We camped here for 5 days, the campsite was good with a lot of shade... And energy for our camper. I did not use the bathrooms because someone told me there was a lot of bugs.....We basically spend the day at the beach (Bethany beach - an hour from there) and back to the park to sleep
I camped here with my extended family ranging in age from 1 1/2-63 and we all had a really wonderful time. We had five sites that were all situated right next to each other in the F loop near the riverfront and camp store. The campground itself had a lot of nice things to do like boat rentals, a pool, nature center, playground, and hiking trails and we enjoyed all of them. The bathrooms (at least the ones we used) were always clean and there was laundry facilities at the camp store.The campground is also convenient to get to Ocean City and Chincoteague and Assateague Islands for day trips which we enjoyed.
The main buildings are inviting and well kept. The campsites look good. On this trip we took a mile-long old-growth forest trail loop and viewed 'knees' in the cypress swamp, holly berries, partridge berries (two flowers per berry!) and more. It took about an hour of casual, relaxed walking; very pleasant. Boating the river would definitely be an activity to do in warmer weather. Recommended park!
I've been staying at Shad Landing since the 1970's and not much has changed. It's nice that they now have a pet loop. The park is just beginning the remodeling of several bathhouses and several other camp buildings. While I was there they were replacing the small docks in the fishing pond. It is nice to see that the state is finally putting some much needed improvement in its state parks.
We will Never return....We just returned form camping there @Acorn Trail w/our kids, grand-children, & friends, we had 4 campsites together! The park rangers were just very Over the top Nit pickey w/Everything!!! From telling my husband he was parked on a root, and that we were too loud @quiet time & all we were doing was talking & not to mention, twice we found the park ranger spying on us....Years ago we used to camp here & have a really good time but Not any more, too many rules & the rangers will just not let you be!!!! My family & friends will never come back to this park....shame on you!!!!!
For my money you can't beat state parks. This is one of the nicest I've been in. The sites are large, wooded and as private as they can be. An added bonus is electric. The river is quiet and a perfect place to canoe.
This isn't a "resort" type campground, so if you're looking for planned activities and tons of amenities, this isn't the place for you. HOWEVER, if you are looking for a nice place to camp that is clean and well kept, to get back to nature...you've found it!!! They have a great pool for cooling off. Laundry facilities and Bathhouses are always clean! Great plus is that it is very inexpensive and if you want to head to the hustle and bustle of OC MD, you're less than a half hour away.
BE sure to visit the NATURE CENTER! the Rangers were SO nice. The girls (ages 9 & 13) really enjoyed their visit to this small, but interesting center located in the park near the restrooms. They are currently building a HUGE log canoe there. FUN to see.
We were in the area for a family wedding and had some time to burn. Found this state park's web site and decided to check it out in person. We toured the small, but well stocked nature center -- seeing live animals from the area (snakes, turtles fish, smaller reptiles, etc.) The guide was helping other families, but made a point to break away to ask if we had questions or if she could help us with our visit. She pointed out a local loop trail that shows differences between hardwood forests and cypress swamps. The trail was an easy walk with boardwalks in the wet areas and numbered guide posts at key spots along the trail (coordinated with a trail booklet available at the trailhead in a map box.) Overall, it is a wonderfully equipped park with a large outdoor pool, river canoe rentals, snack bar and trading post. Playgrounds, picnic pavilions and open fields make for a great day visit. Campsites for tents and trailers abound. Everywhere we visited was well maintained and in good working order.
Spacious, clean, shaded, quiet campgrounds. Large pool and clean generous shower facilities. (Pool opening in June) They have large RV pads many with electric and pet friendly. Water is in every RV area and a sanitary dump at entrance. They take reservations online and on the phone. Drop ins based on availability. Boat ramp and fishing on site. Small snack bar and camp store.