Dispersed Camping in Allegany County, Maryland
Showing 23 locations in Allegany County.
Canal Place Overnight Parking Zone
An urban overnight parking area located near Canal Place Historical Park and the C&O Canal Towpath. This zone offers municipal parking lots that accommodate overnight stays, particularly popular with bikepackers and trail users, though proximity to the freeway can cause elevated noise levels.
Cumberland Urban Stealth Zone
Street parking corridors throughout Cumberland, MD. Suitable strictly for low-profile, self-contained vehicles.
Dan's Rock Overlook Zone
A scenic overlook zone located past a residential road in Bel Air. While offering beautiful panoramic views, it is a highly active local gathering spot at night, often attracting late-night traffic.
Green Ridge Site 36
A spacious, private primitive site set well back from Mertens Avenue along a small access road. Features flat areas suitable for groups or multiple vehicles.
Green Ridge Site 38
An easily accessible primitive site set back from the road on a well-graded surface, featuring a slight downhill angle.
Green Ridge Site 39
A level, spacious flat site that offers plenty of room and can accommodate larger rigs, though with limited privacy from the passing road.
Green Ridge Site 40
A flat primitive camping area located just off Mertens Avenue near an old forest road, best suited for tents or small camper vans.
Green Ridge Site 46
This quiet, designated primitive campsite is located in a wooded setting along Twigg Road inside Green Ridge State Forest.
Green Ridge Site 47
This numbered primitive campsite offers wooded isolation along Twigg Road with basic clearing for camping.
Green Ridge Site 48
Primitive campsite number 48 located on Jacobs Road. Features a wooded setting with basic forest conditions.
Green Ridge Site 51
Primitive campsite number 51 located along Jacobs Road, nestled in a hardwood forest canopy.
Howell Run Picnic Area
A scenic day-use facility managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, offering picnic shelters and panoramic views of Jennings Randolph Lake.
Jacobs Road Dispersed Camping - Green Ridge State Forest
A cluster of designated primitive campsites located along Jacobs Road. These sites offer quiet woods and relative seclusion but require registration before occupying.
Monroe Run Shelter and Group Campsite
A rustic group campsite and shelter located along Monroe Run in Savage River State Forest.
New Germany State Park Campground
A developed state park campground nestled in the woods of Maryland's New Germany State Park, offering easy access to hiking and a recreational lake.
Planet Fitness - Cumberland
The paved parking lot of a Planet Fitness in Cumberland. Suitable for standard vehicles or quick overnight stays with management approval.
Robert W. Craig Campground
A scenic, fully equipped developed campground located along the shores of Jennings Randolph Lake. Featuring mature trees, hiking loops, lakeside access, and an adjacent archery range, it is an ideal hub for families and anglers.
Rocky Gap State Park Campground
Rocky Gap State Park offers a large campground with 278 individual campsites, including electric hook-ups, cabins, and yurt options. Located near a warm lake, it offers excellent hiking trails, bathhouses with hot showers, and a camp store.
Savage River Below the Dam Camping Area
A primitive camping area situated along the Savage River, offering rustic sites with picnic tables and fire rings. Located just off the county road, this spot is ideal for trout fishing and enjoys a quiet, forested setting.
Savage River State Forest Roadside Camping
A scenic stretch of primitive roadside sites nestled between hemlocks and rhododendrons along the Savage River. Many sites offer direct access to the rushing river, providing an incredibly peaceful forest setting. Sites are equipped with picnic tables and fire rings. Note that dense insects may be present during warmer seasons.
Wallizer Road Dispersed Site
A basic, roadside dispersed pull-off located along Wallizer Road Southeast on Maryland State Forest land. This spot offers a quiet and natural setting within easy reach of Polish Mountain, ideal for those seeking primitive camping.
WV House
A private facility located near the Upper Potomac Industrial Park, offering overnight stays with advance booking.
Zumbrun Overlook - Green Ridge State Forest
A secluded overlook in Green Ridge State Forest offering expansive natural views. The final driveway approach is narrow, steep, and rutted, making it challenging for low-clearance vehicles and completely unsuitable for larger trailers or motorhomes.