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The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission

Robert C. McDonell Campground in Cabin John Regional Park

Camping

Campground in Cabin John Regional Park

The Robert C. McDonell Campground offers seven walk-in primitive sites and an accessible group pavilion with accessible parking spaces and an accessible portable restroom. There are two tent pads, two picnic tables, a grill, and a fire pit on each campsite. Depending on the site, up to 10 campers can be accommodated.

Options on Reserving a Campsite:

Reserve your site Online at ActiveMontgomery or by calling the Park Permit Office at 301-495-2525 at least 3 business days in advance.

Park Permit Office is open Monday Through Friday 8:30am to 5pm
Email the Park Permit Office ParkPermits@MontgomeryParks.org

Camping Permit form (accessible pdf)

NOTE: Campsites at Robert C. McDonell Campground are available year-round with no running water between November 1 and the second week in April at lower sites # 1, 2, 6, 7, and upper sites # 3, 4, 5. There are Porta-Johns in each parking lot.