Carderock Recreation Area Pavilion
Carderock Recreation Area Pavilion is a national park campground in Maryland. Hookups: no hookups.
- Type
- National park campground
- Location
- Maryland
- Coordinates
- 38.97167, -77.19972
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Activities
- Camping, Fishing, Hiking
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
Amenities
- Reservable sites
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About Carderock Recreation Area Pavilion
Overview The picnic pavilion at the Carderock Recreation Area is a large covered pavilion, open on three sides, that accommodates a maximum of 200 people. Convenient and ample parking is available for all attending your event as there are four parking lots. The pavilion is located between parking lots 1 and 2. Both flush toilet facilities are closed for emergency repair. Portable toilets are located in parking lots 2 and 4. Recreation The most popular activity for Carderock Pavilion attendees is hiking the three sections (A, B and C) of the Billy Goat Trail, one of the most popular and challenging rock hikes in the east. There are also many woodland trails for beginners and experts alike. Fishing is also a popular pastime in both the C&O Canal and the Potomac River. Be sure to acquire a Maryland fishing license for those age 16 or older. Virginia licenses are approved for fishing in the Potomac only. Facilities There are picnic tables in or around the pavilion and electricity (four 110-volt outlets) is available for your use. There are two large grills outside the pavilion and a large fireplace within the pavilion. Water and portable toilets are located nearby. There is a softball field and an area for volleyball or relay games. Horseshoe pits are near the front of the pavilion. All are for your use during your event. You must provide the sports equipment, though poles are provided for volleyball or badminton. Natural Features Carderock Paviion is just south of the Gr
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- Maryland Department of Natural Resources · 30 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- Exxon · 2.9 mi
- Low clearances
- 74 bridges or tunnels at 14 ft or less within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marsden Tract Group Campsite | Free campsite | 1.0 mi | Free | — |
| Marsden Tract Group Campsite | National park campground | 1.0 mi | — | No hookups |
| Swains Lock Hiker-Biker Campsite | National park campground | 4.8 mi | — | — |
| Lock 21 “Swains” Campground | Free campsite | 4.8 mi | Free | — |
| Robert C. McDonell Campground | Free campsite | 5.4 mi | Free | — |
| Lake Fairfax Large Group Campground | Private campground | 6.4 mi | — | — |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.