fees, RV limits, trails & mountain biking

Bald Eagle Island Hiker-Biker Campsite

National Park Service campground in Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park, near Lander, Maryland.

Freenightly fee
Not itemizedfirst-come area, sites not listed
First-comebooking
Not statedseason (agency text)
No RV datamax RV/trailer length
12named USFS/NPS trails within 5 mi (10.9 mi)
28.5 mibike trails within 5 mi (12.1 rated) · kid-friendly

How it compares

Amenities & rules

The agency hasn't published an amenity list for this campground.

Trails within 5 miles

TrailClosest pointMapped miles within 5 miSource
Towpath, Mile 50 - 51 (050.00)0.2 mi1.0NPS
Towpath, Milepost 49-50 (049.00)0.4 mi0.9NPS
Towpath, Mile 51-52 (51.00)0.6 mi0.9NPS
Towpath, Mile 52-53 (052.00)1.2 mi1.0NPS
Towpath, Milepost 48-49 (048.00)1.3 mi1.0NPS
Towpath, Mile 53-54 (053.00)2.0 mi0.9NPS
Towpath, Milepost 47-48 (047.00)2.2 mi1.0NPS
Towpath, Mile 54-55 (054.00)2.9 mi1.1NPS
Towpath, Milepost 46-47 (046.00)3.1 mi1.0NPS
Towpath, Milepost 45-46 (045.00)4.0 mi1.0NPS
Towpath, Mile 55-56 (055.00)4.0 mi0.9NPS
Towpath, Milepost 44-45 (044.00)4.9 mi0.2NPS

Mountain biking nearby

28.5 miles of bike-legal trail lie within 5 miles (1.0 mi on unnamed paths). Difficulty mix: Family/Beginner: 12.1 miUnrated: 16.4 mi✓ Kid-friendly: 12.1 mi of green-rated trail

TrailClosest pointMiles within 5 miDifficulty (as tagged)KidsSource
Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Trail0.0 mi12.0Green✓OSM
Towpath, Mile 50 - 51 (050.00)0.2 mi1.0UnratedNPS
Towpath, Milepost 49-50 (049.00)0.4 mi0.9UnratedNPS
Towpath, Mile 51-52 (51.00)0.6 mi0.9UnratedNPS
Chesapeake and Ohio Canal1.0 mi0.0OSM
Towpath, Mile 52-53 (052.00)1.2 mi1.0UnratedNPS
Towpath, Milepost 48-49 (048.00)1.3 mi1.0UnratedNPS
Towpath, Mile 53-54 (053.00)2.0 mi0.9UnratedNPS
Towpath, Milepost 47-48 (047.00)2.2 mi1.0UnratedNPS
Pozzwell Pass2.6 mi0.9UnratedOSM
Smoketown Pass2.6 mi0.9UnratedOSM
Kersey's Overlook2.6 mi0.4UnratedOSM

+ 21 more.

Ratings come only from OpenStreetMap mtb:scale / IMBA tags. Untagged trails show as "Unrated", and we never guess. Check conditions and maps on Trailforks or MTB Project.

Activities listed

BikingBoatingCampingFishingHikingHorseback RidingPaddlingWildlife Viewing

Nearest campgrounds

CampgroundMilesStateFee/nightSitesHookupsMax RVPetsBookingTrails ≤5 mi
Calico Rocks Hiker-Biker Overnight (HBO) Campsite
Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park
2.3MDFree— — —— First-come12 (11.1 mi)
Brunswick Family Campground
Private campground
3.1VA—— — yes— ?13 (11.5 mi)
Indian Flats Hiker-Biker Campsite
Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park
6.8MDFree— — —— First-come12 (11.4 mi)
Ed Garvey Shelter AT Camping Area
Potomac Appalachian Trail Club
6.9MD—— — —— ?36 (25.5 mi)
Crampton Gap Shelter AT Camping Area
Potomac Appalachian Trail Club
8.9MDFree— — —— ?0
Turner Farm
OpenStreetMap listing
9.0MD—— — —— ?6 (5.2 mi)

Hookups: E = electric (max amps), W = water, S = sewer. "—" means the agency doesn't publish it. Trail counts are named USFS/NPS trails within 5 miles. 🟢 = kid-friendly (green-rated) bike trail nearby.

From the managing agency

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.