Maple Tree Campground

We loved this place and my husband and I will be returning just us two so we can hike the whole property. We felt secure since we wernt exactly in the middle of no where but far enough that we got a chance to enjoy nature. The staff was soo friendly and they take very good care of the grounds, as the camp grounds were clean. This place is perfect for first time campers. I would also like to add that the staff was very friendly they have not been there very long, as previous reviews say the staff is otherwise. We will be returning for another adventure since we know our kids can handle the outdoors (3,7 year olds).

I was so excited that my bf booked us a get away in a tree cottage! We stayed in a cottage with a wood stove and it was amazing. The pure quietness of being in the woods within two hours of Annapolis is just awesome.
Its very cheap to stay here about $ 40-​$ 60/​night. The only catch is that you have a common bathroom and running water. You don’t have your own sinks or toilets or electricity! So bring candles! Its the perfect place for a semi-​roughing it camping experience.
This campground is really close an entrance to the Appalachian Trail and within 15 min of Harper’s Ferry.
We love it so much here that we are planning our wedding at this campground. Stand by for an updated review for our wedding!

My partner and I decided to stay at Maple Tree at the last minute and we were surprised that we were able to book a cottage on such short notice. This doesn’t seem like it’s the norm, though. Must have been a combination of the weather and season!
I highly recommend this campground. I’ve gone camping several times throughout my childhood and I have never been to a campground like this. Please don’t believe the bad reviews on here. First, the camp store is not «creepy,» as some have said. It’s very welcoming and I liked the environment. Rachael was very helpful and let us borrow some lanterns for the cottage. Btw – if you decide to come here, don’t forget to pack those! Second of all, I really don’t understand why so many people have complained about the quiet hours. It’s not about not having fun – it’s about respecting people around you. The owner, Louise, who was also very helpful with advice on how to use the wood stove, obviously just wants people to have a good time in a comfortable environment. If you can’t respect the families with children or the people who came camping for peace and quiet, then you shouldn’t go camping.
Now that that’s cleared up, we really enjoyed our stay there. It was raining, but we still had a lot of fun and actually enjoyed staying indoors. The wood stove is great for cooking. If you have a Dutch oven, all you have to do is place it on top and it slow cooks your food really well! We cooked chili and skillet cornbread :)
Apparently there is great hiking nearby so i wish we got to experience that, but I’m happy with our experience overall. The cottages are a great fall getaway. Everything was clean and well-​kept but rustic and mountainy all the same. Again, I highly recommend!

Easy weekend getaway! Treehouse camping can get booked several months in advance, so lock in your date ASAP and carefully read the cancellation policy. If you’re going with a group, carpool because on-​site parking is limited. And leave the smaller sedans in the city because the roads are rather bumpy/​muddy. Bring plenty of bug spray in the summer.
Overall, it felt like cabin camping because it was so close to other tourist attractions and there were a lot of amenities available.

Overall, the experience was okay except that I wanted the cottage experience which comes with mattress. I booked through their website which is deceiving so do not use it. Best book by phone. The only difference between the cottage and treehouse is the mattresses. I also thought it was way up high up in a tree. Hence the name treehouse, but it’s not. I guess I watched the Treehouse Master show too much and this is nothing like it.
It was my first time going so I have no clue which ones are the treehouse and which are the cottages. The lady whom I spoke with said that I needed to be careful when I booked. When I explained to her I clicked on the «Cottage Reservation» it gave me a list and I assumed are the cottages otherwise why would you have separate link to three kinds of reservations.
Upon arrival to my disappointment I found out the bedding did not include any mattresses so I was forced to sleep on wooden beds. I booked for three nights but only stayed for two due to how uncomfortable it was. They tried to tell me I can go to the nearby Walmart and get the air mattress and she would buy it from me when I’m done, but I’m on vacation plus I have plans to do and going out of my way to buy air mattresses isn’t one of them.
Jeremy the caretaker there was sweet and gave me a yoga mat like so at least one of us was kind of comfortable. They also gave us two bags of free wood. But I’m also noticing on my bill now that I’m home they still charged me for a cottage which was most expensive but claimed I booked the treehouse. So now I need to go back and try and get some of my money back if possible. I don’t think I will ever go back. It’s spacious and nice but so are other campsites that I’ve been to. For that price I might as well go to a hotel and pay a little bit more and get a good nights rest.

I love this place!
My husband and I recently booked a tree cottage (the Willow) for a weekend to celebrate our anniversary. The people who run it were very nice and welcoming. They give you a map of the area, and can point out local attractions. Someone is also «on-​call» all night, in case you have to make a complaint or have an emergency. The cabin itself was adorable, with beds, a table and a wood stove. Perfect for when you want to camp, but want to be a little more comfortable than in a tent. Each treehouse site has a grill, a fire pit and picnic table. This was a great place for a romantic weekend for my husband and I, but would also be great for a group of friends wanting to camp. It seems like some reviews are complaining about quiet hours being enforced, and others about the noise caused by other campers, but I think they actually do a great job of balancing the different types of groups they get at this campsite. They have «quiet hours», which discourages people from yelling all night, but doesn’t mean you can’t still have fun and hang out with friends. Obviously, sometimes people will be loud anyway, but this has nothing to do with the management, just the fact that some people suck. The campground is also dog friendly, which is awesome. The only thing that could make this place better would be locks on the cabin doors, so you don’t have to worry about putting all your valuables in the car. Overall, great facilities, nice people and excellent location. We will definitely be back!

This treehouse campground was a lot of fun. About $ 62 a night is fitting. We stayed 2 nights. We had the Blackbird treehouse. It was Very rustic and this was why we chose it. We had called first to make reservations and by our needs and wants Rachael recommended Blackbird. Two adults and my two kids. The treehouse itself and setting was nice! Inside the TH I had to LOL because of our bedding! It was like troughs stacked up on top of each other. Also the trunk of a tree ran right through the middle! Other than that there was nothing else in there. which we did know and plan on… perfect! There is a nice firepit and an impressive charcoal grill there also. Porta potties all over. Nice clean bathrooms and showers at the check in house. Very nice people working there too. Not one problem like stated in the other reviews at all. This also backed to the A.T. which we hiked only for about two miles since it was late evening. Great place. Different and fun!

I for one had an amazing time camping here. I really felt like I was in the deep woods camping vs. a formal camp site. The lady in the office was amazing and helpful. The camp sites were clean and well maintained. I enjoyed the quiet time rules (no one wants to have there experience ruined by loud people late at night). I can’t really say anything negative about my experience.

Six friends and I recently stayed in a newer treehouse (The Bonsai) for one night for a bachelor party. To address some of the concerns other reviewers have mentioned:
— I did not find the office creepy or off-​putting in the least.
— The roads are quite bumpy — I wouldn’t say they require an all-​wheel-​drive vehicle, as my friend managed in his Honda Fit, but the ride wasn’t exactly comfortable and more than once the underside of his vehicle got slammed with something.
— We did not have any issues with the «quiet police» others have mentioned, but we were also in the cabin and mostly quiet by 11 PM. It’s hard to assess how much of a problem it would have been had we stayed outside.
— We went through four bundles of firewood for a fire starting at around 6 PM and the wood stove through the night.
The cabin was really nice — in great shape, and the mattresses seemed nice (I ended up on the floor because of space constraints). The wood stove kept us very toasty — too toasty, actually! We had to open the windows to cool off a bit.
Overall we had a good experience. The area is beautiful and the campground is pretty well maintained. I had lots of chats with the staff in the planning process and when we were there, and everyone was consistently friendly and helpful. I will definitely be staying here again next time I’m looking for a comfy but natural camping experience.

My fiancé and I stayed over Labor Day weekend at one of the smaller tent sites the armadillo. We arrived late on Saturday evening and were greeted by Joanne. The office was a little off putting but Joanne offered a warm welcome and was very helpful. The next morning she gave us advice on a great little swimming hole that we loved! We enjoyed the outdoor showers and the well placed porta pots. We stayed up past 11 and never had any of the staff come up to us. Yes you have to buy your wood there but right now that is every maryland campsite. We can’t wait to come back!!!

Remote tent sites are nice but you will need a 4wd vehicle. We hiked in, but it was worth it. It’s rustic and not as plush as State Park campgrounds, but it beats the heck out of the KOA in Harper’s Ferry.

Say the words tree house and your thoughts will likely take you back to your childhood. If you had a tree house, it was a chance for you to experience what others only imagined, read, or saw on a TV cartoon. For me, it was often climbing trees and letting my imagination run free. I never had my own tree house, but I did claim a pretty cool branch. A recent weekend of camping lead me to the rustic spaces of the Treehouse Camp at Maple Tree Campground. Although you won’t find any houses on platforms actually up in the trees there, you will find cozy tree houses and cottages that are built on stilts and between 6 and 10 feet above the ground. Make your way to this campground and you’ll get a bit of rustic with some conveniences you’ll appreciate, like hot showers, restrooms (at the office area), ice and parking at your campsite or nearby. Their cottages have beds. If you prefer the outdoors, bring your tent. This was my second year visiting with a meetup group and I will return. It’s near the Appalachian Trail, Antietam Creek and National Battlefield, Harpers Ferry, Gathland State Park and several other historic attractions. If you like a good spooky camp story, you’d be glad to know that the story of The Blair Witch movie took place up the road from the campground.

I really liked the idea of this camp spot when I first was looking to book a place for a White Water Rafting getaway weekend. But looking back on it now, I’m beginning to think I may not have made the right decision. I can say that I appreciated the outdoor showers, the nice sized cabins, the fire pit, outdoor charcoal grill and picnic table… but as far as camping goes this is more of «glamping». Rustic in the sense that there was no electricity in the cabins but still very upscale glamorous camping.
I can say though that there were quite a few things that I didn’t appreciate…
a) the fact that there are no «keys» for the cabins. I know Harper’s Ferry to be a respectable area but when you are out in the woods and your cabin doesn’t lock. that is a concern. Also, we weren’t at our cabin all Saturday morning and my concern for the security of our cabin, caused us to put our valuables back in the locked car until we returned.
b) No trash cans on site. Walking the trash down to the dumpster wouldn’t have been a big deal if trash bags were provided or at least listed on the site as something to bring with you.
c) The website is a bit out of date, couldn’t find a whole lot of information/​pictures of the cabins and would have been greatly appreciated to have gotten a feel of what it was like and/​or a list of things to bring.
d) LASTLY AND MOST IMPORTANTLY — The very condescending tone we received Saturday night at exactly 11:15pm. I respect the fact that there are quite hours (which start at 11pm), which is why my friends and I started cleaning up and heading inside for the night at 10:45pm. We walked our trash down to the garbage bin near the bathrooms (since there aren’t any on site) and made sure that our fire was put out. We went into our cabin and were laying in bed, setting our cell phone alarms for the following morning. One friend made a joke and we started laughing, it was at this point that we received a single knock at the door, which was immediately proceeded by the owner opening the door to our cabin and walking in without even a hesitation. Again, this goes back to the security of the individuals staying in the cabins. There SHOULD be locks on the door and someone SHOULDN’T be able to walk in as they so please. Not only were we walked in on while laying in bed but we were given a 2 minute condescending speech about quite hours and how we would be fined. Again, I apologize for laughing past quite hours and I did apologize for this but our cabin was not a rowdy bunch that needed to be reprimanded like children, by their parents at a pajama party.
I have been told by a few friends that the Williamsburg KOA is relatively cheaper in price, closer to WWRafting/​activities, as well as historic Harpers Ferry and doesn’t have strict quite hours. If you are planning a family getaway and you plan to be quiet, I may suggest Maple Tree to you. But otherwise… I would suggest finding lodging elsewhere. Oh well. just another story for my endless travels and experiences.

As far as camp grounds go, and I don’t know many except Goshen Scout Reservation… I’d say this one is is pretty nice. Outdoor showers make for the whole wrap around camping experience. Bathrooms not to far away from the campsite. Grills in each camp site. Substantial fire rings. We were on a campsite that was on the side of a large hill called the Tee Pee camp ground. Next time we go here, which I plan to, I’m gonna try to reserve one of the others. they have more shade and some even have little pavillions. But, this is what we get for reserving it last second in one of those campiest weeks of the summer– I’d say.
Sit around a campfire and drink — check
Take insanely long time to build that fire — check
A few mosquito bites — check
Get very little sleep on the ground — check
make a smore with 4 marshmallows in it — check
I think it was a pretty successful camping excursion

I’ve camped here twice in the past couple years after spending the day tubing the Potomac. It’s a cute little campground on the side of a mountain in what my friends happily pointed out is Blair Witch Country.
I’ve never stayed in the treehouses since they require a 2 night minimum during peak season, so I can’t comment on them. The tent sites are scattered about the campground, and the one we stayed in last year was perfect. Easy access to parking, the bathrooms, office and outdoor showers. Enough trees between you and others to still get that ‘in the woods’ feeling that most campers are looking for. This year however, we waited until the week before our trip to make reservations and unfortunately ended up in what was called Teepee Field. The field essentially amounts to the side yard of the owners’ house and is most definitely located on a hill. Most of the site is so slanted that it’s actually impossible to imagine setting up a tent there. There is a small amount of flat-​ish land at the bottom, which is where we made camp. Thankfully, because it’s a lawn the ground is grassy and soft, free of roots and rocks.
The facilities were nice. Bathrooms were kept clean and the private showers are located outdoors, which is an awesome experience if you’ve not been lucky enough to have it. The office stocks things that you may need/​want for a night in the woods. Yes, they require that you buy their firewood. That is pretty standard, and anyone who gets upset about it must not go camping very often. The bundles are $ 8 and we went through 3 before retiring to bed at 1am.
Speaking of which, we have never once been visited by this mystery man who warns campers of their noise. We stayed up late on both occasions having drinks and laughing around the fire and not once did anyone poke their nose in to say that we were being too loud. Our group the first time numbered about 10 and the second time we had 7. No complaints about noise and we were staying right beside the owners’ house. Maybe they’ve gotten more lax or maybe the other campers were much louder than they realized. Either way, I’ve never had a problem this way.
Overall, I’m happy with this place. It’s not as crowded as the KOA and it doesn’t have the manufactured feeling that persists at other campgrounds. The price is right, and the staff has always been friendly and welcoming. Next year I’ll remember to make my reservations earlier so that we can get out of that field and back into the woods.

Loved this place! already can’t wait to come back and stay in one of the larger cottages. The staff was really friendly and helpful. They helped us find a great place to hike & eat. Our treehouse was small, but perfect for the 2 of us and our area seemed so secluded even being surrounded by other campers. I was up both nights waaayyyy past 11pm, listening to music & talking with my fiancé and we never had any issues with the quiet time. Just be conscience of how loud you are being… you can have a good time without disturbing everyone else… we certainly did! All in all, great campground & would recommend it to others for sure! Thanks to the ladies in the office for their help & kindness! See you next time!

Me and a group of friends stayed here for one night, camping out in tents on the Tipi field site. Price was reasonable at $ 8/​person. Despite some rainy weather, we enjoyed our stay here. We had tons of open space for lawn games, with three picnic tables, a fire pit and grill, which we used for kebab dinner and smores at night. There was some noise from bring so close to the road, but at night, you mostly hear the sounds of nature chirping away. We were disturbed early morning by another group (girl was screaming and we didn’t know if it was an emergency or not, found out just some drunk chick being stupid), but the campsite owner Louise was apologetic and very courteous, ensuring we enjoyed our stay at the campsite.
If you’re looking for a place close to Harpers Ferry (15 mins) that’s a little more rustic than KOA, and close to the Appalachian Trail (we walked to it and went for a nice hike), I’d recommend this place.

Okay, I just had to write a review for this campground! A group of 6 of us went over the weekend of October 21, 2011 for some «camping lite.» Two of our group had never been camping, and the rest of us hadn’t been camping for years, so we chose a campground with a bathroom and showers. We chose to stay in one of the rustic Tree houses. It was definitely an adventure!
We found out about Maple Tree campground through their website, and had not seen the cabins in person. We wanted to rent one of the cottages (that have wood burning stoves), but apparently those fill up FAST for the cooler months. We tried booking a couple months in advance and all the Cottages and newer rustic treehouses were already reserved. I’d advise trying to book a couple seasons (or a year) in advance if you want to nab a toasty cabin.
Overall, our camping experience was really fun — lovely campground on the forested hill, nice firepit, very clean restroom facilities. The camp store is pleasant enough. It’s a bit like a cozy, one story farmhouse converted to a small shop with canned goods, firewood, and frozen meats. Note that they don’t have eggs, bacon, or milk at the store, so do bring your own if you want that sort of breakfast. The camp owners were sweet, and have an easygoing cat named Mister Bigfoot. When you visit, he may be napping in his bed on the windowsill.
Now a bit more about our experience. It was an unseasonably cold weekend, so we layered up and wrapped up tight in our cabin when it was time to sleep. The sleeping arrangements listed on the Maple Tree website are not entirely accurate as of 11−4−11: «Smaller tree houses are $ 43 a night for up to 4 people, $ 10 for each person over 4.» Correct, but when we checked in, the caretaker remarked that it would be a tight fit for us in that cabin. «Six are small, with one double and 4 single bunks, designed for families. «We reserved Oriole for 6 people (site says it maxes out at 6 people when you book). We could certainly fit 6 people in the cabin, but the layout of Oriole is definitely two bunked doubles and two twin size sleeping areas. It worked out okay for us since we were a group of 3 couples, but it may be a wee bit awkward if you have one couple and four singles who think they’ll have their own space! :D
Also, the top double bunk has the screened in windows all around. It would be nice and breezy in the summertime, but in the winter, the ventilation may not be quite as welcome. We hung a tarp to block out some of the chilly breeze for sleeping. I stayed in the top bunk with my husband, and we were fine with our sleeping bags, foam pads, and extra blanket (for my chilly feet).
I remember thinking the treehouse would have some sort of common floorspace — maybe where everyone could sit on the floor and play a boardgame, or at least where you could set down a lantern to light the space. That is definitely not the case, as the house is quite small, really just sleeping quarters only. I would definitely recommend calling the camp office to discuss your group before you book if you haven’t stayed there before. It *does* advise that on the site now –perhaps it always did. It’s good advice.
One BIIIIIG caveat for anyone camping in the rustic tree houses in the Autumn: Tin Roof + Falling Acorns = ear splitting gunshot sound that will wake you in the middle of the night. REPEATEDLY. It was one of the most freakish sleeping experiences I’ve had in my life. Now it’s a hilarious, wacky memory for me, but on that first, windy night, it was a very disconcerting attempt at getting some shut-​eye. Get a cottage/​cabin with a shingle roof (even some of the older treehouses appear to have shingles), sleep in a tent outside, or use earplugs. Even with earplugs, you can still hear the acorn-​gunshots. Eek.
Despite the acorn peltings in Oriole treehouse, I really enjoyed our stay at Maple Tree Campground, and I give it four out of five stars. It was a memorable, fun experience: hanging out with friends, singing songs around the fire, going on a short hiking trip on the nearby Appalachian trail. I would definitely like to visit again.

Saw a write of this campground from my Urban Daddy app and suggested it to my son’s Cub Scout leader as a fun place to camp for the pack. Many kids in our pack had never been camping before and this looked like a good place to have that first camping experience – especially since the tree-​house style cabins got the kids excited to go camping.
Christine R’s review of the place is spot on. Not much to add other than I agree with Corine P’s comment about the office being a bit creepy. For you movie buffs, this place is not too far from where The Blair Witch Project was filmed… or so I’m told.
We had a large group camped next to us who had the «ninja visit» for making too much noise after «quiet time.» Not rowdy, just loud – but not as loud as 10 Cub Scouts had been just a few hours earlier…
Over all we enjoyed the place and would recommend to anyone looking for a unique camping experience.

Went to visit a friend in Maryland and camped here with some friends. First of all the camp office was creepy as hell. It was like walking into a scene of chainsaw texas massacre (may be a little harsh). But seriously, the office was dim, dirty, and unkempt. There was a living room set in the middle of their office. A man, which appeared to be the owner of the facility, was sitting and watching TV — Al Bundy style. I thought this was pretty unwelcoming.
Camping-​wise, the grounds were ok. They provide you with a grill and a pit if you just rent a tent site. You have to pay for your own wood which is stupid because they had a stack of wood out in the open which I saw other campers steal from. We did not stay in the treehouse so I cannot speak for those facilities. One good thing was that the bathrooms were clean.
They are very (i emphasize VERY) strict with the quiet hours. They start at 11pm. My friends and I were all sitting by the campire a little past 11pm when a gentlemen who we suspect was the owner, approached us ninja-​style from the dark and told us to keep our «gut busters» to a minimum because he didn’t want to get complaints in the morning of how other campers could not sleep. I applaud his pro-​activeness but ater he left, we noticed that all the other campers around us were still up and awake.
I don’t think I would go back to this camp site. I would rather camp in my parent’s back yard. There were a few groups of children at the camp ground so perhaps this would be a good place for families or younger kids who have a 9pm curfew. My 2 cents.