By:
Submission
Mile 42.5 - 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.
More information is available at .
Fairly small hiker biker camp area beside the river. Portaloo, Pump well water not potable.
Amazing spot. Nice, level camp sites, great view, quiet and peaceful (and dark!) overnight. Super easy (~10 min) flat hike from the aquaduct lot, and there's a potable water pump right there (though in winter it's shut off). Highly recommend for a quick weekend trip and winter camping.
Favorite place to camp on the C&O canal. Plenty of room. There are trains that go by most of the night and low flying airplanes on approach to Reagan Nat. If that bothers you. I’d suggest ear plugs for the light sleepers.
