
Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park
Marsden Tract Group Campsite
Photo: NPS Photo
About this group camp
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).
Around here
Around Marsden Tract Group Campsite
6 campsites at their real positions. Tap a site for its hookups and rig length.
- Great Falls ParkRecreation area2 mi (opens in a new tab)
- Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical ParkRecreation area2.3 mi (opens in a new tab)
- Great Falls Tavern Visitor CenterVisitor center2.3 mi (opens in a new tab)
- Great Falls Tavern Visitor Center - Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical ParkVisitor center2.3 mi (opens in a new tab)
- Hike Algonkian Regional Park to Difficult RunFront-Country Hiking · 3-6 Hours2 mi (opens in a new tab)
- Soak Up Spectacular Views at the Great Falls OverlooksHiking · 1-2 Hours2.2 mi (opens in a new tab)
- Volunteer to complete the PHT in Northern VirginiaFront-Country Hiking2.5 mi (opens in a new tab)
- Take the Scenic Route on the Potomac Heritage TrailSelf-Guided Tours - Walking · 1-8 Hours3.2 mi (opens in a new tab)
Data Source: Recreation.gov · Source: USGS GNIS · Source: National Park Service. No claim to original U.S. Government works. · Public land: USGS PAD-US · Forest roads: USDA Forest Service MVUM · BLM routes and areas: Bureau of Land Management (simplified for web display)
Sites and hookups
- Sites by type
- 6 group
- Waterfront sites
- 6
- Walk-in sites
- 6
- Pets
- Allowed
- Campfires
- Allowed
- Booking
- Reservable on Recreation.gov





