Horsepen Branch Hiker-Biker Overnight (HBO) Campsite
Campground · Maryland ·
Managed by the National Park Service
Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park (National Historical Park) · Restricted Access
- 184 ft
- Elevation
Mile 26.1 - 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 November 15 to April 15 each year.
Getting there
Horsepen Branch Hiker-Biker Overnight (HBO) Campsite directions and information are available at https://www.nps.gov/choh/planyourvisit/camping.htm.
39.06938, -77.39804 · 39°4'9.8"N 77°23'52.9"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 | 3.3 | 2.8 | 3.9 | 3.5 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.6 | 4.3 | 4.9 | 3.9 | 3.3 | 4.1 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 4.9 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 Horsepen Branch Hiker-Biker Overnight (HBO) Campsite
- Can you reserve a site at Horsepen Branch Hiker-Biker Overnight (HBO) Campsite?
- No. Horsepen Branch 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.
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