Indian Flats Hiker-Biker Campsite
Barnesville, Maryland · 190 ft · In Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park
Aerial view · USGS / USDA NAIP · Public domain · source
At a glance
3 of 8 facts known · nps.gov, checked Sep 24, 2026
- Elevation
- 190 ft (58 m)190 ft58 m
- Land
- Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park
Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park · 20 campgrounds
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- Marble Quarry Hiker-Biker Campsite1 site · Free4.1 mi
- Chisel Branch Hiker-Biker Overnight (HBO) Campsite1 site · Free9.1 mi
- Brunswick Family Campground$159–$245 a night · full hookups9.6 mi
- Horsepen Branch Hiker-Biker Overnight (HBO) Campsite1 site · Free12 mi
- Swains Lock Hiker-Biker Campsite5 sites · Free18 mi
- Antietam Creek Campsite20 sites · $10–$20 a night · Reserve on Recreation.gov20 mi
Also in the park: 23 backcountry and High Sierra camps
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About
Mile 42.5 - 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 and Recreation.gov · Edit
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Cell service at Indian Flats Hiker-Biker Campsite: FCC map Dec 2025
Weather
National Weather Service
- TuePatchy Fog then Sunny, 3% chance of rain81°63°
- WedSunny, 3% chance of rain86°61°
- ThuChance Rain Showers, 34% chance of rain67°57°
- FriChance Rain Showers, 33% chance of rain77°43°
- SatSunny, 4% chance of rain55°35°
Nearby camping
SeeSee all on the mapOutside the park, nearest first.
Turner Farm
Campground · 3.5 mi · Barnesville
Calico Rocks Hiker-Biker Overnight (HBO) Campsite
National Park · 4.7 mi · Point of Rocks
Costco · Leesburg
Overnight Parking · 9.0 mi · Leesburg
3 more within 25 mi
Dispersed camping nearby
Free dispersed camping within 19 mi, on public land.
- 0.6 mi
Indian Flats
Barnesville, MD · On National Park Service land · Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park
- 4.1 mi
Marble Quarry
Poolesville, MD · On National Park Service land · Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park
- 4.5 mi
Calico Rocks
Point of Rocks, MD · On National Park Service land · Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park
- 9.3 mi
Chisel Branch
Lansdowne, MD · On National Park Service land · Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park
- 12 mi
Horsepen Branch
Cascades, MD · On National Park Service land · Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park
- 14 mi
Ed Garvey Shelter AT Camping Area
Garretts Mill, MD · On National Park Service land · Appalachian National Scenic Trail
Location and contact
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