This hike-in campsite sits about 30 yards from the Potomac River within Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park, managed by the National Park Service. The site provides basic amenities including drinking water, toilets, a fire pit, and picnic table, with Verizon cell service available according to recent campers. Train noise from nearby railroad tracks can be quite loud throughout the night.
Access requires hiking in, and pets are not permitted at this location. Campers exploring the region can find campgrounds around Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park for additional overnight options.
Description
Mile 126.4 - 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.
Location
Private CampgroundWhite Rock 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
39.67754 N
78.209794 W
Connectivity
T-Mobile5GGood Coverage
VerizonLTESome Coverage- AT&T5GGood Coverage
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GGood Coverage
- VerizonLTESome Coverage
- AT&T5GGood Coverage
Access
- Hike-InBackcountry sites.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
Features
For Campers
- Phone Service
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
Drive Time
- 26 min from Hagerstown, MD
- 44 min from Chambersburg, PA
- 48 min from Winchester, VA
- 1 hr 12 min from Gettysburg, PA
