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Bald Eagle Island Hiker-biker Overnight Campsite — Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park

Description

National Park Service

Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park

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.

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Location

Bald Eagle Island Hiker-biker Overnight Campsite — Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park is located in Maryland

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Directions

Bald Eagle Island Hiker-Biker Campsite directions and information are available at https://www.nps.gov/choh/planyourvisit/camping.htm.

Coordinates

39.299834 N
77.557168 W

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Access

  • Hike-In
    Backcountry sites.
  • Boat-In
    Sites accessible by watercraft.

Stay Connected

  • WiFi
    Fair
  • Verizon
    Unknown
  • AT&T
    Poor
  • T-Mobile
    Unknown

Site Types

  • Tent Sites

Features

For Campers

  • Phone Service
  • Drinking Water
  • Toilets

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Reviewed Jun. 6, 2023

Nice camp right on the river

This is a nice shady camp spot on the river along the C&O canal. Beware, when it gets dark, the trains are nonstop, and there's a crossing near, so they blow the horn every time.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Does Bald Eagle Island Hiker-biker Overnight Campsite — Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park have wifi?

    No, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, Bald Eagle Island Hiker-biker Overnight Campsite — Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park does not have wifi.

  • Is there cell phone reception at Bald Eagle Island Hiker-biker Overnight Campsite — Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park?

    According to campers on TheDyrt.com, Verizon signal is unknown, AT&T is poor, and T-Mobile is unknown.