Annapolis FamCamp

R.H. left this review using the Directory software: Rustic campground. Clean, but not immaculate. Bath/Shower house in poor shape. No laundry facility at campground or on station. Used public Laundromat near Naval Academy. Possible low or variable voltage.

This is a small park that needs work. Improvements have been on and off the schedule over the past several years. Funding always seems to get diverted elsewhere. Check-in has returned to the front lobby of the Rec Building. That being said, the convenience to Annapolis, Baltimore and Washington DC cannot be beat for the price; $18/night, $9/night with Golden Age/Senior Pass (which is why I have been coming here every year since 2005). The park is generally quiet, though in July/August, the Naval Academy Midshipmen bring the Plebes here at 7AM for their running exercises. There’s the concomitant “HooRah, etc” that goes with 18-19 year olds trying to impress their “mentors”. I don’t know why they chose this spot; maybe I’ll write the Superintendent and ask him (I know him!). There are 14 RV sites and 2 “primitive” sites. Each RV site has 30 Amp Electric and water hook-ups and a picnic table. A common sewer dump is located adjacent to the bathhouse, with a set back requiring a 15-foot hose or some maneuvering to get in dumping position. All sites have level concrete pads, about 28 feet long; at least half can accommodate a big rig up to 38 ft. Sites 11 and 12 can handle a 40 footer (tucked in tight). Site 2 is the only pull-thru. The bathhouse leaves a lot to be desired. It is cleaned daily but the lack of paint and fixture upgrades has taken its toll. The showers are hot and the toilets work. If you have teenage or younger girls, you will precede them to take care of the spiders and other creepy crawlers that live there despite the cleaners. Or, just listen for the screams of terror and then go and take care of them. Exchange, commissary, package store (Class 6), gas station and rec center are less than a half-mile away. The US Naval Academy, about a mile away, has a respectable medical facility and pharmacy (if they don’t have it, they’re connected to the US Navy’s Bethesda National Medical Center, so if you have the time, you can get it). You won’t come to this FamCamp to hang around all day, rather use it as a base camp to explore and enjoy all that National Capitol Region offers. So if you can suck it up with respect to its shortcomings, ENJOY!!!

C.H. left this review using the Directory software: Very handy location. Satellite TV (DISH Network, anyway,) is possible only from sites 4,5, or 6. Verizon Broadband Access available. Same old bathhouse - nothing fancy, but at least the water is nice and hot in the showers. I asked the gal that checked me in at MWR about the rumored closing for renovations. She couldn't tell me when, if at all, it might happen. Also, the check-in place has moved from the front of the gym/rec center to downstairs to the Liberty Lounge in the rear of the gym building. I wouldn't exactly call it big-rig friendly, but with care most sites can handle good-sized rigs.

Stayed here two nights to visit local attractions. The campground is across the river from the naval academy. Highly recommend you visit Naval Academy chapel. It is a beautifully adorned cathedral. The tomb of John Paul Jones and other historical sights are available for visitors to see. Visiting the nation's capital is only a short drive away. The view across the river is very nice from a well-maintained picnic area within walking distance. The campgound was very disappointing though. No sewer hook-ups available. The spaces were very cramped with the trees so close. Could barely get my awning out. No fires are allowed. Luckily, I wasn't there for the campground amenities.

Just stayed one night. Campground was clean, but not up to standard as most are. I was disappointed in the campground considering it was at the USNA. One would expect better. Did not go on base so no comments there. Office for check in is inconvient to get to with anything more than tow vehicle or dinghy.

Restrooms only cleaned once in 10 days and each weekend had 75-100 boy scouts using the small restroom. A true disgrace for what could be one of the primo campgrounds in the military system. Complaining did no good. A lot of poison ivy and poison oak in the area around some of the sites. Rumored to be closing in October, 2007 for a remodel. Hopefully it will include 50 amp and sewer hookups at each site. Golden Age pass accepted.

Easy access to all of Annapolis especially the Academy and the harbor. Both are must sees. Satellite reception is non existant due to the trees but good reception on antenna. Dirt roads, but smooth level pads and wide enough for small patio. Picnic table at each site and some permanent looking residents had fires though unknown if legal. Would definately stay again. Very quiet except for the sounds of the midshipmen coming across the river, taps, revely, band practice and cheering at intermural sporting events. The restroom/showers are about 10 years overdue a remodel, but they were cleaned every day. Would be a five with sewer and new bath facilities.