← Back to map

Marsden Tract Group Campsite

No reviews yet
📍 Potomac, MD 20854

Scouts built the Marsden Tract Group Campground to provide access to larger campsites within easy commuting distance of the D.C. Metro area. It is located at Mile 11.5 on the C&O Canal Towpath, between the Carderock Recreation Area and the historic Old Anglers Inn (private). The group campsites are nestled in the woods between the Canal and the Potomac River and they are a short distance from many recreational opportunities. Fishing, rock climbing, paddling and hiking are but a few possibilities while staying at Marsden Tract. Alcoholic beverages are prohibited. (via site)

Tents Walk-in only

Facilities & details

Amenities and on-site features reported for Marsden Tract Group Campsite.

Fee
Reservationrequired
Tents
Caravans / RV
Backcountry
Group only

Know before you go

Practical things to prepare for a trip to Marsden Tract Group Campsite.

Location

Where Marsden Tract Group Campsite sits on the map and how to get there.

Loading map…

Nearby cities & towns

Towns and cities closest to Marsden Tract Group Campsite — browse campsites near each.

What’s nearby

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

🏞️ Attractions

Carderock, Chesapeake & Ohio National Historic Park
Carderock, Chesapeake & Ohio National Historic ParkAttractions

Carderock Recreation Area is a 100-acre park in Carderock, Maryland, part of the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park. The area is well known as a destination for its outdoor activities of rock climbing, hiking and biking. It is bounded by the Potomac River on the south and the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal on the north, and it is accessed from Clara Barton Parkway from the same exit as

2.4 km · ~5 min driveDirections ↗
Stubblefield FallsWaterfalls2.5 km · ~5 min driveDirections ↗
Scott's Run Falls
Scott's Run FallsAttractions

Scott's Run Nature Preserve is a nature preserve in Fairfax County, Virginia, United States. Located in McLean, it is bordered by Virginia State Route 193 to its south, Interstate 495 to its east and the Potomac River to its north. It encompasses 336 acres (136 ha) of woodland with its namesake, Scott's Run, flowing through its west side. Scott's Run originates in nearby Tysons Corner and enters t

8.5 km · ~12 min driveDirections ↗
Bradley Hills Park
Bradley Hills ParkParks & play

park in Bethesda, Maryland, United States

9.8 km · ~12 min driveDirections ↗
Prospect Hill (105 m)Summits & peaks10.2 km · ~12 min driveDirections ↗
Overlook 1Attractions11.1 km · ~15 min driveDirections ↗
Tiny Tikes Park
Tiny Tikes ParkParks & play11.6 km · ~12 min driveDirections ↗
Gantt Hill (156 m)
Gantt Hill (156 m)Summits & peaks

mountain in Virginia, United States of America

12.1 km · ~13 min driveDirections ↗
Freedom Hill (140 m)Summits & peaks

Spring Hill station (preliminary names Tysons West, Tysons–Spring Hill Road) is a Washington Metro station in Fairfax County, Virginia, United States, on the Silver Line. Located in Tysons, it began operation on July 26, 2014. The station is located in the central median of Leesburg Pike (SR 7) just west of Spring Hill Road. There had been some controversy about whether to build the rail through T

14.3 km · ~17 min driveDirections ↗
Great Falls
Great FallsWaterfalls

Great Falls is a series of rapids and waterfalls on the Potomac River in the state of Maryland 14 miles (23 km) upstream from Washington, D.C. As the border between the states of Maryland and Virginia generally follows the low-water line on the Virginia side, the river and falls at Great Falls lie within Montgomery County, Maryland, which abuts Fairfax County, Virginia on the far shore.

14.6 km · ~20 min driveDirections ↗

🛒 Amenities & services

🛒 Groceries

Fuel

🍽️ Food & drink

Medical

🚰 Drinking water

🚻 Toilets & showers

🎾 Sports

🏧 ATM & bank

Weather

Current conditions and the forecast to help you plan your trip.

Best time to visit

Typical monthly temperature and rainfall at Marsden Tract Group Campsite.

Good to know

Quick answers to common questions about Marsden Tract Group Campsite.

How much does it cost to camp at Marsden Tract Group Campsite?

Marsden Tract Group Campsite charges a camping fee.

Do I need to book ahead for Marsden Tract Group Campsite?

Yes, a reservation is required. You can check availability on the official website.

Can I bring an RV or caravan to Marsden Tract Group Campsite?

No, caravans and RVs aren't permitted here.

Can I pitch a tent at Marsden Tract Group Campsite?

Yes, tent camping is allowed.

Reviews

Ratings, nightly prices and photos from people who’ve camped here.

Leave a review

Camped here? Share your experience to help other campers.

0/1000

No reviews yet — be the first!

Other campgrounds nearby

More places to camp close to Marsden Tract Group Campsite.