Tuckahoe Campground

The Great Outdoors

There are lots of state parks nearby when you rent an RV near Queen Anne. Martinak State Park is a simple park that features hardwood forests, prairies, and marshes surrounded by two waterways, the Choptank River and Watts Creek. Canoeing and kayaking are popular on both of these rivers, and canoes can be rented from the park office. If you're an avid angler, you can expect to catch bass, catfish, and perch in these rivers. Four different hiking trails loop around the park, offering shady strolls through the woodlands, as well as scenic views across the Choptank River. If you want to learn more about the park, there's a nature center with displays highlighting local flora and fauna.Queen Anne campers will also enjoy visiting Wye Oak State Park. One of the nearest state parks to the Tuckahoe Campground, this small park features 29 acres of woodlands and fields along the Wye East River. This park contains some interesting history, including an old colonial schoolhouse thought to be one of the oldest in the county. There are also the remains of the Wye Oak Tree, a massive oak that fell in the area in 2002. This park is a popular picnic spot, thanks to its riverside location and picnic pavilion.While camping near Queen Anne, you'll want to explore the Chesapeake Bay. Sandy Point State Park is located just outside Annapolis and consists of over 750 acres of sandy beaches and fields along the edge of the bay. The park features a long swimming beach, ideal for taking a dip in this famous bay. A variety of watersports, including boating, are popular here, and the park offers boat rentals. There are several rocky outcrops at the park, which are excellent for fishing and crabbing, and blue crab are a common and tasty catch at this state park. There are some trails at the park that lead through pine forests and picnicking areas. While taking a walk through this wilderness, keep an eye out for the park's abundance of migratory waterfowl.

Exploring the City

There are some great cities to explore while renting a motorhome in Maryland. Baltimore is one of the nearest major cities and offers world-class excursions. The National Aquarium is one of the most popular attractions in Maryland and contains nearly 20,000 sea-dwelling creatures. There are some beautiful critters on display at this aquarium, including dolphins, an array of jellyfish, and deadly sharks. The aquarium also provides learning resources, so you can educate yourself on conservation and endangered species.Another popular attraction in Baltimore is the Baltimore Museum of Art. This beautiful Greek Revival-style museum features over 95,000 pieces of art and is one of the best art museums in the region. The items in the collection come from all over the world, including from the Pacific Islands and Africa. There are works from some famous names on display at the museum, including the largest collection of paintings in the world by Henri Matisse.As well as some great culture, Baltimore features some integral parts of American history. Fort McHenry National Monument is a famous attraction and is well known for being the location of the Battle of Baltimore, which inspired Francis Scott Key to pen the U.S. national anthem, "The Star-Spangled Banner." Visitors can tour the fort and take in the history, and there are frequently reenactments so you can see how past battles were won.