About this campground
Mile 169.1 - 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
More information is available at http://www.nps.gov/choh/.
Nearby federal campgrounds
- Potomac Forks Hiker-Biker CampsiteChesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park3 mi
- Irons Mountain Hiker-Biker CampsiteChesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park6 mi
- Town Creek Hiker-Biker Overnight (HBO) CampsiteChesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park6 mi
- Evitts Creek Hiker-Biker CampsiteChesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park7 mi
- Cumberland Visitor CenterChesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park10 mi
- Paw Paw Tunnel CampsiteChesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park10 mi
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