Calico Rocks Hiker-Biker Overnight (HBO) Campsite
Campground · Maryland ·
Managed by the National Park Service
- 200 ft
- Elevation
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 drinking water.
Please Note: Potable water may not be available at each campsite. Water is treated with iodine. Please plan to have water purification tablets with you. Water is turned off from mid-November to mid-April each year.
Getting there
Calico Rocks Hiker-Biker Overnight (HBO) Campsite directions and information are available at https://www.nps.gov/choh/planyourvisit/camping.htm.
39.27117, -77.53558 · 39°16'16.2"N 77°32'8.1"W
Typical weather
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| High °F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Low °F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Precip in | 3.2 | 2.8 | 4.1 | 3.6 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.4 | 3.8 | 4.5 | 3.9 | 3.5 | 3.8 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 11.2 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
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Common questions about Calico Rocks Hiker-Biker Overnight (HBO) Campsite
- Can you reserve a site at Calico Rocks Hiker-Biker Overnight (HBO) Campsite?
- No. Calico Rocks Hiker-Biker Overnight (HBO) Campsite is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.
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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.
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