Absolutely loved hiking at Bear's Den Overlook! The trail was peaceful, well-maintained, and had…read morebeautiful scenery the entire way up. The hike itself was fairly easy and can be finish under a hour. It is dog friendly, fairly shaded, and trail is well marked. You can sit down on the rock ledges and look at the incredible panoramic views of the Shenandoah Valley and the Blue Ridge Mountains. There is a small parking lot. It's a perfect spot for a quick getaway from the city, whether you're going for sunrise, sunset, or just a relaxing day outdoors. After can hit up Bear Chase Brewery close by.

A great quick out and back hike! It took us about 20-30 minutes from the parking lot to get to the…read moretop with no breaks. Great view from the top and a quick walk to the bear den hostel from the top. Well maintained trail. Lots of parking even on the weekends although it can get rather crowded on the trail

Not all site have full hookups. If you want the sites near the running seasonal creek you will have…read moreto sacrifice septic. They do have a work around for that. Once a week on Tuesdays they send around a service that pumps it out for you. They have water and electric to each site except the tent sites. The bath houses are cleaned everyday and are in good working condition. My only complaint is the non functioning laundry room but there is a laundromat within a mile of the campground. The staff is friendly and helpful and the store is fully stocked with all campers may need and then some. When touring Washington DC and all the battlefields this place is centrally located. We stayed a month and still didn't see it all. We'll be staying here again when in the area.

I am about to remodel my house and staying in my trailer for 2-3 months made more sense than a…read morehotel. I also thought Leathermans would be a convenient and pleasant spot. And I was wrong. I called to make arrangements and was told that I needed to submit an application that is reviewed and approved by the owner before I can rent a site. I asked what was on the application. Apparently they need to know your salary, prior criminal record and other stuff that is NONE OF THEIR BUSINESS. As a retired LEO, I have no criminal record. But even if I did, nobody should have to qualify for a security clearance to rent a damn camping site!

I had the best time at this camp ground! They have spaces for RVs, tents, loggding, and they also…read morehave a store & diner. They also had activities for children which was great! The bathrooms/showers were so clean! We had breakfast at their diner and it was so delicious! We are definitely coming back! We enjoyed it very much.

I came through here, just as a one night stay over at a gravel RV pull through site, because my…read moretrip home was too far of a drive, and I did not want to drive during the night anyways. No issues with the late check in. The paperwork and site location was ready for my arrival. The biggest issue for me, my site was conveniently located right next to the campground dump station. On a breezy and temperate Maryland evening, I was hoping to enjoy a fire, but the breeze filled the air with the aromas of everyone's poop (literally), so that was a hard pass for me. I was hoping to sleep in a bit, get some work done before I leave, and when I requested a late check out, it wasn't available. There are three open sites next to me that I'm looking at as I type this message, and I find it very hard to believe that someone paid a fee to reserve this specific site right next to the dump station. Or, perhaps, Monday is a high volume check in day at this location. Either way, from my view, there was zero effort to accommodate the demanding request I made to stay an additional two hours at this location. Next time I pass through this way, I'll either pass this KOA and find the next closest campground, or this experience has motivated me to try Pilot/Loves parking for 1/4 the cost of what I paid to stay here. They have dump stations there, and I'm sure they won't stick me literally right next to it.

We had an enjoyable stay. The campground is in the shoulder season, so the water park is closed…read more They do have volleyball, basketball, and free putt putt. However, I felt the prices are high if the main attraction is not available. BTW, They do offer wi-fi but it doesn't really work. Additionally, there was a Halloween weekend where kids got dressed up and people decorated their RVs. It was a lot of fun. I found the staff to be polite but I would have appreciated a better transfer at check in. (Wi fi, directions to campsite, when things open, etc..) My site was level and fairly easy tip get and out. All in all I will give this place a good score but probably would only go back during the peak season.

I enjoyed the water park amenities for the kids although I did not love that all the staff went to…read morethe bathroom at the same time and all the kids had to be removed from the water, for younger kids this is extremely disruptive. My room had a wide range of issues which did hinder my trip and made the high price for my cabin non justifiable. The main office was closed and called back the next day which was not ideal. The events were not always timely for instance the advertised pool party didn't start getting setup until 15 minutes after advertised and it was indeed not a party. Lastly the canteen was inexcusably inefficient for grabbing a meal by the pool. You had to wait in line for 45+ minutes and then were quoted an additional 1+ hour until you would get your food. In all this park has so much potential to be better. But if cabins are not up to par, guests should be contacted in advance or given a remedy.

Neat little place to camp. We stayed in the Hobbit House on a weeknight. It was quiet. And dark…read more It's a little walk to the bathroom so don't hold it too long lol. We had a nice little fire, can buy firewood onsite. I hadn't read the description before booking and then had to stop and buy a pillow lol.

My partner and I arrived later in the day on a Friday after work and stayed a weekend at the unit…read morecalled Magnolia. Make sure when visiting the campgrounds that you have a lantern available as the units are significantly darker than you might expect. Magnolia was very clean on the interior. At the exterior, the landscape slopes toward the cottage more than we thought was comfortable. The showers and dishwashing facilities were in good condition. This region generally has quite a few different attractions for nature lovers including a long hike along the Appalachian trail nearby and proximity to quaint small towns. Last, but definitely not least, Nick and his partner were among the most accommodating and friendly hosts one could ask for. When we had difficulty setting a campfire they generously gifted us some leftover materials to start our fire and advised us on best practices! We recommend that anyone interested in having a weekend away in nature investigate the Treehouse camp!

Tony and I stopped by Fort Frederick State Park in Big Pool, MD. We got there at 4pm and the…read morevisitors center was already closing. It cost $5 for our vehicle for park entrance fees. We couldn't watch the 10 minute video because they were closing due to no activity. We drove over to the parking lot for the actual fort. The Fort was still open but unmanned so the interior buildings were locked. The Fort was built in 1756 for the Indian wars against the white settlement. It was later used in Revolutionary war and Civil War. It's almost 300 yrs old It's a stone fort with very thick high walls. Definitely a nice park. There is a store but it was closed too. There is a campground down along the Potomac River. Definitely recommend you visit when in the area. I would go back again! A great price!!!

I visited the fort in July, and although it was extremely hot, our reenactor and tour guide Bob -…read morewho also serves as the assistant park superintendent - did an outstanding job. Despite the heat, not only did he carried on with the demonstration of the live firing of a flintlock musket, but also took the time to answer all of our questions. He went above and beyond by showing us additional areas of the fort and sharing fascinating information. Bob's dedication and knowledge truly made the drive and visit memorable.

If you're looking for an easy but super cool hike with big payoff, Hammonds Rocks in Michaux State…read moreForest is a must. I stopped by on a warm, sunny October Sunday morning while in the area for the National Apple Harvest Festival (about 30 minutes away), and somehow had the whole place to myself. It was so peaceful--just the sound of leaves rustling in the breeze and the occasional thud of acorns falling from the trees. The walk in is short and easy--basically a flat stroll past a couple of informational signs to reach the boulder outcropping. From there, the fun begins! Hammonds Rocks is about 400 feet long, with massive stone formations to climb, wander, and explore. I spent about 45 minutes hopping from stone to stone, taking photos, and checking out different angles of the formations. Even without climbing, there are plenty of spots to enjoy the view, though the tall trees do block some of it. Still, with the leaves just starting to turn to their fall colors, it was absolutely beautiful. The info signs are worth a pause, too--they really put things into perspective. One noted that when the sediments making up these rocks were deposited, the spot where I was standing was on the shore of a great ocean...530-600 MILLION years ago. Wild. Absolutely mind blowing! As for access: don't panic when Google Maps tells you the next few miles are unpaved. The gravel road is manageable if you take it slow and keep an eye out for some monster ruts. (Speaking from experience: this 40-something woman in her beloved Alfa Romeo made it just fine.) Just don't attempt in winter without knowing what you're getting into--the roads aren't maintained in snow or ice. Overall, Hammonds Rocks is an easy, low-effort, high-reward stop. Whether you're climbing, photographing, or just taking in the history and scenery, it's a great way to spend part of your day in Michaux.

This is the worst camp site ever in the ground. Are the rocks very hard to get a good steak in the…read moreground. The campers that come there are disgusting. There was this fat white woman with her kid kid is noisy and very rude. Very intrusive in my area and she never scolded him once.The rangers are nasty liars they judge you the accuse of things fine for some thing that wasn't posted so they fined us and we didn't know that we couldn't do So we got fine for it

Love this place! We saw a bald eagle catching fish in the lake a few years back, and that's still…read morea core memory. The beach is nice, if a little iffy with people leaving trash and dog poop in the off season. That's really the only complaint I have about the park. I wish visitors would respect the space.

This is a huge park, great for camping, hiking, walking, beach relaxing and more…read more Be aware: constructions are currently going on at different places of the park including the main entrance. After the constructions are completed, the park will start to request campers or day visitors to make reservations online during holidays and weekends visitors. Atmosphere: it's a large park filled with nature's love, trees, water, birds, logs, dirt paths, bugs, wildlife, fresh air and tables benches roads for visitors. Service: staff in the visitors' center are friendly and knowledgeable. Value: you cannot put a price tag on your love of nature and experience of outdoors. Parking: there is no issue to find parkings inside the park, just depending on how far you are willing to walk. Beautiful park, highly recommend.

Our stay was great. Our site was gravel, clean and pretty flat and level. Now, this place has the…read moreamenities of a resort, but the feeling of a campground. With that being said, it does cater to many seasonal, long term sites where the campers do not ever move their RV. All of the people were super friendly, both the staff and the long-term campers. We were here during the week and it was super quite. I can see the weekend being a bit louder, but that is every campground. You are about a mile hike from the Western Maryland Rail Trail.or short 5min or sondrive to the C&O Canal Towpath. Both are very pleasant ways to spend your time if you're not using the amenities at the campground (pool, volleyball, basketball, mini-golf). There is a store that is pretty fairly priced for many items and a food service area that is only open on weekends (seems to not be busy during the week). The only negative would be that because most of the campers are seasonal/long-term, they all have golf carts or 4-wheelers that they ride around on and that can get old quick. I would say that it is well worth the cost and if you needed a place to stay, worth giving them a shot.

My wife and I spent a weekend here recently . On Saturday…read morenight my wife and I were both trying to sleep. After 11:00 PM, we were both woken up by the constant loud music from one of the seasonal, permanent, guests. This is not a family campground .

No cell service and wonderful hiking trails. Boat rental and swimming available as wellread more

There are a lot of sites that back into the dog trail in the dog friendly section. Where we…read morewere, the trail was great and ran along side a beautiful stream.