Reviews

Steve Smith

Update: I spent the weekend camping with my family here on 10/11/25. It was a disaster from the moment we arrived The Oak Ridge campground has hit rock bottom. This is nothing more than an urban campground now, situated in a forest. This used to be an oasis from the social and economic issues of Washington, DC and the surrounding suburbs. Fast forward to today, it is the new normal to have homeless people car camping/Rv camping with kids. Someone looking for a quiet weekend to reflect and be able to listen to nature, is not going to find it here. Little if any of the rules are enforced anymore. Quiet hours are non existent. There are social and economic tensions between campers. You have BMW's parked next to Kia's and Rv's parked next to people sleeping in tents. Over the weekend there were many people expressing economic hostilities to others, especially tent people unhappy with Rv people running their generators. Parents refuse to correct their kids obnoxious behavior. This while parents drink way to much alcohol and lose all civility. People slept in their cars all night with the engines running. Also, there is a great deal of road traffic with people driving to the restrooms rather than making a short walk. 1. There was a very large family reunion/mass gathering going on (at least 25 people). This was in total violation of the rules. They had four cars parked in one campsite. The group also set up a very large pavilion/professional tent with a generator. This wasn't camping, this was a free for all gathering for people to cheap to rent a banquet room. The group was loud and obnoxious until 11:00pm when the rain finally put an end to their party. (Photo) 2. Kids who are not disciplined by their parents. Dear moms and dads, not everyone thinks your little johnny and little susan are perfect angels. Basic manners would be appreciated. 3. People driving the wrong way around the campground. Why is this allowed? 4. Loud rude and crude adults. Just because it isn't quiet hours yet, doesn't mean that everyone came camping to hear you and your family's personal business all the way across the campground. The campground hosts tried their best to enforce the rules but, there is only so much that they can do. Unfortunately, camping is not remotely what it used to be. Sadly, seeing what the Oak Ridge campground has turned into, I feel like the good old days of camping are gone for ever. If you go, I highly recommend locking up all your stuff when you leave your campsite. I had many individuals walk through my campsite saying that my campsite was not my campsite (owned) and that everyone has the right to walk through it. (Very sketchy!)

Meg Powers

Campsite and restroom near our site were clean. We were able to bring our dogs, which was very nice. Some of the campsites are very close to each other and some are close to the road, so if people are getting to their site late at night, you will hear them, but overall the campground was quiet at night.

Sachin Jha

This is a nice Campground for RV up to 30’. Very quiet and lots of hiking trails. Bathroom and showers were very clean with hot water. $26 per night. Close to Marine Corp Museum and Mt Vernon. Must reserve using recreation.gov.

Juli Eaton

We stayed in the A loop on one of the outer sites in our hybrid pod/pop up trailer. The sites were large with plenty of wooded space in between sites. The bathrooms were very clean with hot water and an easy to access utility sink. The sites were well marked and easy to find. Large fire pit and large picnic table. As it states on the website there are no hook ups and it is not suitable for large trailers or RVs. There are some trails for hiking right off the campsite. Friday night was not busy at all, Saturday was a lot busier, but B loop seemed the most crowded. A loop was still very quiet, however the men’s bathroom did run out of toilet paper. Bring your own firewood, but if you forget you can search the surrounding woods for some. We would absolutely stay here again for a quick last minute weekend getaway.

Vipul Singh

Loved camping here for a Saturday night in August. Was able to book B1 for 26$ just 3 days in advance. Great spacious campsite which could fit two cars, and a 6-person tent quite easily. Slept very soundly - it's very peaceful, and the temperature was pretty perfect too. Loved the showers with hot water. Went for a morning run on the Farms to Forest Trail, and that's right at the entrance to the campground. This place is just 10 minutes from the I-95, so great overnight rest stop for anyone on a long drive.

Brittany B

This is a nice place to go camping if you don't want to go too far out, plenty of spots some trails and even a bathroom with hot showers. However they do not sell firewood on site or at the visitor center so make sure to stop at the 7-11 on your way in to grab some!

Team Link

The place is clean, well maintained, & affordable. There is no electricity or water at the sites, that doesn't have to be a problem if you are prepared. If you are in an RV, be aware of the size limits. The hiking is great, we've been several times without camping. The trails are marked pretty well, & they are maintained. There are trails that start at the campground.This was our first time camping & we enjoyed it. We did not see firewood for sale, but we brought our own. My only issue is there is little to no cell signal. It's very spotty at best. If you're using the NPS app , you'll need to download the map.

Lotta Danielsson

One of the nicest campgrounds in the DC area. Sites are well maintained, as are the restroom and shower facilities, and the sites are fairly large and well separated. Loop C is best for privacy and tent camping, Loop B for groups, and Loop A for RVs and campers (no electric hookups). Campground is near several trails and has easy access to the bike paths. Note that you have to pay for park entrance separately from the camping reservation. It’s a bit of a drive to get to the campground from the park entrance, so work that into your schedule.

Rachel K

Beautiful location, camped in the C loop which was great because the camp sites have a little more distance between sites. Plenty of hiking trails, there's also a small fishing pond within the park. Caution, over the weekends there are plenty of dogs and kids, if you're looking for a quiet weekend in the woods this may not be the place for you.

Nikki W.

This was a really nice spot. Spacious area for camping with a graveled parking spot, pit, bench, and hook post. Super clean bathrooms with a water pump outside as well. Three different camping lots so good chance you won’t have neighbors. Tons of trails to adventure on. The site is in the back of the park however so mentally prep for the additional 10-15 minute drive along the scenic route once you think you’ve arrived.