Potomac Forks Hiker-Biker Campsite

Overview

Mile 164.8 - 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

Fee

Free

Reservations

No online reservations listed

Phone

301-739-4200

Amenities

Location

Nearby adventures

Outdoor things to do around Potomac Forks 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 · 0.1 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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• ADT - West Virginia - Seg 1Hike · 58.8 mi long · Long-distance trail · 1.3 mi from camp

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

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• Chesapeake and Ohio Canal TrailHike · 17.8 mi long · 1.4 mi from campShow on map
• Hike Along the Towpath Through the Paw Paw TunnelHike · 1-2 Minutes · 6.9 mi from camp

  Walk through the 3,118-foot Paw Paw Tunnel, a significant engineering feature along Mile 155 of the C&O Canal towpath. National Park Service

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Mountain biking

• Lonacona LoopBike ride · 4.2 mi long · 19.1 mi from campShow on map
• CrosscutBike ride · 0.3 mi long · 19.4 mi from campShow on map

Scenic sights

• Cherry HillPeak · 1,184 ft · 3.8 mi from campShow on map
• Valley MountainPeak · 1,427 ft · 4.8 mi from campShow on map
• Banner's OverlookViewpoint · 7.4 mi from campShow on map
• Warrior Mountain OverlookViewpoint · 7.9 mi from campShow on map

Climbing and snow sports

• Skiing and Snowshoeing the Great Allegheny PassageSkiing and snowshoeing · 30.3 mi from camp

  Although it is not groomed for cross-country skiing, the Great Allegheny Passage offers a beautiful winter landscape for snowshoers and cross-country skiers. 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.