Established Camping
Horseshoe Bend Hiker-biker Overnight Campsite — Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park
Horseshoe Bend Hiker-biker Overnight Campsite is located near Mercersville, MD, within the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park. The terrain consists of flat, wooded areas with access to the Potomac River. Visitors can explore the nearby Harpers Ferry National Historical Park and Antietam National Battlefield, with temperatures ranging from highs in the 80s to lows in the 30s depending on the season.
Description
National Park Service
Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park
Mile 79.2 - 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.
Location
Horseshoe Bend Hiker-biker Overnight Campsite — Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park is located in Maryland
Directions
More information is available at http://www.nps.gov/choh/.
Coordinates
39.486903 N
77.774341 W
Access
- Hike-InBackcountry sites.
Stay Connected
- WiFiGood
- VerizonPoor
- AT&TUnknown
- T-MobileGood
Site Types
- Tent Sites
Features
For Campers
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
Drive Time
- 17 min from Hagerstown
- 35 min from Chambersburg
- 44 min from Winchester
- 58 min from Gettysburg
