Overview
Clinton and Camp Springs are unincorporated areas in Prince George's County, Maryland. Joint Base Andrews, home of Air Force One, is here.
5 sights · 3 things to do · 1 places to eat · 1 bars & cafés · 2 places to stay
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Best things about Clinton-Camp Springs
Surratt House Museum
Tours of the home & tavern that harbored John Wilkes Booth before he assassinated Abraham Lincoln.
Christ Church Cemetery
Local cemetery.
Resurrection Cemetery
Local cemetery.
Saint John the Evangelist Cemetery
Local cemetery.
BK Miller Meats & Liquor
A local landmark that has been around since 1913. It is located in the heart of Clinton at the crossroads of Old Branch Ave, Woodyard Rd, Brandywine Rd, and Piscataway Rd.
Camp Springs Recreation Center
Local park.
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: Apr–Oct. Summer highs reach about 90°F; winter lows dip to about 30°F. Very hot (Jul) — plan outdoor time for mornings. Wettest: Jul and Jun. (climate data from nearby Washington, D.C.)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- DCA Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, Washington — 8 mi away (major hub). Directions
- BWI Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport, Baltimore — 29 mi away (major hub). Directions
WMATA offers bus service albeit very infrequently. TheBus Prince George's County's local bus service offers better service but certainly the best form of getting to Clinton is a car. Branch Avenue is the nearest Metro station less than 10 mins away in car.
Full “Get in” guide ↓Budget & where to stay
No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.
Sample 2-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning Christ Church Cemetery, Saint John the Evangelist Cemetery, Surratt House Museum
- Lunch Triple A Chinese
- Afternoon Louise F Cosca Regional Park, Resurrection Cemetery
- Evening Hideaway
Day 2
- Morning Camp Springs Recreation Center, Camp Springs Masonic Lodge
- Afternoon BK Miller Meats & Liquor
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
Food for you
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Get in
WMATA offers bus service albeit very infrequently. TheBus Prince George's County's local bus service offers better service but certainly the best form of getting to Clinton is a car. Branch Avenue is the nearest Metro station less than 10 mins away in car.
Get around
Car is the best way to get around Clinton. Bus service is very limited especially on weekends. The town is not very walkable.
See
See BK Miller Meats & Liquor
A local landmark that has been around since 1913. It is located in the heart of Clinton at the crossroads of Old Branch Ave, Woodyard Rd, Brandywine Rd, and Piscataway Rd.
Do
Do Louise F Cosca Regional Park
690-acre park with a lake & woods boasting paddle boats, campsites, picnic shelters, playground, and skatepark.
Buy
Shop Branchwood Shopping Center
Shop Clinton Plaza
Shop Walmart
Eat
Drink
Drink Hideaway
Long-standing, Old West–style neighborhood watering hole with billiards, karaoke & pub grub.
Sleep
Stay TownePlace Suites by Marriott Clinton at Joint Base Andrews
Go next
- Washington D.C.-The nation's capital is only a 15-25 min drive away depending on traffic.
- Waldorf-Southern Maryland's major city is 15 mins going south on Branch Ave (Route 5)
- Annapolis-Maryland's state capital is about a 30-40 min drive away.
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