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Big Woods Hiker-Biker Overnight (HBO) Campsite
NPSNational Park Service — Mercersville · Maryland · Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park
| Agency | NPSNational Park Service |
|---|---|
| Area | Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park |
| Location | Mercersville · Maryland · Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park · 39.49287, -77.79259 · Map |
| Sites | Not reported — the federal listing names no individual sites for this campground |
| Getting a site | First-come, first-served only — this campground takes no reservations. |
| Hookups | Not reported in the federal data |
| Max RV length | Not reported in the federal data |
| Months open | Not in federal data — the federal listing does not publish a season for this campground. Check the official description below or Recreation.gov. |
| Fees | Not reported — the federal listing carries no fee description for this campground. |
| Accessibility | No |
| Phone | (301) 739-4200 |
Check availability & book on Recreation.gov →
This site takes no reservations and shows no live availability. Source: Recreation.gov (RIDB export pulled November 5, 2026); this listing was last updated in the federal record on 2026-09-29.
From the official listing
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.
Directions, from the listing
Big Woods Hiker-Biker Overnight (HBO) Campsite directions and information are available at https://www.nps.gov/choh/planyourvisit/camping.htm .
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Trip Card — Big Woods Hiker-Biker Overnight (HBO) Campsite
Mercersville · Maryland · Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park
| Agency | NPS · National Park Service |
|---|---|
| Location | Mercersville · Maryland · Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park |
| Fees | Not reported in the federal data |
| Getting a site | First-come only |
| Hookups | Not reported |
| Max RV | Not reported |
| Months open | Not in federal data |
| Sites | Not reported |
Book: recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/251584 · Source: Recreation.gov, pulled November 5, 2026. Facility details come from federal recreation data and may be out of date — this site takes no reservations and shows no live availability; confirm details and book through Recreation.gov or the managing agency.