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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 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.
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The site is extremely prone to muddy conditions. Those who frequent the Towpath are no doubt familiar with the spectrum of bathroom quality along the way. Horseshoe Bend is at the low end of that spectrum. Otherwise, it's pretty standard rustic campsite with a picnic table and a view of the river.
Water is available mid-spring through mid-fall; see the NPS website for C&O Canal National Park for specifics on water.
One of the better ones. It has real nice deep grass. The hike down to the tent area is a little steep but there are stairs with a hand rail. The only negative is across the river must be a larger drive in campsite because we were there on a holiday weekend and people were blasting music and setting off fireworks all night.
Plenty of flat area to put up your tent. Steep bank and/or staircase to get back on the trail. No cell service. One picnic table. Water was not muddy. Very picturesque site.
