Equipment & Vehicle Limits
Important sizing constraints for your RV, trailer, or tent setup.
- Site Height/Overhead Clearance
- 15
CampsiteGROUP TENT ONLY AREA NONELECTRIC✓ Reservable
Site 003 — Marsden Tract Group Campsite
Marsden Tract Group Campsite · Maryland · Loop Marsden Tract Group Campsite
Campsite 003 at Marsden Tract Group Campsite in Maryland. GROUP TENT ONLY AREA NONELECTRIC site. No utility hookups. Maximum 30 people per site. Reservable in advance on Recreation.gov.
38.97566, -77.21651
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Weather at Marsden Tract Group Campsite
Live forecast for the campground. Use it to pack and plan.
Today
Overcast
89°/62°
💧 5%🌬 10mph
↑ 7:05 AM ↓ 6:49 PM
Sat
Rain
75°/60°
💧 9%🌬 10mph
↑ 7:06 AM ↓ 6:48 PM
Sun
Violent Rain
64°/60°
💧 32%🌬 6mph
↑ 7:07 AM ↓ 6:46 PM
Mon
Overcast
75°/58°
💧 1%🌬 13mph
↑ 7:08 AM ↓ 6:45 PM
Tue
Clear
64°/49°
🌬 9mph
↑ 7:09 AM ↓ 6:43 PM
Forecast data © Open-Meteo. Refreshed every 6 hours. Always check the most recent forecast before heading out.
👔 What to Wear
- Moisture-wicking T-shirtLight color, breathable.
- Lightweight shorts or pantsQuick-dry preferred — sweat dries fast.
- Brimmed sun hatBetter than a cap for back-of-neck protection.
- Trail runnersBreathable mesh uppers.
🎒 What to Pack
- WaterBring at least 1L of water; more in heat.
- High-energy snacksA snack for the trail.
- Sun protectionSunscreen, sunglasses, brimmed hat.
- First-aid kitBlister patches, ibuprofen, tape, antiseptic wipes.
- Offline mapDownload your route in advance via Gaia, Caltopo, or OSM-based apps.
- Dry bags for electronicsPhone, camera, and snacks should stay dry.
Recommendations adapt to the current forecast + trail stats. Use them as a starting point — local conditions, your experience, and the time of day you start all matter.
Capacity & Rules
- Max Num of People
- 30
- Pets Allowed
- Yes
Site Features
- Picnic Table
- Y
- Fire Pit
- Y
- Shade
- Yes
- Campfire Allowed
- Yes
How Site 003 Compares
- One of 6 sites at Marsden Tract Group Campsite — 6 of them in the Marsden Tract Group Campsite loop.
Other sites in the Marsden Tract Group Campsite loop
Photos from Marsden Tract Group Campsite
Recreation.gov photos of the campground. Specific site appearance may differ — these show the surrounding area and amenities.
Permitted Equipment
Tent
Booking Tips for Site 003
- Reservation window: Recreation.gov releases bookings up to 6 months ahead — popular sites go in minutes
- Best time to book: 8am local time on the day the window opens
- Cancellation: Recreation.gov refund policies apply — check before booking
- Quiet hours: typically 10pm–6am in federal campgrounds
- Check-in/out: 1:00 PM / 12:00 PM
- Pets: allowed (keep on a 6ft leash, never leave unattended)
- Leave No Trace: pack out all trash, including food scraps