Bald Eagle Island Hiker-Biker Campsite
Point of Rocks, Maryland · 220 ft · In Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park
Stephanie Spencer · source
At a glance
4 of 8 facts known · nps.gov, checked Sep 24, 2026
- Elevation
- 220 ft (67 m)220 ft67 m
- Land
- Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park
National Park Service
Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park · 20 campgrounds
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Open in the mapOther campgrounds in Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park 20
Nearest first. Every place inside the park's boundary.
- Brunswick Family Campground$159–$245 a night · full hookups3.1 mi
- Indian Flats Hiker-Biker CampsiteFree6.8 mi
- Marble Quarry Hiker-Biker Campsite1 site · Free9.0 mi
- Antietam Creek Campsite20 sites · $10–$20 a night · Reserve on Recreation.gov13 mi
- Chisel Branch Hiker-Biker Overnight (HBO) Campsite1 site · Free14 mi
- Horsepen Branch Hiker-Biker Overnight (HBO) Campsite1 site · Free18 mi
Also in the park: 22 backcountry and High Sierra camps
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From National Park Service — campgrounds, OpenStreetMap, Recreation.gov · Correct
- Backcountry camping
- Tent sites
- Toilets
From National Park Service — campgrounds, OpenStreetMap, Recreation.gov
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About
Mile 50.3 - 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.
From National Park Service — campgrounds, OpenStreetMap, and Recreation.gov · Edit
Cell service
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- T-MobileNo coverage on FCC map
Cell service at Bald Eagle Island Hiker-Biker Campsite: FCC map Dec 2025
Weather
National Weather Service
- TueSunny, 2% chance of rain82°64°
- WedSunny, 4% chance of rain87°61°
- ThuChance Rain Showers, 32% chance of rain68°57°
- FriChance Rain Showers, 34% chance of rain78°43°
- SatSunny, 4% chance of rain56°35°
Nearby camping
SeeSee all on the mapOutside the park, nearest first.
Calico Rocks Hiker-Biker Overnight (HBO) Campsite
National Park · 2.3 mi · Point of Rocks
Ed Garvey Shelter AT Camping Area
Dispersed · 6.9 mi · Garretts Mill
Crampton Gap Shelter AT Camping Area
Dispersed · 8.9 mi · Burkittsville
3 more within 25 mi
Dispersed camping nearby
Free dispersed camping within 19 mi, on public land.
- 2.4 mi
Calico Rocks
Point of Rocks, MD · On National Park Service land · Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park
- 6.9 mi
Ed Garvey Shelter AT Camping Area
Garretts Mill, MD · On National Park Service land · Appalachian National Scenic Trail
- 7.4 mi
Indian Flats
Barnesville, MD · On National Park Service land · Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park
- 8.9 mi
Crampton Gap Shelter AT Camping Area
Burkittsville, MD · On State agency land · South Mountain State Park - Battlefield
- 9.0 mi
Marble Quarry
Poolesville, MD · On National Park Service land · Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park
- 10 mi
4 Mile Campsite
Bolivar, VA · On National Park Service land · Appalachian National Scenic Trail
Location and contact
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