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The campground can accommodate vehicles up to 66 feet in length. Popular activities on this Atlantic barrier island include fishing, surfing, swimming, clamming, crabbing, and viewing the island's wild horses. The nearest town for supplies is Girdletree, about 11 miles away. The campground provides vault toilets, drinking water, and seasonal rinse-off showers.","nearest_town_name":"Girdletree","nearest_town_distance_m":17197.178636632332,"latitude":38.08,"longitude":-75.2,"activities":["CAMPING","BEACHCOMBING","BIKING","BIRDING","CLAM DIGGING","CRABBING","FISHING","CANOEING","SURFING","WILD HORSE VIEWING","WINDSURFING","INTERPRETIVE PROGRAMS","SWIMMING","HIKING","KAYAKING"],"has_fire_ring":true,"has_grills":null,"has_picnic_table":true,"has_tent_pad":null,"has_accessible_site":true,"has_hookups":null,"has_electric_hookup":null,"has_water_hookup":null,"has_sewer_hookup":null,"max_vehicle_length_ft":66},{"url":"https://camprtron.com/camping/maryland/catoctin-mountain-park/camp-misty-mount","name":"Camp Misty Mount","state":"maryland","county":null,"area_name":"Catoctin Mountain Park","area_manager_url":null,"camp_type":"developed","access_type":"passenger-car","is_free":false,"reservable":null,"reservation_url":"https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/233241","description":"This developed campground in Catoctin Mountain Park offers rustic cabins built in 1937. It is a designated historic and cultural site, with interpretive programs available. The site provides access to over 25 miles of trails for hiking, rock climbing, and bouldering. Cabins include cots, picnic tables, fire rings, and grills, with central comfort stations providing hot showers and flush toilets. Several sites are ADA-accessible. Vehicles are limited to a maximum length of 20 feet. The town of Thurmont is 2 miles away for supplies.","nearest_town_name":"Thurmont","nearest_town_distance_m":3459.607557491315,"latitude":39.64,"longitude":-77.45,"activities":["INTERPRETIVE PROGRAMS","CAMPING","HISTORIC & CULTURAL SITE","CLIMBING"],"has_fire_ring":true,"has_grills":true,"has_picnic_table":true,"has_tent_pad":null,"has_accessible_site":true,"has_hookups":null,"has_electric_hookup":null,"has_water_hookup":null,"has_sewer_hookup":null,"max_vehicle_length_ft":20},{"url":"https://camprtron.com/camping/maryland/catoctin-mountain-park/camp-round-meadow","name":"Camp Round Meadow","state":"maryland","county":null,"area_name":"Catoctin Mountain Park","area_manager_url":null,"camp_type":"developed","access_type":"passenger-car","is_free":false,"reservable":null,"reservation_url":"https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/251264","description":"This developed campground is accessible by passenger car. It is a reservable facility that accommodates up to 120 people in four dormitories, with access to a dining hall, commercial kitchen, and gymnasium. The camp offers hiking and fishing, with swimming and boating available at a nearby state park. The nearest town for supplies is Thurmont, approximately 2 miles away.","nearest_town_name":"Thurmont","nearest_town_distance_m":3459.607557491315,"latitude":39.64,"longitude":-77.45,"activities":["CAMPING"],"has_fire_ring":null,"has_grills":null,"has_picnic_table":null,"has_tent_pad":null,"has_accessible_site":null,"has_hookups":null,"has_electric_hookup":null,"has_water_hookup":null,"has_sewer_hookup":null,"max_vehicle_length_ft":null},{"url":"https://camprtron.com/camping/maryland/catoctin-mountain-park/owens-creek-campground","name":"Owens Creek Campground","state":"maryland","county":null,"area_name":"Catoctin Mountain Park","area_manager_url":null,"camp_type":"developed","access_type":"passenger-car","is_free":false,"reservable":null,"reservation_url":"https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/247762","description":"This developed campground in Catoctin Mountain Park offers sites with tent pads, picnic tables, fire rings, and grills. Some sites are ADA-accessible. Flush toilets, showers, and drinking water are centrally located. The campground is reachable by passenger vehicles, with a maximum vehicle length of 22 feet. Recreation in the area includes hiking, climbing, fishing, swimming, and wildlife viewing. The park features 25 miles of trails, and a visitor center and interpretive programs are available. The nearest town for supplies is Sabillasville, about three miles away.","nearest_town_name":"Sabillasville","nearest_town_distance_m":4946.054047432411,"latitude":39.66,"longitude":-77.48,"activities":["INTERPRETIVE PROGRAMS","CAMPING","HISTORIC & CULTURAL SITE","CLIMBING","FISHING","SWIMMING SITE","DAY USE AREA","WILDLIFE VIEWING","VISITOR CENTER","HIKING"],"has_fire_ring":true,"has_grills":true,"has_picnic_table":true,"has_tent_pad":true,"has_accessible_site":true,"has_hookups":null,"has_electric_hookup":null,"has_water_hookup":null,"has_sewer_hookup":null,"max_vehicle_length_ft":22},{"url":"https://camprtron.com/camping/maryland/fort-washington-park/fort-washington-park-day-use-facilities","name":"Fort Washington Park Day Use Facilities","state":"maryland","county":null,"area_name":"Fort Washington Park","area_manager_url":null,"camp_type":"developed","access_type":"passenger-car","is_free":false,"reservable":null,"reservation_url":"https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/233354","description":"This developed campground offers picnicking sites equipped with tables. It is accessible by passenger cars. Activities include hiking, fishing, birding, and photography. The site also features a visitor center, interpretive programs, and guided walks focused on its historic and cultural significance. The nearest town for supplies is Fort Hunt, approximately 2 miles away.","nearest_town_name":"Fort Hunt","nearest_town_distance_m":3413.0599246523893,"latitude":38.71,"longitude":-77.03,"activities":["VISITOR CENTER","HIKING","FISHING","CAMPING","HISTORIC & CULTURAL SITE","BIRDING","GUIDED INTERPRETIVE WALKS","INTERPRETIVE PROGRAMS","PICNICKING","PHOTOGRAPHY"],"has_fire_ring":false,"has_grills":null,"has_picnic_table":true,"has_tent_pad":null,"has_accessible_site":null,"has_hookups":null,"has_electric_hookup":null,"has_water_hookup":null,"has_sewer_hookup":null,"max_vehicle_length_ft":null},{"url":"https://camprtron.com/camping/maryland/greenbelt-park/greenbelt-park-picnic-areas","name":"Greenbelt Park Picnic Areas","state":"maryland","county":null,"area_name":"Greenbelt Park","area_manager_url":null,"camp_type":"developed","access_type":"passenger-car","is_free":false,"reservable":null,"reservation_url":"https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/251624","description":"This developed campground offers reservable picnic areas and first-come, first-served sites for smaller groups. The park provides ADA-accessible sites, restrooms, picnic tables, and grills. Accessible by passenger car, it is located within a wooded area of pine, oak, and maple trees, with a creek flowing through the property. Activities include hiking and biking on 10 miles of trails, picnicking, and wildlife viewing for deer and chipmunks. The nearest town for supplies is Berwyn Heights, about one mile away.","nearest_town_name":"Berwyn Heights","nearest_town_distance_m":1860.5577715273373,"latitude":38.98,"longitude":-76.89,"activities":["HIKING","CAMPING","BIKING","PICNICKING","WILDLIFE VIEWING"],"has_fire_ring":null,"has_grills":null,"has_picnic_table":null,"has_tent_pad":null,"has_accessible_site":true,"has_hookups":null,"has_electric_hookup":null,"has_water_hookup":null,"has_sewer_hookup":null,"max_vehicle_length_ft":null}],"truncated":false}