State: Maryland
Address 1: 10201 Bee Oak Road
City: Brandywine
Zip: 20613
Phone: 301-888-1410
Open: April through Nov
Number of Sites: 27
Camp URL: http://www.dnr.state.md.us/publiclands/southern/cedarville.asp
Full Hook: Yes
The Piscataway Indian Tribe made this section of Southern Maryland its winter camping ground because of the mild climate and abundance of game. Legend says there is an Indian Burial ground in Cedarville State Forest, but to date it has not been found. The headwaters of the Zekiah Swamp are located in Cedarville. The swamp extends Southward through Charles County for 20 miles, emptying into the Wicomico River. The Swamp is one mile wide, and serves as a haven for wildlife. The surrounding land is mostly agricultural fields. In colonial times and there after efforts were made to drain the swamp for cultivation. Drainage ditches are still evident. To this day, the swamp remains wooded bottom land.
Camping: 27 campsites, Youth group camping available. Family camping is available from April to November. Registration is available on site (first come, first served) by calling 1-888-432-2267 or online.
