Calico Rocks Hiker-Biker Overnight (HBO) Campsite
Point of Rocks, Maryland · 200 ft · In Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park
NPS/ E. Cowan · source
At a glance
4 of 8 facts known · nps.gov, checked Sep 24, 2026
- Elevation
- 200 ft (61 m)200 ft61 m
- Land
- Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park
Amenities
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About
Mile 47.6 - 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 and Recreation.gov · Edit
Cell service
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Cell service at Calico Rocks Hiker-Biker Overnight (HBO) Campsite: FCC map Dec 2025
Weather
National Weather Service
- TueSunny, 2% chance of rain82°64°
- WedSunny, 3% chance of rain87°61°
- ThuChance Rain Showers, 33% chance of rain68°58°
- FriChance Rain Showers, 33% chance of rain78°43°
- SatSunny, 4% chance of rain56°36°
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- 0.3 mi
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- 5.3 mi
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Location and contact
Data from National Park Service — campgrounds (NPS Data API), Recreation Information Database (RIDB) / Recreation.gov
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