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Campsite #1 at Marsden Tract Group Campsite Campground, MD
$20
Group Site #1
| Walk-In | 30 people |
| 0 | good |
5/27
5/30
Campsite #1 Features: Walk-In access, Back-In parking, Fire ring, Picnic Table, Tent Site, Pets Allowed
Campsite Reviews (8)
4.0 out of 5
| 5 star | | 13% |
| 4 star | | 50% |
| 3 star | | 25% |
| 2 star | | 0% |
| 1 star | | 13% |
@GregP7824948 · Camped on Apr 19, 2024 at Campsite #1
Good location for Scouts camping with actives along the C&O towpath, including hiking along the Billy Goat trails, bike riding along the C&O towpath and listing the Great Falls of the Potomac.
@mitche4829212 · Camped on Nov 8, 2022 at Campsite #1
This was a gorgeous camp site/experience.
I should have read more about the parking situation; which ngl sucked pretty hard because i didnt come prepared w a cart to shuttle my things from the "trail drop off" about 1/4-1/3 of a mile to the site.
It was a steap hill at first headed there. Then, once i was done loading things, i had to park what must be an actual mile or so from the "trail drop off" -where u are not allowed to park. So, that was also a bit of a drag. I should have been more prepared or picked a different spot for my needs.
But, the view on campsite #3 is absolutely incredible- (or is it a make shift spot closest and somewhat connected to #??? ¯\_(?)_/¯ ). slept and had a nice camp fire dinner at the head of a cliff overlooking the potomac river. It made the juice worth the arduous squeeze.
Also on my firat walk to the site i was greeted by a big blue heron on my right and what was either an otter or a beaver by the way it swam, but it quickly dove down near the tree line so i did not get the best look. So great.
I will also say it does kind of feel like ur camping on some really gorgous suburbs. Because you are. There's houses and lots of civilization nearby- the grocery/hardware store is 8 min drive away.
Perhaps ideal for the itinerate cyclist or backpacker passing through.
I didnt explore much i just passed through as a stop along a longer drive down south in november.
I should have read more about the parking situation; which ngl sucked pretty hard because i didnt come prepared w a cart to shuttle my things from the "trail drop off" about 1/4-1/3 of a mile to the site.
It was a steap hill at first headed there. Then, once i was done loading things, i had to park what must be an actual mile or so from the "trail drop off" -where u are not allowed to park. So, that was also a bit of a drag. I should have been more prepared or picked a different spot for my needs.
But, the view on campsite #3 is absolutely incredible- (or is it a make shift spot closest and somewhat connected to #??? ¯\_(?)_/¯ ). slept and had a nice camp fire dinner at the head of a cliff overlooking the potomac river. It made the juice worth the arduous squeeze.
Also on my firat walk to the site i was greeted by a big blue heron on my right and what was either an otter or a beaver by the way it swam, but it quickly dove down near the tree line so i did not get the best look. So great.
I will also say it does kind of feel like ur camping on some really gorgous suburbs. Because you are. There's houses and lots of civilization nearby- the grocery/hardware store is 8 min drive away.
Perhaps ideal for the itinerate cyclist or backpacker passing through.
I didnt explore much i just passed through as a stop along a longer drive down south in november.
@SaraH7381592 · Camped on Jul 22, 2022 at Campsite #1
Very nice camp sight. Comfortable and good location. The water was not as close as I thought (or I just couldn’t find it).
@ChelseaP749 · Camped on Oct 16, 2021 at Campsite #1
No parking and a hike to site. Copperhead snakes present in the area with rabid animals as well.
@GriffithG141 · Camped on Apr 23, 2021 at Campsite #1
Marsden Tract is a beautiful campsite, with lots of space and good access to water.
@BruceL492 · Camped on Apr 9, 2021 at Campsite #1
I was a little disappointed to find that the porta-toilets had been moved from there normal location. and there was no signage stating their new location. As a result I fond that some people had used the old area as a latrine. with excrement and urine all over the place. I was also disappointed that a camping location so near to city services did not have water available.
@KristyW609 · Camped on Mar 12, 2021 at Campsite #1
The campsite was fantastic. Great location. Had to put in some effort to plan the arrival and departure logistics, but would be happy to do it again. However, the bathrooms were absolutely disgusting. Looked like they hadn't been serviced in over a year. Made me want to vomit, seriously. I've never seen port-a-johns in such disgusting conditions.
@MikeS254 · Camped on Jan 30, 2021 at Campsite #1
we had a great time.
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