Big Woods Hiker-Biker Overnight (HBO) Campsite
Mercersville, Maryland · 322 ft · In Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park
NPS/ E. Cowan · source
At a glance
4 of 8 facts known · nps.gov, checked Sep 24, 2026
- Elevation
- 322 ft (98 m)322 ft98 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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- Opequon Junction Hiker-Biker Overnight (HBO) Campsite1 site · Free3.9 mi
- Antietam Creek Campsite20 sites · $10–$20 a night · Reserve on Recreation.gov5.7 mi
- Cumberland Valley Hiker-Biker Overnight (HBO) CampsiteFree5.8 mi
- Jordan Junction Hiker-Biker Campsite1 site · Free8.6 mi
- Brunswick Family Campground$159–$245 a night · full hookups16 mi
- Indian Flats Hiker-Biker CampsiteFree25 mi
Also in the park: 23 backcountry and High Sierra camps
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About
Mile 82.7 - 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 drinking water.
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 mid-November to mid-April each year.
From National Park Service — campgrounds, OpenStreetMap, and Recreation.gov · Edit
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Cell service at Big Woods Hiker-Biker Overnight (HBO) Campsite: FCC map Dec 2025
Weather
National Weather Service
- TueSunny, 3% chance of rain82°63°
- WedSunny, 5% chance of rain85°60°
- ThuChance Rain Showers, 29% chance of rain67°57°
- FriChance Rain Showers, 36% chance of rain76°41°
- SatSunny, 3% chance of rain55°34°
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Location and contact
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