Accessible only on foot, this hiker-biker overnight site requires campers to carry gear along the towpath of the Chesapeake & Ohio Canal. The National Park Service maintains basic facilities including drinking water and toilets, with cell service available for connectivity. Pets are not permitted at this location.
The site serves as a designated stopping point for cyclists and hikers traveling the canal route, positioned within the national historical park's corridor. For additional overnight options along the canal system, campers can explore campgrounds around Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park.
Description
Mile 75.2 - 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
Private CampgroundKilliansburg Cave 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
39.459202 N
77.796583 W
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage- VerizonNo Coverage
AT&TLTESome Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TLTESome Coverage
Access
- Hike-InBackcountry sites.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
Features
For Campers
- Phone Service
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
Drive Time
- 28 min from Hagerstown, MD
- 39 min from Winchester, VA
- 46 min from Chambersburg, PA
- 1 hr 6 min from Gettysburg, PA
