To be valid, this permit must be in the permitholder’s possession at the field site and all permit holders must be over the age of 21
The Permit Holder must have the permit on-site during the permitted activity. The Permit must be shown to Park personnel upon request. Areas not listed on the permit are not included in your reservation and must remain open for public use.
Consumption and distribution of beer and all other alcoholic beverages are prohibited.
This permit is valid for use only by the team or group designated on the permit.
Quiet hours must be maintained between 11:00pm – 7:00am
YOUTH EVENT REQUIREMENT: One adult over the age of 21 must be present for every ten children under 18.
Collection of fees or money exchange is prohibited without prior approval. A concession/vendor permit is required to sell food and/or memorabilia; however, a request must be submitted ten (10) business days in advance for approval from Montgomery Parks.
Campsites must be kept clean; Trash must be taken offsite with the permittee for proper disposal/recycling upon checking out.
Fires are allowed only in the grill or fire ring provided by the park. Firewood must fit inside the fire ring. Fire must always be attended to or extinguished when not in use. Use DEAD or DOWNED wood only for the fire. Cutting any standing tree is destruction of Park Property and subject to criminal penalty. Use of chainsaws for any reason is prohibited.
Nails, knives, or other sharp devices may not be attached to any structure.
Vehicles must be parked in designated parking areas only.
Robert C. McDonnell Campground Specific Conditions:
Cabin John Regional Park’s Robert C. McDonnell Campground is open to Montgomery County Residents only.
No more than ten (10) may occupy a campsite
A single camping stay may not exceed five (5) consecutive days.
The campsite is open year-round; there is no water at the site November 1-March 31.
Tents must be erected on tent pads only. Do not trench around tents
Fire rings are not reservable
Permit holder is required to provide trash bags and must remove all trash from the site for proper disposal/recycling.
Overnight Hike-In Specific Conditions:
No more than sixty (60) people may occupy the campsite
Motor vehicles are prohibited; the area must be accessed on foot only.
A single camping stay may not exceed five (5) consecutive days.
Little Bennett Horse Trailer Specific Conditions:
No more than two (2) tents OR one (1) RV and one (1) tent may be placed on one campsite.
No more than six (6) people may occupy one campsite.
A single camping stay may not exceed five (5) consecutive days.
Horse manure must be disposed of at the designated waste removal stations
Motor vehicles and/or camping vehicles must be parked within the assigned site. No more than two (2) vehicles may be parked at any campsite.
Service or commercial vehicles and construction equipment are not permitted in campground
The campsite is open year-round; there is no water at the site November 1-March 31.
PLEASE NOTE: Any violation to the above rules or to the rules/regulations stated on the permit, will result in an automatic $50 service fee, forfeiture of the entire deposit, and may result in additional charges for any additional hours used or damages incurred. All administrative fees are non-refundable.
Cancellation or Change Policy: All reservations are considered final, and fees are non-refundable. Any violation of the above rules, including the rules and regulations stated on the permit, may result in additional charges for any additional hours used or damages incurred.
INCLEMENT WEATHER POLICY: Campgrounds are rain or shine use facilities. The rental fee is non-refundable due to inclement weather. Weather-related emergencies will be handled on a case-by-case basis requiring closure. In the event of a park closure due to inclement weather, please submit a written request no later than five (5) business days after the scheduled event to the Permit Office at parkpermits@montgomeryparks.org to obtain a full refund or reschedule your event.
If there is someone or another group occupying your rental space, present your permit to them and ask them to vacate. In case of an emergency or to report a problem that significantly affects use, please contact Park Police Non-Emergency Number: 301-949-8010.
DRIVING DIRECTIONS To Horse Trailer Camping Area: 26029 Prescott Road, Clarksburg, MD 20871
From I270 take Exit 22, Barnesville, Hyattstown to MD Rte. 109, Old Hundred Rd, go towards Hyattstown. At the traffic signal turn left, north, on MD Rte. 355, Frederick Rd, turn right onto MD Rte. 75, Green Valley Rd. Turn right onto Lewisdale Road. Turn right onto Prescott Road, enter Little Bennett Golf Course. Proceed on Prescott Road approximately 0.75 miles to the gravel parking area. Campsites are at the back of the horse trailer parking area field, along the wood line.
DRIVING DIRECTIONS To Hike In Camping Area: Kingsley Parking Lot off 24988 Clarksburg Road, Clarksburg, MD 20871
From I270 take Exit 18 off I270 at MD 121 North (Clarksburg Rd). Turn left onto Gateway Center Dr, MD-121. Take the first right at Clarksburg Road/MD-121. Stay on Clarksburg Road for about 3 miles to the Kingsley Parking Lot located on the right-hand side of the road immediately after crossing Little Bennett Creek. The parking lot is marked with a brown wooden sign. Park in the gravel lot, then proceed on foot via the Kingsley Trail for 0.7 miles. When you reach the intersection with Purdum Trail, turn left and head uphill approximately 0.3 miles. The Hike-In Area will be on the left side of Purdum Trail and is marked with a brown wooden sign.