Dalgren, a small town on the banks of the Potomac River, sits on the Virginia-Maryland border. Its proximity to the Chesapeake Bay and historic colonial towns and battlefields make the area a popular destination for sailing, fishing, beach-combing and exploring American history.
Eight miles from Dahlgren, Aqualand on the Potomac RV Park is across the Gov. Harry Nice Memorial bridge and the Virginia border. The mid-sized campground and marina sits on the banks of the Potomac River and is open year round. It has 98 RV sites, 36 of which have full hookups and all others have electricity and water. Park amenities include a screened pavilion, boat and fishing ramps, boat rentals, showers, restrooms, laundry and disposal station. There is an on-site store and a playground. Pets are welcome.
Aqualand on the Potomac Campground
9700 Orland Park Road, Route 301 South
Newburg, MD 20664
301-259-2575
About 15 miles south of Dahlgren, Harbor View Park Campground sits near Colonial Beach on the Chesapeake Bay. It is open year round, and offers 144 sites, all with full hookups. Amenities include WiFi service, showers, laundry facilities, a dump station, cabin rentals and a store. Nearby attractions include Westmoreland Berry Farm, golf courses, wineries, and quaint, colonial towns. Pets are welcome.
Harbor View Campground
15 Harbor View Circle
Colonial Beach, VA 22443
804-224-8164
Aquia Pines Camp Resort lies 30 miles north of Dahlgren, in a wooded area near Stafford, Virginia. It is open throughout the year, and has 120 sites, 65 with full hookups and 105 with electricity and water. Amenities include cable TV and Internet service, showers, laundry and a store. It also has basketball courts, mini-golf and an outdoor pool. History buffs can explore historic Civil War battlefields nearby in Fredericksburg. Pets are welcome.
Aquia Pines Camp Resort
3071 Jefferson Davis Highway
Stafford, VA 22554
540-659-3447
www.aquiapines.com
The Lagrande Resort is in Maryland, about 30 miles south of Dahlgren near St. Mary's State Park. The resort is open year round, and has 68 sites with electric, water and sewer hookups. Cable and Internet service, showers, laundry, a dump station and a store. It also has a playground and an on-site nature trail. Area attractions include many nearby beaches and state parks. Pets are welcome; Maryland's leash laws are enforced.
Lagrande Resort RV
23285 Point Lookout Road
Leonardtown, MD 20650
301-475-8550
lagranderesort.com
