The average rental runs about $120/night, with travel trailers starting around $85/night and Class C motorhomes typically running $165/night.
Class A motorhomes are more luxurious and begin around $209 per night for a 2020 32-foot Thor Motor Coach ACE that sleeps nine.
Maryland is a compact but surprisingly diverse RV state — Assateague Island's wild ponies, the Chesapeake Bay shoreline, and proximity to DC make it a strong long-weekend destination.
Assateague has strict length limits — know your numbers. Assateague Island National Seashore's Oceanside campground caps hookup sites at 36 feet and loop roads at 45 feet total. The bayside primitive sites are tent/small unit only. Measure your total rig length including tow before booking.
A travel trailer is the most practical setup for Assateague. The causeway and campground loop roads are manageable for mid-size rigs. A full-size Class A works on the main roads but makes the campground maneuvers more challenging. A travel trailer gives you the most flexibility on the island.
A tow vehicle setup is worth it for DC-area trips. If your itinerary includes Washington DC, parking a motorhome near the Mall or Capitol Hill is not a realistic option. Base camp outside the city and use a tow vehicle or Metro for city access.
Wind and sand are variables at Assateague beachfront sites. Ocean-facing sites on Assateague are exposed. Quality awning tie-downs and window seals matter more here than at an inland campground. Check the forecast before arrival — sustained winds above 30 mph are not unusual.
Maryland is straightforward to navigate, with a few reservation and access details worth knowing upfront.
Assateague Island campgrounds book through Recreation.gov. Oceanside hookup sites are among the most competitive on the East Coast. They open 6 months in advance and fill within hours for summer weekends. Set a calendar alert for the exact release date.
Wild ponies at Assateague are a genuine hazard for food storage. The Chincoteague ponies on the Virginia side and the Maryland ponies are separate herds. On the Maryland side, ponies roam freely through the campground. All food and scented items must be in a hard-sided container or vehicle — they will open coolers and bags.
The Chesapeake Bay Bridge has restrictions for large vehicles. Vehicles over 13 feet 6 inches tall or with multiple axles may be required to use the lower span only. If approaching from the Eastern Shore, confirm current span restrictions for your rig.
Maryland state park campgrounds use the Maryland Online Reservations system. Elk Neck, Assateague State Park (separate from the National Seashore), and Patapsco Valley fill fast for summer. Book as soon as the reservation window opens.
Bar Harbor Park and Marina lies 24 miles northeast of Baltimore on the banks of the Bush River. It has served as a favorite resting spot for RV campers visiting Baltimore for over 55 years. Mature trees provide shade over the 73 RV campsites offered by the park, of which 41 have paved pads, and 32 are graveled. These campsites are 30 feet wide. The park provides a marina with a dock, a boat ramp for easy access to the river, and nature trails where guests can stretch their legs while learning about the environment around them.
Just 24 miles northwest of Columbia, Ramblin’ Pines Family Campground and RV Park reserves 90 RV campsites for temporary visitors with full hookups, a choice of 30-amp or 50-amp service, and free WiFi and cable TV connections. The park offers a heated swimming pool, a water umbrella, playgrounds, a bounce pillow, and a mini-golf course. A well-stocked fishing pond lets anglers teach their kids the art of fishing in a peaceful setting.
One of the favorite campgrounds enjoyed by Maryland families is Cherry Hill Park. Located only six miles east of Silver Spring, it's the nearest RV park to Washington, D.C. With 390 all-weather, full-hookup sites, this park is an ideal home for visitors exploring the D.C. area. Protected by a controlled gate, guests of this community enjoy cable TV, a robust WiFi system that supports simultaneous streaming of three devices at each site, and a choice of 30-amp or 50-amp service. Fun facilities like a heated swimming pool, hot tubs, a water umbrella, and a splash pad help guests cool off during the summer. The park is pet-friendly with an enclosed dog run and a dog park available to keep pets healthy and happy during their stay.
Knowing the location of public dump stations makes an RV trip through Maryland a lot easier. One of the busiest dump stations in Maryland is at the Fort Whaley campground on the east side of Chesapeake Bay. The facility is open from May through September, 24 hours a day. Campers at the park have free use of the station; outside RV traffic pays a nominal fee. To find more facilities, check out this list of dump stations in Maryland.
On average expect to pay $190 per night in Maryland.
Do you need to be a certain age to rent an RV in Maryland?Yes. The minimum age is 25 to be eligible to get an RV Rental in Maryland from RVshare.
Does RVshare have emergency roadside assistance?Yes. Every RV rental booked through RVshare receives 24/7 emergency roadside assistance.
Does RVshare offer one way RV rentals in Maryland?Yes. Prior to renting any RV, check with the owner since not all will offer this particular option.
Do you need a special license to drive an RV in Maryland?No. You don’t need a special license or CDL to drive an RV in Maryland.