TOP 30 Outdoor camping spots in Cambridge, Maryland

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Blackwater Refuge, located at 3185 Key Wallace Drive in Cambridge, Maryland, is a sprawling park offering over 20,000 acres of public recreation opportunities. Visitors can explore the refuge year-round through 5 miles of hiking trails, 17 miles of paddling trails, and a 3.6 mile Wildlife Drive popular with photographers and birders. The refuge is also open for deer hunting from September through January, as well as waterfowl and spring turkey hunting. Established in 1933 as a sanctuary for migratory birds, Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge is home to diverse habitats including tidal marshes, forests, wetlands, and croplands. It serves as a vital resting and feeding area for migrating and wintering waterfowl, and is a key wintering spot for Canada geese. The refuge supports a high concentration of nesting bald eagles and is home to the largest natural population of formerly endangered Delmarva peninsula fox squirrels.