Campground Review: Cherry Hill Park (College Park, Maryland)

We stayed at Cherry Hill Park in May and June 2026, on our Oshkosh or Bust road trip.

Our home base for almost four weeks just outside Washington, DC

Cherry Hill Park in College Park, Maryland, was our basecamp for almost four weeks while we explored Washington, DC. We went into the city nearly every day, came home to a quiet site and a happy dog, and gave the park a 10/10. We’d book it again in a heartbeat.

If you’re planning to see DC by RV, here’s what it’s like to stay at Cherry Hill Park with a fifth wheel, a long-bed truck, and a Great Dane.

Quick Facts About Cherry Hill Park

Location: 9800 Cherry Hill Rd, College Park, Maryland, right where I-95 meets the Capital Beltway (I-495)
Dates stayed: May 16 – June 6, 2026 (21 nights). Booked in late February, about three months ahead.
Site: 0060, a Premium Back-In site. Parking pad: gravel and mostly level 
Hookups: Full hookups,30/50 amp
Wi-Fi: Starlink. We had some trees at the back of our site but a clear sky view in front, so no problems with our Starlink. 
Cell signal: We didn’t notice any problems with our Verizon coverage
Dog-friendly: Yes, with a walking trail and a dog park. Plenty of room for a Great Dane’s daily laps.
Getting into DC: Metro bus stop at the campground to the College Park station, or a short drive to the Greenbelt Metro park and ride
Cost: $117.86 per night (about $2,475 for our 21 nights)
Check-in / check-out: 12 p.m. / 11 a.m. Late check-out until 6 p.m. is $50 when available; arrange after-hours check-in in advance.
Propane: Filled on-site ($26.60 plus tax for our fill)
Best for: Families, full-timers, and anyone who wants to see DC without driving the rig into the city. Also great for those looking to escape the city.

Arrival and Check-In

We had concert tickets in the city that first night, so we were racing the clock. Check-in at Cherry Hill was quick and friendly, and we found our site, leveled, hooked up and got the pets settled faster than we probably ever have. A few hours after unhitching, we were on the Metro heading to dinner at Union Market.

Campsites and Setup

The sites are fairly close together, so don’t expect a secluded wooded site. That’s normal for a big-city RV park, and for a park this close to DC, the spacing was reasonable. We never felt crammed in and often had the site next to us empty. The sites are somewhat short so the F-350 was parked across the front of the parking spot but we had plenty of room. 
Our tip: If you have a big rig and don’t love backing into tight spots, ask for a pull-through when you book. 

Amenities

• Clean grounds and bathhouses, and a genuinely helpful staff from day one
• A walking trail and dog park, which is a big reason we rated it so highly
• A well-stocked camp store with RV parts, basics and souvenirs. Handy for whatever you forgot.
• On-site laundry. We saved it for work-from-camp days.
• Propane fills on-site. We topped off before we left, with no hunting around College Park for a filling station.
• A bookable dog walker service. We didn’t use it this time, but it’s a great option for long city days when the Metro rules mean your dog stays home. We’d book it next time.
• An on-site restaurant for nights when nobody wants to cook. Another one on our list for next time.
• Family amenities like pools, mini golf and a splash area for warm-weather visits

Walking the Dog

Claire, our Great Dane, needs a lot of room to walk, and Cherry Hill had plenty of it. She got the usual “Are you walking a horse?” comments, and we even met another Great Dane on one of our walks, which is always a treat for everyone involved.

Getting Into Washington, DC

This is where Cherry Hill really shines. There’s a Metro bus stop right at the campground that runs to the College Park station, and plenty of campers use it. We preferred to drive about ten minutes to the Greenbelt Metro station, the end of the Green Line, where the park and ride lot has more than 3,000 spaces. We never had trouble fitting our long-bed F-350, and we were in the city in less than 30 minutes.

Read the full story of our stay, including our Metro routine, the free museums and the markets, in DC by RV: How We Made Cherry Hill Our Basecamp.

Connectivity and Remote-Work Readiness

We live and work from our fifth wheel, so we mixed work days at the RV with afternoons and evenings in the city. We had no trouble with our Starlink or Verizon connections during this trip. If you rely on Starlink, ask for a site with a clear view of the sky when you book.

What to Know Before You Book

• You’ll hear the highway. The park sits next to major interstates.
• It’s not the cheapest option. Ask about weekly or monthly rates for a long stay.
• Book early for peak season. Cherry blossom season, July 4th and big events in the city fill campgrounds fast. We booked our May–June stay in late February.
• Know the cancellation policy. You get a full refund within 48 hours of booking (if arrival is more than a week out). After that, part of the deposit is kept: 25% until a week before arrival, then 50%. No-shows forfeit the full amount.

Heads Up: You Might Share the Park with a Caravan

During our stay, a big RV caravan rolled in: more than 20 rigs traveling together on an organized tour. They stayed a few days, with group events and meals planned every day, and then everyone went their separate ways. The tower of pizza boxes by the trash station after one of their dinners said it all.

If you don’t love planning your own trips, a caravan could be a fun way to travel, since the route, campgrounds, activities and even meals are all organized for you. It’s not our cup of tea at this stage in our lives (we like setting our own pace), but it was fun to watch. It’s also a good reminder that a big, busy park like Cherry Hill can feel very different from one week to the next, depending on who’s in town.

Who This Campground Is Perfect For (and Who It’s Not)

Perfect if you:

• Want to see Washington, DC, without driving your rig into the city
• Are staying a week or longer and want full hookups and real amenities
• Are traveling with a dog and want room to walk
• Work from the road and want an easy rhythm of work days and city days

Probably not ideal if you:

• Want a secluded, wooded site
• Are on a tight budget and don’t mind a longer commute into the city

Would We Stay Again?

Absolutely. We gave Cherry Hill Park a 10/10. It made a big city feel easy: park the rig, learn the train, and come home every night to your own front door (and, if you plan it right, Eastern Market rib eyes on the grill).
More campground reviews: see our Lake Thunderbird State Park review and our Biloxi Bay RV Resort & Marina review.
Bookmark this page if you’re planning an RV trip to Washington, DC. For rates and reservations, visit the official Cherry Hill Park website.

Have you camped at Cherry Hill Park? Tell us your favorite tip for getting into DC in the comments below.