Robert C. McDonell Campground in Cabin John Regional Park

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Cabin John Regional Park: Power Line Trail North Trailhead & Parking Lot Renovation

Beginning January 19 and continuing for approximately five months, the parking lot off Westlake Drive near the dog park will be under construction. A portion of the lot will remain open and accessible to the public throughout the project. Signs will be posted to advise of any new traffic patterns during construction.

The renovation work includes improvements to the parking area, installation of new stormwater management facilities, and enhancements to the trailhead. The trailhead will be ADA accessible and will include new picnic tables and signage. Please use caution around the work area.

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.

We encourage everyone to visit our facilities to ensure they suit your needs before making the reservation.

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.