Big Woods Hiker-Biker Overnight (Hbo) Campsite
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. 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.
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Getting there
| Nearest town | Mercersville, Maryland |
| Coordinates | 39.4929° N, 77.7926° W · Directions ↗ |
Good to know
- Potable water may not be available at each campsite.
Supplies & services
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 9.5 mi |
| Outdoor gear | Harper's Ferry General Store ↗ | 12.1 mi |
| RV sales & service | RV sales & service ↗ | 23.1 mi |
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Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Big Woods Hiker-Biker Overnight (Hbo) Campsite?
No. Big Woods Hiker-Biker Overnight (Hbo) Campsite is first-come, first-served. Sites are taken on arrival and paid at the fee station.
Source: Big Woods Hiker-Biker Overnight (HBO) Campsite Official Website
How much does it cost to camp at Big Woods Hiker-Biker Overnight (Hbo) Campsite?
Nothing. Big Woods Hiker-Biker Overnight (Hbo) Campsite is listed as free.
Source: Big Woods Hiker-Biker Overnight (HBO) Campsite Official Website
What is the nearest town to Big Woods Hiker-Biker Overnight (Hbo) Campsite?
Mercersville, Maryland.
Source: Getting there
What if Big Woods Hiker-Biker Overnight (Hbo) Campsite is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Horseshoe Bend Hiker-Biker Campsite (1.1 mi, first-come), Killiansburg Cave Hiker-Biker Campsite (2.3 mi, first-come), and Rohrbach Group Campground (2.9 mi).
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Which national park is Big Woods Hiker-Biker Overnight (Hbo) Campsite in?
Big Woods Hiker-Biker Overnight (Hbo) Campsite is a Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park campground. Entrance fees, alerts, and hours are on Park Atlas.