🏡 About Calvert County
Calvert County occupies one of Maryland's most scenic peninsulas — a narrow strip of land between the Chesapeake Bay and the Patuxent River that stretches 35 miles from north to south. The county is known for Calvert Cliffs State Park (where ancient shark teeth wash ashore), the Dominion Cove Point LNG facility (one of Maryland's largest private employers), and charming waterfront communities like Chesapeake Beach and Solomons Island.
With only 4 mobile home parks, Calvert County's affordable housing options are extremely limited relative to the county's popularity and cost of living. Calvert Mobile Homes Park on Hallowing Point Road in Prince Frederick is the most established community, serving residents near the county seat. The county's natural beauty, low crime, and growing economy have made real estate expensive — making these parks among the only affordable housing options available.
Calvert County is experiencing growth as a bedroom community for DC suburbs and NAS Patuxent River workers in neighboring St. Mary's County. Route 4 provides the county's main commuter artery, and the combination of Chesapeake Bay lifestyle, good schools, and relatively low crime makes Calvert County highly desirable despite limited housing affordability.
💰 Lot Rent
- Prince Frederick area: $500–$700/month
- Dunkirk/north Calvert: $525–$750/month
- Lusby/south Calvert: $475–$650/month
- Solomons Island area: $550–$800/month
🚗 Commuting
- Washington DC via Route 4/Route 301: 75–90 minutes
- Annapolis via Route 2/4: 45 minutes
- NAS Patuxent River via Route 4/235: 30 minutes
- Prince Frederick county seat: central location
- No MARC service — car-dependent county
- Chesapeake Beach Railway Trail: recreational access
🏢 Major Employers
- Dominion Cove Point LNG: major private employer
- Calvert Memorial Hospital: regional healthcare
- Calvert County Public Schools
- NAS Patuxent River contractors (via Route 4)
- Tourism: Calvert Cliffs, Chesapeake Beach, Solomons
- Agriculture and commercial fishing
🏫 Schools & Amenities
Calvert County Public Schools is a well-regarded smaller district with strong community support. College of Southern Maryland has a Prince Frederick campus. Shopping is concentrated in the Prince Frederick area with a Walmart Supercenter, Safeway, and Route 2/4 commercial corridor. Calvert Memorial Hospital provides regional healthcare. Calvert Cliffs State Park, Battle Creek Cypress Swamp, and Jefferson Patterson Park offer outstanding natural recreation.
⚖️ Tenant Rights
Maryland law requires 90 days notice for rent increases, 6 months notice before park closure, and gives residents right of first refusal if the park is sold. Free legal help: Maryland Legal Aid (800) 639-6137
📍 Key Areas
Prince Frederick (20678): The county seat of Calvert County, home to county government, Calvert Memorial Hospital, and the primary commercial district. Calvert Mobile Homes Park at 5442 Hallowing Point Road (410-535-1708) is the county's most established community, conveniently positioned near Route 2/4 and the full range of Prince Frederick services.
Dunkirk (20754): Northern Calvert County near the Anne Arundel County border. Dunkirk Mobile Home Estates serves this growing northern corridor near Route 2 with easy access to Annapolis and the Baltimore/DC commuter corridors. Dunkirk has extensive new retail development along Route 2.
Lusby / Solomons (20657/20688): Southern Calvert County near Calvert Cliffs and the Dominion Cove Point LNG facility. Lusby Mobile Home Park and Solomons Area MHP serve this waterfront community. Solomons Island is a renowned boating and seafood destination at the mouth of the Patuxent River.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Is Calvert County affordable for mobile home living?
Calvert County lot rents ($475–$750/month) are moderately priced for the Baltimore-Washington corridor. The county's natural beauty, low crime, and good schools make even these prices an excellent value compared to comparable lifestyle options in the DC suburbs.
Are there mobile homes near Calvert Cliffs State Park?
Yes — Lusby Mobile Home Park in Lusby is approximately 5 miles from Calvert Cliffs State Park, famous for its Miocene-era fossil beds where visitors can find shark teeth and other marine fossils on the beach.
What employers are near Calvert County mobile home parks?
The Dominion Cove Point LNG facility in Lusby is one of the county's largest private employers. NAS Patuxent River in neighboring St. Mary's County is accessible via Route 4/235. Many residents commute to DC or the Northern Virginia suburbs.