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Marble Quarry Hiker-Biker Campsite operates on a first-come, first-served basis. Arrive early, especially on weekends and holidays, to secure a spot.

Can I see photos of campsites at Marble Quarry Hiker-Biker Campsite before I book?

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Are there showers at Marble Quarry Hiker-Biker Campsite?

Marble Quarry Hiker-Biker Campsite does not have shower facilities. Plan accordingly—nearby alternatives may include day-use areas or towns.

Are dogs allowed at Marble Quarry Hiker-Biker Campsite?

Pets are not allowed at Marble Quarry Hiker-Biker Campsite. This policy helps protect local wildlife and other campers. Consider nearby pet-friendly campgrounds if traveling with animals.

Marble Quarry Hiker-Biker Campsite

4.00

17 reviews

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194 ft

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Marble Quarry Hiker-Biker Campsite

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Best Time to Camp at Marble Quarry Hiker-Biker Campsite

Best season: fall. Fall offers the best combination of comfortable weather and scenery — daytime temperatures typically range from about 45–70°F (7–21°C) with crisp mornings and lower humidity, making long towpath miles more enjoyable. Deciduous canopy along the C&O Canal colors up in October, creating excellent scenery for hiking and biking, while insect pressure drops and water service is still available through mid-November. Weekdays are quiet; expect more parties on weekend stretches, but overall crowding is a Peak months: October, September, May, June Avoid: December, January, February

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Fall(Sep-Nov)

4.0 / 5

Descriptions and reviewers note fall as the best season with colorful deciduous trees and comfortable temps.

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About Marble Quarry Hiker-Biker Campsite

Marble Quarry Hiker-Biker Campsite sits along the C&O Canal towpath in Virginia, operated as a primitive walk-in site for cyclists and hikers traveling the historic canal corridor. The low-elevation campsite offers picnic tables, a fire pit, and level tent platforms, with a short path leading down to the Potomac River. It's a one-night-maximum stop designed for towpath travelers, best visited in fall when cooler temperatures and autumn foliage make for ideal long-distance riding and hiking conditions.

Hiker-biker campsite located on the towpath (Mile 38.2). No fee or reservation required; overnight stays limited to one night. Sites include basic amenities (chemical toilet, picnic table, grill, water).

Weather and SeasonsBest season: fall. Fall offers the best combination of comfortable weather and scenery — daytime temperatures typically range from about 45–70°F (7–21°C) with crisp mornings and lower humidity, making long towpath miles more enjoyable. Deciduous canopy along the C&O Canal colors up in October, creating excellent scenery for hiking and biking, while insect pressure drops and water service is still available through mid-November. Weekdays are quiet; expect more parties on weekend stretches, but overall crowding is a Peak months: October, September, May, June Avoid: December, January, February

Elevation194 ft above sea level

Natural Features and SceneryThe campsite sits under hardwood canopy near the Potomac River, with a short path leading down to the water. Reviewers describe plenty of level ground for tents and the site feeling remote despite being only 2.5 miles from White's Ferry. Deciduous trees color up in October along this section of the canal. Downed wood is usually available for fires. Limited spots for hammock camping.

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All sites have: chemical toilet, picnic table, firepit, and non-potable well water. Well water at hiker-biker campsites is non-potable . Water is not treated and not for drinking or cooking. If you use this water, you are advised to filter, chemically treat, or boil before use. Water is turned off from mid-November to mid-April each year.

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4.0

17 reviews

Satisfactory

Marble Quarry Hiker-Biker Campsite is satisfactory, placing it in the bottom 60% of campgrounds based on reviews

Reviewers describe Marble Quarry Hiker-Biker as a spacious, attractive, and generally quiet C&O Canal campsite that works well for cyclists, hikers, and paddlers needing an overnight stop. It’s considered “typical” for the C&O but on the better end, with level tent areas and a nice setting near the river, though occasional train noise and inconsistent water pump function are noted.

Review Summaries

Based on 17 reviews

What Campers Love

Campers consistently praise the site as beautiful, large, and well laid out, with plenty of level ground for tents and a good fire pit plus available downed wood. Its proximity to the Potomac River...

Based on 17 reviews

Common Concerns

The main recurring issue is the water pump, which sometimes does not work, and when it does, the water needs sterilization. One reviewer also mentions noticeable train noise, and another notes that...

Based on 17 reviews

Pro Tips & Recommendations

Reviewers recommend treating or sterilizing pump water even when the pump is working, as indicated by on-site signage. A kayaker advises using GPS to locate the access path from the river because...

Based on 17 reviews

Camper Quotes

“A beautiful place to camp and rest while Bicycling or Hiking the C&O Canal Towpath.” “It's specious and has plenty of level ground for pitching tents. Oh and the pump was working but, as the sign...

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Accessibility Features

One reviewer who arrived by kayak reports that the campsite is accessible from the river and describes the approach as “very doable,” though GPS is needed to find the unmarked path from the water....

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Turtle Run Hiker-Biker Campsite sits along the C&O Canal Towpath near Poolesville, operated by the National Park Service as a primitive overnight stop for cyclists and hikers traveling the historic canal route. This very small campsite offers fire rings and picnic tables in a low-elevation riverside setting, with a strict one-night stay limit designed to keep through-travelers moving along the towpath. Reviewers consistently praise its location and upkeep, though water requires treatment and low spots can pool during rain.