Potomac Forks Hiker-Biker Campsite
Oldtown, Maryland · 577 ft · In Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park
Stephanie Spencer · source
At a glance
3 of 8 facts known · nps.gov, checked Sep 24, 2026
- Elevation
- 577 ft (176 m)577 ft176 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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Nearest first. Every place inside the park's boundary.
- Town Creek Hiker-Biker Overnight (HBO) Campsite1 site · Free2.7 mi
- Paw Paw CampgroundFree6.9 mi
- Paw Paw Tunnel Campsite10 sites · $10–$20 a night · Reserve on Recreation.gov6.9 mi
- Spring Gap Campground14 sites · $10–$20 a night · Reserve on Recreation.gov7.3 mi
- Fifteen Mile Creek Campsite10 sites · $10–$20 a night · Reserve on Recreation.gov13 mi
- Indigo Neck Hiker Biker Overnight (HBO) Campsite1 site · Free14 mi
Also in the park: 22 backcountry and High Sierra camps
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- Backcountry camping
- Tent sites
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About
Mile 164.8 - 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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Cell service at Potomac Forks Hiker-Biker Campsite: FCC map Dec 2025
Weather
National Weather Service
- WedMostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms, 20% chance of rain87°59°
- ThuRain Showers, 80% chance of rain67°57°
- FriChance Rain Showers, 46% chance of rain78°39°
- SatMostly Sunny, 7% chance of rain54°32°
- SunSunny63°35°
Nearby camping
SeeSee all on the mapOutside the park, nearest first.
Avalon Resort
Campground · 8.4 mi · Paw Paw
Milleson's Walnut Grove Campground
Campground · 9.3 mi · Springfield
Green Ridge State Forest
State Park · 9.6 mi · Little Orleans
3 more within 25 mi
Dispersed camping nearby
Free dispersed camping within 19 mi, on public land.
Location and contact
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