The shoreline of the Chesapeake Bay stretches for an incredible 12,000 miles with all of its inlets and tributaries. The bay has dozens of appealing beaches as well as state parks and campgrounds along its shores. Everyone from beach bums to fishing enthusiasts and surfers will find a great time here on Maryland’s intricate coast.

Maryland’s State Park Service manages more than 2,000 campsites and 120 full-service camping cabins. Some of the best state park campgrounds in Maryland include Assateague State Park, Cunningham Falls State Park, and Rocky Gap State Park. A camper van adventure means no unpacking or setting up once you pull into camp. Just pull up to your site and your home for the night is ready and waiting.

History buffs will love the chance to see Maryland’s roots in American culture. The site of many Civil War battles, tourists can explore four different tours that follow the journeys of soldiers from this era. Significant historic buildings such as the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis or Fort McHenry (the birthplace of "The Star-Spangled Banner") in Baltimore are also important landmarks of Maryland.

Steer your camper van down one of Maryland's 18 scenic byways inland or on the coast. Drive along the Historic National Road with views of the Appalachian Mountains stretching through Maryland, or the Chesapeake Country Byway with cute waterfront villages and a fresh ocean breeze.

Maryland’s Blue Ridge Mountains are a popular camper van rental destination for nature lovers and road trip enthusiasts alike. The mountain range begins here and stretches south through Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia. 40 miles of the Appalachian Trail, which runs from Georgia to Maine, stretches through Maryland and passes points of interest like the Potomac River and High Rock, a popular hang-gliding site.

Maryland is commonly referred to as “America in Miniature” and sometimes “Little America” because it’s home to some of the widest variety of terrain, from mountains and farmland to beaches and sand dunes.

Maryland has an area of 12,406.68 square miles, around the same overall area as the country of Belgium.

Jousting became the official sport of Maryland in 1962. Lacrosse became the official team sport of the state in 2004.

As one of the most distinctive state flags in the union, the Maryland State flag is the only one to be based on English heraldry. The black and gold design on the quartered flag is based on the coat of arms of the Calvert family.