Potomac Forks Hiker-Biker Campsite
Mile 164.8 - 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.
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Getting there
| Nearest town | Hagerstown, Maryland |
| Coordinates | 39.5309° N, 78.5890° 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
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 12.5 mi |
| Outdoor gear | Trail Depot ↗ | 20.6 mi |
| RV sales & service | Bear Creek RV ↗ | 59.1 mi |
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Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Potomac Forks Hiker-Biker Campsite?
No. Potomac Forks Hiker-Biker Campsite is first-come, first-served. Sites are taken on arrival and paid at the fee station.
How much does it cost to camp at Potomac Forks Hiker-Biker Campsite?
Nothing. Potomac Forks Hiker-Biker Campsite is listed as free.
Is there cell service at Potomac Forks Hiker-Biker 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 Potomac Forks Hiker-Biker Campsite?
Hagerstown, Maryland.
Source: Getting there
What if Potomac Forks Hiker-Biker Campsite is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Town Creek Hiker-Biker Overnight (Hbo) Campsite (2.7 mi, first-come), Pigmans Ferry Hiker-Biker Campsite (3.3 mi, first-come), and Purslane Run Hiker-Biker Overnight (Hbo) Campsite (6.7 mi, first-come).
Source: Campgrounds nearby
Which national park is Potomac Forks Hiker-Biker Campsite in?
Potomac Forks Hiker-Biker Campsite is a Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park campground. Entrance fees, alerts, and hours are on Park Atlas.