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Washington DC / Capitol KOA

768 Cecil AVE N, Millersville, Maryland 21108-0009 USA

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“the history of our Nation's capital + the beauty of nature”

Washington, D.C. is a bustling city full of history, beautiful monuments and fun attractions. Camping near the area allows visitors to explore other nearby cities, such as Baltimore and Annapolis, to experience even more of Maryland's rich history and fun activities. Stay at Capitol KOA to explore all that the Washington DC area has to offer.Explore nearby attractions while camping at Washington DC/ Capitol KOA Holiday. Whether you're looking for a peaceful weekend in the outdoors or an action-packed visit, this KOA is a perfect choice. As one of the best family-friendly campgrounds near Washington, D.C. KOA offers convenient amenities and fun activities that campers of all ages will enjoy.AmenitiesCamp at KOA to enjoy with convenient amenities. Enjoy a hot shower in one of the campground's clean bathrooms, and take advantage of on-site laundry facilities. Visit the KOA store for all of your camping needs, including propane and firewood. Enjoy convenient Wi-Fi if you need to catch up on work or upload pictures of your fun getaway. Utilize the campground's pavilion for family gatherings or special occasions (please call for pricing and availability).If you are looking for a pet-friendly campground in Washington DC, Washington DC/Capitol KOA provides pet-friendly campsites so you can bring your tail-wagging friend with you. Four-legged camping companions can also enjoy KampK9®, a fun park where your dog can run and play while you relax on a comfortable bench.Campground Recreation and EventsHave fun right at the campground with KOA's and . Kids will love playing on the playground, and the whole family will enjoy renting bikes and exploring the campground together. Jump in the pool (in season) on a hot day or explore beautiful scenery and wildlife on the campground's nature trail.Celebrate Christmas in July with KOA or enjoy fun, spooky activities during Halloween weekends in October. In the spring, kids can join in on KOA's annual Easter egg hunt. Stay at KOA during Memorial Weekend to join Washington in honoring America's military services, or book a stay during the 4th of July weekend to celebrate the nation's birthday at KOA.Enjoy scheduled weekend activities throughout the camping season. Indulge in a sweet treat at an ice cream social, join on a lollipop flashlight hunt, or sit under the stars for an outdoor movie night. Get creative with fun craft activities, share some s'mores with fellow campers, or join in on fun-planned games. Campers can also enjoy outdoor activities such as ping-pong, billiards, horseshoe pits, badminton, giant chess, basketball, and a jumping pillow. Local Area Attractions Near Washington DC/Capitol KOA HolidayWashington is full of . Tour and the White House. Learn about history and science at the Smithsonian. Explore the zoo and see a wide variety of animals. Visit the Lincoln, Washington, Jefferson, Vietnam, Korean and FDR Memorials.Visit Annapolis, Maryland's capital city, to taste delicious seafood and explore the water on fun boat cruises. Tour to walk through the United States' only state house to have ever served as the country's capital, and stroll through the city to see historic colonial homes.Explore Downtown Baltimore to visit the National Aquarium and enjoy shopping and dining in the Inner Harbor. Catch a game at the Baltimore Ravens Stadium or the Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Stop at to see exhibits, catch an IMAX movie or see a show at the planetarium.When you stay at Washington DC/Capitol KOA Holiday, you have the opportunity to explore so many exciting and educational attractions. Stroll through history, learn about the United States government, eat delicious food and spend a fun day at the zoo.Ways to StayWhether you prefer traditional tent camping or camping with the conveniences of home, KOA has a camping option for every camper. From simple Tent Sites to equipped cabins, KOA features some of the best ways to camp near Washington, D.C. If you are planning to go RV camping, you can enjoy with full hookups, up to 50 max amp, and a max Pull-Thru of 90 feet. Some RV Sites even include a deluxe patio area, so you can sit around your campfire in extra comfort. Full hookup sites are limited during the winter, advanced reservations are required.Stay in a for a cozy place to rest your head at night, or enjoy a Deluxe Cabin complete with a full bathroom and partial kitchen for extra comfort. If you prefer traditional tent camping, with and without electricity.Book a Stay at Washington, DC/Capitol KOA Holiday with your Hosts Recreational Adventures Co.Explore the bustling city and historic monuments of Washington, D.C. and spend your evenings around a cozy campfire. At KOA, you can enjoy the peacefulness of the outdoors and embark on adventures to visit nearby attractions. No matter what you do, you are sure to have a great time camping near the city. Book a stay at KOA to begin your adventure— or call !

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12 people have reviewed this location

Ratings Summary

4.3 Access
4.7 Location
4.2 Cleanliness
3.7 Site Quality
3.4 Noise

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Verizon 4G/5G

Confirmed by 5 users | Last reported on May 16, 2023

AT&T 4G/5G

Confirmed by 4 users | Last reported on May 16, 2023

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Confirmed by 2 users | Last reported on October 02, 2021
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Reviewed by
davecaukill

  • 1 Review
  • 4 Helpful
May 10, 2017
Rated

Don't go to Capitol KOA DC unless you're desperate to pay ridiculously expensive fees (on par with Hilton Hotels) for cold showers, steep sloping sites that you can't get level, lots of mosquitos, belligerent aggressive staff, fines for bringing your own firewood, interesting 'rule enforcement' processes. Not to mention the noise of the freeway next door and some of the typical cliental that insist on bringing their own blaring music to completely drown out the noise of the last remaining bird left in DC in the mosquito forest bordering the campground where the effluent overflow seems to slowly ooze out through…kind of like an environmentalists campaign paradise! You will be very thankful for all the other RV parks you visited that were great because if this was your first RV park, it would definitely be your last!!! When I pulled out of this dump a song came to mind…"no, no, never going back..na na na, yeah yeah yeah"

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Reviewed by
Malissa Lannoye

  • 3 Reviews
  • 5 Helpful
August 07, 2019
Rated 3.0

I love staying at KOA's when traveling, and I have stayed at many, however this was not the best stay. I have 2 teen daughters and they set up a small tent on the RV site that we were assigned, because we also were traveling with a toddler, that was sleeping in the camper. We were told that tents were not aloud on the RV sites, and that we had to take it down. I have never had that problem at any other of the over 20 KOA's and other assorted campgrounds around the country, that I have stayed at. Also, as I was reading the reviews of this Campground, I never saw an apology from the campground, it is always the campers fault, the campers are wrong. The campground was lovely, nice amnesties, and great staff, however the Management could use a bit of customer service lessons, and compassion.

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Reviewed by
Campendium

July 02, 2016
Rated

The staff were professional, friendly and very helpful. While the sites were a bit close together, the facilities themselves were in good repair and clean. Excellent staff with helpful and friendly manners more than make up for the lack of space between sites. Will definitely stay again.

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This reviewer would stay here again

Nightly Rate: $50.00

Days Stayed: 5

Site Number: -

4 Access
5 Location
5 Cleanliness
4 Site Quality
4 Noise

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AT&T 4G

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Reviewed by
Campendium

October 06, 2017
Rated

Just as a note we drive a 45ft coach and tow a truck for those who are also needing a place to park a big rig. Getting in and out of the park was relatively easy.
The staff was very friendly and had plenty of local knowledge of what to do and where to go. The park itself is in a nice neighborhood which made it very nice for daily walks. They do offer shuttles to area attractions but we found it much easier to just use our truck.
Sites along Pennsylvania Ave are satellite friendly. Overall this is one of the nicer KOA’s we have stayed at.

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Nightly Rate: $98.00

Days Stayed: 5

Site Number: 8

5 Access
5 Location
5 Cleanliness
5 Site Quality
5 Noise

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Verizon 4G

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Reviewed by
Campendium

November 20, 2019
Rated

We were here a couple of weeks before they shut for the winter. Very well situated midway between Washington, Baltimore and Annapolis. (Note our GPS routed us to an entrance off a highway ramp that does not exist anymore. Follow the KOA road signs.) Most expensive KOA we have ever visited. And, for that money, we were originally assigned a small non-level site in the woods. Thanks to the staff, we were able to move into a larger site in the open, and the upcharge was waived. FHU. Plenty of OTA (over the air) TV. WIFI was excellent.

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Nightly Rate: $83.00

Days Stayed: 2

Site Number: -

4 Access
5 Location
4 Cleanliness
3 Site Quality
5 Noise
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Reviewed by
Campendium

January 22, 2020
Rated

The location for this campground was good with easy access to DC, Annapolis and Baltimore. Also a pretty reasonable off-season rate.

The staff that we encountered was very abrupt in our only encounter with them. There were no more than 10 occupied sites (out of about 100) during our stay so we didn’t think twice about briefly parking in a neighboring site while unloading materials to make a repair to our TT. We are always very considerate and would have moved immediately had another guest arrived for that site. After just a few minutes, a woman approached and was very coarse with us telling us to move our truck - NOW - unless we wanted to pay for the extra site. Pretty sharp tone in my opinion.

We would have extended our stay had we not had this encounter. Absence of customer service had been mentioned in reviews on other websites but we figured we could manage for a week. Couldn’t wait for our week to end so we could move to another CG. Then we stayed in the area for another week. No doubt that the lack of customer service cost this business some revenue during a lean time of the year.

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Nightly Rate: $45.00

Days Stayed: 7

Site Number: -

4 Access
4 Location
- Cleanliness
- Site Quality
- Noise

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AT&T 4G

Reviewed by
Mary and Bill

  • 14 Reviews
  • 0 Helpful
December 01, 2020
Rated

This is our second stay here. We won't be back. The campgrounds are fine and there is a nice little nature trail that winds along the creek. However, it is very close to two highways and not at all quiet. That's still fine in my book as the location is perfect for us, half way between where my 90-year-old father lives and the hospital where I have been treated for cancer.

But, and this is a big but, the staff here do not have their act together at all. Here's the details of our little odyssey: while checking out during our first stay, we booked a second stay and were told "Sites in the winter are first come, first served. When you pull in, take ANY available site."

We subsequently received an email saying to stop at the Night-Check In and there would be a list of available sites. So, some conflicting information there, but no problem. Upon arrival, we checked the Night Check-In Station for the list. No list; so, I picked a site, per the original instructions I got.

The staff here watched me pull into the site, set up, and then came over to tell me I could not stay there b/c they were shutting off the water. So much for ANY open site. This guy, at least, was specific about which sites I could use, however. More on that in a minute.

I was discouraged. But, OK, I tore down and moved to one of the sites they said I could use. I pulled in and got set up. The second site had a bad sewer hook-up. We stayed there one night using our holding tanks and decided to move again the following day, selecting a site that guy said was going to remain open. Remember they guy who waited until I was set up before making me move?

The office is closed; so, we called to tell them we had moved. Guess what? We were told we could not stay there. BTW, there was still no list at the Check-In Station.

Also, twice we were informed the laundry room was to be used "by reservation only." So, we called for a reservation. Nope. We are not allowed to use the laundry room. Hey, I get the COVID-19 restriction, but get your story straight. People make plans based on the information you provide.

Bottom line: these people have not idea what's going on in their own campground or how to communicate clearly or how to follow through on the (sketchy) information they provide. Terrible management. Terrible.

Only recommend staying here if absolutely necessary or if you are way more tolerant of utter incompetence than I am.

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Nightly Rate: $45.00

Days Stayed: 10

Site Number: 2

5 Access
5 Location
3 Cleanliness
4 Site Quality
1 Noise

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Reviewed by
Campendium

October 02, 2021
Rated

I guess when you have a convenient location you can charge crazy high rates for a mediocre at best campground. Sites are extremely close together. Feels more like a parking lot then a campground. Sites are gravel and unlevel. Right next to the highway so constant road noise which also ruins the experience. Might as well be at a free truck stop. Low end site ( 30 amp electric/water no sewer) was $70 and prices went up from there. For those prices I would expect much nicer amenities and full hook ups. Complete disappointment. Go elsewhere.

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Nightly Rate: $70.00

Days Stayed: 2

Site Number: 48

2 Access
5 Location
2 Cleanliness
1 Site Quality
1 Noise

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T-Mobile 4G

  • 1 Review
  • 0 Helpful
July 09, 2022
Rated

Camped on a long site that we picked from their Select My Site on koa site. It is the best campsite in the park. Has cement patio with gas barbecue and fireplace . And outdoor chairs and table. Site 34. Lots of room for all our stuff. Clean restrooms and camperworkers were helpful when ever we needed something. Swimming pool has a lifeguard which was a first for us at a KOA. Only downside that was annoying was other campers walking from nearby cabins right through our campsite. ALOT!! Even one guy let his dog pee on our campsite. We had to hose it down. Campgrounds should have a rule book for campers. Will come back here in the later season after crowds die off.

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roadtripper6258141 would stay here again

Nightly Rate: $108.00

Days Stayed: 4

Site Number: 34

5 Access
5 Location
5 Cleanliness
5 Site Quality
3 Noise

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Verizon 4G

Reviewed by
roadtripper27754

  • 2 Reviews
  • 0 Helpful
July 18, 2022
Rated

Customer service is non existent, sites are not level, they have some many stupid rules like the wrist band for the pool, if you loose the stupid thing you have to pay $5 per day to get a replacement.
Campground is way overpriced for the amenities and quality of the sites.

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Nightly Rate: $120.00

Days Stayed: 6

Site Number: -

4 Access
4 Location
4 Cleanliness
1 Site Quality
1 Noise

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Verizon 5G

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Washington DC / Capitol KOA

768 Cecil AVE N
Millersville, Maryland
21108-0009 USA
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Longest Vehicle Length Reported
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Season Start
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Sites Count
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