{"id":"nps-choh","slug":"chesapeake-and-ohio-canal-national-historical-park","name":"Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park","designation":"National Historical Park","category":"historic-site","categoryLabel":"Historic Site and Historical Park","agency":{"code":"NPS","name":"National Park Service","department":"U.S. Department of the Interior","url":"https://www.nps.gov"},"managedBy":[{"code":"NPS","name":"National Park Service","department":"U.S. Department of the Interior","url":"https://www.nps.gov","unitCode":"CHOH","designation":"National Historical Park","sourceId":"nps-choh"}],"states":["DC","MD","WV"],"stateNames":["District of Columbia","Maryland","West Virginia"],"location":{"lat":39.000283692,"lon":-77.2481399539},"bbox":[-78.7764,38.9039,-77.0571,39.6983],"acres":{"value":22015,"kind":"gis-estimate","source":"Computed from the simplified boundary","note":"Approximate. The managing agency publishes official acreage."},"firstProtected":null,"established":null,"administrations":[],"designationHistory":[],"summary":"Preserving America's early transportation history, the C&O Canal began as a dream of passage to Western wealth. Operating for nearly 100 years the canal was a lifeline for communities along the Potomac River as coal, lumber, and agricultural products floated down the waterway to market. Today it endures as a pathway for discovering historical, natural, and recreational treasures.","summarySource":"National Park Service","guide":{},"trConnection":null,"trConnections":[],"trTypes":[],"links":{"official":"https://www.nps.gov/choh/index.htm","social":{},"recreationGov":null,"alltrails":null,"alltrailsExplore":"https://www.alltrails.com/explore?b_tl_lat=39.6983&b_tl_lng=-78.7764&b_br_lat=38.9039&b_br_lng=-77.0571","recreationGovSearch":"https://www.recreation.gov/search?q=Chesapeake%20%26%20Ohio%20Canal%20National%20Historical%20Park","directions":"http://www.nps.gov/choh/planyourvisit/directions.htm"},"images":[{"url":"https://www.nps.gov/common/uploads/structured_data/D31F7088-9CCC-0BA9-0566A46AC1C9C147.jpg","title":"Towpath along Lush Canal","alt":"A gravel travel next to a watered canal surrounded by bright greenery","caption":"Towpath along Lush Canal","credit":"NPS","source":"NPS"},{"url":"https://www.nps.gov/common/uploads/structured_data/D2EBA333-E23E-7E6C-02B033D80810A556.jpg","title":"C&O Canal at Widewater","alt":"A bright blue sky reflects off clear water","caption":"C&O Canal at Widewater","credit":"NPS","source":"NPS"},{"url":"https://www.nps.gov/common/uploads/structured_data/D33B47EC-92CE-FCC7-052E5E8842465771.jpg","title":"Paw Paw Tunnel","alt":"A path leads up to a large stone tunnel carved into a mountain","caption":"Paw Paw Tunnel","credit":"NPS","source":"NPS"},{"url":"https://www.nps.gov/common/uploads/structured_data/3C7EC604-1DD8-B71B-0B20F3F216BA2809.jpg","title":"Bike rider along the towpath","alt":"A single bike rider on the towpath next to the widewater section of the canal.","caption":"The towpath offers a serene bike riding experience.","credit":"NPS photo","source":"NPS"},{"url":"https://www.nps.gov/common/uploads/structured_data/3C7EC2D8-1DD8-B71B-0B12B526FCC72D53.jpg","title":"Big Slackwater","alt":"Fog over the Potomac River alongside the Canal towpath.","caption":"Big Slackwater is a 3 mile stretch where canal boats entered the Potomac River to travel above Dam 4.","credit":"NPS photo","source":"NPS"},{"url":"https://www.nps.gov/common/uploads/structured_data/3C7EC45C-1DD8-B71B-0B4EDFD56A427891.jpg","title":"Lockhouse 16 along the Canal","alt":"A whitewashed lockhouse sits above a stone lock with wooden crib.","caption":"Lockhouse 16 sits atop a stone outcropping above the lock.","credit":"NPS photo","source":"NPS"},{"url":"https://www.nps.gov/common/uploads/structured_data/3C7EC77A-1DD8-B71B-0B67E179DDA9A05A.jpg","title":"Great Falls of the Potomac","alt":"The rushing river cascades over the rocks of the Potomac","caption":"The area of Great Falls is one of the reasons for the C&O Canal needed to be built for boat traffic.","credit":"NPS photo","source":"NPS"}],"activities":["Biking","Road Biking","Boating","Boat Tour","Camping","Car or Front Country Camping","Group Camping","Fishing","Freshwater Fishing","Guided Tours","Boat Tour","Hiking","Front-Country Hiking","Horse Trekking","Horseback Riding","Ice Skating","Paddling","Junior Ranger Program","Skiing","Cross-Country Skiing","Snowshoeing","Wildlife Watching","Birdwatching","Shopping"],"topics":["Dams","Laborer and Worker","Schools and Education","Transportation","Canals","Tunnels","Tragic Events","Floods","Wars and Conflicts","Civil War","Women's History","Animals","Birds","Fish","Forests and Woodlands","Deciduous Forests","Fossils and Paleontology","Geology","River and Riparian","Scenic Views","Trails","Waterfalls"],"fees":[{"title":"Entrance - Private Vehicle","cost":"20.00","description":"Pass is for one private, non-commercial vehicle — passenger cars, pickup trucks, RVs and vans — and is valid at the Great Falls area of the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park on the Maryland side of the Potomac River and Great Falls Park on the Virginia side of the Potomac River."},{"title":"Entrance - Motorcycle","cost":"15.00","description":"Valid for 7 days. Admits up to 2 private, non-commercial motorcycles with up to 4 total passengers to the Great Falls area of the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park on the Maryland side of the Potomac River and at Great Falls Park on the Virginia side of the Potomac River."},{"title":"Entrance - Per Person","cost":"10.00","description":"Pass is for one person 16 years of age or older — entering on foot or by bicycle — and is valid at the Great Falls area of the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park on the Maryland side of the Potomac River and at Great Falls Park on the Virginia side of the Potomac River."},{"title":"Entrance - Non-commercial Groups","cost":"100.00","description":"Includes church groups, college/school groups, scouts, service organizations, military, etc...\nVehicles with passenger capacity of fewer than 16 persons, $20 for the vehicle.\nVehicles with a passenger capacity of 16 or more persons, $10 per person age 16 and over.\nRemoval of seats from a vehicle does not then qualify for the lower rate. Age and pass exemptions apply.\nThe total fee charged for an Organized Non-Commercial Group will not exceed the $100 fee per vehicle."},{"title":"Commercial Entrance - Motor Coach","cost":"100.00","description":"The commercial pass is valid for date of purchase plus six days at the Great Falls area of the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park on the Maryland side of the Potomac River. Please note that fees are based on vehicle capacity and not actual occupants."},{"title":"Commercial Entrance - Van","cost":"40.00","description":"The commercial pass is valid for date of purchase plus six days at the Great Falls area of the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park on the Maryland side of the Potomac River. Please note that fees are based on vehicle capacity and not actual occupants."},{"title":"Commercial Entrance - Mini-bus","cost":"40.00","description":"The commercial pass is valid for date of purchase plus six days at the Great Falls area of the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park on the Maryland side of the Potomac River. Please note that fees are based on vehicle capacity and not actual occupants."},{"title":"Commercial Entrance - Sedan","cost":"25.00","description":"The commercial pass is valid for date of purchase plus six days at the Great Falls area of the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park on the Maryland side of the Potomac River. Please note that fees are based on vehicle capacity and not actual occupants."}],"passes":[{"title":"Annual Entrance - Park","cost":"35.00","description":"Valid for one full year from the month of purchase. Permits access to the Great Falls area of the C&O Canal National Historical Park in Maryland and Great Falls Park in Virginia. The annual pass allows entrance for the pass holder and additional passengers in a single private non-commercial vehicle, or pass holder plus three adults when entering on foot or bicycle"}],"hours":[{"name":"C&O Canal Towpath","description":"The towpath is open 365 days a year.","standardHours":{"wednesday":"Sunrise to Sunset","monday":"Sunrise to Sunset","thursday":"Sunrise to Sunset","sunday":"Sunrise to Sunset","tuesday":"Sunrise to Sunset","friday":"Sunrise to Sunset","saturday":"Sunrise to Sunset"},"exceptions":[]}],"directions":"The park has numerous access points. There is no main entrance. In Washington, DC, the C&O Canal begins at mile 0 in Georgetown near 29th St NW, south of M St, and runs alongside Canal Rd to the west. The entrance to Great Falls Tavern area is at MacArthur Blvd and Falls Rd in Potomac, MD. Park Headquarters and the Cushwa Basin Visitor Center are in Williamsport, MD off I-81 at exit 2. The Cumberland Terminus Visitor Center and mile 184.5 are off I-68 at exit 43C. See the maps page for more.","weatherInfo":"The Washington, DC, area has a four-season Mid-Atlantic climate. Summertime is warm and humid, while winter can be cold and snowy. Precipitation averages 2-4” monthly, year-round. The climate gradually gets cooler and wetter further west along the canal where the elevation is higher.","contacts":{"phone":"301-739-4200","email":"CHOH_Information@nps.gov"},"visitorCenters":[{"name":"Brunswick Visitor Center","description":"The Brunswick Visitor Center is located just off the C&O Canal towpath at mile 55 in Frederick County, MD. The visitor center shares a building with the Brunswick Heritage Museum. For over a century Brunswick has been a railroad town. This once bustling company town is now a quiet place since the decline of the railroads. The remains of the rail yard are still visible from the canal towpath.","url":"http://www.nps.gov/choh/planyourvisit/brunswickvisitorcenter.htm","lat":39.3130023342,"lon":-77.6280245278},{"name":"Cumberland Visitor Center","description":"The Cumberland Terminus Visitor Center is located at mile 184.5 along the C&O Canal towpath in Allegany County, MD. Located in the Western Maryland Railway station, the visitor center features a spacious exhibit area full of interactive displays about the history of the C&O Canal and Cumberland. Pass through a model of the Paw Paw Tunnel and step back into the hey day of the canal. Awaiting you is a life size section of a canal boat. View exhibits on the canal's construction, cargo, mules, locks, and crew.","url":"http://www.nps.gov/choh/planyourvisit/cumberlandvisitorcenter.htm","lat":39.6497108249,"lon":-78.7635724196},{"name":"Georgetown Visitor Center","description":"The Georgetown Visitor Center is located at mile 0.4 along the C&O Canal towpath in Washington, DC. Information about the National Park Service in Georgetown can be found at the Old Stone House (Rock Creek Park), located at 3051 M Street NW, Washington, DC 20007.","url":"https://www.nps.gov/choh/planyourvisit/georgetownvisitorcenter.htm","lat":38.90433025056926,"lon":-77.05998890448728},{"name":"Great Falls Tavern Visitor Center","description":"The Great Falls Tavern Visitor Center is located at mile 14.3 (Lock 20) along the C&O Canal towpath in Potomac, MD.","url":"http://www.nps.gov/choh/planyourvisit/greatfallstavernvisitorcenter.htm","lat":39.000283692,"lon":-77.2481399539},{"name":"Williamsport Visitor Center","description":"The Cushwa Basin Visitor Center in Williamsport is located at mile 99.8 along the C&O Canal towpath in Washington County, MD. Situated at the confluence of the Conococheague Creek and the Potomac River, Williamsport was first settled in 1740. A half-mile rewatered section of canal leads through the turning basin, under the only railroad lift bridge on the canal, and continues to Lockhouse 44 and the adjacent lock. The Conocheague Aqueduct is located across from the turning basin.","url":"http://www.nps.gov/choh/planyourvisit/williamsportvisitorcenter.htm","lat":39.6005619025,"lon":-77.8262628432}],"campgrounds":[{"name":"Bald Eagle Island Hiker-Biker Campsite","description":"Mile 50.3 - 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. Water is not treated and not for drinking or cooking. If you use this water, you are advised to filter, chemically treat, or boil before use. Water is turned off from mid-November to mid-April each year.","url":"https://www.nps.gov/choh/planyourvisit/camping.htm","reservationUrl":null,"sites":1},{"name":"Big Woods Hiker-Biker Campsite","description":"Mile 82.7 - 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. Water is not treated and not for drinking or cooking. If you use this water, you are advised to filter, chemically treat, or boil before use. Water is turned off from mid-November to mid-April each year.","url":"https://www.nps.gov/choh/planyourvisit/camping.htm","reservationUrl":null,"sites":1},{"name":"Calico Rocks Hiker-Biker Campsite","description":"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. Water is not treated and not for drinking or cooking. If you use this water, you are advised to filter, chemically treat, or boil before use. Water is turned off from mid-November to mid-April each year.","url":"https://www.nps.gov/choh/planyourvisit/camping.htm","reservationUrl":null,"sites":1},{"name":"Cacapon Junction Hiker-Biker Campsite","description":"Mile 133.6 - 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. Water is not treated and not for drinking or cooking. If you use this water, you are advised to filter, chemically treat, or boil before use. Water is turned off from mid-November to mid-April each year.","url":"https://www.nps.gov/choh/planyourvisit/camping.htm","reservationUrl":null,"sites":1},{"name":"Chisel Branch Hiker-Biker Campsite","description":"Mile 30.5 - 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 water. Please Note: Water at hiker-biker campsites is non-potable. Water is not treated and not for drinking or cooking. If you use this water, you are advised to filter, chemically treat, or boil before use. Water is turned off from mid-November to mid-April each year.","url":"https://www.nps.gov/choh/planyourvisit/camping.htm","reservationUrl":null,"sites":1},{"name":"Cumberland Valley Hiker-Biker Campsite","description":"Mile 95.2 - 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. Water is not treated and not for drinking or cooking. If you use this water, you are advised to filter, chemically treat, or boil before use. Water is turned off from mid-November to mid-April each year.","url":"https://www.nps.gov/choh/planyourvisit/camping.htm","reservationUrl":null,"sites":1},{"name":"Devils Alley Hiker-Biker Campsite","description":"Mile 144.5 - 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 water. Please Note: Water at hiker-biker campsites is non-potable. Water is not treated and not for drinking or cooking. If you use this water, you are advised to filter, chemically treat, or boil before use. Water is turned off from mid-November to mid-April each year.","url":"https://www.nps.gov/choh/planyourvisit/camping.htm","reservationUrl":null,"sites":1},{"name":"Evitts Creek Hiker-Biker Campsite","description":"Mile 180.1 - 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. Water is not treated and not for drinking or cooking. If you use this water, you are advised to filter, chemically treat, or boil before use. Water is turned off from mid-November to mid-April each year.","url":"https://www.nps.gov/choh/planyourvisit/camping.htm","reservationUrl":null,"sites":1},{"name":"Horsepen Branch Hiker-Biker Campsite","description":"Mile 26.1 - 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. Water is not treated and not for drinking or cooking. If you use this water, you are advised to filter, chemically treat, or boil before use. Water is turned off from mid-November to mid-April each year.","url":"https://www.nps.gov/choh/planyourvisit/camping.htm","reservationUrl":null,"sites":1},{"name":"Irons Mountain Hiker-Biker Campsite","description":"Mile 175.3 - 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. Water is not treated and not for drinking or cooking. If you use this water, you are advised to filter, chemically treat, or boil before use. Water is turned off from mid-November to mid-April each year.","url":"https://www.nps.gov/choh/planyourvisit/camping.htm","reservationUrl":null,"sites":0},{"name":"Horseshoe Bend Hiker-Biker Campsite","description":"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. Water is not treated and not for drinking or cooking. If you use this water, you are advised to filter, chemically treat, or boil before use. Water is turned off from mid-November to mid-April each year.","url":"","reservationUrl":null,"sites":1},{"name":"Huckleberry Hill Hiker-Biker Campsite","description":"Mile 62.0 - 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. Water is not treated and not for drinking or cooking. If you use this water, you are advised to filter, chemically treat, or boil before use. Water is turned off from mid-November to mid-April each year.","url":"","reservationUrl":null,"sites":0},{"name":"Indian Flats Hiker-Biker Campsite","description":"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 water. Please Note: Water at hiker-biker campsites is non-potable. Water is not treated and not for drinking or cooking. If you use this water, you are advised to filter, chemically treat, or boil before use. Water is turned off from mid-November to mid-April each year.","url":"","reservationUrl":null,"sites":0},{"name":"Indigo Neck Hiker-Biker Campsite","description":"Mile 139.2 - 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. Water is not treated and not for drinking or cooking. If you use this water, you are advised to filter, chemically treat, or boil before use. Water is turned off from mid-November to mid-April each year.","url":"","reservationUrl":null,"sites":1},{"name":"Killiansburg Cave Hiker-Biker Campsite","description":"Mile 75.2 - 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. Water is not treated and not for drinking or cooking. If you use this water, you are advised to filter, chemically treat, or boil before use. Water is turned off from mid-November to mid-April each year.","url":"","reservationUrl":null,"sites":1},{"name":"Marble Quarry Hiker-Biker Campsite","description":"Mile 38.2 - 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. Water is not treated and not for drinking or cooking. If you use this water, you are advised to filter, chemically treat, or boil before use. Water is turned off from mid-November to mid-April each year.","url":"","reservationUrl":null,"sites":1},{"name":"Pigmans Ferry Hiker-Biker Campsite","description":"Mile 169.1 - 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. Water is not treated and not for drinking or cooking. If you use this water, you are advised to filter, chemically treat, or boil before use. Water is turned off from mid-November to mid-April each year.","url":"","reservationUrl":null,"sites":0},{"name":"Potomac Forks Hiker-Biker Campsite","description":"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. Water is not treated and not for drinking or cooking. If you use this water, you are advised to filter, chemically treat, or boil before use. Water is turned off from mid-November to mid-April each year.","url":"","reservationUrl":null,"sites":0},{"name":"Swains Lock Hiker-Biker Campsite","description":"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. Water is not treated and not for drinking or cooking. If you use this water, you are advised to filter, chemically treat, or boil before use. Water is turned off from mid-November to mid-April each year.","url":"","reservationUrl":null,"sites":5},{"name":"Turtle Run Hiker-Biker Campsite","description":"Mile 34.4 - 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. Water is not treated and not for drinking or cooking. If you use this water, you are advised to filter, chemically treat, or boil before use. Water is turned off from mid-November to mid-April each year.","url":"","reservationUrl":null,"sites":1},{"name":"Jordan Junction Hiker-Biker Campsite","description":"Mile 101.2 - THiker-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. Water is not treated and not for drinking or cooking. If you use this water, you are advised to filter, chemically treat, or boil before use. Water is turned off from mid-November to mid-April each year.","url":"","reservationUrl":null,"sites":1},{"name":"Little Pool Hiker-Biker Campsite","description":"Mile 120.4 - 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. Water is not treated and not for drinking or cooking. If you use this water, you are advised to filter, chemically treat, or boil before use. Water is turned off from mid-November to mid-April each year.","url":"","reservationUrl":null,"sites":0},{"name":"Licking Creek Hiker-Biker Campsite","description":"Mile 116.0 - 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. Water is not treated and not for drinking or cooking. If you use this water, you are advised to filter, chemically treat, or boil before use. Water is turned off from mid-November to mid-April each year.","url":"","reservationUrl":null,"sites":0},{"name":"Leopards Mill Hiker-Biker Campsite","description":"Mile 129.9 - 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. Water is not treated and not for drinking or cooking. If you use this water, you are advised to filter, chemically treat, or boil before use. Water is turned off from mid-November to mid-April each year.","url":"","reservationUrl":null,"sites":1},{"name":"Opequon Junction Hiker-Biker Campsite","description":"Mile 90.9 - 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. Water is not treated and not for drinking or cooking. If you use this water, you are advised to filter, chemically treat, or boil before use. Water is turned off from mid-November to mid-April each year.","url":"","reservationUrl":null,"sites":1},{"name":"North Mountain Hiker-Biker Campsite","description":"Mile 110.0 - 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. Water is not treated and not for drinking or cooking. If you use this water, you are advised to filter, chemically treat, or boil before use. Water is turned off from mid-November to mid-April each year.","url":"","reservationUrl":null,"sites":1},{"name":"Purslane Run Hiker-Biker Campsite","description":"Mile 156.9 - 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. Water is not treated and not for drinking or cooking. If you use this water, you are advised to filter, chemically treat, or boil before use. Water is turned off from mid-November to mid-April each year.","url":"","reservationUrl":null,"sites":1},{"name":"Stickpile Hill Hiker-Biker Campsite","description":"Mile 149.4 - 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. Water is not treated and not for drinking or cooking. If you use this water, you are advised to filter, chemically treat, or boil before use. Water is turned off from mid-November to mid-April each year.","url":"","reservationUrl":null,"sites":1},{"name":"Sorrel Ridge Hiker-Biker Campsite","description":"Mile 154.1 - 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. Water is not treated and not for drinking or cooking. If you use this water, you are advised to filter, chemically treat, or boil before use. Water is turned off from mid-November to mid-April each year.","url":"","reservationUrl":null,"sites":1},{"name":"Town Creek Hiker-Biker Campsite","description":"Mile 162.1 - 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. Water is not treated and not for drinking or cooking. If you use this water, you are advised to filter, chemically treat, or boil before use. Water is turned off from mid-November to mid-April each year.","url":"","reservationUrl":null,"sites":1},{"name":"Antietam Creek Campground","description":"Mile 69.4 (Washington County, MD) - The campground has 20 single campsites each with a picnic table, fire ring and grill. Each campsite will accommodate up to eight campers. Pit toilets are located between campsite #6 and campsite #7 adjacent to the towpath. A second set of chemical toilets are available down the towpath. Potable water is along the towpath at pumps (available mid-April to mid-November). No vehicular traffic is allowed on the towpath and access to the campsites is by foot only.","url":"https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/252970?tab=info","reservationUrl":"https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/252970","sites":20},{"name":"Fifteenmile Creek Campground","description":"Mile 140 (Allegany County, MD) - The campground has nine single drive-in campsites. There is one group site available that does not have direct vehicle access. The group site can accommodate 30 people. Each single will accommodate up to eight people. Single campsites have a picnic table, fire ring and grill. Pit toilets are located between campsite #3 and campsite #4 along the dead end circle. Potable water is available from mid-April to mid-November No motor vehicle traffic is allowed on the towpath.","url":"https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/252968","reservationUrl":"https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/252968","sites":10},{"name":"Marsden Tract Group Campground","description":"Mile 11.5 (Montgomery County, MD). The campground has six group campsites; sites accommodate up to 30 campers at each site. Each campsite has a picnic table and a fire ring. Potable water is located a short walk up the towpath and across the footbridge (water may not be available during cold winter months). Portable toilets are in the campground. No vehicle traffic is allowed on the towpath and access to the campsites is by foot only. Carderock Recreation Area or Anglers are the two closest parking areas.","url":"https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/251544","reservationUrl":"https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/251544","sites":6},{"name":"Mccoys Ferry Campground","description":"Mile 110.4 (Washington County, MD) - The campground has 12 single drive-in campsites. Each single accommodates up to eight people. Single campsites have a picnic table, fire ring and grill. There is one group site available with space for two vehicles and a small trailer or support vehicle less than 20 ft. Group site can accommodate 30 people and has four picnic tables with grill and fire pit. Pit toilets and accessible portable toilets are available. Hand pump water is available April 15 - November 1.","url":"https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/252969","reservationUrl":"https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/252969","sites":13},{"name":"Paw Paw Tunnel Campground","description":"Mile 156 (Allegany County, MD) - There are 10 single campsites, each has a picnic table, fire ring and grill. Each site can accommodate eight people. If there is a larger group, reserve two sites next to each other. Portable toilets are available. Hamp pump water is available from April 15-November 1.","url":"https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/252971","reservationUrl":"https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/252971","sites":10},{"name":"Spring Gap Campground","description":"Mile 173.3 (Allegany County, MD) - Spring Gap Campground offers 12 single drive-in campsites and two drive-in group sites. Campsites 1, 2, 8, 11 and 13 can fit a single vehicle (i.e., car/pickup/van). Campsites 3-7, 12, 14 can fit a small 20 ft. or less RV/trailer/pop-up. Single sites can accommodate up to eight people. Each single has a picnic table, fire pit and grill. Campsites 9 and 10 are group sites capable of holding 30 people each. The group site has room for two vehicles.","url":"https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/252967","reservationUrl":"https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/252967","sites":14},{"name":"White Rock Hiker-Biker Campsite","description":"Mile 126.4 - 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. Water is not treated and not for drinking or cooking. If you use this water, you are advised to filter, chemically treat, or boil before use.","url":"","reservationUrl":null,"sites":1}],"thingsToDo":[],"nearby":[{"slug":"great-falls-park","km":1},{"slug":"wolf-trap-national-park-for-the-performing-arts","km":7},{"slug":"george-washington-memorial-parkway","km":9},{"slug":"clara-barton-national-historic-site","km":10},{"slug":"glen-echo-park","km":10},{"slug":"rock-creek-park","km":18}],"hasBoundary":true,"boundarySource":{"name":"NPS Land Resources Division","url":"https://irma.nps.gov/DataStore/Reference/Profile/2224545"},"sources":[{"name":"NPS Data API","url":"https://developer.nps.gov/api/v1/parks?parkCode=choh"},{"name":"NPS Land Resources Division boundaries","url":"https://services1.arcgis.com/fBc8EJBxQRMcHlei/arcgis/rest/services/NPS_Land_Resources_Division_Boundary_and_Tract_Data_Service/FeatureServer/2"}],"editorialStatus":"draft","synced":"2026-11-09T02:12:45.610Z","alerts":[{"source":"NPS","kind":"Park Closure","title":"Closures: Detours; Towpath; Points of Interest","text":"Multiple items are closed due to hazardous conditions or maintenance. See below for more details.","url":"https://www.nps.gov/choh/planyourvisit/conditions.htm","updated":"2026-05-27 00:00:00.0","id":"nps-0CCEB613-6423-4271-B64C-BD953E8421CA"},{"source":"NPS","kind":"Caution","title":"DC Water Sewer Overflow","text":"DC Water is managing a sanitary sewer overflow from the Potomac Interceptor near Lock 10. Anyone with questions or in need of support can reach out to DC Water’s 24-Hour Command Center at (202) 612-3400 or visit https://www.dcwater.com/about-dc-water/media/potomac-interceptor-collapse.","url":"https://www.dcwater.com/about-dc-water/media/potomac-interceptor-collapse","updated":"2026-03-02 00:00:00.0","id":"nps-A6B4D832-98E7-4A59-ACE6-C79C999EC174"},{"source":"NPS","kind":"Information","title":"Equestrian Traffic Temporarily Prohibited - Mile 124.5 to 155","text":"Horses are prohibited between Little Tonoloway (mile 124.5) and Paw Paw (mile 155) due to recent and ongoing towpath resurfacing. See more for details.","url":"https://www.nps.gov/choh/planyourvisit/horsebackriding.htm","updated":"2026-01-08 00:00:00.0","id":"nps-AAB35F6A-F25C-462E-8ABE-6C4842B510C4"},{"source":"NPS","kind":"Caution","title":"Hiking in Gold Mine Tract","text":"Visitors are restricted to the designated trails within the Gold Mine Tract in the Great Falls area. This location is generally defined as that area bordered by MacArthur Boulevard and Berma Road and depicted on the Great Falls Maryland Hiking Map.","url":"https://www.nps.gov/choh/learn/management/superintendent-s-compendium.htm","updated":"2024-03-26 09:44:24.0","id":"nps-D0463B88-5060-421E-8438-3E8B3B2EA8BF"}],"url":"https://directory.labs.trlibrary.com/sites/chesapeake-and-ohio-canal-national-historical-park/","boundaryUrl":"https://directory.labs.trlibrary.com/boundaries/chesapeake-and-ohio-canal-national-historical-park.geojson"}