Dispersed Camping in Montgomery County, Maryland
Showing 16 locations in Montgomery County.
Anytime Fitness Germantown
Standard parking lot for an Anytime Fitness gym, useful for members seeking quick parking or gym access.
Anytime Fitness
A commercial parking lot along Gudelsky Drive in Derwood, Maryland, offering standard asphalt spaces.
Anytime Fitness
A commercial parking lot at Anytime Fitness in Damascus, suitable for quick overnight stays with prior business approval.
Cabin John Trail Parking
Small gravel trailhead parking lot. Located close to busy suburban streets with frequent local traffic, presenting a high risk of local resident complaints or law enforcement knocks.
Carderock Recreation Area Pavilion
A large covered picnic pavilion and day-use recreation area along the Chesapeake & Ohio Canal. Features picnic tables, grills, and a fireplace.
Cherry Hill RV Park
Cherry Hill RV Park is a highly developed, premium resort-style campground situated just outside Washington, D.C. This extensive resort features top-tier amenities, including multiple swimming pools, a hot tub, on-site dining options, and structured spaces for everything from camper vans to the largest diesel pusher motorhomes. Outstanding customer service and fully paved facilities make this the preferred staging point for travelers visiting the nation's capital, offering convenient direct public transit links into the city.
Hargett Lane Street Parking
An urban street parking zone along Hargett Lane in North Bethesda, suitable for low-profile overnight stays. The area is quiet overnight but experiences increased traffic and pedestrian activity starting in the early morning.
LA Fitness North Bethesda
A paved commercial parking lot in North Bethesda. Overnight parking is generally restricted and may require active gym membership or direct management approval.
Little Bennett Campground
A developed park campground offering multiple loops with varying setups, from primitive wooded sites to full hookup RV spots. Primitive sites in Loop A offer excellent privacy and quiet surroundings, away from the busier activity hubs.
Marble Quarry Hiker-Biker Campsite
An official hiker-biker campsite located at Mile 38.2 along the C&O Canal Towpath. Accessible strictly by hiking or biking, this riverside clearing features picnic tables, a fire grill, chemical toilets, and a seasonal non-potable water pump.
Marsden Tract Group Campsite
Walk-in group campground situated along the Chesapeake & Ohio Canal Towpath, offering six group sites near the Potomac River. Highly popular for hiking the Billy Goat Trail and fishing.
Planet Fitness
A Planet Fitness parking lot located in North Bethesda. Ideal for a quick overnight stay, typically requiring a gym membership or manager permission.
Planet Fitness White Oak
A paved commercial parking lot located at the Planet Fitness in White Oak, Maryland, offering a flat and well-lit option for quick, self-contained overnight stops.
Rock Creek Park Group Picnic Areas (DC)
Group picnic areas in Rock Creek Park, featuring pavilions, picnic tables, and cooking fireplaces. These areas are strictly for day-use and reservations, with no overnight stays permitted.
Swains Lock Hiker-Biker Campsite
Located at Mile 16.6 along the C&O Canal towpath, this primitive walk-in campsite offers basic amenities for cyclists and hikers. Overnight stays are limited to a single night, and the seasonal water supply must be treated before consumption.
Swains Lock Recreation Area
Located along the Potomac River, this area features a small parking lot adjacent to Swains Lockhouse and a hiker-biker campsite. Overnight parking requires a permit from the Park Police, and standard stealth or unpermitted camping is prohibited.