Hike-in access defines this National Park Service campsite along the Chesapeake & Ohio Canal towpath, three miles from Leesburg. Campers must carry gear to reach the site, which provides drinking water and toilet facilities but prohibits pets entirely.
Cell service reaches the area, helping with communication needs during overnight stays. The campground operates under standard National Park Service regulations within the historical park boundaries. For those seeking drive-up access instead, Marble Quarry Hbo Campsite sits three miles northeast along the same canal system.
Description
Mile 34.4 - Hiker-biker campgrounds are located along the towpath approximately every 5-7 miles. No fee or reservation required. Overnight stays are limited to one night. All sites include a chemical toilet, picnic table, grill, and water. Please Note: 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.
Location
Private CampgroundTurtle Run Hiker-biker Overnight Campsite — Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park is located in Maryland
Directions
More information is available at http://www.nps.gov/choh/.
Coordinates
39.139288 N
77.515673 W
Connectivity
T-Mobile5GExcellent Coverage
VerizonLTESome Coverage- AT&T5GExcellent Coverage
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent Coverage
- VerizonLTESome Coverage
- AT&T5GExcellent Coverage
Access
- Hike-InBackcountry sites.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
Features
For Campers
- Phone Service
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
Drive Time
- 42 min from Winchester, VA
- 45 min from Washington, DC
- 49 min from Hagerstown, MD
- 1 hr 5 min from Baltimore, MD
