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Opequon Junction Hiker-biker Overnight Campsite — Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park

Opequon Junction Hiker-biker Overnight Campsite is located near Williamsport, MD, within the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park. The area features flat terrain with a mix of wooded and open spaces. Campers can explore the nearby Potomac River and visit the historic Williamsport Visitor Center, with temperatures ranging from 30°F in winter to 85°F in summer.

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National Park Service

Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park

Mile 101.2 - THiker-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

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

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Directions

More information is available at http://www.nps.gov/choh/.

Coordinates

39.609192 N
77.85283 W

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Access

  • Walk-In
    Park in a lot, walk to your site.
  • Hike-In
    Backcountry sites.
  • Boat-In
    Sites accessible by watercraft.

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Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • Group

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  • Alcohol

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Reviewed Apr. 13, 2025

Trailside spot

Gorgeous spot just off the trail and 50 meters from the Potomac

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