Purslane Run Hiker-Biker Overnight (Hbo) Campsite
Mile 156.9 - No fee charged. Stay is limited to one night per site, per trip. All sites have a chemical toilet, water, a picnic table, and grill. 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 | Hagerstown, Maryland |
| Coordinates | 39.5352° N, 78.4641° W · Directions ↗ |
Good to know
- Potable water may not be available at each campsite.
Supplies & services
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 6 mi |
| Outdoor gear | Trail Depot ↗ | 14.4 mi |
| RV sales & service | Bear Creek RV ↗ | 56.9 mi |
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Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Purslane Run Hiker-Biker Overnight (Hbo) Campsite?
No. Purslane Run Hiker-Biker Overnight (Hbo) Campsite is first-come, first-served. Sites are taken on arrival and paid at the fee station.
Source: Purslane Run Hiker-Biker Overnight (HBO) Campsite Official Website
How much does it cost to camp at Purslane Run Hiker-Biker Overnight (Hbo) Campsite?
Nothing. Purslane Run Hiker-Biker Overnight (Hbo) Campsite is listed as free.
Source: Purslane Run Hiker-Biker Overnight (HBO) Campsite Official Website
Is there cell service at Purslane Run Hiker-Biker Overnight (Hbo) Campsite?
FCC coverage maps show 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 Purslane Run Hiker-Biker Overnight (Hbo) Campsite?
Hagerstown, Maryland.
Source: Getting there
What if Purslane Run Hiker-Biker Overnight (Hbo) Campsite is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Paw Paw Tunnel Campsite (0.5 mi), Sorrel Ridge Hiker-Biker Overnight (Hbo) Campsite (2.6 mi, first-come), and Town Creek Hiker-Biker Overnight (Hbo) Campsite (4 mi, first-come).
Source: Campgrounds nearby
Which national park is Purslane Run Hiker-Biker Overnight (Hbo) Campsite in?
Purslane Run Hiker-Biker Overnight (Hbo) Campsite is a Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park campground. Entrance fees, alerts, and hours are on Park Atlas.