U.S. Naval Academy
Annapolis, MD
The Navy’s college on the Severn River, with a chapel and John Paul Jones’ crypt. Visitors enter on foot with photo ID through the Gate 1 visitor center.
- Nearest town
- Annapolis, MD
- Category
- History & culture
- GPS
- 38.9840, -76.4850
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually May and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in April and June. Cold, short days in January. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
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- Bay Shore CampgroundCampsite16 mi from U.S. Naval AcademyTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking water
- Adventure Bound Washington DCCampsite16 mi from U.S. Naval AcademyTentsCaravansElectricityWaste disposal
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- Hilton Area Family CampingCampsite23 mi from U.S. Naval Academy · 12 pitchesTentsDrinking water
- Cherry Hill ParkCampsite25 mi from U.S. Naval AcademyTentsCaravansElectricityWaste disposalWi-Fi
All campsites in Maryland · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is U.S. Naval Academy?
U.S. Naval Academy is in Annapolis, MD, at GPS 38.9840, -76.4850. It is about 20 mi from St. Michaels.
Can you camp near U.S. Naval Academy?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Pine Tree Associates, about 7 mi away; within 25 mi there are 12 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass U.S. Naval Academy?
U.S. Naval Academy is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Chesapeake Bay: Annapolis to Blackwater.
What is there to see near U.S. Naval Academy?
Places worth a stop nearby: Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum (20 mi), Fort McHenry National Monument (20 mi), Ellicott City Historic District (26 mi) and Arlington National Cemetery (32 mi).
When is the best time to visit U.S. Naval Academy?
The most pleasant months are usually May and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in April and June. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)