Turtle Run Hiker-Biker Campsite
National Park Service campground in Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park, near Poolesville, Maryland.
How it compares
- There are 27 other campgrounds in our data within 25 miles.
- Straight-line distance: Washington ~30 mi, Winchester ~35 mi, Baltimore ~49 mi.
Amenities & rules
The agency hasn't published an amenity list for this campground.
Trails within 5 miles
| Trail | Closest point | Mapped miles within 5 mi | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Towpath, Milepost 34-35 (034.00) | 0.0 mi | 0.9 | NPS |
| Towpath, Milepost 33-34 (033.00) | 0.3 mi | 0.9 | NPS |
| Towpath, Milepost 35-36 (035.00) | 0.6 mi | 0.7 | NPS |
| Towpath, Milepost 32-33 (032.00) | 1.2 mi | 1.4 | NPS |
| Towpath, Milepost 36-37 (036.00) | 1.3 mi | 1.0 | NPS |
| Towpath, Milepost 37-38 (037.00) | 2.1 mi | 0.9 | NPS |
| Towpath, Milepost 31-32 (031.00) | 2.2 mi | 1.0 | NPS |
| Towpath, Milepost 38-39 (038.00) | 2.8 mi | 1.3 | NPS |
| Towpath, Milepost 30-31 (030.00) | 3.2 mi | 1.0 | NPS |
| Towpath, Milepost 39-40 (039.00) | 3.9 mi | 1.0 | NPS |
| Towpath, Milepost 29-30 (029.00) | 4.2 mi | 1.0 | NPS |
| Towpath, Milepost 40-41 (040.00) | 4.9 mi | 0.2 | NPS |
Mountain biking nearby
37.6 miles of bike-legal trail lie within 5 miles. Difficulty mix: Family/Beginner: 15.7 miUnrated: 21.9 mi✓ Kid-friendly: 15.7 mi of green-rated trail
| Trail | Closest point | Miles within 5 mi | Difficulty (as tagged) | Kids | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Trail | 0.0 mi | 15.7 | Green | ✓ | OSM |
| Towpath, Milepost 34-35 (034.00) | 0.0 mi | 0.9 | Unrated | NPS | |
| Towpath, Milepost 33-34 (033.00) | 0.3 mi | 0.9 | Unrated | NPS | |
| Towpath, Milepost 35-36 (035.00) | 0.6 mi | 0.7 | Unrated | NPS | |
| Towpath, Milepost 32-33 (032.00) | 1.2 mi | 1.4 | Unrated | NPS | |
| Towpath, Milepost 36-37 (036.00) | 1.3 mi | 1.0 | Unrated | NPS | |
| Towpath, Milepost 37-38 (037.00) | 2.1 mi | 0.9 | Unrated | NPS | |
| Towpath, Milepost 31-32 (031.00) | 2.2 mi | 1.0 | Unrated | NPS | |
| Towpath, Milepost 38-39 (038.00) | 2.8 mi | 1.3 | Unrated | NPS | |
| Potomac Heritage Trail | 3.0 mi | 5.3 | Unrated | OSM | |
| W&OD Bridle Trail | 3.1 mi | 5.3 | Unrated | OSM | |
| Towpath, Milepost 30-31 (030.00) | 3.2 mi | 1.0 | Unrated | NPS |
+ 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marble Quarry Hiker-Biker Campsite Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park |
3.0 | MD | Free | — | — | — | — | First-come | 14 (13.8 mi) |
| Chisel Branch Hiker-Biker Overnight (HBO) Campsite Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park |
3.4 | MD | Free | — | — | — | — | First-come | 12 (11.0 mi) |
| Indian Flats Hiker-Biker Campsite Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park |
7.1 | MD | Free | — | — | — | — | First-come | 12 (11.4 mi) |
| Horsepen Branch Hiker-Biker Overnight (HBO) Campsite Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park |
7.9 | MD | Free | — | — | — | — | First-come | 12 (10.7 mi) |
| Calico Rocks Hiker-Biker Overnight (HBO) Campsite Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park |
9.2 | MD | Free | — | — | — | — | First-come | 12 (11.1 mi) |
| Turner Farm OpenStreetMap listing |
9.8 | MD | — | — | — | — | — | ? | 6 (5.2 mi) |
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.