Point Lookout State Park RV & Campground Guide
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Point Lookout State Park occupies 1,079 acres at the peninsula's tip, which was formed by the confluence of the Chesapeake Bay and the Potomac River. The peaceful atmosphere that marks the area today belies the area's troubled history. Point Lookout got its name for its role in the War of 1812 when the local militia used it to watch the British fleet's actions. During the Civil War, the peninsula was used as a Prisoner of War camp by the Union to retain captured Confederate personnel. Today, the tip of the peninsula is enjoyed by many visitors for its peaceful beaches and mild climate. The closest community is the small town of Scotland, MD, but Alexandria, VA, which sits 71 miles northwest, is the nearest metropolitan area.
Spring 36-76 F
Summer 65-88 F
Fall 40-80 F
Winter 29-50 F
RV Resorts & Campsites in Point Lookout State Park
There are reasons visitors at Point Lookout State Park prefer camping in an RV. Using an RV while visiting a state park adds an elevated comfort level. Travelers also pack their RV with all the important pieces of a home. Consider renting a unit from RVshare if you don't own one yourself!
Point Lookout State Park Campground
The campground at Point Lookout State Park offers 143 RV sites. Twenty-six of those sites provide full hookups while 33 only offer electrical hookups. Picnic tables and fire rings grace each campsite. Water is available at regularly spaced locations throughout the park. Restrooms with flush toilets are provided alongside bathhouses with warm showers. The park provides a dump station for RV campers who wish to empty their waste tanks. Trash bins and recycle bins are supplied by the park for guests to use. A general store is strategically placed near the center of the park. The park is gated for added security for visitors. There is a boat ramp large enough to launch boats of any size. Visitors can rent a boat at the general store. Three important preserved historical places sit on the park grounds: the lighthouse, the Prisoner of War Camp, and the Civil War Cemetery.
Water Hookup: Yes
Electric Hookup: 20/30/50 amps
Sewer Hookup: Yes
Wi-Fi Available: No
Pet-friendly: Yes
Fee: $21 to $38 per night
Take It Easy Campground
Sixteen miles northwest of Point Lookout State Park sits Take It Easy Campground. A family-owned campground, this business offers 242 RV campsites. Each spacious lot includes a fire ring and picnic table. Warm restrooms with flush toilets and bathhouses with hot showers indicate the comfort level the owners seek to provide. The concept of family extends to children. There are a huge playground and a swimming pool in the campground. Children are welcome to fish in the stocked fishing pond. Large open areas allow children to play with each other safely. Take It Easy Campground also provides a basketball court and a ball field. A boat ramp provides access to the St. Mary's River. Boating, angling, hiking, biking, swimming, basketball, baseball, and horseshoe games are among the favorite activities that guests enjoy. The campsites accommodate rigs up to 42 feet in length.
Water Hookup: Yes
Electric Hookup: 30/50 amp
Sewer Hookup: Yes
Wi-Fi Available: Yes
Pet-friendly: Yes
Fee: $50 to $70 per night
La Grande RV Park Rentals
La Grande RV Park Rentals lies 26 miles northwest of Point Lookout State Park in Leonardtown, MD. There are 67 RV campsites spaced over 33 acres of woodland. Picnic tables and fire rings are provided at every site. Campsites can handle rigs up to 42 feet in length. The campground provides a dump station and a propane filling site. The park has restrooms with flush toilets and a laundry facility. This park offers rest for weary travelers year-round.
Water Hookup: Yes
Electric Hookup: 30/50 amp
Sewer Hookup: Yes
Wi-Fi Available: Yes
Pet-friendly: Yes
Fee: $24 to $30 per night
What to Do at
Point Lookout State Park
Inside Point Lookout State Park
Point Lookout State Park offers an array of activities, in which swimming, sunbathing, hiking, and fishing are among the favorite activities enjoyed by guests. Point Lookout has three water trails that are ideal for hiking around lakes and along the Atlantic shore. A 24-acre area is set aside for deer hunting during the season. Tours of the Point Lookout Lighthouse are restricted and require scheduling. The Civil War Cemetery and Prisoner of War Camp are favorite spots to take the kids for history education. Fishing from beaches, the dock, or a boat are, by far, the most favored activities.
How to Get to
Point Lookout State Park
Most visitors to Point Outlook State Park approach through the small community of Scotland, MD. To get to the park from Scotland, find Maryland State Highway 5 South (MD-5 S). Drive MD-5 S for two miles. The park entrance is on the right.
The quickest route from Alexandria, VA, to Scotland, MD, is to take United States Highway 1 South (US-1 S) for a mile. Bear right to get on Interstate 95 North (I-95 N). After driving I-45 N for eight miles, take Exit 7A to get onto MD-5 S. Stay on MD-5 S until you reach Scotland, MD.
Entering Point Lookout State Park
Point Lookout State Park's day-use hours run from 7 AM until sunset on weekdays and from 6 AM until sunset on weekends.
Point Lookout State Park Entry fee, Maryland vehicle (weekday) : $3.0
Point Lookout State Park Entry fee non-Maryland vehicle (weekday) : $5.0
Point Lookout State Park Entry fee Maryland resident (weekend) : $5.0
Point Lookout State Park Entry fee non-Maryland resident (weekend) : $7.0
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Frequently Asked Questions About Point Lookout State Park
Late April to June and late August to October are the best times to visit Point Lookout State Park. The weather is most temperate for travel and outdoor activities during those time frames.
The climate at Point Lookout State Park is moderately temperate. Temperatures in the summer months get up into the high 70s, while temps in the winter months get as low as the 30s.
Point Lookout State Park is one of the premier bird-watching spots in Maryland. Bald eagles are abundant in the park year-round, and you can see osprey from early March through October.
Dogs are allowed throughout the park in designated areas. They're permitted on the beach north of the causeway, but they aren't allowed at picnic areas, day use areas, or on other trails.
Point Lookout State Park is fully wheelchair accessible. There are wheelchair-accessible restrooms and campsites, and the 200-foot path to the first lookout is flat to accommodate wheelchairs and those with limited mobility.
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