Tent Camping

Escape to Nature: World Class Tent Camping in Harpers Ferry

River Riders Campground offers tent camping to fit every need. Choose from riverfront tent campsites, trailside tent campsites, hike-in island tent campsites, or even deluxe tent campsites that have electricity and water.

Our Cabins
At a Glance

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River Front Site

  • 2 Adults & 2 Children (under 18 years)
  • Riverfront Campsites Along the Potomac

Potomac waterfront campsites are directly on the river. There is a hill in front of the site that goes right down to the water, and these sites have the best access to the nearby boat ramp. Riverfront sites 201-208, 316-320.

Amenities

Site Details:

  • 2 Adults and 2 dependent children under 18 per site.
  • Only one camping unit per site.
  • Vehicle parking is across from the site.
  • We do not rent out tent sites seasonally.
Booking Info

About our Campground:

  • Tent sites are meant only for tents. Popup campers or car camping would require an RV site or River View Trailside site if no water, electricity, or sewer is required. There is a handicap-accessible bathhouse with 3 showers as well as a portable restroom trailer with running water.
  • A 1.5-mile walking and biking trail leads directly to Harpers Ferry from the campground. Canoes, kayaks, paddleboards, and E-Bike rentals are available on-site.
  • There is an active railroad that runs adjacent to the campground and a one-way tunnel nearby. The train runs 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, although the frequency varies. You may hear honking from the tunnel so if you’re a light sleeper, it will help to bring earplugs for the occasional trains at night.
  • Please be respectful to other campers and site users by observing quiet hours and following campground rules. We reserve the right to refuse service to disruptive guests.
  • All sites have river access but not all sites are riverfront.
  • No Outside Firewood is Permitted at this time. Firewood is available for purchase at the campground.
  • Our Harpers Ferry campground is a mixed-use site! Our canopy tour operates above the campground. The last zipline in the Aerial Adventure Park ends at the campground. The boat launch is used by River Riders to drop off some of their guests.

Reservations

  • Reservations should be made in advance. Weekends are typically booked out 2-4 weeks or more in advance. Holidays are often booked out for 6 months. Reserve your lodging online today!
  • To request a specific site, please call us at (304)535-2663 and we can try our best to accommodate you, but we cannot guarantee a specific site. Prices are subject to change.

Late Check-In

  • To be respectful of quiet hours and other patrons, we ask that guests checking in to their sites after 10 pm wait to set up their camp until the following morning.
  • Late arrivals may utilize the parking area for the night. Guests can find their camping packets containing site information and parking passes at the welcome sign located at the entrance of the campground (mailbox located on the backside of the sign).

Boat Ramp Pass – Single Day:

  • Park your vehicle, launch your boat from our boat ramp, and enjoy a swim or fish in a beautiful deep water section of The Potomac River! Day Use Only – Must sign pass agreement.
  • $15 Per Person – (Not available on weekends – Memorial Day to Labor Day)
  • We are no longer offering Annual Boat Ramp passes.
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River Front Car Camping

  • 2 Adults & 2 Children (under 18 years)
  • Car Camping on the Potomac River!

Beautiful riverfront sites for car camping or tiny pop-up RVs at a maximum of 16 feet in length with a vehicle. Tent Sites are also available on a beautiful deep water section of the Potomac River. Riverfront sites 209-211 only.

Amenities

Site Details:

  • Car camping or tiny pop-up RVs only.
  • Maximum of 16 feet in length including vehicle.
  • Only one camping/car unit per site.
  • No utilities/hook-ups on site
  • Generations must be quiet, Honda EU inverter-type generators are allowed from 8 am- 8 pm. No loud generators at night.
  • 2 Adults and 2 dependent children under 18 per site.
Booking Info

About our Campground:

  • Tent sites are meant only for tents. Popup campers or car camping would require an RV site or River View Trailside site if no water, electricity, or sewer is required. There is a handicap-accessible bathhouse with 3 showers as well as a portable restroom trailer with running water.
  • A 1.5-mile walking and biking trail leads directly to Harpers Ferry from the campground. Canoes, kayaks, paddleboards, and E-Bike rentals are available on-site.
  • There is an active railroad that runs adjacent to the campground and a one-way tunnel nearby. The train runs 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, although the frequency varies. You may hear honking from the tunnel so if you’re a light sleeper, it will help to bring earplugs for the occasional trains at night.
  • Please be respectful to other campers and site users by observing quiet hours and following campground rules. We reserve the right to refuse service to disruptive guests.
  • All sites have river access but not all sites are riverfront.
  • No Outside Firewood is Permitted at this time. Firewood is available for purchase at the campground.
  • Our Harpers Ferry campground is a mixed-use site! Our canopy tour operates above the campground. The last zipline in the Aerial Adventure Park ends at the campground. The boat launch is used by River Riders to drop off some of their guests.

Reservations

  • Reservations should be made in advance. Weekends are typically booked out 2-4 weeks or more in advance. Holidays are often booked out for 6 months. Reserve your lodging online today!
  • To request a specific site, please call us at (304)535-2663 and we can try our best to accommodate you, but we cannot guarantee a specific site. Prices are subject to change.

Late Check-In

  • To be respectful of quiet hours and other patrons, we ask that guests checking in to their sites after 10 pm wait to set up their camp until the following morning.
  • Late arrivals may utilize the parking area for the night. Guests can find their camping packets containing site information and parking passes at the welcome sign located at the entrance of the campground (mailbox located on the backside of the sign).

Boat Ramp Pass – Single Day:

  • Park your vehicle, launch your boat from our boat ramp, and enjoy a swim or fish in a beautiful deep water section of The Potomac River! Day Use Only – Must sign pass agreement.
  • $15 Per Person – (Not available on weekends – Memorial Day to Labor Day)
  • We are no longer offering Annual Boat Ramp passes.
Book Now

River View Trailside Sites

  • 2 Adults & 2 Children (under 18 years)
  • Views of the River!

River View Trailside Sites are beautiful and more secluded than the other sites. Trailside Sites: 405 – 409. 

Amenities

Site Details:

  • There is parking for 1 vehicle and/or small trailer on the site.
  • There are no utilities or hook-ups at the site.
  • The sites are along a gravel roadway in direct view of the river. The roadway is between the sites and the river.
  • 2 Adults and 2 dependent children under 18 per site.
  • Only one camping unit per site.
  • We do not rent out tent sites seasonally.
Booking Info

About our Campground:

  • Tent sites are meant only for tents. Popup campers or car camping would require an RV site or River View Trailside site if no water, electricity, or sewer is required. There is a handicap-accessible bathhouse with 3 showers as well as a portable restroom trailer with running water.
  • A 1.5-mile walking and biking trail leads directly to Harpers Ferry from the campground. Canoes, kayaks, paddleboards, and E-Bike rentals are available on-site.
  • There is an active railroad that runs adjacent to the campground and a one-way tunnel nearby. The train runs 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, although the frequency varies. You may hear honking from the tunnel so if you’re a light sleeper, it will help to bring earplugs for the occasional trains at night.
  • Please be respectful to other campers and site users by observing quiet hours and following campground rules. We reserve the right to refuse service to disruptive guests.
  • All sites have river access but not all sites are riverfront.
  • No Outside Firewood is Permitted at this time. Firewood is available for purchase at the campground.
  • Our Harpers Ferry campground is a mixed-use site! Our canopy tour operates above the campground. The last zipline in the Aerial Adventure Park ends at the campground. The boat launch is used by River Riders to drop off some of their guests.

Reservations

  • Reservations should be made in advance. Weekends are typically booked out 2-4 weeks or more in advance. Holidays are often booked out for 6 months. Reserve your lodging online today!
  • To request a specific site, please call us at (304)535-2663 and we can try our best to accommodate you, but we cannot guarantee a specific site. Prices are subject to change.

Late Check-In

  • To be respectful of quiet hours and other patrons, we ask that guests checking in to their sites after 10 pm wait to set up their camp until the following morning.
  • Late arrivals may utilize the parking area for the night. Guests can find their camping packets containing site information and parking passes at the welcome sign located at the entrance of the campground (mailbox located on the backside of the sign).

Boat Ramp Pass – Single Day:

  • Park your vehicle, launch your boat from our boat ramp, and enjoy a swim or fish in a beautiful deep water section of The Potomac River! Day Use Only – Must sign pass agreement.
  • $15 Per Person – (Not available on weekends – Memorial Day to Labor Day)
  • We are no longer offering Annual Boat Ramp passes.
Book Now

Hike In Island Sites

  • 2 Adults & 2 Children (under 18 years)
  • Hike in and Setup Camp!

Hike-in Island Sites are on a peninsula that sticks out into the river. These are basic but unique sites that really put you out on the water. Site 110 is shaded with less of a view and the other 2 are out in the river surrounded by water without much shade. They are a unique camping experience. Hike-in Island Tent Sites: 110 – 112.

Amenities

Site Details:

  • There is no vehicle access/parking at the sites, and gear will need to be carried 100 yds from the parking area.
  • These sites are typically only available in the summer and fall during periods of lower river levels.
  • 2 Adults and 2 dependent children under 18 per site.
  • Only one camping unit per site.
  • We do not rent out tent sites seasonally.
Booking Info

About our Campground:

  • Tent sites are meant only for tents. Popup campers or car camping would require an RV site or River View Trailside site if no water, electricity, or sewer is required. There is a handicap-accessible bathhouse with 3 showers as well as a portable restroom trailer with running water.
  • A 1.5-mile walking and biking trail leads directly to Harpers Ferry from the campground. Canoes, kayaks, paddleboards, and E-Bike rentals are available on-site.
  • There is an active railroad that runs adjacent to the campground and a one-way tunnel nearby. The train runs 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, although the frequency varies. You may hear honking from the tunnel so if you’re a light sleeper, it will help to bring earplugs for the occasional trains at night.
  • Please be respectful to other campers and site users by observing quiet hours and following campground rules. We reserve the right to refuse service to disruptive guests.
  • All sites have river access but not all sites are riverfront.
  • No Outside Firewood is Permitted at this time. Firewood is available for purchase at the campground.
  • Our Harpers Ferry campground is a mixed-use site! Our canopy tour operates above the campground. The last zipline in the Aerial Adventure Park ends at the campground. The boat launch is used by River Riders to drop off some of their guests.

Reservations

  • Reservations should be made in advance. Weekends are typically booked out 2-4 weeks or more in advance. Holidays are often booked out for 6 months. Reserve your lodging online today!
  • To request a specific site, please call us at (304)535-2663 and we can try our best to accommodate you, but we cannot guarantee a specific site. Prices are subject to change.

Late Check-In

  • To be respectful of quiet hours and other patrons, we ask that guests checking in to their sites after 10 pm wait to set up their camp until the following morning.
  • Late arrivals may utilize the parking area for the night. Guests can find their camping packets containing site information and parking passes at the welcome sign located at the entrance of the campground (mailbox located on the backside of the sign).

Boat Ramp Pass – Single Day:

  • Park your vehicle, launch your boat from our boat ramp, and enjoy a swim or fish in a beautiful deep water section of The Potomac River! Day Use Only – Must sign pass agreement.
  • $15 Per Person – (Not available on weekends – Memorial Day to Labor Day)
  • We are no longer offering Annual Boat Ramp passes.
Book Now

Clifftop Tent Sites

  • 4 Adults or 2 Adults & 4 Children (under 18 years)
  • Enjoy Clifftop Views!

Cliff Top Sites sit high along a cliff over the river. The sites are wooded and more private than some of the other sites. Cliff Top Sites: 501-509.

Amenities

Site Details:

  • There is no vehicle access/parking at the sites, and gear will need to be carried 100 yds from the parking area.
  • These sites are typically only available in the summer and fall during periods of lower river levels.
  • The bathhouse is close by to these sites.
  • 4 Adults or 2 Adults & 4 Children (under 18 years) per site.
  • Max of 2 camping units per site.
  • We do not rent out tent sites seasonally.
Booking Info

About our Campground:

  • Tent sites are meant only for tents. Popup campers or car camping would require an RV site or River View Trailside site if no water, electricity, or sewer is required. There is a handicap-accessible bathhouse with 3 showers as well as a portable restroom trailer with running water.
  • A 1.5-mile walking and biking trail leads directly to Harpers Ferry from the campground. Canoes, kayaks, paddleboards, and E-Bike rentals are available on-site.
  • There is an active railroad that runs adjacent to the campground and a one-way tunnel nearby. The train runs 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, although the frequency varies. You may hear honking from the tunnel so if you’re a light sleeper, it will help to bring earplugs for the occasional trains at night.
  • Please be respectful to other campers and site users by observing quiet hours and following campground rules. We reserve the right to refuse service to disruptive guests.
  • All sites have river access but not all sites are riverfront.
  • No Outside Firewood is Permitted at this time. Firewood is available for purchase at the campground.
  • Our Harpers Ferry campground is a mixed-use site! Our canopy tour operates above the campground. The last zipline in the Aerial Adventure Park ends at the campground. The boat launch is used by River Riders to drop off some of their guests.

Reservations

  • Reservations should be made in advance. Weekends are typically booked out 2-4 weeks or more in advance. Holidays are often booked out for 6 months. Reserve your lodging online today!
  • To request a specific site, please call us at (304)535-2663 and we can try our best to accommodate you, but we cannot guarantee a specific site. Prices are subject to change.

Late Check-In

  • To be respectful of quiet hours and other patrons, we ask that guests checking in to their sites after 10 pm wait to set up their camp until the following morning.
  • Late arrivals may utilize the parking area for the night. Guests can find their camping packets containing site information and parking passes at the welcome sign located at the entrance of the campground (mailbox located on the backside of the sign).

Boat Ramp Pass – Single Day:

  • Park your vehicle, launch your boat from our boat ramp, and enjoy a swim or fish in a beautiful deep water section of The Potomac River! Day Use Only – Must sign pass agreement.
  • $15 Per Person – (Not available on weekends – Memorial Day to Labor Day)
  • We are no longer offering Annual Boat Ramp passes.
Book Now

Deluxe Tent Sites/RV Sites

  • Family Groups of 4
  • Camping with Water & Electric Hook-ups!

These may also be used as an RV site, but can also be used for larger groups camping or those wanting water and electricity at their site. Includes electric and water hookup. We suggest you bring sleeping pads as there may be gravel on the site. River Front RV Sites: 100 – 105, 120 – 122, and River View RV Site: 311.

Amenities

Site Details:

  • There is no vehicle access/parking at the sites, and gear will need to be carried 100 yds from the parking area.
  • These sites are typically only available in the summer and fall during periods of lower river levels.
  • Family groups up to 4 individuals.
  • We do not rent out tent sites seasonally.
Booking Info

About our Campground:

  • Tent sites are meant only for tents. Popup campers or car camping would require an RV site or River View Trailside site if no water, electricity, or sewer is required. There is a handicap-accessible bathhouse with 3 showers as well as a portable restroom trailer with running water.
  • A 1.5-mile walking and biking trail leads directly to Harpers Ferry from the campground. Canoes, kayaks, paddleboards, and E-Bike rentals are available on-site.
  • There is an active railroad that runs adjacent to the campground and a one-way tunnel nearby. The train runs 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, although the frequency varies. You may hear honking from the tunnel so if you’re a light sleeper, it will help to bring earplugs for the occasional trains at night.
  • Please be respectful to other campers and site users by observing quiet hours and following campground rules. We reserve the right to refuse service to disruptive guests.
  • All sites have river access but not all sites are riverfront.
  • No Outside Firewood is Permitted at this time. Firewood is available for purchase at the campground.
  • Our Harpers Ferry campground is a mixed-use site! Our canopy tour operates above the campground. The last zipline in the Aerial Adventure Park ends at the campground. The boat launch is used by River Riders to drop off some of their guests.

Reservations

  • Reservations should be made in advance. Weekends are typically booked out 2-4 weeks or more in advance. Holidays are often booked out for 6 months. Reserve your lodging online today!
  • To request a specific site, please call us at (304)535-2663 and we can try our best to accommodate you, but we cannot guarantee a specific site. Prices are subject to change.

Late Check-In

  • To be respectful of quiet hours and other patrons, we ask that guests checking in to their sites after 10 pm wait to set up their camp until the following morning.
  • Late arrivals may utilize the parking area for the night. Guests can find their camping packets containing site information and parking passes at the welcome sign located at the entrance of the campground (mailbox located on the backside of the sign).

Boat Ramp Pass – Single Day:

  • Park your vehicle, launch your boat from our boat ramp, and enjoy a swim or fish in a beautiful deep water section of The Potomac River! Day Use Only – Must sign pass agreement.
  • $15 Per Person – (Not available on weekends – Memorial Day to Labor Day)
  • We are no longer offering Annual Boat Ramp passes.
Book Now

Overflow River View Tent Site

  • Family Groups of 4 (children under 18 years)
  • River Views of the Potomac!

These sites are across the roadway from the riverfront RV sites, and the river is visible from the site. Access to the river is via the boat ramp nearby. These sites are typically only rented as overflow sites as the space is limited in the sites. Overflow River View Sites: 307 & 130

Amenities

Site Details:

  • There is no vehicle access/parking at the sites, and gear will need to be carried from the parking area.
  • These sites are typically only available in the summer and fall during periods of lower river levels.
  • 2 Adults & 2 Children (under 18 years) per site.
  • The utilities and street light for the campground are next to the sites.
  • We do not rent out tent sites seasonally.
Booking Info

About our Campground:

  • Tent sites are meant only for tents. Popup campers or car camping would require an RV site or River View Trailside site if no water, electricity, or sewer is required. There is a handicap-accessible bathhouse with 3 showers as well as a portable restroom trailer with running water.
  • A 1.5-mile walking and biking trail leads directly to Harpers Ferry from the campground. Canoes, kayaks, paddleboards, and E-Bike rentals are available on-site.
  • There is an active railroad that runs adjacent to the campground and a one-way tunnel nearby. The train runs 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, although the frequency varies. You may hear honking from the tunnel so if you’re a light sleeper, it will help to bring earplugs for the occasional trains at night.
  • Please be respectful to other campers and site users by observing quiet hours and following campground rules. We reserve the right to refuse service to disruptive guests.
  • All sites have river access but not all sites are riverfront.
  • No Outside Firewood is Permitted at this time. Firewood is available for purchase at the campground.
  • Our Harpers Ferry campground is a mixed-use site! Our canopy tour operates above the campground. The last zipline in the Aerial Adventure Park ends at the campground. The boat launch is used by River Riders to drop off some of their guests.

Reservations

  • Reservations should be made in advance. Weekends are typically booked out 2-4 weeks or more in advance. Holidays are often booked out for 6 months. Reserve your lodging online today!
  • To request a specific site, please call us at (304)535-2663 and we can try our best to accommodate you, but we cannot guarantee a specific site. Prices are subject to change.

Late Check-In

  • To be respectful of quiet hours and other patrons, we ask that guests checking in to their sites after 10 pm wait to set up their camp until the following morning.
  • Late arrivals may utilize the parking area for the night. Guests can find their camping packets containing site information and parking passes at the welcome sign located at the entrance of the campground (mailbox located on the backside of the sign).

Boat Ramp Pass – Single Day:

  • Park your vehicle, launch your boat from our boat ramp, and enjoy a swim or fish in a beautiful deep water section of The Potomac River! Day Use Only – Must sign pass agreement.
  • $15 Per Person – (Not available on weekends – Memorial Day to Labor Day)
  • We are no longer offering Annual Boat Ramp passes.
Book Now

About our Campground:

  • Tent campsites are meant only for tents. Popup campers or car camping would require an RV site or River View Trailside site if no water, electricity, or sewer is required.
  • There is a handicap-accessible bathhouse with 3 showers as well as a portable restroom trailer with running water.
  • The campground is in a beautiful and unique location. Because of that it is a mixed-use site. The last zip-line in the Aerial Adventure Park passes over some of the Cabin/ RV / Deluxe Tent sites. The boat launch is used by River Riders to drop off some of our guests.
  • Please be aware that in the event of flooding or potential flooding, Harpers Ferry Campground may cancel reservations with a refund as the only liability.
  • A 1.5-mile walking and biking trail leads directly to Harpers Ferry from the campground to the town of Harpers Ferry. Canoes, kayaks, and paddleboards, and are available on-site.
  • The Harpers Ferry Campground is only one hour from the Washington, DC, and Baltimore Metro Regions.
  • The campground features a boat ramp for river access.
  • There is an active railroad that runs adjacent to the campground and a one-way tunnel nearby. The train runs 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and although the frequency varies, you may hear honking from the tunnel. Light sleepers should bring earplugs.
  • There is a 3-night minimum stay for Memorial Weekend, 4th Of July Weekend, and Labor Day Weekend for tent sites.
  • No Outside Unpackaged Firewood. We have firewood for sale!
  • Please be respectful to other campers and site users by observing quiet hours and following campground rules. We reserve the right to refuse service to disruptive guests.
  • All tent campsites have river access but not all sites are riverfront.

Check-in/Check-out

Check-in is at 3pm at our main office 408 Alstadts Hill Rd, Harpers Ferry, and check-out is at 11am.

Late Check In

To be respectful of quiet hours and other patrons, we ask that guests checking in to their sites after 10 pm wait to set up their camp until the following morning. Late arrivals may utilize the parking area for the night. Guests can find their camping packets containing site information and parking passes at the Welcome sign located at the entrance of the campground (mailbox located on the backside of the sign).

 

Give us a call at (304)-535-2663 for further details or to make a reservation!