Hikers seeking overnight access along the C&O Canal towpath will find this small campsite requires foot travel only. Horseshoe Bend Hiker-biker Overnight Campsite sits within Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park and operates under National Park Service management with a strict no-pets policy.
The site provides basic amenities including a water pump, porta potty, and picnic table. One camper noted the riverside location and reported having the small campsite to themselves during their July visit. For those exploring additional overnight options, camping spots around Sharpsburg lie a few miles southeast of the canal corridor.
Description
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.
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Location
Public CampgroundHorseshoe 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
Connectivity
T-MobileLTESome Coverage
VerizonNo Coverage- AT&TNo Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileLTESome Coverage
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Access
- Hike-InBackcountry sites.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
Features
For Campers
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
Drive Time
- 17 min from Hagerstown, MD
- 35 min from Chambersburg, PA
- 44 min from Winchester, VA
- 58 min from Gettysburg, PA
