Potomac Forks Hiker-Biker Campsite
National Park Service campground in Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park, near Hagerstown, 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 (11.5 mi)
33.3 mibike trails within 5 mi
How it compares
- There are 27 other campgrounds in our data within 25 miles.
- Straight-line distance: Winchester ~33 mi, Harrisonburg ~76 mi, Washington ~94 mi.
Amenities & rules
The agency hasn't published an amenity list for this campground.
Trails within 5 miles
| Trail | Closest point | Mapped miles within 5 mi | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Towpath, Milepost 164-165 (164.00) | 0.0 mi | 1.0 | NPS |
| Towpath, Milepost 165-166 (165.00) | 0.1 mi | 1.0 | NPS |
| Towpath, Milepost 166-167 (166.00) | 0.8 mi | 1.0 | NPS |
| Towpath, Milepost 163-164 (163.00) | 0.8 mi | 1.0 | NPS |
| Towpath, Milepost 167-168 (167.00) | 1.7 mi | 1.0 | NPS |
| Towpath, Milepost 162-163 (162.00) | 1.8 mi | 1.0 | NPS |
| Towpath, Milepost 168-169 (168.00) | 2.3 mi | 1.0 | NPS |
| Towpath, Milepost 161-162 (161.00) | 2.8 mi | 1.0 | NPS |
| Towpath, Milepost 169-170 (169.00) | 3.2 mi | 1.0 | NPS |
| Towpath, Milepost 160-161 (160.00) | 3.7 mi | 1.0 | NPS |
| Towpath, Milepost 170-171 (170.00) | 4.2 mi | 1.0 | NPS |
| Towpath, Milepost 159-160 (159.00) | 4.7 mi | 0.5 | NPS |
Mountain biking nearby
33.3 miles of bike-legal trail lie within 5 miles. Difficulty mix: Unrated: 33.3 mi
| Trail | Closest point | Miles within 5 mi | Difficulty (as tagged) | Kids | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Trail | 0.0 mi | 21.8 | Unrated | OSM | |
| Towpath, Milepost 164-165 (164.00) | 0.0 mi | 1.0 | Unrated | NPS | |
| Towpath, Milepost 165-166 (165.00) | 0.1 mi | 1.0 | Unrated | NPS | |
| Towpath, Milepost 166-167 (166.00) | 0.8 mi | 1.0 | Unrated | NPS | |
| Towpath, Milepost 163-164 (163.00) | 0.8 mi | 1.0 | Unrated | NPS | |
| Towpath, Milepost 167-168 (167.00) | 1.7 mi | 1.0 | Unrated | NPS | |
| Towpath, Milepost 162-163 (162.00) | 1.8 mi | 1.0 | Unrated | NPS | |
| Towpath, Milepost 168-169 (168.00) | 2.3 mi | 1.0 | Unrated | NPS | |
| Towpath, Milepost 161-162 (161.00) | 2.8 mi | 1.0 | Unrated | NPS | |
| Towpath, Milepost 169-170 (169.00) | 3.2 mi | 1.0 | Unrated | NPS | |
| Towpath, Milepost 160-161 (160.00) | 3.7 mi | 1.0 | Unrated | NPS | |
| Towpath, Milepost 170-171 (170.00) | 4.2 mi | 1.0 | Unrated | NPS |
+ 1 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
| Campground | Miles | State | Fee/night | Sites | Hookups | Max RV | Pets | Booking | Trails ≤5 mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Town Creek Hiker-Biker Overnight (HBO) Campsite Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park |
2.7 | MD | Free | — | — | — | — | First-come | 15 (14.3 mi) |
| Pigmans Ferry Hiker-Biker Campsite Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park |
3.3 | MD | Free | — | — | — | — | First-come | 12 (11.4 mi) |
| Purslane Run Hiker-Biker Overnight (HBO) Campsite Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park |
6.7 | MD | Free | — | — | — | — | First-come | 16 (15.5 mi) |
| Paw Paw Tunnel Campsite Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park |
6.9 | MD | $10 | 10 | — | — | yes | Reserve | 18 (17.4 mi) |
| Spring Gap Campground Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park |
7.3 | WV | — | 14 | — | 20 ft | yes | Reserve | 15 (14.6 mi) |
| Sorrel Ridge Hiker-Biker Overnight (HBO) Campsite Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park |
7.8 | MD | Free | — | — | — | — | First-come | 21 (20.1 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 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.