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Irons Mountain Hiker-biker Overnight Campsite — Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park

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Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park

Mile 175.3 - 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…

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  • Hike-In
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Shari  G.The Dyrt PRO User
Reviewed Dec. 28, 2021

Clean, Grassy Site Next to the River

We gave up the thoughts of staying at the first campsite just outside of Cumberland which is only 5 miles out from town because it was just kind of dumpy, too close to town, and the handle was missing on the well pump. We found several of the hiker/biker camps missing well pump handles so always…

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Caden R.
Reviewed Apr. 6, 2020

One of my favorites

This is one of my personal favorite sites on the canal to camp at. That being said, it is pretty close to a road, so a little bit of seclusion. I personally like trains, and railroads in general, but if you don’t, I think this was one of the noisiest campsites in terms of trains. (Maybe it’s was…

Location

Irons Mountain Hiker-biker Overnight Campsite — Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park is located in Maryland

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Directions

Irons Mountain Hiker-Biker Campsite directions and information are available at https://www.nps.gov/choh/planyourvisit/camping.htm.

Coordinates

39.587479 N
78.735584 W

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