National Park Service · Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park · MD
Big Woods Hiker-Biker Overnight (HBO) Campsite
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The place
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.
SRC · Recreation.gov RIDB full extract · 2026-08-23
No reservation needed
First come,
first servedArrive early — popular areas fill by afternoon
first servedArrive early — popular areas fill by afternoon
SRC · Rules verified against recreation.gov · 2026-08-24
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This campground sits in MD-06. This member’s public-lands record →
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