Mile 82.7 - 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. Please Note: Potable water may not be available at
each campsite. 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.

Mile 82.7 - 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.  

Please Note: Potable water may not be available at each campsite. 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.

Big Woods Campsite

Big Woods Hiker-Biker Overnight (HBO) Campsite

Mile 79.2 - 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. Please Note: Water at hiker-biker campsites is non-potable.
Water is not treated and not for drinking or cooking. 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.

Mile 79.2 - 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.  

Please Note: Water at hiker-biker campsites is non-potable. Water is not treated and not for drinking or cooking. 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.

Horseshoe Bend 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. Please Note: Water at hiker-biker campsites is non-potable.
Water is not treated and not for drinking or cooking. 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.

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.  

Please Note: Water at hiker-biker campsites is non-potable. Water is not treated and not for drinking or cooking. 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.

Hiker-Biker Campsites are conveniently located directly along the towpath.

Killiansburg Cave Hiker Biker Campsite

Killiansburg Cave Hiker-Biker Campsite

Mile 90.9 - 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. Please
Note: Potable water may not be available at each campsite. 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.

Mile 90.9 - 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. Please Note: Potable water may not be available at each campsite. 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.

Bird's eye view of the campground

Opequon Junction Hiker-Biker Overnight (HBO) Campsite

## Overview

The Antietam Creek Campground is located at Mile 69.4 on the C&O; Canal
Towpath, a few miles south of Shepherdstown on the Maryland side of the
Potomac River. The campsites are nestled in the woods between the Canal and
the Potomac River and they are a short distance from many recreational
opportunities. Fishing, boating and hiking are but a few possibilities while
staying at Antietam Creek Campground. **_Alcoholic beverages are
prohibited._**

## Recreation

Popular activities at Antietam Creek include boating and fishing. Kayaking the
creek and surrounding areas, the scenery changes at various times of the year.
Nearby boat ramps at Dargan Bend and Snyders Landing provide motor boat access
to the river. Fishing is also a popular pastime in both the watered sections
of the C&O; Canal the Potomac River. Be sure to acquire a Maryland Fishing
License for those age 16 or older. West Virginia Licenses are approved for
fishing in the Potomac only.

## Facilities

The campground has 20 single campsites each with a picnic table, fire ring and
grill. Each campsite will accommodate up to eight campers. Protected pit
toilets are located between campsite #6 and campsite #7 adjacent to the
towpath. A second set of chemical toilets are available down the towpath.
Potable water is along the towpath at pumps (may not be available during cold
winter months). No vehicular traffic is allowed on the towpath and access to
the campsites is by foot only. Parking is allowed on the shoulder of Canal Rd
only.

## Natural Features

Antietam Creek Campground is just south of Sharpsburg, MD. Antietam Creek is a
typically mild and slow moving creek which feeds into the much larger and
faster Potomac River directly adjacent to the campsite. River rise and floods
can modify conditions quickly here.

## Nearby Attractions

Antietam National Battlefield, South Mountain State Park and Harpers Ferry
National Historical Park all provide additional hiking and history adventures
specifically about the Civil War Era.

## Contact Info

This location is unstaffed. To speak with our main office for general
information, please call: (301) 739-4200.

<h2>Overview</h2>
<p>The Antietam Creek Campground is located at Mile 69.4 on the C&O Canal Towpath, a few miles south of Shepherdstown on the Maryland side of the Potomac River. The campsites are nestled in the woods between the Canal and the Potomac River and they are a short distance from many recreational opportunities. Fishing, boating and hiking are but a few possibilities while staying at Antietam Creek Campground. <strong><em>Alcoholic beverages are prohibited.</em></strong></p><h2>Recreation</h2>
<p>Popular activities at Antietam Creek include boating and fishing. Kayaking the creek and surrounding areas, the scenery changes at various times of the year. Nearby boat ramps at Dargan Bend and Snyders Landing provide motor boat access to the river. <a href="https://www.nps.gov/choh/planyourvisit/fishing.htm" rel="nofollow">Fishing</a> is also a popular pastime in both the watered sections of the C&O Canal the Potomac River. Be sure to acquire a Maryland Fishing License for those age 16 or older. West Virginia Licenses are approved for fishing in the Potomac only.</p><h2>Facilities</h2>
The campground has 20 single campsites each with a picnic table, fire ring and grill. Each campsite will accommodate up to eight campers. Protected pit toilets are located between campsite #6 and campsite #7 adjacent to the towpath.  A second set of chemical toilets are available down the towpath. Potable water is along the towpath at pumps (may not be available during cold winter months). No vehicular traffic is allowed on the towpath and access to the campsites is by foot only. Parking is allowed on the shoulder of Canal Rd only.<h2>Natural Features</h2>
Antietam Creek Campground is just south of Sharpsburg, MD.  Antietam Creek is a typically mild and slow moving creek which feeds into the much larger and faster Potomac River directly adjacent to the campsite. River rise and floods can modify conditions quickly here.
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
<p><a href="https://www.nps.gov/anti/index.htm" rel="nofollow">Antietam National Battlefield,</a> <a href="https://dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/pages/western/southmountain.aspx" rel="nofollow">South Mountain State Park</a> and <a href="https://www.nps.gov/hafe/index.htm" rel="nofollow">Harpers Ferry National Historical Park</a> all provide additional hiking and history adventures specifically about the Civil War Era.</p>
<h2>Contact Info</h2>
This location is unstaffed. To speak with our main office for general information, please call: (301) 739-4200.

Antietam Aqueduct

Potomac River near Antietam Creek

The towpath along the campground

The Antietam Aqueduct

Vault Toilet and Campsite in background

Single Campsite at Antietam Creek Campground

Towpath near Antietam Creek

Antietam Creek Campsite

Mile 95.2 - No fee charged; this is a first-come first served walk in
campsite. Stay is limited to one night per site, per trip. Campground has a
chemical toilet, water, a picnic table, and grill. Please Note: Potable water
may not be available at each campsite. 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.

Mile 95.2 - No fee charged; this is a first-come first served walk in campsite. Stay is limited to one night per site, per trip. Campground has a chemical toilet, water, a picnic table, and grill.

Please Note: Potable water may not be available at each campsite. 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.

Cumberland Valley Campsite along the Potomac River, below Williamsport.

Cumberland Valley campsite

Cumberland Valley Hiker-Biker Overnight (HBO) Campsite

Mile 101.2 - THiker-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. Please Note: Water at hiker-biker campsites is non-potable.
Water is not treated and not for drinking or cooking. 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.

Mile 101.2 - THiker-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.  

Please Note: Water at hiker-biker campsites is non-potable. Water is not treated and not for drinking or cooking. 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.

Hiker-Biker campsites are located every 5-7 miles along the towpath

Jordan Junction Hiker Biker Campsite

Jordan Junction Hiker-Biker Campsite

Mile 62.0 - 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. Please Note: Water at hiker-biker campsites is non-potable.
Water is not treated and not for drinking or cooking. 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.

Mile 62.0 -  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.  

Please Note: Water at hiker-biker campsites is non-potable. Water is not treated and not for drinking or cooking. 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.

Huckleberry Hill Campsite

Huckleberry Hill Hiker-Biker Campsite

Mile 110.0 - 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. Please
Note: Potable water may not be available at each campsite. 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.

Mile 110.0 - 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. Please Note: Potable water may not be available at each campsite. 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.

Hiker-Biker campsites are easily located along the towpath.

North Mountain Hiker-Biker Campsite

## Overview

The McCoys Ferry Campground is located at Mile 110.4 on the C&O; Canal
Towpath, between the towns of Big Pool and Big Spring on the Maryland side of
the Potomac River. The campsites are drive-in, large enough to park a very
small fifth wheel/travel trailer/RV/pop-out with a 20' ft. (6.1 m) maximum.
McCoys Ferry has a tunnel access which limits vehicle height to 10' 3" (3.12
m). **_Alcoholic beverages are prohibited._**

## Recreation

The most popular activities for McCoys Ferry campers is boating and fishing.
The campground has a boat ramp for easy access to the Potomac River for
kayakers and fisherman alike. Be sure to acquire a Maryland Fishing License
for those age 16 or older.

## Facilities

The campground has 12 single drive-in campsites. Each single will accommodate
up to eight people. Single campsites have a picnic table, fire ring and grill.
There is one group site available with space for two vehicles and a small
trailer or support vehicle less than 20 ft (6 m). The group site can
accommodate 30 people and has four picnic tables with grill and fire pit.
Protected pit toilets and accessible portable toilets are available. Potable
hand pump water is available April 15 - November 1. No motor vehicle traffic
is allowed on the towpath. Parking is allowed in the drive-in campsites and
the adjacent parking lot for vehicles with trailers.

## Natural Features

Tucked in the mountains of Western Maryland and adjacent to Fort Frederick
State Park, experience the history and culture of the area as well as its
natural beauty, which is plentiful all times of the year, but especially
during autumn.

## Nearby Attractions

Fort Frederick State Park is located nearby, a rare pre-Revolution stone fort
from the French & Indian War. Living History programming is available weekends
in the summer.

## Contact Info

This location is unstaffed. To speak with our main office for general
information, please call: (301) 739-4200.

<h2>Overview</h2>
<p>The McCoys Ferry Campground is located at Mile 110.4 on the C&O Canal Towpath, between the towns of Big Pool and Big Spring on the Maryland side of the Potomac River. The campsites are drive-in, large enough to park a very small fifth wheel/travel trailer/RV/pop-out with a 20' ft. (6.1 m) maximum. McCoys Ferry has a tunnel access which limits vehicle height to 10' 3" (3.12 m). <strong><em>Alcoholic beverages are prohibited.</em></strong></p><h2>Recreation</h2>
<p>The most popular activities for McCoys Ferry campers is <a href="https://www.nps.gov/choh/planyourvisit/boating.htm" rel="nofollow">boating</a> and <a href="https://www.nps.gov/choh/planyourvisit/fishing.htm" rel="nofollow">fishing.</a> The campground has a boat ramp for easy access to the Potomac River for kayakers and fisherman alike. Be sure to acquire a Maryland Fishing License for those age 16 or older.</p><h2>Facilities</h2>
<p>The campground has 12 single drive-in campsites. Each single will accommodate up to eight people. Single campsites have a picnic table, fire ring and grill. There is one group site available with space for two vehicles and a small trailer or support vehicle less than 20 ft (6 m). The group site can accommodate 30 people and has four picnic tables with grill and fire pit. Protected pit toilets and accessible portable toilets are available. Potable hand pump water is available April 15 - November 1. No motor vehicle traffic is allowed on the towpath. Parking is allowed in the drive-in campsites and the adjacent parking lot for vehicles with trailers.</p><h2>Natural Features</h2>
<p>Tucked in the mountains of Western Maryland and adjacent to <a href="https://dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/pages/western/fortfrederick.aspx" rel="nofollow">Fort Frederick State Park,</a> experience the history and culture of the area as well as its natural beauty, which is plentiful all times of the year, but especially during autumn.</p>
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
<p><a href="https://dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/pages/western/fortfrederick.aspx" rel="nofollow">Fort Frederick State Park</a> is located nearby, a rare pre-Revolution stone fort from the French & Indian War. Living History programming is available weekends in the summer.</p>
<h2>Contact Info</h2>
This location is unstaffed. To speak with our main office for general information, please call: (301) 739-4200.

Potomac River at McCoys Ferry crop

The Potomac River reflects a blue sky and fluffy clouds at McCoys Ferry

Boat Ramp

Potomac River at McCoys Ferry

Group Campsite with 4 picnic tables, fire pit and grill

The McCoy's Ferry campground gathering area

Wooden benches form a horseshoe at the campground's gathering area

Path to campsites and a few campsites

Canal Towpath

McCoy's Ferry Campground

Mile 116.0 - 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. Please Note: Water at hiker-biker campsites is non-potable.
Water is not treated and not for drinking or cooking. 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.

Mile 116.0 - 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.  

Please Note: Water at hiker-biker campsites is non-potable. Water is not treated and not for drinking or cooking. 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.

Licking Creek Campsite

Licking Creek Hiker-Biker Campsite

Mile 50.3 - 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. Please Note: Water at hiker-biker campsites is non-potable.
Water is not treated and not for drinking or cooking. 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.

Mile 50.3  - 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.  

Please Note: Water at hiker-biker campsites is non-potable. Water is not treated and not for drinking or cooking. 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.

Bald Eagle Campground

Bald Eagle Island Hiker-Biker Campsite

Preserving America's early transportation history, the C&O; Canal began as a
dream of passage to Western wealth. Operating for nearly 100 years the canal
was a lifeline for communities along the Potomac River as coal, lumber, and
agricultural products floated down the waterway to market. Today it endures as
a pathway for discovering historical, natural, and recreational treasures.

Preserving America's early transportation history, the C&O Canal began as a dream of passage to Western wealth. Operating for nearly 100 years the canal was a lifeline for communities along the Potomac River as coal, lumber, and agricultural products floated down the waterway to market. Today it endures as a pathway for discovering historical, natural, and recreational treasures.