Shore Park Travel Camp & Marylander RV Park
Military campground (Army) on Aberdeen Proving Ground, near Aberdeen, Maryland. Not open to the general public: see who can use military campgrounds.
Facts from the official page
- Shore Park Travel Camp
- 24 back-in RV sites with 40-ft concrete pads, full hookups (water, sewer and electric), fire pit and picnic table. Five deluxe cabins sleep 8. Open year-round; 2050 Captain John Smith Rd. source
- Marylander RV Park
- 11 back-in RV sites with 60-ft concrete pads and full hookups. Open year-round; Atlantic Court. source
- Reservations
- Email the Campground Reservation Packet to [email protected] (all requests by email). Phone 410-278-5789 or 410-278-4133. source
Unverified, call ahead
- Rates are not published.
- The page says "APG Offers 3 Campgrounds" but describes only two.
- Eligibility and base access are not stated; call ahead.
We could not confirm these on an official page, so we leave them blank rather than guess. Call 410-278-5789.
If you don't have a DoD ID card
Under the 2020 expanded-access rule (32 CFR 225.4), veterans with a VA service-connected disability rating, Purple Heart recipients, former POWs and VA-designated primary family caregivers may use MWR recreational lodging and RV campgrounds. To get on a base, enroll at the installation's visitor center on your first visit, using a VHIC or REAL ID and passing an on-the-spot background check. At check-in, show a VHIC that lists your eligibility status, or a VA letter plus REAL ID. Guests can travel with you but must clear the visitor center themselves (DoD transition plan, Feb 2026).
For this campground: the official page doesn't say whether expanded-access patrons can book. Unverified, call ahead before you drive to the gate.
Full guide: who can use military campgrounds →
Map: trails and roads nearby
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Trails nearby (from our data)
1.8 miles of bike-legal trail are mapped in OpenStreetMap within 5 miles of the pin. Some may be on the installation and closed to visitors.
| Trail | Closest point | Miles within 5 mi | Difficulty (as tagged) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trail to Oakington Point | 1.6 mi | 0.6 | Unrated |
| Tydings Ln - grass extention | 1.9 mi | 0.2 | Unrated |
| Swan Harbor to Belle Vue Farm Mid Connector Trail | 3.2 mi | 0.2 | Unrated |
| Waterfowl Pond Trail (aka Shorebird Pond Trail) | 3.6 mi | 0.8 | Unrated |
Ratings come only from OpenStreetMap mtb:scale and IMBA tags. Untagged trails show as unrated; we never guess.
Public campgrounds nearby
These are open to everyone, in case you aren't eligible or the military campground is full.
| Campground | Miles | State | Fee/night | Sites | Hookups | Max RV | Pets | Booking | Trails ≤5 mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elk Neck State Park Campground Cabins Elk Neck State Park |
7.8 | MD | $21.50–$36.50 | — | E W S | yes | — | Reserve | 0 |
| Sandy Hill Camp OpenStreetMap listing |
9.8 | MD | — | — | — | — | — | ? | 0 |
| Susquehanna State Park Campground Cabins Susquehanna State Park |
10.0 | MD | $21.50–$27.50 | 69 | E | yes | — | Reserve | 0 |
| Holloway Beach Campground Private campground |
10.4 | MD | — | — | — | — | — | ? | 0 |
| Indian Acres Private Private RV park |
12.7 | MD | — | — | — | yes | — | ? | 0 |
| Glen 4 Private Private RV park |
13.0 | MD | — | — | — | yes | — | ? | 0 |
Hookups: E = electric (max amps), W = water, S = sewer. "—" means the agency doesn't publish it. Trail counts are named USFS/NPS trails within 5 miles. 🟢 = kid-friendly (green-rated) bike trail nearby.