Washington DC / Capitol KOA

The Great Outdoors

Camp in an RV near Washington, D.C. and make the short drive west to the Patuxent Research Refuge, which supports important wildlife research being conducted in the United States. Begin at the National Wildlife Visitor Center where there is a range of interactive exhibits that explore global issues impacting our natural habitats, then stretch your legs along one of the numerous hiking trails. White-tailed deer and beavers are among the mammals that occupy the park, together with a plethora of bird species that include great blue herons and migratory neotropical birds.Directly north of Washington DC / Capitol KOA is the Severn Run Natural Environment Area, a 1,600-acre park that sprawls around the Severn Run. If you’re an angler, you can try your luck at luring trout and yellow perch in this picturesque waterway or venture into the surrounding woodlands along one of the lightly-trodden hiking trails.If you’re after a longer hike, embark on the ten-mile-long Washington, Baltimore and Annapolis Trail, which follows a discontinued rail trail from Lanham to Odenton. It follows the route of the historic Baltimore & Annapolis Railroad and is dotted with old switch boxes and interpretive signs that detail the railroad’s impact on the local communities. The trail forms part of the long-distance East Coast Greenway that extends from Calais in Maine to Key West in Florida, as well as the American Discovery Trail from the Atlantic coast of Delaware to San Francisco in California.

Exploring the Area

Camping at Washington DC / Capitol KOA is ideal for RVers wanting to explore the U.S. capital, Washington, D.C., which lies just 40 minutes’ drive to the southwest. Spend a full day (or more) visiting the world-renowned Smithsonian museums and see iconic landmarks such as the White House and the Lincoln Memorial. Witness the cherry blossoms in full bloom around the Tidal Basin and pay your respects at the National World War II Memorial, then experience a show at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.Millersville campers also enjoy easy access to Baltimore, which is around 30 minutes’ drive north. It’s home to outstanding museums, such as the Maryland Science Center and the Walters Art Museum, as well as the National Aquarium and Fort McHenry National Monument. Catch a baseball game at the iconic Oriole Park or climb aboard the USS Constellation to experience the life of a 19th-century sailor.Washington DC / Capitol KOA is just a five-minute drive from the Waugh Chapel Towne Centre shopping mall where you’ll find supermarkets for stocking up on grocery supplies. There are also gas stations if you need to fill up your RV rental and plenty of eateries if you want to dine out. You can get some retail therapy in the big brand stores or watch the latest flicks at the cinema complex, then get behind the wheel at the go-kart raceway.Just 10 minutes’ drive from Washington DC / Capitol KOA takes you to the historic town of Odenton, which is ideally explored on foot. Visit the Arts and Crafts-style Epiphany Chapel and Church House to learn about the important role it played in the mobilization of the U.S. military during World War I and head to the family-friendly Kinder Farm Park. It showcases the agricultural heritage of the region through displays of vintage farming tools and machinery, as well as encompassing a beautifully restored farmhouse that was built by the Kinder family in 1925.Whether you want to explore Maryland’s great outdoors or discover the sights and attractions of Washington, D.C., book an RV in Anne Arundel County and start planning your next vacation.