Along the C&O Canal towpath in western Maryland, this hiker-biker campsite provides basic overnight accommodations for trail users. The site features one picnic table, one fire ring, and a porta-potty, creating a simple setup for cyclists and hikers moving through the national historical park. No pets are permitted at this location.
The open layout offers little privacy but serves its purpose as a functional waypoint along the canal route. For campers seeking more developed facilities, Fort Frederick State Park Campground provides full amenities just under four miles away.
Description
Mile 116.0 - 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 CampgroundLicking Creek 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
39.650294 N
78.048776 W
Connectivity
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Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 1 userLast on 2/4/26
- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 3/14/26
- AT&T5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 1 user
Access
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Hike-InBackcountry sites.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
Features
For Campers
- Phone Service
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
Drive Time
- 15 min from Hagerstown, MD
- 33 min from Chambersburg, PA
- 47 min from Winchester, VA
- 1 hr 2 min from Gettysburg, PA
