About this campground
Mile 16.6 - 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
- Great Falls Tavern Visitor CenterChesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park2 mi
- Great Falls Tavern Visitor Center - Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical ParkPotomac Heritage National Scenic Trail2 mi
- Marsden Tract Group CampsiteChesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park4 mi
- Carderock Recreation Area PavilionChesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park5 mi
- Horsepen Branch Hiker-Biker Overnight (HBO) CampsiteChesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park9 mi
- Chisel Branch Hiker-Biker Overnight (HBO) CampsiteChesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park13 mi
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