Baltimore Orioles RV Camping Guide
The Baltimore Orioles are on their way to Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Will you be putting on your best orange clothing for an RV trip to Baltimore, Maryland?
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The Baltimore Orioles are an orange-emblazoned Major League Baseball team in the heart of Baltimore. Their home turf is Oriole Park at Camden Yards in Baltimore, Maryland, and it’s one of the more “retro” baseball fields on the annual spring to fall season calendar.
The Baltimore Orioles, which get their name from the official state bird of Maryland, are a force to be reckoned with on the ball field. They’ve made several appearances in World Series, have plenty of wins under their belts, and are adored by their fans who visit Baltimore in their black, orange, white, and gray supporter’s gear.
There’s also no denying that the team looks impressive when they take to the field in Baltimore with The Oriole Bird mascot by their side. Oriole Park at Camden Yards has been a favored and dedicated baseball stadium in Baltimore since its construction and replacement of Memorial Stadium in the early 1990s. It’s located a few blocks west of Inner Harbor and can comfortably cater to nearly 50,000 people.
The Baltimore Orioles are clearly up to muster, but the city itself will have you chomping at the bit to load up your RV and hit the road. There are plenty of state parks to visit, national attractions, not to mention the allure of sunset views from Baltimore’s Inner Harbor. The first ball is about to be thrown, so load up your family and friends and take off in your campervan bound for Baltimore, Maryland.
Tickets
Ticket options are abundant for any baseball game involving the Baltimore Orioles. Most home games at Oriole Park at Camden Yards cost between $20 and $30. However, they can vary depending on the game. Fans can also purchase VIP packages, season passes, and other group tickets to take advantage of discounts. In many cases, you can buy your Baltimore Oriole tickets at the gate or online. Pick up your paid and complimentary tickets from the Home Plate Box Office by Gate E.
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Transportation
Driving
Driving to the City of Baltimore in Maryland can be an eye-opening experience. It’s home to hundreds of districts, more monuments and status than most other cities, and nearly 5,000 acres of parkland for the nature lover to enjoy.
However, for all its many beautiful things to view as you enter the city, it’s crucial to keep your eyes on the road. Make use of a driving aid like Maryland 511, so that you can be aware of all congestion. It can also help you navigate the myriad of different routes and interstates that have undergone significant improvements over the years, but can still be tricky to maneuver.
Once you meander through the busy streets of Baltimore, you’ll find Orioles Park at Camden Yards at 333 West Camden Street near the Patapsco River.
Parking areas
If you’re not a reserved season ticket holder, or you haven’t planned to be, then you may like to bring your tow vehicle or campervan a little in advance of the Baltimore Orioles game. While there are thousands of parking spaces spread out over several lots, they fill up fast. Size limitations may apply for oversized Class A rigs.
Parking lots at Orioles Park at Camden Yards are spread out over S. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, so take care while crossing roads. If you are arriving with your bicycle after adventures in surrounding areas like Ellicott City and Towson, then you’ll be pleased to know there is a dedicated bicycle parking lot at Oriole Park as well.
It’s important to note that while tens of thousands of people can park in the parking lots, tailgating in them is prohibited. Wait until after the game to have some post-match fun.
Public Transportation
If the idea of being able to leave your motorhome at an RV campground nearby sounds more appealing than driving it to a busy game, then jump aboard public transportation. The Maryland Transit Administration offers bus, light rale, and Metro Subway travel to Oriole Park to align with the start and finish times of baseball games. The Camden Train Station is also across the road from Oriole Park at Camden Yards.
Otherwise, you can also hire a taxi or rideshare service with minimal effort thanks to the dedicated drop-off and pick-up areas at Oriole Park.
Where to stay
Onsite
The parking lots at Oriole Park at Camden Yards may look like a great spot for tailgating or camping. However, both of these actions are not allowed. Fortunately, whether you’re in a Sprinter, pop-up, Airstream, or something similar, you will never be all too far from both high-quality campgrounds in Baltimore and near Oriole Park.
Nearby
Travelers will be amazed at how well Baltimore caters to its camping visitors. Both primitive RV camping options and fully-serviced resorts and campgrounds are closer to the baseball action than one might think.
Patapsco Valley State Park, for example, is an expansive park bordering the Patapsco River with both hiking and camping opportunities. It’s around ten miles from Oriole Park in the direction of Frederick.
If luxury and service hookups, as well as proximity to the best trails and hiking spots in the area, are important to you, then how about Washington DC / Capitol KOA? Within a mere 20 miles of Oriole Park toward Millersville, it’s worth a closer look.
Getting around
Once you park your motorhome, bike, or tow vehicle in a parking lot of your choice at Oriole Park, you will find the baseball facility is effortless to get around. Seating areas are well labeled to match to your ticket, and eateries are dotted around the outskirts. Everything from ATMs and family restrooms in large numbers helps ensure this park caters to as many people as possible throughout a Baltimore Orioles baseball game.
What to pack
Clothing
The City of Baltimore has a humid subtropical climate with relatively defined seasons. Summer is hot and long, while winter is cold but somewhat variable. Summer is usually one of the wettest seasons, and fall is not often all that warm.
You’ll need your best Baltimore Orioles supporter’s gear, season-specific attire, and some durable shoes. Orange, black, white, and gray items will help you show your team support.
If you’re exploring the greater Maryland area, such as fishing and boating trips to Tuckahoe State Park in Queen Anne's County, then don’t forget to pack the clothing and gear to suit your activity.
Gear
With nearly 50,000 people descending upon Oriole Park to watch the Baltimore Orioles go up against their rivals, it can be a tight squeeze. The more you bring into the stadium, the less comfortable you will be.
Oriole Park at Camden Yards officials allow visitors to bring small backpacks, diaper bags, and purses, but they must all fit within a box of a specified size. Cans, glass, thermoses, alcohol, hard-sided coolers, noise-markers, or cups with beverages in them will not be allowed.
However, you can bring your wallet, ticket, binoculars to see the game with far more clarity, and an umbrella if the weather calls for it.
Health & Safety
Oriole Park officials take everyone’s health and safety quite seriously. The stadium is a smoke-free zone, and they even provide water fountains to ensure you’re hydrated. Depending on the weather, you may like to bring sunscreen, a sunhat, and sunglasses to ensure your comfort throughout the game.
These items, as well as a first-aid kit and bug spray, may also prove helpful for walking and waterfall watching at Shenandoah National Park in Stonewall, Virginia, within a 2.5-hour drive from Baltimore.
Where to eat
Cooking
There’ll be no need to prepare something fancy in your motorhome after a day at Oriole Park, that’s for sure! Thanks to the sheer number of options, you can treat yourself to a night off cooking. However, every other night, you can flex your culinary muscles.
Check the camping rules of where you’re staying, then make all manner of delicious camp-style cuisine, like tacos, chili, chowder, stew, soup, or a fresh salad. Alternatively, you can indulge in Baltimore favorites such as blue crabs, pit beef, and chicken box.
Don’t forget to pop to the shops for propane, charcoal, or ingredients within a two-mile drive of Oriole Park to ensure you have everything you need.
Restaurants
Believe it or not, restaurants are on the literal doorstep of Oriole Park at Camden Yards. However, if you want to beat the crowds or take your food somewhere else to eat, like Dundalk or Leakin Park Trail, then you’re in luck. No matter where you go in Baltimore, there is somewhere delicious to dine in or get take-out. You can even think about having food delivered to your RV campground near Oriole Park.
Vendors
You might be amazed at how above and beyond Oriole Park at Camden Yards goes to make sure everyone is fed and watered. While cotton candy and nuts are a baseball favored, they are overshadowed by pretzels, nachos, burgers, seafood, desserts, and even dumplings. You can even try a Camden Yards Crabcake or Chesapeake Waffle Fries that come with a crab dip.
What’s more, you don’t have to take your food back to your seat unless you desire to do so. Once you pay with credit or debit cards or withdraw cash from the onsite ATM, you can take a seat at the various restaurants and quaint dining establishments. This ballpark well and truly delivers on a memorable experience.
Safety
Security
When you attend a Baltimore Orioles baseball game at Oriole Park, allow extra time for security screening. There are metal detectors at all entrances to the park and people to make sure you are not bringing in anything distracting, dangerous, or damaging.
Once you’re at Oriole Park, you may not leave and re-enter. If you require assistance while at the facility, there is a police command post near the home plate on the Lower Level Concourse. Outside assistance is also convenient within three miles of the baseball field.
Weather
The weather conditions can affect a lot of what you see and do in Baltimore, including attending baseball games. Tune in to a weather service to find out what weather to expect on your travels. Rainout policies apply to each game, but occasional rain can be combatted by bringing your umbrella with you to the game. Before you set off in your motorhome, make sure you have enough water and coolant on board. It also pays to make sure your heating and cooling units work well.
Medical
While no one likes to find themselves ill or injured while on vacation, it’s an unfortunate reality sometimes. Fans can seek help at the first aid rooms behind the home plate on the lower and upper-level concourses. Paramedics, doctors, and nurses are all in attendance at baseball games. There is also a medical center under two miles from Oriole Park, and a pharmacy for first aid supplies within half a mile.
