NPS · Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park · Poolesville, MD

Marble Quarry Hiker-Biker Campsite

Mile 38.2 - 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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Marble Quarry Hiker Biker Campsite
Photo courtesy of NPS photo · Recreation.gov

Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →
Weather by month near Marble Quarry Hiker-Biker Campsite30°40°50°60°70°80°January: 3.05 inches of precipitationFebruary: 2.56 inches of precipitationMarch: 3.61 inches of precipitationApril: 3.54 inches of precipitationMay: 4.35 inches of precipitationJune: 4.25 inches of precipitationJuly: 4.08 inches of precipitationAugust: 3.57 inches of precipitationSeptember: 4.77 inches of precipitationOctober: 3.52 inches of precipitationNovember: 3.13 inches of precipitationDecember: 3.35 inches of precipitationJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanuary: 32.8°F averageFebruary: 35.0°F averageMarch: 42.5°F averageApril: 53.4°F averageMay: 62.2°F averageJune: 71.2°F averageJuly: 76.0°F averageAugust: 74.3°F averageSeptember: 66.9°F averageOctober: 55.3°F averageNovember: 44.7°F averageDecember: 36.5°F average0 in1 in2 in3 in4 in5 inTemp °FInches
The line is the average temperature and the bars are average precipitation at Purcellville, 12 miles from the campground at 510 feet, station USC00444909 in the NOAA monthly climate normals for 1991 to 2020. Precipitation totals about 44 inches a year.

Getting there

Nearest townPoolesville, Maryland
Coordinates39.1796° N, 77.4927° 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 gearSierra ↗14.9 mi
RV sales & serviceRV sales & service ↗16.6 mi
Dump stationDump station ↗17.3 mi

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Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Marble Quarry Hiker-Biker Campsite?

No. Marble Quarry Hiker-Biker Campsite is first-come, first-served. Sites are taken on arrival and paid at the fee station.

Source: Marble Quarry Hiker-Biker Campsite Official Website

How much does it cost to camp at Marble Quarry Hiker-Biker Campsite?

Nothing. Marble Quarry Hiker-Biker Campsite is listed as free.

Source: Marble Quarry Hiker-Biker Campsite Official Website

Is there cell service at Marble Quarry Hiker-Biker Campsite?

FCC coverage maps show AT&T 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 Marble Quarry Hiker-Biker Campsite?

Poolesville, Maryland.

Source: Getting there

What if Marble Quarry Hiker-Biker Campsite is full?

The nearest public campgrounds are Turtle Run Hiker-Biker Campsite (3 mi, first-come), Indian Flats Hiker-Biker Campsite (4.1 mi, first-come), and Chisel Branch Hiker-Biker Overnight (Hbo) Campsite (5.5 mi, first-come).

Source: Campgrounds nearby

Which national park is Marble Quarry Hiker-Biker Campsite in?

Marble Quarry Hiker-Biker Campsite is a Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park campground. Entrance fees, alerts, and hours are on Park Atlas.

Source: Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park