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Treehouse Camping in Maryland

6/9/2015

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by Micaela Williamson

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Like many modern moms, I learned about The Treehouse Camp at Maple Tree Campground one day when Facebook suggested that I "like' their page.  After visiting the website, I was intrigued and knew this was definitely something my family would enjoy. I booked an overnight tree cottage for early June.

Accommodations:
The Treehouse Camp has a variety of different lodging options:
  • Tree Cottages: Although this isn't glamping, the Tree Cottages offer bunks with mattresses, a table with chairs, and a wood stove. Guests need to bring their own bedding and lanterns from home.  Each campsite contains an outdoor fire circle, grill, and picnic table.  The Tree Cottages available year round and have a two night minimum stay on certain weekends and holidays.
  • Tree House: These are more rustic and less expensive than the Tree Cottage and vary in type and bedding occupancy. Tree Houses are only available in the spring, summer, and fall and do not contain mattresses or a wood stove. Each site has an outdoor fire circle, grill and picnic table.
  • Tent Camping: There are 12 wooded campsites on the property that vary in size. Plus, there is a large meadow that can accommodate larger groups.  All of these sites also have a fire circle, grill(s) and picnic table(s.)

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Inside of Bonsai Tree Cottage
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Inside of Bonsai Tree Cottage: Treehouse Campground
What to Do:
The Maple Tree Campground is located in Rohrersville, Maryland near Harpers Ferry, WV.  The region has lots of hiking, rafting, zip lining, cute shops and restaurants or learning about Civil War history in Harpers Ferry National Park or Antietam National Battlefield.

The actual campground itself is a great place for families to relax, connect with nature and spend time unplugging.  It backs up to the Appalachian Trail. We went on a walk and found a Foosball table inside a pavilion. If empty, the meadow is a great place for kids to run around or toss a frisbee. Otherwise, bring some cards and board games to play at the campsite.  Be sure to spend time cooking out and of course enjoying s'mores!
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Pavilion, Maple Tree Campground: Treehouse Campground
One question I got asked on our Kid Trips Facebook page was "How are the bathrooms?"  I found them to be very clean. There are indoor men's and women's bathrooms with flush toilets and running hot and cold water. Plus, there at two private outdoor showers and one heated, indoor shower. We did not use the showers, but I assume they are very clean.

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Additional Insider Tips:
  • You are not allowed to bring your own firewood from home.  The camp store sells bags of wood and charcoal.
  • The Camp Store (and office) has food, snacks, bug spray and other camping goods for sale. There are also brochures and books with area attractions.
  • Parking at select campsites can be a little tricky if the ground is wet. Use caution when driving on the rural roads. 
  • The full size bunkbeds (not the twin size) in the tree cottages do have large openings. A small child that moves in his/her sleep could fall out.  
  • The campground is very safe and quiet, but keep in mind that the doors on the tree cottages and houses do not lock.
  • Leave no trace!  Please bag all your trash and leave it at the dumpster at the campground.
  • Even though we suggest unplugging, the campground does have wifi and excellent cellular reception for those who want to share their experience virtually.
  • If you are looking for a great breakfast spot, we suggest the Country Cafe in Harpers Ferry (located just 2 minutes from the entrance to the national park) or the Mellow Moods Cafe in vibrant downtown Sherpherdstown.
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Contact information:
The Treehouse Camp - Maple Tree Campground
20716 Townsend Road
Rohrersville, Maryland 21779
(301) 432-5585
http://thetreehousecamp.com/


All pictures are property of Kid Trips LLC and may not be used in any other publication. The opinions expressed in this article are my own. No compensation or special discounts were received for this review.
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