Killiansburg Cave Hiker-Biker Campsite
Mile 75.2 - 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. 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.
More like this: first-come in West Virginia · free in West Virginia
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Getting there
| Nearest town | Sharpsburg, West Virginia |
| Coordinates | 39.4592° N, 77.7966° W · Directions ↗ |
Good to know
- Water at hiker-biker campsites is non-potable.
- Water is not treated and not for drinking or cooking.
Supplies & services
| Outdoor gear | Harper's Ferry General Store ↗ | 10 mi |
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 10.1 mi |
| RV sales & service | RV sales & service ↗ | 22.8 mi |
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Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Killiansburg Cave Hiker-Biker Campsite?
No. Killiansburg Cave Hiker-Biker Campsite is first-come, first-served. Sites are taken on arrival and paid at the fee station.
Source: Killiansburg Cave Hiker-Biker Campsite Official Website
How much does it cost to camp at Killiansburg Cave Hiker-Biker Campsite?
Nothing. Killiansburg Cave Hiker-Biker Campsite is listed as free.
Source: Killiansburg Cave Hiker-Biker Campsite Official Website
What is the nearest town to Killiansburg Cave Hiker-Biker Campsite?
Sharpsburg, West Virginia.
Source: Getting there
What if Killiansburg Cave Hiker-Biker Campsite is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Horseshoe Bend Hiker-Biker Campsite (2.3 mi, first-come), Big Woods Hiker-Biker Overnight (Hbo) Campsite (2.3 mi, first-come), and Rohrbach Group Campground (3 mi).
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Which national park is Killiansburg Cave Hiker-Biker Campsite in?
Killiansburg Cave Hiker-Biker Campsite is a Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park campground. Entrance fees, alerts, and hours are on Park Atlas.