About this campground
Mile 50.3 - 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.
Getting there
Bald Eagle Island Hiker-Biker Campsite directions and information are available at https://www.nps.gov/choh/planyourvisit/camping.htm.
Nearby federal campgrounds
- Calico Rocks Hiker-Biker Overnight (HBO) CampsiteChesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park2 mi
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- Indian Flats Hiker-Biker CampsiteChesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park7 mi
- Marble Quarry Hiker-Biker CampsiteChesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park9 mi
- Visitor CenterMonocacy National Battlefield10 mi
- Huckleberry Hill Hiker-Biker CampsiteChesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park11 mi
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