Along the Potomac River in Maryland's Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park, this hike-in campsite sits just steps from the towpath trail. Campers reach the site via a short walk from road access, making gear transport manageable without vehicle access. The National Park Service maintains basic amenities including seasonal water pumps, vault toilets, and trash collection.
The site provides direct river access for fishing and has space to accommodate larger groups. Train tracks run close to the camping area, creating regular noise throughout day and night hours. No pets are permitted at this location, and cell service is available for those needing connectivity during their stay.
Description
Mile 47.6 - 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 drinking water. Please Note: Potable water may not be available at each campsite. Water is treated with iodine. Please plan to have water purification tablets with you. Water is turned off from mid-November to mid-April each year.
Location
Private CampgroundCalico Rocks Hiker-biker Overnight (hbo) Campsite is located in Maryland
Directions
Calico Rocks Hiker-Biker Overnight (HBO) Campsite directions and information are available at https://www.nps.gov/choh/planyourvisit/camping.htm.
Coordinates
39.271168 N
77.535582 W
Connectivity
T-Mobile5GExcellent Coverage
VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 4 usersLast on 3/27/26
AT&T5GGood Coverage
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent Coverage
- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 4 usersLast on 3/27/26
- AT&T5GGood Coverage
Access
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Hike-InBackcountry sites.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- Tent Cabin
- Equestrian
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Phone Service
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
Drive Time
- 36 min from Hagerstown, MD
- 46 min from Gettysburg, PA
- 51 min from Winchester, VA
- 58 min from Washington, DC
