Lots of land belonging to the Army Corps of Engineers is available for camping at very low prices (~$10/night as opposed to $25/night).

By: Phoenix42

Phoenix42 — Sat, 25 Apr 2009 12:48:45 -0800

False Cape State Park on the Virginia/NC border has portions that fit the bill. It's a Virginia State Park.