Horsepen Branch Hiker-Biker Overnight (Hbo) Campsite
Mile 26.1 - 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 November 15 to April 15 each year.
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Getting there
| Nearest town | Poolesville, Maryland |
| Coordinates | 39.0694° N, 77.3980° W · Directions ↗ |
Good to know
- Potable water may not be available at each campsite.
Supplies & services
| Outdoor gear | Good Wolf Gear ↗ | 7.9 mi |
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 8.4 mi |
| RV sales & service | RV sales & service ↗ | 23.1 mi |
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Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Horsepen Branch Hiker-Biker Overnight (Hbo) Campsite?
No. Horsepen Branch Hiker-Biker Overnight (Hbo) Campsite is first-come, first-served. Sites are taken on arrival and paid at the fee station.
Source: Horsepen Branch Hiker-Biker Overnight (HBO) Campsite Official Website
How much does it cost to camp at Horsepen Branch Hiker-Biker Overnight (Hbo) Campsite?
Nothing. Horsepen Branch Hiker-Biker Overnight (Hbo) Campsite is listed as free.
Source: Horsepen Branch Hiker-Biker Overnight (HBO) Campsite Official Website
Is there cell service at Horsepen Branch Hiker-Biker Overnight (Hbo) Campsite?
FCC coverage maps show Verizon 4G LTE, AT&T 5G, and T-Mobile 4G LTE at the campground point. Terrain changes that from one site to the next.
Source: FCC Broadband Map
What is the nearest town to Horsepen Branch Hiker-Biker Overnight (Hbo) Campsite?
Poolesville, Maryland.
Source: Getting there
What if Horsepen Branch Hiker-Biker Overnight (Hbo) Campsite is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Chisel Branch Hiker-Biker Overnight (Hbo) Campsite (4.6 mi, first-come), Turtle Run Hiker-Biker Campsite (7.9 mi, first-come), and Swains Lock Hiker-Biker Campsite (8.6 mi, first-come).
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Which national park is Horsepen Branch Hiker-Biker Overnight (Hbo) Campsite in?
Horsepen Branch Hiker-Biker Overnight (Hbo) Campsite is a Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park campground. Entrance fees, alerts, and hours are on Park Atlas.