lukky Posted January 8, 2020 Share Posted January 8, 2020 Now that my boys are getting older and enjoying hunting for sharks teeth a little bit more frequently, I would like to tie it in with an over night camping trip. We have been to Calvert Cliffs and Brownies Beach and they really enjoyed themselves. We are willing to park and hike a few miles to a location. It does not have to be a pull up, park and camp (I'd actually prefer it not be that). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bev Posted January 8, 2020 Share Posted January 8, 2020 Both Hipcamp.com and Airbnb.com have camping options. :-) It would be great if you can find someone who is involved with fossil hunting in that area. I'm in Minnesota and have met many wonderful people who love to fossil hunt through Airbnb and Hipcamp. I have one camping spot in back of the horse pasture next to the woods. I have gardens of fossils labeled, a portion of my barn is for fossil displays and prepping, I sell maps for people to go out and find their own fossils, and I provided guided fossil hunts for a very reasonable fee. Perhaps there is someone in that area that is already doing something similar. So much FUN to meet other fossil enthusiasts! :-D The more I learn, I realize the less I know. BluffCountryFossils.NET Fossil Adventure Blog Go to my Gallery for images of Fossil Jewelry, Sculpture & Crafts Pinned Posts: Beginner's Guide to Fossil Hunting * Geologic Formation Maps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b. bartron Posted January 8, 2020 Share Posted January 8, 2020 9 hours ago, lukky said: Now that my boys are getting older and enjoying hunting for sharks teeth a little bit more frequently, I would like to tie it in with an over night camping trip. We have been to Calvert Cliffs and Brownies Beach and they really enjoyed themselves. We are willing to park and hike a few miles to a location. It does not have to be a pull up, park and camp (I'd actually prefer it not be that). Matoaka beach cabins in St Leonard has camping. Right on the cliff. Short walk to the beach. Head north (left) at the beach. Not far from flag ponds park. Which is a bit better than calvert cliffs state park. About 20 minutes south of north beach Chesapeake beach area. Pretty much puts you in the middle of everywhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Searcher78 Posted January 9, 2020 Share Posted January 9, 2020 Matoaka Cabins is also the only place I know of. I do love the short walk to the beach. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b. bartron Posted January 9, 2020 Share Posted January 9, 2020 9 minutes ago, Searcher78 said: Matoaka Cabins is also the only place I know of. I do love the short walk to the beach. If you're interested in shells like the ecphora or in crab and fish fossils and not bothered by a lack of shark teeth (a few nice makos and croc teeth sometimes) I'd recommend the campground in Chesapeake Ranch Club in Lusby. Its got a decent shower house and you can ask for beach passes to access their private beaches. I would recommend driftwood beach to anyone interested in miocene seashells. I believe the beds are roughly 6 to 8mya. I have found shark verts and other fossils as well but the ecphora is the main attraction there. Great preservation and a variety of fish fossils as well. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b. bartron Posted January 9, 2020 Share Posted January 9, 2020 12 hours ago, lukky said: Now that my boys are getting older and enjoying hunting for sharks teeth a little bit more frequently, I would like to tie it in with an over night camping trip. We have been to Calvert Cliffs and Brownies Beach and they really enjoyed themselves. We are willing to park and hike a few miles to a location. It does not have to be a pull up, park and camp (I'd actually prefer it not be that). I've found a lot of great fossils along calvert Let me know if you have any other questions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Searcher78 Posted January 9, 2020 Share Posted January 9, 2020 11 hours ago, b. bartron said: If you're interested in shells like the ecphora or in crab and fish fossils and not bothered by a lack of shark teeth (a few nice makos and croc teeth sometimes) I'd recommend the campground in Chesapeake Ranch Club in Lusby. Its got a decent shower house and you can ask for beach passes to access their private beaches. I would recommend driftwood beach to anyone interested in miocene seashells. I believe the beds are roughly 6 to 8mya. I have found shark verts and other fossils as well but the ecphora is the main attraction there. Great preservation and a variety of fish fossils as well. Nice to know. Always looking for new places. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffrey P Posted January 11, 2020 Share Posted January 11, 2020 When I visit that area I camp either at Cedarville State Forest or Smallwood State Park. Both have nice drive up campgrounds. Smallwood is about 15 minutes from the Potomac Paleocene Aquia Formation sites. Cedarville is about forty minutes from Bayfront Park and about the same to the Potomac sites. Camping at Cedarville I've been able to visit both areas in one day. Hope this helps. Good luck. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darktooth Posted January 11, 2020 Share Posted January 11, 2020 Breezy Point Campgrounds is only 5-10 minute drive to Bayfront park. You will want sand stakes otherwise your tent may fly away. Literally, it is not called Breezy Point for nothing. I like Trilo-butts and I cannot lie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lukky Posted January 13, 2020 Author Share Posted January 13, 2020 Thanks for the suggestions everyone. This helps me get a head start on things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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