State Parks near Washington, DC

Algonkian Regional Park is located in northern Virginia, close to the Maryland border and the cities of Sterling, VA, Gaithersburg, MD, and Ashburn, VA. The park itself acts as a haven for the people of the Virginia - Maryland borderlands, providing the ideal place to escape the city and enjoy some much needed outdoor recreation. Algonkian Regional Park is made up of 838 acres, encompassing grasslands, woodlands, a golf course, and accesses to the mighty Potomac River. This riverside park is great for fishing and boating, while open land is perfect for hiking and nature watching.

All this and more makes Algonkian Regional Park the ideal place to take an RV rental in Virginia. Accessing the park …

Young girls and boys, former and current, with their noses in horse books, may be familiar with the infamous tale of Misty of Chincoteague. The well-known pony was rounded up from the wild of Assateague Island, MD, and brought to Chincoteague Island, VA. Of course, this is a fictional account of a true story, but the magical allure of these ponies and Assateague Island is very much real. Consider booking an RV rental to Assateague Island National Seashore, where sea salt coats the breeze and wild ponies roam with ocean water bloated bellies.

Assateague Island, located within Berlin, MD boundaries, was actually connected to Fenwick Island before a fateful storm in August 1933 ripped an inlet between the southern …

Of all of Maryland's state parks, there's only one that's located right on the oceanfront — Assateague State Park. Located at the northern end of Assateague Island, roughly 10 miles southeast of Berlin, the park offers excellent swimming, surfing, fishing, and sunbathing, as well as easy access to the Assateague Island National Seashore.

Best of all, it boasts an RV-friendly campground right next to the beach, so you'll never have to go far to feel the sand between your toes and watch the waves breaking on the shore. If this sounds like your idea of RV camping heaven, search for an RV in Worcester County and get ready to go exploring.

Situated in Cumberland County, Virginia is Bear Creek Lake State Park. The state park runs over 326 acres and was built in 1938 by the Civilian Conservation Corps after the Virginia Department of Agriculture requested a project be done to help highlight the local forests.

The park is known for its 40-acre Sylvan Lake which is used for boating and swimming. It’s also located next to the Cumberland State Forest which spans about 36,000 acres making it a great spot for state park RV camping. This state park is also a short drive away from Charlottesville and Richmond.

Belleplain State Forest is an excellent place for people to reconnect with nature and admire the beautiful pine, oak, and white cedar trees that mainly make up the forest. Located just outside of Woodbine, New Jersey, Belleplain State Forest is easily accessible for most vehicles, including longer motorhomes. Even if you don't own an RV, you can always book an RV in Cape May County and spend a few days camping at Belleplain State Forest.

While you have your rental RV, head over to Ocean City and see the Atlantic Ocean. Ocean City is just over 30 minutes from Belleplain State Forest. Bridgeton is a charming city roughly 40 minutes from the state forest and is well worth exploring …

Situated deep within the city of Philadelphia, PA, the Franklin Institute Science Museum is one of Pennsylvania’s most visited museums. Sitting at the heart of the Franklin Institute Science Museum is the Benjamin Franklin National Memorial. Located inside the rotunda, this memorial stands a colossal 20-foot high statue of Benjamin Franklin. Benjamin was an American writer and statesman who was one of the Founding Fathers of the United States. Plan a motorhome camping excursion to Philadelphia for your next vacation, and cross this beautiful monument off your bucket list.

No matter what time of year you’re visiting, Philadelphia is never short of fun things to do. From running up the iconic Rocky Steps to taking a ‘belfie’ with the …

Big Run State Park is located in western Maryland, close to both the Pennsylvania and West Virginia borders and the towns of Frostburg, Cumberland, and Oakland, MD. The state park lies along the northern shores of Savage River Reservoir and is surrounded by the Savage River State Forest. Being on the fringes of both the reservoir and forest makes Big Run State Park an exceptional site for outdoor recreation. The reservoir offers visitors the chance to fish and boat in the idyllic surroundings of western Maryland and also hike and nature watch through the picturesque woodlands of Savage River State Forest.

This abundance of activities, combined with its closeness to three different states, makes Big Run State …