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Chisel Branch Hiker-Biker Overnight Campsite — Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park

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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…

Reservation Info

Stays limited to one night per site, per trip.

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Access

  • Walk-In
    Park in a lot, walk to your site.
  • Hike-In
    Backcountry sites.

Stay Connected

  • WiFi
    Unknown
  • Verizon
    Good
  • AT&T
    Available
  • T-Mobile
    Unknown

Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • Standard (Tent/RV)

Features

For Campers

  • Phone Service
  • Drinking Water
  • Toilets

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4 Reviews

Jarmonay N.
Reviewed Aug. 22, 2021

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 V.
Reviewed Jan. 4, 2021

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

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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

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