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What campers say

Robert C McDonell Campground is a small, well-maintained local campground close to Bethesda/Route 270 that suits short overnight stays and first-time campers. Sites commonly include fire rings, picnic tables, parking, water, a porta-potty and occasional stacks of firewood; reservations can be made online or by phone. Visitors praise the trails and dark-sky views but warn the nearby highway and adjacent shopping area can make the site sound more urban than remote. Some campers have had trouble locating the entrance and raise concerns about other users (off-leash dogs, pet waste) and local reservation rules, so expect basic amenities and a local crowd.

Our summary of 26 traveler reviews.

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📖 About This Campground

Robert C. McDonell Campground in Rockville Maryland provides 7 walk-in tent camping sites in a Cabin John Regional Park. Campings feature grills, tables, a campfire circle and pit toilets. There are two tent pads on each site. Two picnic tables per site, plus a grill and fire pit on each site. Depending on the site, up to 10 campers can be accomodated. NOTE: Camp sites are available year-round with no running water between November 1 and March 31. Lower sites # 1, 2, 6, 7 and upper sites # 3, 4, 5.

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