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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 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.
Bald Eagle Island Hiker-Biker Overnight (HBO) Campsite directions and information are available at .
This site has a decent view over the river, but I'd bring something to cover your ears when sleeping. Passing trains will glide across the nearby railroad about every fifteen minutes, and EVERY time they came within close proximity of our campsite, they'd blow their horns as loud as possible.
Plenty of room, but doesn't always matter. Closer to the city, so crowded on a weekend. Water pump functioned properly, though it takes around 30-40 to get it going. Porta potty services regularly.
Lots of space and a beautiful view of the water. It's also the loudest campsite I've ever been to. It's like sleeping in a train yard. Loud trains. All. Night.
If I was a teacher, I'd send my kids to this campsite instead of giving them detention.
Peaceful with beautiful views. I did struggle with getting my bike up and down the steep hill with all my gear.
