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Camping at Gathland State Park near Burkittsville

Public campground · Burkittsville

A forested campground.

About this campground

History blended with recreation... This site was once the mountain home of George Alfred Townsend, a Civil War journalist.

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At a glance

  • Pets not allowed
  • Public land
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Amenities & location

  • Picnic Shelters
  • Picnic Tables
  • Restrooms
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Pets not allowed

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Gathland State Park: questions answered

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Getting there
Listing Burkittsville, MD (map in Location below)
Max rig length · Hookups & power · Pull-through / back-in · Road & site access · Pets · Generators · Quiet hours · Cell signal · Starlink / satellite · Water · Shade · Price · Stay limits
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  • Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights1 site open for every night

    Rohrersville Roost

    3.4 mi from Gathland State Park (straight-line)
    Sites $30/night
    $60 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
    Rates & availability from Hipcamp · you book on their site
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    Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights2 sites open for every night

    Camp Battleview

    6.9 mi from Gathland State Park (straight-line)
    Sites from $36/night
    $72 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
    Rates & availability from Hipcamp · you book on their site
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    Harpers Ferry / Civil War Battlefields KOA Holiday

    8.9 mi from Gathland State Park (straight-line)
    KOA doesn't share live availability with us; check dates on their site
    Booked on KOA
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    Trip idea

    Ideas for your stay

    An idea to start from, built from this campground's listing and real tours nearby. Times, openings and prices change, so check each before you go.

    1. Day 1 · Arrive and settle in

      • Check in and set up camp.
    2. Day 2 · Get out and explore

      • 2-Hour Gettysburg Battlefield Guided History Bus Tour with a National Park Guide Gettysburg area · 2 hr · from $44/person
      • Civil War Ghosts: Echoes of the Fallen Gettysburg Ghost Tour Gettysburg area · 1 hr · from $26/person
    3. Optional full-day extension

      Longer tours — plan travel time before and after.

      • Echoes of War All Ages Ghost Tour Gettysburg area · 1.5 hr · from $30/person
    Ways to stay

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      Rentals that may deliver here. Delivery may be available — confirm fees and dates with the owner before you book.

      2018 K-Z Manufacturing Sportsman Classic
      2018 K-Z Manufacturing Sportsman Classic

      Travel trailer · 16 ft · sleeps 7 · 11 mi from campground

      $110/night listed · RVshare · Delivery may be available

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      C & E’s Cozy Camper
      C & E’s Cozy Camper

      Travel trailer · 21 ft · sleeps 5 · 17 mi from campground

      $125/night listed · RVshare · Delivery may be available

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      2016 Forest River R-Pod 179
      2016 Forest River R-Pod 179

      Travel trailer · 21 ft · sleeps 4 · 49 mi from campground

      $108/night listed · RVshare · Delivery may be available

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      Things to do

      Activities near Gathland State Park

      Bookable tours nearby

      Paid experiences on Viator. Distances are from this campground when the tour lists its own start point.

      2-Hour Gettysburg Battlefield Guided History Bus Tour with a National Park Guide
      2-Hour Gettysburg Battlefield Guided History Bus Tour with a National Park Guide

      Gettysburg area · 2 hr · from $44/person

      Civil War Ghosts: Echoes of the Fallen Gettysburg Ghost Tour
      Civil War Ghosts: Echoes of the Fallen Gettysburg Ghost Tour

      Gettysburg area · 1 hr · from $26/person

      Echoes of War All Ages Ghost Tour
      Echoes of War All Ages Ghost Tour

      Gettysburg area · 1.5 hr · from $30/person

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      Gettysburg Battlefield Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
      Gettysburg Battlefield Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
      Best time to go

      Seasons, rates and how booked it gets

      • Peak season Apr 2–Oct 31: per night

      Gettysburg area · 2 hr–4 hr · from $17/person

      Spirits of Jennie Wade Ghost Night Tour in Gettysburg
      Spirits of Jennie Wade Ghost Night Tour in Gettysburg

      Gettysburg area · 1.5 hr · from $20/person

      Spirits Speak Orphanage
      Spirits Speak Orphanage

      Gettysburg area · 1.5 hr · from $20/person

      Blood on the Battlefield Ages 16+
      Blood on the Battlefield Ages 16+

      Gettysburg area · 1.5 hr · from $35/person

      Ghost Tour: History and Haunts - Family Friendly - Best in Gettysburg
      Ghost Tour: History and Haunts - Family Friendly - Best in Gettysburg

      Gettysburg area · 1.3 hr · from $24/person

      Skip the Line: Gettysburg Heritage Center and Museum Admission Ticket
      Skip the Line: Gettysburg Heritage Center and Museum Admission Ticket

      Gettysburg area · 1 hr–2 hr · from $10/person