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The town of Conowingo lies in the far northeastern corner of Maryland, just off Route 1 and not too far from the Pennsylvania border. The tiny community’s name is derived from the Susquehannock tribe’s word for “at the rapid” referring to the obstruction that prevented early settlers from traveling farther up the Susquehanna River from the Chesapeake Bay. In the early 20th century, a dam was built on the 90-foot-tall section of rapids, impeding river travel even farther but also providing hydroelectric power to nearby communities.

Conowingo is conveniently located about halfway between the cities of Baltimore and Philadelphia, though its rural character does little to indicate its proximity to either metropolis. Instead of trendy restaurants and bumper-to-bumper traffic, you’ll see vast stretches of farmland and quaint little shops along its main street when you choose a motorhome rental in Conowingo. If you do decide to make a trip into either of the big cities, you might do well to use public transportation as maneuvering your big rig around when you book an RV in Conowingo can be quite the challenge and parking in the urban areas can be costly.

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The Great Outdoors

If it’s a hot day, one of the best places you can be is at Conowingo Reservoir. The lake formed by the Conowingo Dam is a popular fishing spot, specifically for large and smallmouth bass. There are also a couple of tour companies that run daylong kayaking excursions if you want to get out on the water but don’t have a boat of your own.

Susquehanna State Park is another spot popular with outdoor enthusiasts thanks to its over a dozen miles of trail and excellent fishing from the riverbank. The Lower Susquehanna Heritage Greenway Trail also starts from the park and meanders for a few miles along the edge of the river before reaching Conowingo Fisherman’s Park.

For a shorter activity, make your way down to Havre de Grace and enjoy an afternoon on their boardwalk promenade. If you like lighthouses, the Concord Point Light is steps from the wooden boardwalk and has a museum inside the lightkeepers' quarters. There are also a few orchards and vineyards in the vicinity that are worth visiting. Most will have some sort of tasting available, so come hungry and thirsty.

RV Parks near Conowingo

When you get an RV rental in Conowingo, the closest campsites are at Susquehanna State Park. Sites have showers and toilets, but no hookups or any other kinds of amenities. If you’re looking for some perks in your RV camping experience, consider staying at the Woodlands Camping Resort in Elkton. It has a swimming pool, recreation facilities, and sites with full hookups.

Another choice is the Bar Harbor Campground and Marina a little way down the coast. They have full hookups, a grocery store/gift shop, and a swimming pool to relax in. They’re also just off the Chesapeake Bay and they can help you organize a fishing trip out there if that’s something you want to do when you get an travel trailer rental from Conowingo, MD.

If you’re only staying for a few nights when you get a camper rental in Conowingo, it might be worth asking for manager permission to park in the Walmart parking lot in a nearby town like North East. You’ll be dry camping without any amenities, but if you’re prepared to be self-sufficient, this can be a valid option.

Exploring the Town of Conowingo

Conowingo doesn’t have many of its own attractions, but when you rent an RV here, it usually doesn’t take too long to drive anywhere. If you’re up for a short foray into Pennsylvania, swing by the Herr Snack Foods factory. They offer a tour where you can see how all their snacks are made and at the end of the tour, you might just get to sample a fresh, hot bag of potato chips.

The Steppingstone Farm Museum in Havre de Grace is another great place to visit as it showcases some of the most interesting elements of farm culture in Maryland. You can watch all sorts of traditional work being done including weaving, blacksmithing, and carpentry. It’s an excellent educational experience for the kids, but adults can learn a thing or two also.

If you’re at all curious about Maryland’s maritime history you’ll definitely need to check out the USNTC Bainbridge Museum in Port Deposit. The 2,000-acre complex was once a massive naval training center, but was shuttered in the late 1970s and now houses a spectacular collection of military artifacts.

Animal lovers will fall in love with the Plumpton Park Zoo outside the town of Rising Sun. It’s not very large, but children are encouraged to interact with many of the animals to build an appreciation for these majestic creatures. They also have a wide variety of species, everything from a peacock to even a tiger.

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