Horseshoe Bend Hiker-Biker Campsite

Overview

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 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 Horseshoe Bend 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

• Take a Short Walk on the Antietam Remembered TrailHike · 10-45 Minutes · 1.8 mi from camp

  A 1/4 mile walk around the area adjacent to the park visitor center that explores connected subjects to the battle. National Park Service

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• Take a short hike on the Tidball TrailHike · 20-60 Minutes · 2.9 mi from camp

  A short walk/hike that is about 1/2 mile roundtrip. National Park Service

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• The Union Advance Trail at AntietamHike · 30-90 Minutes · 3.4 mi from camp

  Hike the Union Advance Trail to learn about the fighting around the famous Burnside Bridge. National Park Service

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• ADT - Maryland - Seg 4Hike · 166.7 mi long · Long-distance trail · 0.1 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 · 0.1 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 · 0.1 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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Scenic sights

• Nicodemus HeightsPeak · 499 ft · 0.8 mi from campShow on map
• Hauser RidgePeak · 499 ft · 1.2 mi from campShow on map
• Killiansburg CaveCave · 2.0 mi from campShow on map
• Old Dam WaterfallWaterfall · 3.5 mi from camp

  A 3-foot waterfall.

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• Georgians OverlookViewpoint · 3.5 mi from campShow on map

Climbing and snow sports

• Snow RidersSkiing and snowshoeing · 11.9 mi from campShow on map
• Rock ClimbingClimbing · 20.6 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: National Park Service and OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). 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.