Thanks for stopping by on your search for the perfect summer getaway - we think you'll be glad you did! That tall gray fellow you see on the golf cart (our preferred method of transportation in the park) is Gus E. Goose, the smiling chubby-cheeked guy next to him, is Sunny - one of our "pampered campers", and the cute little crustacean on the front of the cart is Bubbles! Gus and gang will pop up every now and then just to say hi as you take an e-tour of our resort.

Buttonwood Beach is located on Maryland's beautiful Eastern Shore on a gorgeous piece of land adjacent to the banks of the Elk River and C&D Canal at the head of the Chesapeake Bay. Construction began in 1973 on this innovative concept in campground living, and now over thirty years later, Buttonwood Beach has hosted three generations of pampered campers. Quickly becoming one of the premiere campgrounds of its kind in the nation, we have never lost sight of our initial goal - to provide the best possible service and environment for our campers.

From the moment you drive down our tree-lined lane and pass through our electronic security gate, you'll know that Buttonwood Beach is different from other campgrounds you have visited. After registering at the office, you will be welcome to take a self-guided tour of the resort and encouraged to talk to the residents who have been here for years. Find out what they have to say about our resort. From the moment you look out over our beach to the sparkling water, you'll know that you've found a special forever kind of summer place. A place of peace and quiet where the waves washing gently on the shore speak your kind of language. A place where you can leave the stress of your every day world behind - where the sun and the stars are a little brighter, the sea air a little fresher, a relaxing place that you'll be proud to call your summer home.

If you've never camped before - this is the perfect place to start. The modern conveniences are all right here. Full hook-ups including water, sewer and electric are standard features. Park model RV's come equipped with central air conditioning, microwave ovens, built-in stereo systems, queen sized beds, cable television and even telephone (if you insist on having contact with the rest of the world). Located in the resort are laundry facilities, convenience store, gasoline and propane sales, swimming pool, open air pavilion, fenced dry-land boat storage area, launching ramps with piers and much more. The wonders of the beautiful State of Maryland are also waiting for you to explore when you can find the energy to pull yourself away from your deck overlooking the river.

Want to combine recreation with relaxation? No problem. Water sports are a natural at Buttonwood Beach. Whether you want to sit on the sand and read a book, soak up a few rays or are looking for a little more adventure, this is the place for you. Our pampered campers enjoy fishing, crabbing, canoeing, skiing, swimming, all types of boating and more. Like looking at the water - but don't want to get wet? No problem, go for a long walk, chat with you neighbors, take the youngsters (and the young at heart) to the playground or to our newly constructed Wreck Room game area, ride your bike, tool around in your golf cart or catch the last golden rays of the sun as it sinks below the horizon at Turkey Point. A lover of wildlife? If you get up very early you may find one of our flocks of wild turkeys wandering about. Or stay up late and see white tailed deer munching on your favorite flowerbeds! Bird watchers will have fun spotting our professional fishermen - the Great Blue Herons and Bald Eagles as they soar over the park.

Or perhaps you'd enjoy the most popular pastime we offer. It's somewhat complicated and takes years and years to perfect - but our trained staff will be happy to assist. First you find a very comfortable position, sit back, take a deep breath, relax your muscles...and do absolutely, positively nothing!

Thank you for spending this time with us. We welcome your visit - whether by phone, mail, click or walk-in. We invite you to enjoy the magic of Buttonwood Beach as one of our pampered campers. But we'll warn you in advance - come through our gate once - and you'll never want to leave!