Marsden Tract Group Campsite
National Park Service campground in Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park, near Williamsport, Maryland.
How it compares
- With 6 sites it is the #18 largest of 21 Maryland campgrounds that publish a site count (small and usually quieter).
- There are 24 other campgrounds in our data within 25 miles.
- 100% of sites with a shade rating are listed as shaded or partly shaded.
- Pets allowed on 6 of 6 sites; campfires allowed on 6 (subject to seasonal fire bans).
- Straight-line distance: Washington ~11 mi, Baltimore ~39 mi, Fredericksburg ~49 mi.
Site mix
Amenities & rules
Fire pitsGrillsLantern postsPicnic tablesQuiet areaPets allowedTents
Trails within 5 miles
| Trail | Closest point | Mapped miles within 5 mi | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Towpath, Milepost 11-12 (011.00) | 0.1 mi | 1.0 | NPS |
| Billy Goat Trail, Section B | 0.2 mi | 1.3 | NPS |
| Towpath, Mile 12-13 (012.00) | 0.4 mi | 0.8 | NPS |
| Billy Goat Trail, Section C | 0.5 mi | 1.5 | NPS |
| Towpath, Milepost 10-11 (010.00) | 0.5 mi | 1.0 | NPS |
| Berma Road | 0.6 mi | 1.5 | NPS |
| Angler's Spur | 0.7 mi | 0.5 | NPS |
| Valley Trail | 0.8 mi | 0.6 | NPS |
| Woodland Trail | 0.8 mi | 0.6 | NPS |
| Rockwood Spur | 0.9 mi | 0.2 | NPS |
| Billy Goat Trail, Section A | 1.0 mi | 1.6 | NPS |
| Great Falls Difficult Run (RT-0407) | 1.0 mi | 0.7 | NPS |
+ 43 more named trails.
Mountain biking nearby
70.5 miles of bike-legal trail lie within 5 miles (7.4 mi on unnamed paths). Difficulty mix: Family/Beginner: 16.9 miExpert: 0.7 miUnrated: 52.9 mi✓ Kid-friendly: 16.9 mi of green-rated trail
| Trail | Closest point | Miles within 5 mi | Difficulty (as tagged) | Kids | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Towpath | 0.1 mi | 7.8 | Green | ✓ | OSM |
| Towpath, Milepost 11-12 (011.00) | 0.1 mi | 1.0 | Unrated | NPS | |
| Towpath, Mile 12-13 (012.00) | 0.4 mi | 0.8 | Unrated | NPS | |
| Towpath, Milepost 10-11 (010.00) | 0.5 mi | 1.0 | Unrated | NPS | |
| Berma Road | 0.6 mi | 1.5 | Unrated | NPS | |
| Difficult Run Trail | 1.0 mi | 1.5 | Unrated | OSM | |
| Great Falls Difficult Run (RT-0407) | 1.0 mi | 0.7 | Unrated | NPS | |
| Ridge Trail | 1.1 mi | 2.9 | Unrated | OSM | |
| Great Falls Ridge Trail Rd (RT-0410) | 1.1 mi | 0.5 | Unrated | NPS | |
| Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Trail | 1.2 mi | 8.5 | Green | ✓ | OSM |
| Towpath, Milepost 13-14 (013.00) | 1.2 mi | 1.1 | Unrated | NPS | |
| Towpath, Milepost 9-10 (009.00) | 1.4 mi | 1.0 | Unrated | NPS |
+ 29 more.
Ratings come only from OpenStreetMap mtb:scale / IMBA tags. Untagged trails show as "Unrated", and we never guess. Check conditions and maps on Trailforks or MTB Project.
Activities listed
BikingBoatingCampingFishingHikingHorseback RidingPaddlingWildlife Viewing
Nearest campgrounds
| Campground | Miles | State | Fee/night | Sites | Hookups | Max RV | Pets | Booking | Trails ≤5 mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swains Lock Hiker-Biker Campsite Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park |
3.9 | MD | Free | — | — | — | — | First-come | 44 (36.1 mi) |
| Robert C. McDonell Campground Montgomery County |
5.5 | MD | — | — | — | — | yes | Reserve | 6 (3.3 mi) |
| Lake Fairfax Family Campground Fairfax County Parks Authority |
5.8 | VA | — | 55 | E S | yes | — | Reserve | 32 (23.3 mi) |
| Horsepen Branch Hiker-Biker Overnight (HBO) Campsite Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park |
11.6 | MD | Free | — | — | — | — | First-come | 12 (10.7 mi) |
| Cherry Hill Park OpenStreetMap listing |
15.0 | MD | — | — | E | yes | — | Reserve | 5 (8.5 mi) |
| Burke Lake Park Campground Fairfax County |
15.2 | VA | — | — | — | yes | — | Reserve | 0 |
Hookups: E = electric (max amps), W = water, S = sewer. "—" means the agency doesn't publish it. Trail counts are named USFS/NPS trails within 5 miles. 🟢 = kid-friendly (green-rated) bike trail nearby.