Horsepen Branch

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Camping (via site)

Tents Walk-in only

Facilities & details

Amenities and on-site features reported for Horsepen Branch.

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Caravans / RV✗

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Group only✗

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Showers✗

Internet✗

Dump station✗

Know before you go

Practical things to prepare for a trip to Horsepen Branch.

This is a backcountry site — you'll need to carry in your gear and water.

Location

Where Horsepen Branch sits on the map and how to get there.

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Nearby cities & towns

Towns and cities closest to Horsepen Branch — browse campsites near each.

What’s nearby

Shops, drinking water, fuel and attractions within reach of the site.

🏞️ Attractions

Bretton Woods Recreation CenterParks & play

golf and recreation center on the banks of the Potomac River in Germantown, Maryland, United States

11.3 km · ~25 min driveDirections ↗

Schaeffer Farms TrailheadTrails & trailheads23 km · ~37 min driveDirections ↗

Nokes Hill (100 m)Summits & peaks57.8 km · ~68 min driveDirections ↗

Overlook rock, lowerAttractions58 km · ~71 min driveDirections ↗

Overlook rock, highAttractions58 km · ~71 min driveDirections ↗

Smiths Switch StationAttractions63.1 km · ~75 min driveDirections ↗

🛒 Amenities & services

🛒 Groceries

High Up Mart58.5 km · ~69 min driveDirections ↗
Aldi58.8 km · ~70 min driveDirections ↗
Street Corner News60.2 km · ~71 min driveDirections ↗

⛽ Fuel

Costco Gasoline58.2 km · ~69 min driveDirections ↗
Sunoco59.4 km · ~71 min driveDirections ↗
7-Eleven59.3 km · ~71 min driveDirections ↗

🍽️ Food & drink

Bbq61.7 km · ~74 min driveDirections ↗
El Estribo59.5 km · ~70 min driveDirections ↗
Ledo Pizza58.9 km · ~69 min driveDirections ↗

➕ Medical

Loudoun Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery66 km · ~77 min driveDirections ↗
Premier Psychiatry Center66.1 km · ~77 min driveDirections ↗
Ashbrook Pediatrics66.1 km · ~77 min driveDirections ↗

🚰 Drinking water

Drinking water66.1 km · ~77 min driveDirections ↗

🚻 Toilets & showers

Public toilets0 km · ~1 min walkDirections ↗

🎾 Sports

Burnt Boat Barbell59.8 km · ~71 min driveDirections ↗
Kids First Swimming School55 km · ~65 min driveDirections ↗
Dynamic Kick Martial Arts68.4 km · ~77 min driveDirections ↗

🏧 ATM & bank

Truist58.9 km · ~69 min driveDirections ↗
Capital One60.2 km · ~71 min driveDirections ↗
ATM60.2 km · ~71 min driveDirections ↗

Weather

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Best time to visit

Typical monthly temperature and rainfall at Horsepen Branch.

Good to know

Quick answers to common questions about Horsepen Branch.

How much does it cost to camp at Horsepen Branch?

Horsepen Branch is free to camp at.

Do I need to book ahead for Horsepen Branch?

No — it's first-come, first-served.

Can I bring an RV or caravan to Horsepen Branch?

No, caravans and RVs aren't permitted here.

Can I pitch a tent at Horsepen Branch?

Yes, tent camping is allowed.

Are there toilets at Horsepen Branch?

Yes, toilets are available on site.

Are showers available at Horsepen Branch?

No, showers are not available.

Is there WiFi at Horsepen Branch?

No, there's no internet access on site.

Is there an RV dump station at Horsepen Branch?

No dump station is available.

Who runs Horsepen Branch?

Horsepen Branch is operated by National Park Service.

Reviews

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