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Purslane Run Hiker-biker Overnight Campsite — Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park

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National Park Service

Mile 156.9 - 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.

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  • Hike-In
    Backcountry sites.

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Site Types

  • Tent Sites

Features

For Campers

  • Picnic Table
  • Phone Service
  • Drinking Water
  • Toilets
  • Pets
  • Fires

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ant S.
Reviewed Jun. 14, 2022

It's good

After taking the c&o detour you're definitely going to camp here. Cell reception after about 25-30 miles of dead zone.

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Location

Purslane Run 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

39.53524495 N
78.46414967 W

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