Home › Maryland › Potomac Forks Hiker-Biker Campsite
Potomac Forks Hiker-Biker Campsite
NPSNational Park Service — Hagerstown · Maryland · Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park
| Agency | NPSNational Park Service |
|---|---|
| Area | Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park |
| Location | Hagerstown · Maryland · Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park · 39.53094, -78.58898 · 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 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.
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.
Directions, from the listing
More information is available at http://www.nps.gov/choh/ .
Nearest federal campgrounds
3 mi straight-line · Hagerstown MarylandNPSNational Park ServicePigmans Ferry Hiker-Biker Campsite
3 mi straight-line · Hagerstown MarylandNPSNational Park ServicePurslane Run Hiker-Biker Overnight (HBO) Campsite
7 mi straight-line · Hagerstown MarylandNPSNational Park ServicePaw Paw Tunnel Campsite
7 mi straight-line · Williamsport MarylandNPSNational Park ServiceSpring Gap Campground
7 mi straight-line · Maryland
Trip Card — Potomac Forks Hiker-Biker Campsite
Hagerstown · Maryland · Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park
| Agency | NPS · National Park Service |
|---|---|
| Location | Hagerstown · 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/258564 · 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.