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Marsden Tract Group Campsite

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Marsden Tract Group CampsiteMarsden Tract Group Campsite

Group campsite · National Park Service Fees: Group Tent Only Area Nonelectric (Peak Season): $40.00; Group Tent Only Area Nonelectric (Non-Peak Season): $20.00 Reservations: Group Site: April 15 - November 15 (Peak Season): $40/night November 16 - April 14 (Non-Peak Season): $20/night Overview 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. Recreation The most popular activity for Marsden Tract campers is hiking the three sections (A, B and C) of the Billy Goat Trail, one of the most popular and challenging rock hikes in the east. There are also many woodland trails for beginners and experts alike. Fishing is also a popular pastime in both the C&O Canal… Getting there: You may park at either the Carderock Recreation Area or the gravel lots across from the Anglers Inn Restaurant. We recommend Carderock as it is slightly closer to walk the towpath to the campsite from there. Search "Billy Goat Trail C - North Parking Lot" on Google Maps for the best directions. - From I-495 in Maryland: 1. Take Exit 41 toward Carderock/Great Falls. 2. Merge onto the Clara Barton Pkwy and continue 1 mile to the Carderock exit (on the right is the David Taylor Model Basin-9500… Official page: https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/251544 Source: Recreation.gov, National Park Service. Fees and seasons change; check the official page before you go. Photos: Steve Dean, NPS Photo

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