Calico Rocks Hiker-Biker Overnight (Hbo) Campsite
Mile 47.6 - 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 | Point Of Rocks, Maryland |
| Coordinates | 39.2712° N, 77.5356° W · Directions ↗ |
Good to know
- Potable water may not be available at each campsite.
Supplies & services
| Outdoor gear | Sierra ↗ | 10.6 mi |
| RV sales & service | RV sales & service ↗ | 12.4 mi |
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 12.6 mi |
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Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Calico Rocks Hiker-Biker Overnight (Hbo) Campsite?
No. Calico Rocks Hiker-Biker Overnight (Hbo) Campsite is first-come, first-served. Sites are taken on arrival and paid at the fee station.
Source: Calico Rocks Hiker-Biker Overnight (HBO) Campsite Official Website
How much does it cost to camp at Calico Rocks Hiker-Biker Overnight (Hbo) Campsite?
Nothing. Calico Rocks Hiker-Biker Overnight (Hbo) Campsite is listed as free.
Source: Calico Rocks Hiker-Biker Overnight (HBO) Campsite Official Website
Is there cell service at Calico Rocks Hiker-Biker Overnight (Hbo) Campsite?
FCC coverage maps show Verizon 4G LTE, AT&T 5G, and T-Mobile 5G at the campground point. Terrain changes that from one site to the next.
Source: FCC Broadband Map
What is the nearest town to Calico Rocks Hiker-Biker Overnight (Hbo) Campsite?
Point Of Rocks, Maryland.
Source: Getting there
What if Calico Rocks Hiker-Biker Overnight (Hbo) Campsite is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Bald Eagle Island Hiker-Biker Campsite (2.3 mi, first-come), Indian Flats Hiker-Biker Campsite (4.7 mi, first-come), and Marble Quarry Hiker-Biker Campsite (6.7 mi, first-come).
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Which national park is Calico Rocks Hiker-Biker Overnight (Hbo) Campsite in?
Calico Rocks Hiker-Biker Overnight (Hbo) Campsite is a Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park campground. Entrance fees, alerts, and hours are on Park Atlas.