Swains Lock Hiker-Biker Campsite

Overview

Mile 16.6 - 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

5 campsites

Fee

Free

Reservations

No online reservations listed

Phone

301-739-4200

Amenities

Location

Nearby adventures

Outdoor things to do around Swains Lock 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 the Scenic Route on the Potomac Heritage TrailHike · 1-8 Hours · 0.8 mi from camp

  There are many places to access the Potomac Heritage Trail, including many connector trails from county parks. National Park Service

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• Take the Scenic Route on the Potomac Heritage TrailHike · 1-8 Hours · 0.8 mi from camp

  There are many places to access the Potomac Heritage Trail, including many connector trails from county parks. National Park Service

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• Take the Scenic Route on the Potomac Heritage TrailHike · 1-8 Hours · 0.8 mi from camp

  There are many places to access the Potomac Heritage Trail, including many connector trails from county parks. National Park Service

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• Take the Scenic Route on the Potomac Heritage TrailHike · 1-8 Hours · 0.8 mi from camp

  There are many places to access the Potomac Heritage Trail, including many connector trails from county parks. National Park Service

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• Soak Up Spectacular Views at the Great Falls OverlooksHike · 1-2 Hours · 2.6 mi from camp

  Great Falls Park has many opportunities to explore history and nature, all in a beautiful 800-acre park only 15 miles from the Nation's Capital. National Park Service

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• Soak Up Spectacular Views at the Great Falls OverlooksHike · 1-2 Hours · 2.6 mi from camp

  Great Falls Park has many opportunities to explore history and nature, all in a beautiful 800-acre park only 15 miles from the Nation's Capital. National Park Service

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Mountain biking

• MoCoEpic SouthBike ride · 23.4 mi long · 2.8 mi from campShow on map
• Muddy Branch Mtb RouteBike ride · 11.3 mi long · 2.8 mi from campShow on map
• MoCo EpicBike ride · 81.1 mi long · Long-distance trail · 2.8 mi from campShow on map
• Cabin John TrailBike ride · 8.9 mi long · 4.2 mi from camp

  A mountain-bike route from Cabin John to Willerburn Acres.

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Scenic sights

• Scott's Run FallsViewpoint · 4.9 mi from camp

  Waterfall at confluence of Scott's Run and Potomac River. OpenStreetMap

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• Great FallsWaterfall · 2.3 mi from camp

  Great Falls is a series of rapids and waterfalls on the Potomac River in the state of Maryland 14 miles upstream from Washington, D.C. Wikipedia

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• Washington Aqueduct Observation PlatformViewpoint · 2.1 mi from camp

  A viewpoint along River Trail.

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• Hunting HillPeak · 512 ft · 4.5 mi from campShow on map
• Scott's Run FallsWaterfall · 4.9 mi from camp

  A waterfall near Burling Cabin Trail.

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Climbing and snow sports

• Snow RidersSkiing and snowshoeing · 34.3 mi from campShow on map

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.

Reviews

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.