Elk Neck State Park Campground — Hotel in Havre de Grace

We stayed on the North East Loop. We had a pull through at site 19. It was a very clean and maintained site as well as the rest of the loop from what we saw. The bathrooms and showers were very clean. We didn't use the showers. Nearby campers were very friendly.

The park staff is wonderful, friendly, enthusiastic, and quick to help. We needed our site table moved away from the fire pit and they came within 10 minutes to help move the table. The sites have a fire ring we had electric, water, and sewage but we didn't use it. 50 amp. Fence, a post and extremely heavy picnic table.

We don't have kids but there was a playground close by. So it's kid friendly.

We visited the store it was pretty good. They have stuff if you forgot small things or want souvenirs. Snacks. A few groceries and ice cream, candy. Fire wood. The nature center was cute but a very small lot to park in. Probably better to walk to then to park at on a busy day. Some history and artifacts but better for children. They had toys and lots of learning activities for kids. No live animals in there like some places. But it's fine. The park rangers are extremely friendly inside and it's very clean. Overall...

No measurements are given on website for sites. Railroad ties used as boundaries of a site and a ditch right behind us made the usable area small. Barely fit with extended cab 8 ft bed truck and 25' camper. Stayed in Wye Loop. Our site primitive (no water or electric), but a few sties in this loop had both. Pet friendly on this loop. Bathrooms not handicap, but renovations are due for this October, 2023. Playround (swings) also closed. Fresh water for camper fill up in front of bathroom. Dumpster across from bathroom.

Rules very strict here with quiet hours after 10 pm & no parking on grass. Gated Campground so visitors need to check in and possibly pay a $5 Day Use fee, but there are no amenities to warrant this if you want visitors or your children for dinner. Can talk to management to possibly get the fee waived.

All activities you will need to drive to: Nature Center, beach, trails, lighthouse, etc. Small nearby town has plenty of shops and restaurants by the water. Not much to do within walking distance...

We stayed from Thursday night to Sunday morning on a tent site (no power hookup). Thursday night was almost spooky how quiet it was, there were only 2 other occupied sites on our loop. Friday evening all the families started to arrive and dusk sounded like a school at recess- filled with gleeful screams and running. I give the vibe 5 out of 5, the place is serene on weekdays and fun on weekends. Firewood was very cheap at the camp store. The showers had good flow and there was a little lip separating the shower half from the dressing half to keep your feet drier. The woods around the loops look like they came straight out of a fairytale, with tulip poplars reaching for the sky and fine little greens blanketing the forest floor. There are so many great things to say about Elk Neck, but you're better served by seeing...