Marsden Tract Group Campsite
Open year-round. Reservations available through Recreation.gov. Peak season runs April 15 through November 15 at $40/night; non-peak season is November 16 through April 14 at $20/night. Potable water is only available April 15 through October 31.
Flood Watch issued July 9 at 4:10AM EDT until July 9 at 11:00PM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
...Strong thunderstorms will track across the area with a tropical air mass supporting torrential downpours. These will be capable of producing flash flooding... * WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...Washington D.C., including the following areas in Maryland, Anne Arundel, Carroll, Cecil, Central and Southeast Howard, Central and Southeast Montgomery, Frederick, Northern Baltimore, Northwest Harford, Northwest Howard, Northwest Montgomery, Prince Georges, Southeast Harford and Southern Baltimore, and northern Virginia, including the following areas, Arlington/Falls Church/Alexandria, Central and Southeast Prince William/Manassas/Manassas Park, Eastern Loudoun, Fairfax, Northwest Prince William and Western Loudoun. * WHEN...From 2 PM EDT this afternoon through this evening. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - A cluster of strong to severe thunderstorms are likely to push across the region this afternoon and evening. With a continued tropical air mass over the area, very heavy rainfall rates are possible in many of these storms. These rates could approach 2 to 3 inches per hour, with higher instantaneous rates possible. The most vulnerable locations would be urbanized areas along I-95 as well as areas which have experienced heavy rainfall in recent days. - Please visit www.weather.gov/safety/flood for flood safety and preparedness information
About
Marsden Tract Group Campground provides an accessible camping experience just 14 miles from downtown Washington, D.C., making it ideal for scout troops and other groups looking to explore the nation's capital while enjoying the outdoors. Located at Mile 11.5 on the historic C&O Canal Towpath between Carderock Recreation Area and Anglers Inn, the campground is walk-in only with no vehicle access on the towpath. The six group campsites are set in the woods between the Canal and the Potomac River. Each site accommodates up to 30 campers and includes a picnic table and fire ring. Portable toilets are located near Campsite 1, and seasonal potable water is available from a hand pump a short walk up the towpath and across the footbridge toward MacArthur Blvd. The most popular activity for campers is hiking the three sections of the Billy Goat Trail, one of the most challenging and scenic rock scrambles on the East Coast. The campground is also just south of the Great Falls of the Potomac and Mather Gorge, offering stunning views of the river's power. Fishing is permitted in both the Canal and the Potomac with appropriate licenses.
Directions
Park at Carderock Recreation Area or the gravel lots across from Anglers Inn Restaurant. From the Carderock parking lot, take the short walking path to the canal, turn upstream (toward Great Falls), and hike approximately half a mile on the towpath to the campground. No vehicle traffic is allowed on the towpath.
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Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $20 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (301) 739-4200 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
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