Horseshoe Bend Hiker-Biker Campsite in MD -- Campground & RV Camping

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Horseshoe Bend Hiker-Biker Campsite in MD

CampgroundNPS

4.1 mi from Keedysville

Maps 317 ft

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FreeOpen year-roundStay limit: 1 days

(301) 739-4200

VerizonNONE
AT&TNONE
T-MobileNONE
StarlinkEXCELLENT
No drinking waterPortable toiletsFirst come

Campground details

1 site

Setting

Some privacy

Situated at Mile 79.2 along the C&O Canal towpath, this site serves walk-in visitors for single-night stays. The layout features a picnic table, grill, chemical toilet, and water pump. The water is untreated and non-potable, necessitating filtration or treatment. Water access is turned off annually from mid-November through mid-April.

Getting there: More information is available at http://www.nps.gov/choh/.

  • Moderately separated here.
  • A river runs 0.1 mi off.
  • Estimated night sky: Bortle 4, a rural sky with a glow on the horizon.

Rules

  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

October normals 43–67°F, 3.4″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

NSWE

Starlink Radar

Open sky · Terrain & buildings · Tree canopy

Estimated horizon in eight compass directions, using 10 m USGS elevation. Sky clearance 95 of 100.

Tree cover68%30m sat. est.