Turtle Run Hiker-Biker Campsite
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. 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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Getting there
| Nearest town | Poolesville, Maryland |
| Coordinates | 39.1393° N, 77.5157° W · Directions ↗ |
Good to know
- Water at hiker-biker campsites is non-potable.
- Water is not treated and not for drinking or cooking.
Supplies & services
| Outdoor gear | Good Wolf Gear ↗ | 14.7 mi |
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 16 mi |
| RV sales & service | RV sales & service ↗ | 19.7 mi |
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Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Turtle Run Hiker-Biker Campsite?
No. Turtle Run Hiker-Biker Campsite is first-come, first-served. Sites are taken on arrival and paid at the fee station.
How much does it cost to camp at Turtle Run Hiker-Biker Campsite?
Nothing. Turtle Run Hiker-Biker Campsite is listed as free.
Is there cell service at Turtle Run Hiker-Biker Campsite?
FCC coverage maps show Verizon 4G LTE, AT&T 5G, and T-Mobile 4G LTE at the campground point. Terrain changes that from one site to the next.
Source: FCC Broadband Map
What is the nearest town to Turtle Run Hiker-Biker Campsite?
Poolesville, Maryland.
Source: Getting there
What if Turtle Run Hiker-Biker Campsite is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Marble Quarry Hiker-Biker Campsite (3 mi, first-come), Chisel Branch Hiker-Biker Overnight (Hbo) Campsite (3.4 mi, first-come), and Indian Flats Hiker-Biker Campsite (7.1 mi, first-come).
Source: Campgrounds nearby
Which national park is Turtle Run Hiker-Biker Campsite in?
Turtle Run Hiker-Biker Campsite is a Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park campground. Entrance fees, alerts, and hours are on Park Atlas.