Calico Rocks Hiker-Biker Campsite

Overview

Mile 47.6 - 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.

Operator

National Park

Camping types

Tent, Free camping

Sites

1 campsites

Fee

Free

Reservations

No online reservations listed

Phone

301-739-4200

Amenities

Location

Nearby adventures

Outdoor things to do around Calico Rocks Hiker-Biker Campsite, shown on the map above. Distances are straight-line from the campground, so driving or walking will be longer; trail details are approximate. Confirm access and conditions with the land manager.

Hikes and trailheads

• ADT - Maryland - Seg 4Hike · 166.7 mi long · Long-distance trail · 0.2 mi from camp

  A long-distance route maintained by American Discovery Trail Society.

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• ADT - Maryland - Seg 4Hike · 166.7 mi long · Long-distance trail · 0.2 mi from camp

  A long-distance route maintained by American Discovery Trail Society.

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• Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail (left bank)Hike · 331.9 mi long · Long-distance trail · 0.2 mi from camp

  The Potomac Heritage Trail, also known as the Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail or the PHT, is a designated National Scenic Trail corridor spanning parts of the mid-Atlantic region of… Wikipedia

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• Ignite your Imagination at Monocacy National BattlefieldHike · 1-4 Hours · 9.7 mi from camp

  Monocacy National Battlefield encompasses several centuries of history, which reflect events of both national and local significance. National Park Service

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• Explore L'HermitageHike · 20-120 Minutes · 10.0 mi from camp

  Explore the late 18th century slave plantation known as L'Hermitage. National Park Service

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• Hike Civil War Skirmish Lines at Harpers FerryHike · 1-8 Hours · 11.5 mi from camp

  Did you know the park has over 20 miles of hiking trails? National Park Service

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Mountain biking

• Black Hill MtbBike ride · 6.1 mi long · 10.9 mi from campShow on map
• MoCo EpicBike ride · 81.1 mi long · Long-distance trail · 12.5 mi from campShow on map
• MoCoEpic SouthBike ride · 23.4 mi long · 14.5 mi from campShow on map
• Around Clopper LakeBike ride · 2.1 mi long · 17.2 mi from campShow on map

Scenic sights

• Point of Rocks OverlookViewpoint · 0.5 mi from campShow on map
• Pine RockPeak · 1,135 ft · 3.1 mi from campShow on map
• Shock RockViewpoint · 2.7 mi from campShow on map
• Sugarloaf MountainPeak · 1,270 ft · 7.6 mi from camp

  Sugarloaf Mountain is a small mountain and park about 10 miles south of Frederick, Maryland. Wikipedia

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• Dargan QuarryCave · 13.0 mi from campShow on map

Climbing and snow sports

• Snow RidersSkiing and snowshoeing · 12.9 mi from campShow on map
• Rock ClimbingClimbing · 25.6 mi from camp

  Wolf Rock is the only location on site open to technical rock climbing. National Park Service

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Trail and sight data: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) and National Park Service. Text marked Wikipedia is from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0, lightly shortened.

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Data sources

• National Park Service API — Public domain (U.S. Government work)
• OpenStreetMap — ODbL 1.0 — © OpenStreetMap contributors

Listing details come from the sources above and may be out of date. Confirm fees, dates and closures with the operator before you travel.