Navy Recreation Center Solomons
Military campground (Navy) on NAS Patuxent River (NRC Solomons), near Solomons, Maryland. Not open to the general public: see who can use military campgrounds.
Facts from the official page
- Sites
- Full and limited-hookup RV spaces, primitive and deluxe family tent sites, primitive camping cabins, and cottages. RV sites are back-in with grill and picnic table. Comfort stations and coin laundry. source
- Hookups
- Full hookup: 30/50 A, water and sewer. Limited: 20/30 A or 30/50 A, plus water. source
- Premium area
- F Area is the premium full-hookup area, with asphalt pads and upgraded pedestals. source
- Reservations
- Active duty and Reservists can book 1 year ahead. Retirees, veterans and DoW civilians: 6 months. dodlodging.net, 877-NAVY-BED, or 410-326-2924 / 410-326-2927. source
- Base access
- A valid eligibility ID card is needed to check in. Overnight unaffiliated guests and veterans must complete the SECNAV 5512 form before arrival. source
- Guests
- All unaffiliated guests need a sponsor (active duty, Reservist, retiree or DoD employee) who stays with them. Request a Sponsored Visitor Access Application at least 21 business days ahead. source
Unverified, call ahead
- Nightly rates are not shown in text on the official pages (they appear in the booking engine); check when booking.
We could not confirm these on an official page, so we leave them blank rather than guess. Call 410-326-2924.
If you don't have a DoD ID card
Under the 2020 expanded-access rule (32 CFR 225.4), veterans with a VA service-connected disability rating, Purple Heart recipients, former POWs and VA-designated primary family caregivers may use MWR recreational lodging and RV campgrounds. To get on a base, enroll at the installation's visitor center on your first visit, using a VHIC or REAL ID and passing an on-the-spot background check. At check-in, show a VHIC that lists your eligibility status, or a VA letter plus REAL ID. Guests can travel with you but must clear the visitor center themselves (DoD transition plan, Feb 2026).
Full guide: who can use military campgrounds →
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Trails nearby (from our data)
No named bike-legal trails are mapped in OpenStreetMap within 5 miles of the pin.
Public campgrounds nearby
These are open to everyone, in case you aren't eligible or the military campground is full.
| Campground | Miles | State | Fee/night | Sites | Hookups | Max RV | Pets | Booking | Trails ≤5 mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pax River Paradise Grove Campgrounds Naval Airstation (NAS) Patuxent River |
4.6 | MD | — | 12 | — | — | yes | Reserve | 0 |
| Pax River Hog Point Campgrounds Naval Airstation (NAS) Patuxent River |
4.7 | MD | — | 4 | — | — | yes | Reserve | 0 |
| Matoaka Beach Cabins Cabins OpenStreetMap listing |
8.9 | MD | — | — | — | — | — | Reserve | 0 |
| La Grande Resort RV Private campground |
9.4 | MD | — | — | — | yes | — | ? | 0 |
| Water Trail Campsite OpenStreetMap listing |
18.3 | MD | — | — | — | — | — | Reserve | 0 |
| Point Lookout State Park Campground Point Lookout State Park |
20.9 | MD | $21.50–$38.50 | — | E W S | yes | — | Reserve | 0 |
Hookups: E = electric (max amps), W = water, S = sewer. "—" means the agency doesn't publish it. Trail counts are named USFS/NPS trails within 5 miles. 🟢 = kid-friendly (green-rated) bike trail nearby.