The Treehouse Camp At Maple Tree LLC — Hotel in Boonsboro

Visited 2023- The Treehouse Camp at Maple Tree in Rohrersville, MD offers a unique and rustic camping experience nestled in the woods along a, peaceful road. The setting is beautiful and serene—perfect for anyone looking to unplug and enjoy nature. However, this campground comes with a few quirks and limitations that may or may not suit every type of camper.

Arrival and Check-In: The driveway to enter the camp is gravel and situated on a steep incline. If you’re driving a low-clearance vehicle or an SUV with a cargo hitch, be prepared for a bit of a challenge getting in and out. You may possibly not be able to make it in at all. Once you're in, check-in is easy. The staff at the office are friendly and helpful. The office itself is quaint and stocked with snacks, board games, brochures for nearby attractions, and fun little knickknacks.

Accommodations and Facilities: The camp offers a mix of cabins, cottages, specialty houses, and tent sites. Only the specialty houses have electricity, so plan accordingly. There are separate men’s and women’s community bathrooms, along with outdoor-style showers. One thing to note is that the bathroom stall doors are short, so privacy is not an option here.

Our group originally reserved a tent site, but when rain was forecasted, we opted to upgrade to a cottage. The staff made the switch quickly and with no hassle—definitely a highlight of the experience.

Upon entering the cottage you will notice a clean room free of cobwebs. You will see a wood stove, a table, and two bunk beds (each lower bunk was roomy enough for two people, and the upper bunk fit one). The beds also do not have sheets, so be sure to bring your own!

The safety of the wood stove seemed questionable —it doesn't look properly installed or maintained due to visible char marks around it. Despite the cottage being equipped with a fire extinguisher,  I would not recommend relying on it in the colder months.

Also note that this cottage does not have electricity so bringing extra lanterns to see is wise.

Ventilation and Comfort: The cottage had two exterior doors and four windows, along with a small main porch with a ramp and a tiny back deck. Unfortunately, there was no airflow inside during the summer with just the windows open, and there were no screen doors to allow for ventilation without bugs getting in. It got VERY hot, and without a fan or A/C, it would be uncomfortable for both people and pets. While the cottages are dog-friendly, we would not recommend leaving your dog inside unattended during the warmer months. If you do not bring a battery-powered fan, be prepared for an uncomfortable night.

Structural Notes: The cottage is elevated on stilts and has a bit of a shaky feel to it. You can feel it move underfoot, especially on the exterior deck because it's not supported underneath. The entire cottage is tolerable if you walk slowly, but it does give you an unsettling feeling that may not be ideal for those who want a solid, secure structure or for children/pets who have a tendancy of running around. Additionally the front steps and railings were not properly secured. See pictures for both.

Outdoor Amenities and Atmosphere: The outdoor area around the cottage included a fire pit and a raised picnic table. There was enough space for two 12x12 canopy tents, which was great for gathering and relaxing outside. The campground itself is generally clean and well-kept.

One interesting tidbit is that the camp backs up to Burkittsville, MD—famously known from The Blair Witch Project. If you're into spooky vibes or ghost hunting, this setting might be just the thing to get you in the mood. And if you're looking for adventure, Harpers Ferry is just a short drive away.

Final Thoughts: The Treehouse Camp at Maple Tree has its charms—peaceful surroundings, unique lodging, and friendly staff. It’s a good pick for rustic camping or a quick nature getaway, but it may not be the best fit for campers looking for modern comforts or a fully secure cabin experience. Be prepared, and you'll likely have a...

I love this place so dearly. The owner is like a million years old and refuses to advertise bc it "brings in the wrong types of people" (aka disrespectful, noisy, etc.). As a result, the grounds are so cozy (love the quiet hours requirements) and intimate, and the caretaker family WILL remember you if you come multiple times. The caretaker is so kind and friendly, and is happy to keep a conversation short or have a nice long chat about good hiking in the area or whatever else. They still have NO trouble getting booked up despite not marketing, and you definitely wanna book way ahead in the cold months since people are always hoping to catch a snowy weekend to hole up there thanks to the toasty woodstoves. Bonus: they're a quick drive away from the super cute Shepherdstown for unique artisans/small shops, awesome food, and super cozy atmosphere. They're also close to historic Harper's Ferry, Antietam, and other great places to explore and learn.

They're super accommodating and were happy to let us wander around and take pictures of the different cabins so we could pick the best one for our needs for various types of trips (if I find those again I'll have to upload some). There are plenty of tent sites, and each cabin is unique! They're built with an eclectic mix of found materials, vintage/reused items, etc.. and are all the work of a single guy. You can see the love and fun he has for it in the way they're built! There are a few cabins that are clearly meant for warm weather and have plenty of bunks - perfect for a Scout trip or something. Most have a gorgeous woodstove that will keep you so toasty you might even need to open a window or sit outside for a bit to cool down! Our fave one is a stove called "The Old Timer" 😍

My spouse and I enjoyed a cold-weather trip using the tent plot and GREATLY appreciated the heated bathroom and shower. We got to meet someone who makes battery powered table lamps and even witness a proposal (again, love the community this place draws).

We also took a few friends to a cabin for a weekend of playing horror tabletop games and were granted a crazy spooky thunderstorm in the middle of a harrowing game of Ten Candles. It was a perfect space for some group bonding and had plenty of space even for 5 adults!

Our last visit was a few months before the pandemic hit. We were thrilled to come for the first time in a while to enjoy the cabin, ambience, and chat up the caretaker! Unfortunately it was not in the cards, as my spouse apparently caught norovirus over the holidays... he was like a firehose all over the door, deck, and ground the night we arrived 😭 I cleaned up what I could and we checked out the next morning. They were SO kind and understanding despite the unpleasant task of sanitizing and hopefully avoiding catching the virus, and even took off some of the cost of the booking without me even asking.

We haven't gone back yet thanks to covid, but I know it's first on our list of destinations when we can...

Best camping experience i have had, and that is saying a lot considering it rained much of the weekend. We (family of 4, youngest 16) stayed thursday-sunday in july 2017 at the Cypress cabin. the cabin is HUGE with tons of room, two small side tables (one with small drawers great for cooking stuff), 4 beds, and a large table. cypress also has one flat concrete parking spot which is much easier to park at than some of the other cabins that have dirt parking (often on slight inclines) so we hope to be able to get the same cabin next time we come. The outdoor grill was also large and has a top, which cam in handy when it started to pour as soon as we started cooking. The porch is also nice as we look out into the woods and not other cabins. while you can still see other cabins from your cabin you still have a feeling of privacy, (nothing like he KOA near us, where cabins are only a car length away from each other with nothing but gravel between you, basically suburbia cabin edition lol) and you can't really hear the other people at all, we had no issues with noise. The staff is super super friendly. They also had a gravity falls inspired scavenger hunt that my sister and I did, it was lots of fun and gave us something to do in the light rain, running all around the campground looking for messages/clues and deciphering them. My sister is absolutely crazy about that show so it was a highlight of her stay. They only have 2 showers, which I thought would be an issue at first, but only once did I come out and have a single person waiting ( they arrived as I was getting dressed). I would suggest trying to shower at slightly odd times, we normally did evenings around 9-10 or mornings around 7-8. The cabins and bathrooms were super clean, no dust ,graffiti, or bugs. in fact the only bug i saw inside the cabin the entire time was a single moth we accidently let in. I HATE spiders and bugs and admit almost didn't go on this trip as they normally make me miserable when our family goes to KOA. I dont know how they keep the cabins so clean. We did see some large (and cute) frogs outside. The store is small but has many essential items you may have forgotten including meat, snacks, hygiene items, books and games to borrow, lanterns, and even some camp merch. honestly the only thing we could see improved would be the stalls they use for the bathroom, they are a bit low, they came to the bottom of my neck when standing, awkwardly staring at other people, and the gaps in the door wood made it easy to look in. my sister just used the porta johns instead. There was never anyone else inside the bathrooms when i went (other than my sister who followed along) so it wasn't an issue, but i see how it potentially could be. Can't wait...