Bald Eagle Island Hiker-Biker Campsite
Campground · Maryland ·
Managed by the National Park Service
Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park (National Historical Park) · Restricted Access
- 218 ft
- Elevation
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.
Getting there
Bald Eagle Island Hiker-Biker Campsite directions and information are available at https://www.nps.gov/choh/planyourvisit/camping.htm.
39.29983, -77.55717 · 39°17'59.4"N 77°33'25.8"W
Typical weather
Typically 89°F in Jul, down to 43°F in Jan.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 43 | 48 | 55 | 69 | 77 | 85 | 89 | 87 | 80 | 69 | 56 | 47 |
| Low °F | 27 | 29 | 36 | 45 | 55 | 63 | 68 | 66 | 59 | 47 | 38 | 31 |
| Precip in | 2.6 | 3.0 | 3.7 | 3.5 | 4.0 | 4.3 | 3.9 | 2.9 | 5.8 | 3.3 | 2.7 | 4.0 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 10.2 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
Map
Member photos
Common questions about Bald Eagle Island Hiker-Biker Campsite
- Can you reserve a site at Bald Eagle Island Hiker-Biker Campsite?
- No. Bald Eagle Island Hiker-Biker Campsite is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.
Camping near Bald Eagle Island Hiker-Biker Campsite
- Antietam Creek Campsite 13 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Rohrbach Group Campground 15.7 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Calico Rocks Hiker-Biker Overnight (HBO) Campsite 2.3 mi · Campground
- Brunswick Visitor Center 3.9 mi · Facility
- Indian Flats Hiker-Biker Campsite 6.8 mi · Campground
- Marble Quarry Hiker-Biker Campsite 9 mi · Campground
- Appalachian Trail Conservancy - Harper's Ferry Visitor Center 10 mi · Facility
- Visitor Center 10.2 mi · Facility
- Harpers Ferry NHP Visitor Center 10.7 mi · Facility
- Huckleberry Hill Hiker-Biker Campsite 11.1 mi · Campground
- Turtle Run Hiker-Biker Campsite 11.3 mi · Campground
- Chisel Branch Hiker-Biker Overnight (HBO) Campsite 14.4 mi · Campground
Contact
- Phone (301) 739-4200
- Email choh_information@nps.gov
- Info Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
Comments