Went on a little family getaway. An absolutely fantastic place to unwind for the weekend. Peaceful and quit, for the most part. They have a bathhouse, a camp store and paid pump-out services if needed.
It’s located directly on the Potomac river and has an accessibility ramp to go down to the dock. Great fishing and quiet nights - sort of! It’s extremely close to town so getting supplies is no problem.
My only drawback is it’s literally a block away from a train station, so if you’re not use to that it may keep you awake at night.
The road to get to the campground is not paved so you’ll definitely need to wash everything (vehicles and campers) once you leave.
We rented the prime RV spot next to the boat ramp, which would have been perfect, except there is a swing for photos that shares the spot so kids were constantly coming and going at all hours in our camp spot. Also, the spot next to us had what appeared to be transients living there - camping out of the back of a U-Haul.
So make sure you check things out before committing to a spot.
Other than that, it was a great, relaxing weekend!

C&O BIKERS WARNING:

Wednesday night (May 27, 2026), a friend's bike was stolen from this campground during his trip from Pittsburgh (GAP) to DC (C&O). A police report has been filed. This is a heavily used campground with lots of movement. PLEASE LOCKDOWN EVERYTHING or stay at the hotel with indoor bike storage (620 Souder Rd). This campground is nothing like the ones on the GAP. :o(

This place is a classic campground with what you want in a campground. Staff was soooooo nice and friendly. The sites are classic and spacious. Showers were hot and clean. This place has kayaks and bikes and right on the river. This place is a family gem for classic camping. Don’t let the people who complain about the trains weigh your decision as the noise is not bad and no horns were heard at any time.

Great Location right on the Potomac river.
We had a great RV site, with riverside location close to the boat ramp and pier.

We took a tubing trip along the Potomac with tubes from the campsite. It’s possible to walk a short flat route (approx 1 mile) with your tube in hand and then enter the river and float back to the campsite. Such a fun and unique experience. We did this at about 10am on a hot day and it was so peaceful. We had the river to ourselves. It’s super shallow. You can stand up all across.

Campground staff were all helpful and friendly. The bathrooms are basic but functional and the hot showers were good.

There is a big rail sidings directly behind the grounds and the freight trains do operate all hours. There was some noise with this, but it’s clear on their website and we knew to expect it. We didn’t find it very obtrusive- it was really totally fine. Would definitely recommend.

Brunswick is lovely too.

Brunswick Family Camp is the perfect spot for a family getaway! Our kids and teens had an amazing time — there’s so much for them to do and explore. The easy access to the lake was a huge highlight, whether for swimming, fishing, or just relaxing by the water. The facilities were clean, well-maintained, and had everything we needed for a comfortable stay. It’s the ideal balance of nature and convenience, making it perfect for a family camping trip. We’ll definitely be coming back!