Little Bennett Campground
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Little Bennett Campground
23701 Frederick Road
Clarksburg, MD 20871
Attention dump station users: See dump station announcement below.
Little Bennett Campground is part of Little Bennett Regional Park, and offers visitors quality wooded campsites and miles of hiking, biking and equestrian trails throughout 3,700 acres of forests and meadows. With more than 20 miles of trails to explore, 91 wooded campsites from which to choose, and a variety of weekend activities available for all age groups and interests, Little Bennett Regional Park is a perfect weekend get-away or vacation spot.
For a comprehensive look at Little Bennett Regional Park and the campground, visit the Friends of Little Bennett Park.
Little Bennett Campground and Little Bennett Regional Park are operated by the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission, and are located in northern Montgomery County, Maryland, 30 miles north of Washington, D.C., 50 miles west of Baltimore, Maryland, and 15 miles south of historic Frederick, Maryland.
Special Announcements & Events at Little Bennett
Camping
Season and Hours
Off-Season
Use (November - March)
Campsite
Descriptions
Campground
Map
Group
Camping
Reservations
and Fees
Camper Ready Camping
Camp
Store
Hawk's
Reach Activity Center
Hiking
and Equestrian Trails
Recreational
Activities
Campground Activities and Events
Places
to Play During your Stay!
Vicinity
Map
Vehicle
Regulations
Park
Regulations
Seasonal Job Opportunity
Special Announcements & Events
March & November weekend only camping
New this season! The self-service registration system that was used in the past for weekend only camping, in March and November, is being discontinued. Beginning November 2009, weekend only camping will be managed under the following new format.
- All weekend only camping will require advance registration that is either made over the phone or in person.
- Payment will be due at the time of registration, and there are no refunds.
- Once your reservation is complete, you will be assigned a campsite and be issued the electric gate code for the weekend of your reservation.
- Weekend only camping is Friday and Saturday nights only.
Here is some addtional information to make your weekend camping more pleasant.
- Remember, all bathhouses are closed In March and November, with portable toilets available.
- Frost-free water spigots with potable water are available.
- Dates available: November 6 & 7, November 13 & 14, and November 20 & 21. We are closed on Thanksgiving weekend.
- Contact Station hours are Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday 8:00 – 11:00 a.m.
Thank you and we hope you enjoy the March and November weekend only camping seasons here at the Little Bennett Campground.
Dump station closing to non-campers
Effective April 1, 2010, the campground’s dump station will no longer be available for use by non-campers. Due to an aging septic system, we can only accommodate registered campers of the Little Bennett Campground. An internet search may help you to find the next closest facility that will allow RV dump station use. We appreciate your patronage in the past and hope you can find a comparable facility to meet your needs.
Camping Season and Hours
Full-time camping for Little Bennett Campground is April 1 - October 31, with a maximum stay of two weeks. A minimum two-day reservation is required on Holiday weekends. The campground is also open for weekend camping in March and November, with limited facilities. The campground is closed in December, January and February.
Check-In
Time: 1:00 p.m.
Check-Out Time: 11:00 a.m.
For more information, call us at 301-528-3430.
Off-Season Use (November - March)
Little Bennett Campground is closed for full-time camping during the winter months, with limited camping available in March and November. The dump station* and parking at the activity center for hiking are available Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. - 2 p.m., and are controlled by a locked gate. Please plan your visit accordingly.
* See dump station announcement above.
Campsite Descriptions
Each of Little Bennett's 91 campsites offers a tranquil
setting with ample opportunities to enjoy the scenic splendor
of the park. Campsite amenities include a two-vehicle gravel parking area, a picnic
table, a campfire ring, and a lantern post. Each of the 66 tent sites have a tent pad. Twenty-five campsites are available with 20 amp/30 amp electrical
hookups. Look at this chart for campsite specifications on the electric loop.
Comfort stations with sinks, showers, toilet facilities and
drinking fountains are located within walking distance. Water
spigots are randomly located throughout each camping loop.
The central dump station is situated adjacent to the Contact
Station. The laundry room, with coin-operated washers and
dryers, is located behind the activity center.
Campground Map
The map below shows the individually numbered campsites' locations, as well as the campground's roads, trails and amenities.
Little Bennett Campground-Revised Map March 2008 (pdf, 240.25 KB)
Click map for larger version.
Group Camping
Little Bennett can accommodate groups of 1-100 in a primitive camping area. A group fire ring, smaller cooking rings, picnic tables, and portable toilet facilities are provided for guests in this area. Water is NOT available in this area. Call for more information and fees: 301-528-3430. Map to the entrance on Kingsley Road, off of Clarksburg Road.
Reservations and Fees
Advanced reservations are recommended. Payment is required in advance and is non-refundable. Reservations will be accepted after January 1 for any dates during that year's camping season. Please call the Contact Station for Camping fees and more specific information: 301-528-3430.
Camper Ready Camping
Come enjoy the great outdoors without making a huge investment in gear! If you're thinking about camping, but don't want to make the investment in equipment to try it, then we have just what you need. Camper Ready Equipment is now available at Little Bennett Campground. For $25 per night (two night minimum) plus the site fee, your campsite will come pre-set with a four-person tent, two camp chairs, a propane stove, and a lantern. Bring your own bedding, cooking gear, and food supplies, and your campsite will be waiting for you to enjoy sleeping under the stars. One week advance notice is required. Call 301-528-3430 for more information.
Camp Store
A camp store is operated at the Contact Station. Basic camping needs, sodas, ice cream, ice, snacks, and park souvenirs are available for your convenience. Bundles of firewood can be purchased here as well to create a cozy campfire. Click here to view more details.
Hawk's Reach Activity Center
Campground staff can provide information about activities and routinely scheduled events at our on-site activity center. Weekend activities may include children's crafts, a guided nature hike, ice cream socials, hayrides, and use of the game room during inclement weather. Detailed information about these activities and more can be found on our 2009 Event & Activities Calendar!!
Hiking and Equestrian Trails
Campground staff can provide trail maps for the more than 20 miles of trails meandering throughout Little Bennett Regional Park. Biking and horseback riding are restricted to trails designated for their use. Hiking on our trails offers an opportunity to enjoy the beautiful wooded scenery Little Bennett offers and catch glimpses of local wildlife. Motorized vehicles are prohibited on all trails. Take a look at our Trails and Historic Sites.
Recreational Activities
Open playfields are located within the campground for various recreational activities. Horseshoe pits, volleyball courts, and several large playgrounds are available for our campers. Recreational equipment including footballs, volleyballs, horseshoes, soccer balls, and frisbees are available at the Contact Station. A refundable security deposit is required for use of this equipment. Also, Little Bennett Regional Park is home to three orienteering courses. The Little Bennett Orienteering Courses Flyer, along with the orienteering topo map, gives the directions and coordinates you need to have fun with map and compass.
Campground Activities and Events
Little Bennett Campground offers a variety of activities and events to compliment your camping adventure. From nature crafts to outdoor movies and hayrides, we've put together a season of activities for all campers. Detailed information can be found on our 2009 Activities & Events Calendar, while the 2009 Activity & Events Flyer lets you see everything at a quick glance. Check it out!!
Places to Play During your Stay!
Little Bennett Campground is only a short drive away from a wide variety of adventures in Montgomery County. Check out this list of local places to visit and play - click on the links for more information!
Hyattstown Mill Arts Project (2 miles)
Black
Hill Regional Park (5 miles)
Black Hill Boat Rental
Nature Programs at Black Hill Visitor Center
Little
Bennett Golf Course (6 miles)
South
Germantown Recreational Park (10 miles)
Splash Playground
Mini-Golf
Rock
Creek Regional Park (17 miles)
Lake Needwood Boat Rentals
Needwood Golf Course
Meadowside Nature Center
Cabin
John Regional Park (19 miles)
Cabin John Ice Rink
Cabin John Indoor Tennis
Cabin John Miniature Train
Locust Grove Nature Center
Wheaton
Regional Park (22 miles)
Brookside Gardens
Brookside Nature Center
Wheaton Indoor Tennis
Wheaton Miniature Train & Carousel
Wheaton Ice Arena
Northwest Park Golf Course (23 miles)
National
Capital Trolley Museum (24 miles)
Sligo
Creek Golf Course (25 miles)
Sightseeing: Washington, D.C., and historic Baltimore, and historic Frederick are less than an hour away. Many Civil War sites and historic monuments are nearby. If you are planning a visit to the Nation's Capital, be sure to ask campground staff for information on nearby public transportation, including Metrorail service.
Vicinity Map
Door-to-door directions to this location
Vehicle Regulations
Little Bennett is a family campground, so please be a safe and observant driver. Use of all motorized vehicles is limited to paved roadways. Maximum vehicle speed is 20 mph on park roads and 5 mph on camping loops. Parking is allowed in designated areas only. These regulations are strictly enforced.
Park
Regulations
- Alcoholic beverages are prohibited
- Campers, and camping equipment consisting of any combination of tents and RV's, are limited to a 14-day stay.
- Campers will be assigned to a site and may not move to a new site without prior approval by campground staff
- Tents must be set up within thirty feet of the parking pad
- No more than two tents or one RV and one tent may be placed on one campsite
- No more than six individuals may occupy one campsite (including visitors)
- Only registered campers or visitors may use common park facilities or outdoor areas
- Children must be under adult supervision
- Campground visitors must register and pay at the Contact Station and must be visiting registered campers
- Motor vehicles and/or camping vehicles must be parked on the parking pad of the assigned site.
- No more than two vehicles may be parked at any campsite
- Campsites must be kept clean at all times.
- Trash and refuse must be placed in dumpsters
- Fires are permitted only in the grill or firering provided. Firewood must fit inside of the firering. Fires must not be left unattended
- Cutting any standing tree is considered destruction of property and subject to criminal penalty
- It is unlawful to cut, injure or mutilate any plant, tree or shrub, or damage any structure, picnic table, property or equipment that is on park property.
- The use of chainsaws for any reason is prohibited
- It is unlawful to catch, injure, destroy or interfere in any way with any wildlife
- Nails, knives, or other sharp devices may not be driven into any structure
- It is unlawful to possess or discharge any firearm, bow and arrow, sling shot, airgun or fireworks
- Quiet must be maintained between the hours of 11 p.m. and 6 a.m.
- Pets are permitted if kept on a leash not exceeding 6 feet in length. Pets must not be left unattended and waste must be cleaned up
- Washing vehicles, dishes, pots and pans at water outlets is prohibited. Hoses may not be permanently attached to any water outlet
- Permits
will be revoked without refund if campers do not obey these
rules and regulations and Department of Park and Planning
regulations governing all park areas.
Seasonal Job Opportunity
If you enjoy camping and would like to become a member of our campground staff, here's your chance. We are currently hiring Campground Attendants. Call or stop by for more information.
Montgomery County Department of Parks