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You're biking or hiking the C&O Canal Towpath and need a simple overnight stop between longer segments.
This campground doesn't take reservations — sites are claimed in person on arrival, so there's no availability to check online. Plan to arrive early, especially on weekends and holidays.
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Water is turned off ...
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This campground doesn't take reservations — sites are claimed in person on arrival, so there's no availability to check online. Plan to arrive early, especially on weekends and holidays.
Price
Varies
Booking
Walk-in Only
Sites
1 campsites
Season
Water is turned off ...
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Check Policy
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You're biking or hiking the C&O Canal Towpath and need a simple overnight stop between longer segments.
You want a quiet backcountry experience or need to stay more than one night.
Context for the broader area surrounding Licking Creek Hiker-Biker Campsite, sourced from the federal Recreation.gov rec-area record.
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.
The park has numerous access points. There is no main entrance. In Washington, DC, the C&O Canal begins in Georgetown on 29th Street NW, south of M Street, and runs alongside Canal Road / Clara Barton Parkway out of DC to the west. The entrance to Great Falls is at Canal Road and MacArthur Blvd in Potomac, MD. Park Headquarters and the Williamsport Visitor Center are located off I-81 at exit 2. Cumberland Visitor Center is off I-68 at exit 43C. See the maps page for more.
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Best season: summer. Summer offers the most comfortable and convenient conditions for multi-day bike and hiking trips along the C&O Canal Towpath — daytime highs commonly range from the mid-70s to low-90s°F with nights in the 50s–60s, and the campsite water is on and usable (treat before drinking). Towpath travel, river access for cooling off, and long daylight hours make riding and camp chores easy, though expect more weekend traffic. Bring insect repellent, hydrate often, and plan for occasional afternoon storms. Peak months: June, July, September, October Avoid: December, January, February
Summer is most comfortable; water is on and available for treatment mid-Apr to mid-Nov.
Well 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.
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