I'm looking to do some camping in the Washington DC/VA/MD area, but I'm a novice when it comes to camping. Anyone in the area willing to show me a few pointers?

I've spent one night in my hammock. Just some basic car camping. No meal prep, or other camping activities like that. I'm itching to go for a bike camping trip along the c&o, but I feel like I wouldn't know where to start planning.

Experience is what I need!