Hikers and paddlers moving along the C&O Canal towpath will find Town Creek Hiker-biker Overnight Campsite a practical stop, with boat-in and hike-in access and a large open lawn that can accommodate a dozen or more tents. Three picnic tables and multiple fire rings make it more functional than typical hiker-biker sites along the route. The site sits away from the railroad corridor, which reviewers note reduces nighttime noise compared to earlier stops on the trail. A working hand pump and port-a-potty are on-site. No pets are permitted, and the campsite is free to use as part of camping near Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park. Cyclists planning multi-day trips can continue west to Potomac Forks Hbo Campsite roughly 2.7 miles down the trail.
Description
Mile 162.1 - No fee charged. Stay is limited to one night per site, per trip. All sites have a chemical toilet, water, a picnic table, and grill. Please Note: Potable water may not be available at each campsite. Water is treated with iodine. Please plan to have water purification tablets with you. Water is turned off from November 15 to April 15 each year.
Map & DirectionsTown Creek Hiker-biker Overnight Campsite is located in Maryland near Oldtown
Private CampgroundDirections
More information is available at http://www.nps.gov/choh/.
Coordinates
39.524461 N
78.538643 W
Connectivity
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Connectivity
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- AT&TNo Coverage
Access
- Hike-InBackcountry sites.
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
Features
For Campers
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Alcohol
Drive Time
- 52 min from Winchester, VA
- 1 hr 5 min from Hagerstown, MD
- 1 hr 23 min from Chambersburg, PA
- 1 hr 37 min from Johnstown, PA
