Free Camping Collection
Established Camping
Chisel Branch Hiker-Biker Overnight Campsite — Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park
About
National Park Service
Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park
Mile 30.5 - 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 November 15 to April 15 each year.
Reservation Info
Stays limited to one night per site, per trip.
Access
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Hike-InBackcountry sites.
Stay Connected
- WiFiUnknown
- VerizonGood
- AT&TAvailable
- T-MobileUnknown
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
Features
For Campers
- Phone Service
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
Niceeee
Like this spot simply put …. Not to Much of a view from the stars though and I did have service :) so that helped ❤️🔥 OH BUT THE HIKE TO THE SITE BE PREPARED FOR IT
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James A. wasn’t at the right spot. This is a hiker biker site...
Great campsite, lots of room. Access only to hikers and bikers. Primitive camping with a portajohn
Some dude made a video review:
Good spot mid river
Lots of room under trees two picnic tables and fire pits. River view. Water pump and port John.
Location
Chisel Branch Hiker-Biker Overnight Campsite — Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park is located in Maryland
Directions
Chisel Branch Hiker-Biker Overnight (HBO) Campsite directions and information are available at https://www.nps.gov/choh/planyourvisit/camping.htm.
Coordinates
39.102158 N
77.473011 W