Youth Camps and Retreat Centers in Maryland

Maryland is one of the smallest states in the United States, but it is home to an impressive range of diverse topography and natural beauty. Known as “America in Miniature,” Maryland is comprised of several very distinct regions, with low marshlands along the Chesapeake Bay, mountainous region to the west and forested hills of the northern Piedmont Plateau.

The varied nature of the landscape makes it a natural draw for outdoor adventurers and explorers. The climate also varies greatly from season to season, with cold snowy winters and hot, humid summer.

Summer activities include fishing, whitewater rafting and stand-up paddle boarding on the abundant Maryland waterways. The colder months are great for snowshoeing, skiing, ice-skating or enjoying a horse-drawn carriage ride through the pristine countryside.

The best retreat venues and camps in Maryland are: